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A battle at one university is a case study in why higher education is so slow to change

The Hechinger Report

It’s not a retail company. Dave Kieffer, principal analyst,Tambellini Group. It’s not a retail company. There are complexities to it that are different on purpose,” said Dave Kieffer, principal analyst at the higher education research and advisory firmthe Tambellini Group. And you can’t. It’s not a bank. And you can’t.

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Ed tech companies promise results, but their claims are often based on shoddy research

The Hechinger Report

Examples from The Hechinger Report’s collection of misleading research claims touted by ed tech companies. All three of these companies try to hook prospective users with claims on their websites about their products’ effectiveness. Some companies are trying to gain a foothold in a crowded market. Video: Sarah Butrymowicz.

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How to Build a High-Functioning Remote Team for Your Edtech Company

Edsurge

A study by the International Workplace Group estimates that 50 percent of people globally work outside their headquarters for at least 2.5 Employees report higher productivity , greater efficiency and less stress , while companies can benefit from lower real estate costs and an expanded talent pool. days each week.

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Which Edtech Companies Are Producing the Best Research-Based Products?

Edsurge

As Alpha Public Schools administrator Jin-Soo Huh told EdSurge this past summer , “Edtech companies have a responsibility when putting out studies to understand data clearly and present it accurately.” Here are the top companies in each category. The Learning Sciences Category: BrainQuake, Inc. Students] don’t have a filter.

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Our 4 Do’s and Don’ts for Companies Selling to Schools

Edsurge

Software, guest speakers, singing groups, hardware, professional development programs, online courses, observation tools, data solutions—we’ve received pitches aimed at solving almost every educational problem, real or perceived. They are essential to the survival of companies, and they are neither glamorous nor easy to execute.

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Richard Yu Explains Why online education is expected to grow in 2022

EdTech4Beginners

According to the Babson Survey Research Group report, nearly one-third of all students now take at least one online course. According to a report by the Babson Survey Research Group, online education is expected to grow by 22% in 2022. Make sure to choose an program that has a good reputation with solid results and case studies.

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Edtech Should Be More Evidence-Driven

Edsurge

-based independent review platform for edtech, found that just 7 percent of edtech companies used randomized controlled trials to find evidence of impact. Instead, the most frequently cited benchmark of evidence were customer quotes and school case studies. This must change.

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