Edsurge

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Endless Network , a global organization committed to addressing equity gaps stemming from challenges such as inadequate internet access, strategically directs investments towards international companies that share their mission and actively contribute to its realization. And it's starting with U.S.

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2019

higher education courseware in 2015, down from 50 percent the year before, according to a 2018 report from Macquarie, an investment bank and financial services company. In a 2018 survey of college students, the trade publication Library Journal found that 75 percent say that reading print books is easier than e-books.

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eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2016

A big move into education, Amazon edges out OverDrive to capture NYC e-book contract. Under the terms, Amazon would have the right to sell e-books and other content but not devices like Kindles through an internal marketplace site. The e-books will be readable on e-readers, tablets, smartphones, laptops and other devices.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 16, 2020

The digital diffusion of education enabled the development of the collaborative economy, which refers to an economic system in which companies and several independent creators and producers aggregate and create value jointly in freely interconnected networks. “Co-creation, Here are the top 10 advantages of eBooks over printed books ).

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Mercier, who’s starting his second year studying business management at City, University of London’s Cass Business School in a couple of weeks, found three of them on a new service called Perlego , a UK-based company which wants to be the Netflix of academic content. And what’s more, students can collaborate on the platform.

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2021

Today, we are looking forward to combining our rich legacy, array of books, and digital learning resources with the powerful expertise of the Children’s Learning Institute and Yale Child Study Center. Our youngest learners will benefit from this much-needed support as they enter PreK for the very first time this fall.”

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Smartphone Learning Study Tablets 81

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 4, 2019

App developers can work for software companies, retailers, in healthcare, in the travel industry, for the entertainment industry, or in financial services. When students finish, after some setup steps, the app is available on their phone or tablet immediately. An app developer used all of these before they ever went on sale.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 14, 2017

The deal saw the books delivered to over 600,000 government distributed teacher tablets across the country, amounting to over 40 million individual e-textbooks! The company’s extensive library of test prep materials and study guides — many of them video-based — offer a student-centric way to access the material and content they need.

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E-rate Blended Learning Case Study Mobility 150

Edsurge

AUGUST 6, 2017

When I think about education technology, images of engaged students in front of computers and tablets come to mind. As the director of business development at Zinc Learning Labs , a literacy company, my bread and butter is communication with educators. But at the moment, there’s reason to question these expectations—and expect more.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Digital Promise and other nonprofit organizations including EveryoneOn and The Learning Accelerator have been working with companies and schools to ensure these programs and offers are making their way into the hands of teachers, students, and families across the country. Safari Books. Read more about Safari Books’ work.

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Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2017

When Apple released its first iPad seven years ago, the company thought one area it would revolutionize was education. So when Hiram College announced last month that it would provide every student and professor an iPad starting this fall, it made us wonder what the state of Apple’s sector-creating tablet on campuses is these days.

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NeverEndingSearch

MARCH 17, 2019

Companies are investing in immersive technologies. enhancing every-day learning experiences–media-rich annotations of historic places, libraries (shelves, books?), Take them with your phone, android or tablet. Things to consider: provide a safe environment for your “play area” in the library.

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Trends Libraries OER Microsoft 42

My Paperless Classroom

MARCH 17, 2018

For a more detailed discussion check out my new book “ Programming in the primary grades: Beyond the Hour of Code ”. There are many tablet-based programming apps available and there seems to be more every day for both iOS and Android. Many of the apps have a good library of built-in tutorials. Click HERE to order my book.

STEM 52

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Fractus Learning

JULY 14, 2016

Over the years, technology has grown increasingly intertwined in education, from the implementation of computer and the internet into classrooms, to today’s growing trend of providing students with their own laptops or tablets to further aid their education. Feature image courtesy of Flickr, Tech.Co.

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Edsurge

JUNE 5, 2018

It was bought in 2010 by News Corporation, which invested more than $1 billion into the company and rebranded it as Amplify. The company is no longer as high-profile—or as big—as it once was. What have the past years taught him, and where is the company going? And I would say Amplify is increasingly a curriculum company.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

At the time, I wrote about the importance of APIs; the issues surrounding data security and privacy; the appeal of platforms for users and businesses; and the education and tech companies who were well-positioned (or at least wanting) to become education platforms. The company has raised some $77.5

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Technology Pearson LMS Edmodo 62

My Paperless Classroom

MARCH 17, 2018

For a more detailed discussion check out my new book “ Programming in the primary grades: Beyond the Hour of Code ”. There are many tablet-based programming apps available and there seems to be more every day for both iOS and Android. Many of the apps have a good library of built-in tutorials. Click HERE to order my book.

STEM 40

STEM Education Tablets iPad 40

edWeb.net

MAY 12, 2017

His technologies have led to the creation of three technology companies that create products for people with disabilities. VizZle provides a library of more than 14,000 lessons and the tools and media to customize them or create your own from scratch. We want every child with autism to receive effective instruction!

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 1, 2016

Whether kids use a device specifically designed for reading or download a reading app on their tablet or phone, a library of reading material is always within reach. Reading is a crucial skill for all forms of learning in the 21st century, but traditional book reading may not always be the best method for struggling readers to learn.

