Edsurge

DECEMBER 23, 2019

This op-ed is part of a series of reflections on the past decade in education technology. Instructure, then an upstart challenger to Blackboard, made its bones on two major differentiators, one of which was “usability.” It is this second shift—the move to data—that will define the shift in edtech over the next decade.

EdTech 98

EdTech Blackboard Student Data Privacy LMS 98

Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2020

So what else is next for the Salt Lake City-based edtech company? After ANGEL was acquired by Instructure rival Blackboard, Henderson served as president of learning platforms for Blackboard until 2013. But of course, like everyone else in edtech, the rush of schools to online learning could change priorities for Instructure.

LMS 100

LMS Blackboard Company Moodle 100

Edsurge

MAY 23, 2017

This annual event aims to accelerate the development and adoption of data standards that allow technologies used in schools to “talk” to one another. This sharing of data between different social apps is possible because they have a standard way of exchanging this data. And that creates data that can be shared.

Data 115

Data EdTech Meeting Blended Learning 115

techlearning

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Edtech programs that mirror video games were also brought in, building student confidence as learners won badges and advanced through the levels of the adaptive programs. They use the Blackboard platform to communicate with professors and engage fellow students in their courses.

Robotics 108

Robotics Sony Student Data Privacy Outcomes 108

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Today it offers 250 micro-credentials, from “Analyzing Student Misconceptions” and “Makerspace Safety” to “Foundations of Student Data Privacy” and “Writing Publicly to Influence Parents,” built by more than 20 providers using the nonprofit’s framework.

Digital Badges 68

Digital Badges Student Data Privacy Blackboard Company 68

Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

Last week, the “Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News” was on vacation, amongst the tall trees of the northwestern coast, and mostly off the grid. The pace of additions should be concerning to anyone who cares about personalized learning and/or student data privacy. Strong opinions may be weakly held. If not, why not?

EdTech 170

EdTech OER E-rate Microsoft 170

Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

Last week, the “Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News” was on vacation, amongst the tall trees of the northwestern coast, and mostly off the grid. The pace of additions should be concerning to anyone who cares about personalized learning and/or student data privacy. Strong opinions may be weakly held. If not, why not?

EdTech 150

EdTech OER E-rate Microsoft 150