Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2018

The privately-held education company used to focus on making print instructional materials for K-12 schools. Today, there are six million current active users on i-Ready, the company’s flagship digital product. based company, to learn more about that reinvention, and the lessons he’s learned in the process.

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Company Common Core Education EdTech 119

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2018

But what does it mean for a company to personalize its support for the teachers who use its product? School leader, Jordan Silvestri and Kiddom representative, Melissa Giroux, describe what it takes for an edtech company to deliver the kind of personalized experience to its customers that teachers give to their students.

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Company EdTech Common Core Assessment 118

Ed Tech from the Ground Up

JULY 6, 2016

Like Amazon.com, this new initiative centers on rankings, reviews, and a centralized database that will empower teachers with the knowledge and tools to make the appropriate edtech integration in their classrooms. Creators of EngageNY Start New Archive of Free Common-Core Materials.

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Common Core EdTech Company Software 250

Edsurge

JULY 22, 2019

I look at outside resources and edtech organizations like CETPA , CUE , iNACOL and ISTE , for example, to connect with people who have tried the products to see if they could be a solution for our teachers. Teachers would meet edtech companies at a conference, which would then give free accounts and say, 'You’ve got to try my product.

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EdTech Student Data Privacy Data Common Core 120

Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2016

The interview got quite a number of listens, likely because November said that the edtech industry had created a “mess” at one point in the interview. How has the edtech industry created a “mess”—and more importantly, whose responsibility is it to clean up that message, according to November? Can you elaborate on that, a bit? "If

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 10, 2016

If you’re an edtech company interested in helping spread Ask a Tech Teacher resources to everyone, contact us at askatechteacher@gmail.com. Common Core and ISTE alignment. We can add you to the sidebar, review your product, or another sponsor sort of activity. Essential Question. materials required. sample project.

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Common Core EdTech Company Assessment 150

eSchool News

MAY 20, 2021

We are so pleased that enVision Mathematics has won this prestigious award,” said Bethlam Forsa, CEO of Savvas Learning Company. ABOUT SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY. To learn more, visit Savvas Learning Company. Nationally recognized curriculum earns distinction for best “Mathematics Instructional Solution”.

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Common Core Differentiated Instruction Learning Company 69

Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2016

While device penetration is increasing and edtech products are proliferating, adequate infrastructure in schools lags behind. Continue Efforts to Improve Connectivity In Schools Just last week, one of my portfolio company founders was excited to pilot a new literacy tool in a school in Richmond, Calif.,

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EdTech Education Edcamps Common Core 60

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

If you’re an edtech company interested in helping spread Ask a Tech Teacher resources to everyone, contact us at askatechteacher@gmail.com. aligned with ISTE and Common Core. USD – monthly Sponsor : $10.00 USD – monthly Sidebar ad : $50.00 USD – monthly. We love sponsors! 138 images.

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Common Core Digital Citizenship EdTech Company 150

Edsurge

JULY 16, 2019

Once the teacher approves all of the personalized learning plans for each of the students based on what their RIT scores and the various common core strands, then the student gets an email notification saying, “You’re ready to get started on your personalized learning plan.” I want to talk about the Khan lab school. How’s that going?

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Khan Academy Common Core Assessment EdTech 127

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Board of Education and the development of the Common Core have helped to level the playing field, but it is still painfully clear that zip code and race are two of the strongest determiners of student success. Initiatives such as Brown v.

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Education Outcomes Common Core Guidelines 81

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

MAY 30, 2013

UPDATE AS OF 1/15/14: The company Gobstopper has changed its name to Curriculet, but this update hasn''t changed how I use Curriculet with my students. The stories and information in the below post still hold true despite the change in company name. I almost dropped my phone. I like Gobstopper so much, I shared it at #EdCampPhilly.