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Hack Education

JULY 13, 2016

These machines are all intertwined with how we imagine the future of intelligence and knowledge, along with the future of the institutions traditionally responsible for these things – namely schools, universities, libraries, museums. Our Internet service providers today are likely telephone and TV companies.

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Technology Learning Data Libraries 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 17, 2011

ANNOUNCEMENTS The Library 2.011 worldwide virtual conference is almost here! Huge thanks to the San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science , the founding sponsor of the conference. The Rise of the Low-Cost Tablet & the Promise It May Hold for Learning BYOD: Does It Solve or Does It Worsen K-12 Tech Woes?

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eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2022

August 17, 2022 – Capstone, an innovative learning company merging children’s content with easy-to-use edtech tools for K-5 classrooms, libraries, and home, announces substantial enhancements to its Capstone Interactive eBooks platform. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. About Capstone. www.CapstonePub.com.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

Most of the parents of those children are not even literate in Spanish, so they’re not reading books of any kind.”. The product features interactive books that can “read themselves” to children in English or Spanish, Nemko said. Audio books aren’t ‘cheating’. Almost every family now has at least one smart device,” Nemko said.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 29, 2024

An increasing number of readers today are prioritizing eBooks over their printed counterparts because they can read any book at their own convenience. A custom eBook app is essentially a software application that is used to read digital books. billion users by 2029. This is where custom eBook apps come in.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 30, 2019

It is ok to savor time, with a long sip of coffee or reading a book in the park. Tweak Your Tablet for Learning My favorite way to read blogs, magazines and such is Flipboard. If you prefer face-to-face groups, check your local library or coffee shop for book clubs and other hobby groups. Get a tribe!

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The company has built several tools to do that, including a customizable reading challenge platform and a mobile app, reading challenge templates, and diverse book recommendations. Savvas Learning Company showcased its newly enhanced Savvas Realize learning management system (LMS) and other new PreK-12 learning solutions.

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MSEDTechie

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

20 years ago we never would have imagined that the position as a Social Media Manager would be an actual job, and just about every company or organization would need to have someone manage their social media accounts. Students can use computers, laptops and mobile devices such as tablets and cell phones. There is also a survey feature.

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Assessment Poll Everywhere EdTech Khan Academy 40

Fractus Learning

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The Company Storage Pocket Chart Hanging Wall File Organizer is the best classroom mailbox for classrooms with limited space. Best Student Mailboxes For Books: Bankers Box Classroom 9 Compartment Cubby Storage. The individual cubbies are big enough for storing these oversized books and supplies.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 3, 2021

Partnering with local cable companies, internet providers, and community organizations, they expanded broadband to the school parking lots and community centers. You are invited to connect with him on Twitter and share your favorite leadership book at @pj_aiken. Aiken now resides in Lancaster, PA, with his wife and three kids.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Manheim Central School District (PA) Superintendent Dr. Peter Aiken said they partnered with a company to educate their staff about email threats. The company periodically sends phishing tests to staff; those that get caught clicking on the emails are given remedial lessons. You can also read his leadership blog at [link].

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The Daring Librarian

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

Twelve South BookBook Travel Journal - Travel savvy with a case that looks like a leather bound book but hides all kinds of tech and accessories. Bonus: This company has some of the BEST customer service I''ve ever dealt with. I want for home and to put one in my Library, too! If they even supply them. I''m not a germophobe.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Schomburg, part of the New York City public library system, has been in the Harlem neighborhood for over 90 years. Another experience will showcase the online exhibitions currently on the public library website. The center is leveraging resources from its digital collections so users can access it from the media library.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The staff now uses the interactive display to create and present lesson plans and share content with students utilizing their own tablets. The company was sold to Jostens, Inc. Teachers have also expressed positive feedback using the technology, underscoring how it led to more collaborative learning experiences for students.

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techlearning

MARCH 5, 2018

BENCHMARK EDUCATION COMPANY ADVANCEALL ( benchmarkeducation.com ) Benchmark Education Company (BEC) released Advance ALL, a new series motivating students to read with literary and informational reading text sets. New features include a web-based teacher console, automatic keyword library updates, GDPR compliance support, and more.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 22, 2019

District IT offices were taking on the same tasks as Fortune 500 companies without the ability to implement them as effectively. Her new book, Emergent Technology Leadership , will be available in 2019. Accessible from any computer, tablet or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives.

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EdTechTeam

JUNE 25, 2018

Whether redesigning an entire school or a single classroom, creating a makerspace, or developing a multipurpose library space, when school leaders and educators think of purchasing new furniture or redesigning learning spaces, the focus is generally on making improvements to what the school is already doing.

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techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

New products are coming from companies that have long been in the game, and others are being launched thanks to successful crowdfunding initiatives. Compatibility: SAM Labs products work in conjunction with the SAM Space app, available for iOS 9+ tablets, Windows 10, and Android 4.4+. that supports Bluetooth 4 and higher.

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