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Common Core Digital Citizenship Analysis Assessment 162

Edsurge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

While the emergence of “edtech” and the growing tide of investment towards this industry has led to a seemingly endless proliferation of new startups claiming to be in service of education, the perception of many educators, including some of my professors at Penn, is often one of skepticism. Blackboard Inc.,

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Education LMS Moodle EdTech 86

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 13, 2017

Edtech Apps that work From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Literature teachers are sure to be excited!

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Analysis Chromebook iPad Company 287

Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2017

Efficacy in edtech needs to be determined by conducting well-controlled, large sample-sized efficacy studies. If new edtech isn’t supported by high quality research, then claims about efficacy are just that—marketing claims. Founding a company based on research results. We in the edtech industry need to get over that.

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Game-Based Learning Learning EdTech Study 152

Edsurge

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Those developers, whose company TeacherGaming pivoted sharply after Microsoft took over MinecraftEdu two years ago, are facing tough times—and laying off staff—as they try to craft a niche in a crowded educational gaming landscape that has struggled to attract broad interest from schools. That marked a momentous turning point for the company.

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Microsoft Company Common Core Learning Analytics 103

Edsurge

AUGUST 30, 2017

So the company set out to make Kahoot Studio, a curated library of ready-to-play kahoot games for K-12 educators and their students. The company will be adding more to the library over time, and plans to have at least 300 kahoots spanning math, science, ELA, history and geography kahoots for K-12 by the end of the year.

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Libraries Common Core Company Learning 103

Edsurge

AUGUST 19, 2019

One could also look at the thousands of edtech companies and education nonprofits that have sprung up in the last few decades as suppliers of goods and services designed to help teachers perform their work more effectively. Goals can vary dramatically from state to state, district to district and even school to school.

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Policies Trends Common Core Training 121

EdNews Daily

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Editor’s note: This is one in a series of profiles about the men and women who are creating today’s EdTech companies. He recently authored Transforming Schools: Using Project-Based Learning, Performance Assessment and Common Core Standards. By Kenna McHugh.

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Learning Common Core Training Outcomes 138

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Competition from a new wave of edtech companies and entrepreneurs, along with the arrival of the Common Core State Standards, was beginning to change market dynamics related to product development, distribution, and competition for customers and investment capital.

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OER EdTech Common Core Company 60

Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2021

Most people who are middle-income or better, the Common Core kindergarten standards almost seem ridiculously easy. Duck Duck Moose was the first company that could come up with really compelling apps that were good—arguably good—for kids, in 2009, 2010, 2011. Like, of course my kid knows how to do those things. I’m a big fan.”

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Khan Academy Learning Meeting Company 166

Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2018

Imagine is owned by Weld North Education, a private equity firm that has amassed a portfolio of more than 10 education technology companies over the years. curriculum market shifted towards purchasing materials aligned materials to Common Core and state academic standards, the organization began building new offerings based on these U.S.

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Kaplan Common Core Education Company 67

Technology Tidbits

MAY 6, 2014

When thinking about this and looking over many options, I noticed lots of Ed Tech companies have started to offer online summer programs/camps. Electric Company - The Electric Company from PBS is offering a 6 wk multimedia summer learning program that will focus on Vocabulary and core Math concepts.

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Common Core Game-Based Learning Company iPad 53

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 4, 2015

His knowledge of and interest in both the EdTech world and the importance of a STEM education highlight the importance of inquiry-based education, DIY cultures and technology for enhanced learning as crucial 21st century activities. Common Core: A Lesson Plan for STEM (on Bridges). High Tech In The Classroom.

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Maker Movement Robotics Education STEM 150

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Ever since taking the helm as CEO in 2015, Marten Roorda says ACT has closed 10 deals in which it has invested in, acquired or formed strategic partnerships with educational companies. Besides just being an assessment company, we’re also becoming a learning and navigation company,” Roorda tells EdSurge in an interview.

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Assessment Elsevier Knewton Company 64

eSchool News

JUNE 22, 2016

Educational technology company Oddcast launched a new version of its Voki website for teachers along with a free iOS application called Voki for Education. Voki also offers an ever growing library of Common Core-aligned lessons – reimagined as Voki presentations. Voki can be customized for a variety of subjects.

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Common Core Game-Based Learning Social Media Survey 62

Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2017

The content will be based on the goals laid in the National Common Curricular Base (the Brazilian equivalent to the Common Core standards in the United States), which aims to guide the skills and abilities that every Brazilian student should be taught in order to succeed in the 21st century.

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Google Common Core Data Accessibility 85

techlearning

OCTOBER 30, 2018

One example is the Common Core Anchor Standards for Language which state how students should be able to “Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases…” Learn more about Spark for Education by heading over to this page from Adobe. I've had the pleasure of working with this company.

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Adobe Classroom Common Core Video 58

techlearning

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

I've had the pleasure of working with this company. Visit her website at classtechtips.com for creative education technology tips and technology lesson plans aligned to the Common Core Standards. All opinions are my own. Don’t forget to grab your f ree download: graphic organizers to use with Spark Video projects.

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Adobe Classroom Social Media Common Core 42

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

Dear Esteban, I have an idea for an edtech product but have no idea on how to monetize it. What are the different business models possible in edtech? However, many edtech business models resemble business models you see in other industries with some nuances particular to the education space. Are You My Model?

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EdTech Company Common Core Data 89

Edsurge

JUNE 5, 2020

It’s been impressive to see students create true masterpieces,” says Suzanne von Oy, a graphing specialist at Desmos, the company that organized the contest. Announced on March 6, the competition challenged students to create any artwork of their choice using the company’s online graphing calculator. Try high school students.

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Company Exercises Common Core Academic Standards 218

Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Big vendors are big companies. My recommendation, always will be to reach out to the Ed-Fi Alliance directly. They have a very strong voice in helping districts communicate with their vendors. These districts have a stronger voice than the tribal school I just visited in New Mexico with 240 kids.

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Data System Software Assessment 113

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

https://technologyrescue.eventbrite.com March 14th, 7pm US-Eastern: Webinar: Using EdTech to Supercharge Student Inquiry and Multimedia Literacy Skills This is a free event, but you must register to attend and will be sent the event link. In the digital age, inquiry and problem-solving can span across a range of media and tools.

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Chromebook Blendspace Libraries Conference 28

Edsurge

MAY 29, 2019

It’s unfortunate: There’s a ton of great technology available to support teachers and enhance the learning experience and—if investment trends in edtech are any indication—we’ll see even more innovation in the upcoming years. Does it meet subject- and grade-level Common Core standards? The problem isn’t product scarcity.

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EdTech Meeting Laptops Company 167

Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2018

Learn More About Kiddom Academy For Schools: 3 Ways a Company Can Personalize Its Support for Teachers. When I Buy Edtech Products, Our Teachers Don’t Use Them… What Do I Do? Apply to Kiddom's Pilot program. Kiddom Pilot’s 2018 Scope and Sequence. Learn more about Kiddom Academy. Digital Promise Ed-Tech Pilot Toolkit.

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System Khan Academy EdTech LMS 124

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

We are grateful for companies and organizations who believe in the power of globally connected learning. Dr. Rachel Clarke, Principal Globalizing the English Common Core Reading Materials - Ashley Gwinn Master Teacher and Curriculum Specialist Gomabseubnida, Seoul: How My Summer in Korea Made Me a Better Teacher. -

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Conference Education Case Study Blackboard 44

Edsurge

APRIL 5, 2019

Twelve years ago, Amplify CEO Larry Berger and I wrote about the “ pareto distribution ” of companies in the K-12 sector. Most revenue was generated by a few winner-take-all companies, then there was a long tail of subscale operators. And a new, growing class of companies may soon join us. We broke through in different ways.

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Industry Edmodo Pearson Instructional Materials 86