The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Magilke qualified for a government grant to go back to school, she was told, at a place the center suggested: an online company called MedCerts. She asked MedCerts for help finding a clinical training placement, but said she was told the company could not help. Would-be employers told her she lacked the experience they required.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

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Classroom Microsoft STEM Adobe 349

Neo LMS

JULY 31, 2018

The days of gauging learning success on the basis of simple metrics like enrollment, attendance, or course completion are long gone! Today, the most important metric is whether your institution is able to successfully deliver its curriculum — and whether the students were successful in getting what they expected from the course.

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Outcomes Data Analysis LMS 150

Edsurge

MAY 3, 2019

That appears to be the hope of officials at the two companies, which have both been trying for years to shift the focus of their businesses from selling print books to shipping software and other online tools, and have recently been experimenting with subscription models. Only about 20 percent of courses in the U.S.

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Digital Promise

MAY 28, 2021

However, the VILS initiative provides devices (iPads or Chromebooks) with monthly data plans—which increased from 10GB to 30GB during the pandemic—to every student and teacher within its network, so the schools were well-positioned for a smoother transition than most.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

With such broad interpretations of AI, Andrew Ng wants to simply things for the average person in a new course called AI for Everyone. Lessons will include how to select AI projects, as well as how to work with and manage AI teams within companies. He left the company in 2014.) Several of the courses Deeplearning.ai

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 19, 2023

Some Background on AI Chatbots Chat GPT’s Data Set Has a “Before Date” First of all, when we talk about chatbots in particular, remember that their data set is 2021 and earlier. AI Action #2: Real-World Data for a Spreadsheet Lesson Second, I teach a lot with Excel spreadsheets and I'm always looking for real world data.

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Classroom Data Tools Software 388

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Demand has grown for individuals with the knowledge and skills to meet their needs. Machine learning is a branch of AI that uses big data to create algorithms. Their courses are difficult, and it can be hard to find the time to attend class, study for exams and write research papers.

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Robotics Industry Data Digital Citizenship 287

Edsurge

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Then the penny dropped: When Huang realized how hard it was to find the insights she needed, she stopped interviewing and decided to do something about it by starting a company called Fairygodboss. In September, Google picked Fairygodboss to be one of a dozen companies to take part in its first accelerator program for women founders.

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Data Company Industry Handbook 141

The Hechinger Report

MAY 20, 2020

Examples from The Hechinger Report’s collection of misleading research claims touted by ed tech companies. Same for Matific, which gives students math practice tailored to their skill level, and Edgenuity, which develops online courses. Some companies are trying to gain a foothold in a crowded market. Video: Sarah Butrymowicz.

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Company Pearson E-rate Software 145

The Hechinger Report

JULY 2, 2021

That kind of recruiting was a relatively new solution for IBM and other companies that generally require bachelor’s degrees for entry-level white-collar workers. It feels like we’re the kids of the company,” said Haruza, now 27. Bridget Gainer, Aon’s chief commercial officer, said the company is stronger for it.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

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Course Assessment Online Assessments Strategy 493

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

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Kaplan Learning Twitter Company 354

eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) in early January announced 15 startup companies selected to participate in the inaugural AWS Education Accelerator. As education continues to evolve, data-driven decision making is a powerful strategy to transform teaching and learning practices and unlock new opportunities for student success.

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EdTech Education Data Digital Learning 124

Edsurge

DECEMBER 12, 2019

The college counseling company at the heart of the “Varsity Blues” cheating scandal did more than just help students get into college through fraudulent means. It also had its employees pose as students to take online courses for them once they were enrolled, to make sure they passed.

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Course Study Policies Company 148

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2023

In response, Coach throws up explanations, summarizes lessons, links videos and suggests further courses for the learner to check out. And it’s not the only high-tech strategy that Coursera employs to shepherd users through courses. Today’s online courses are evolved cousins of the early MOOC, or massive open online course.

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Coursera Course MOOC Company 175

Securly

APRIL 2, 2024

In the opportunity column, innovative AI tools for schools can automate data collection and analysis, personalize student learning, and take on tedious administrative tasks. Beyond its impact on academic integrity, AI use in schools also raises issues about student data privacy and digital citizenship.

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Student Data Privacy Digital Citizenship Data Policies 130

Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Today’s faculty is also tasked with something the school’s Jesuit founders could not have imagined: deciding not only which courses are taught but how to teach them—in person, online, or through a combination of both. Evenchik knew that delivering top-notch, online graduate-level courses required finding the right LXD team.

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Course Learning Trends Gamification 120

Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

Most importantly, they must embrace current and new products to meet the changing needs of users. These include social media interaction, collecting first-hand data during a one-on-one discussion at events, and engaging in customer focus groups online and in person. Read more: 8 Ways surveys help school leaders make better decisions.

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EdTech Education Industry Survey 389

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

And like so many technologies before it, companies are now in a rush to find ways to monetize and adopt AI, applying the technology to customer service, law enforcement, transportation–and education. AI is only as good as the data it is trained on (more on this later). Not everyone wants their data used for this purpose.

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Education Data Training Company 131

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 113

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

During the past few years data security has moved out of the shadows and basements of IT departments and into the global conversation. Today’s news cycle is littered with reports of high-profile hacks on credit reporting bureaus, ransomware attacks against schools and individuals and sensitive data stolen from brands like Target and LinkedIn.

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Course Company Data Smartphone 92

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2022

Readlee is an amazing literacy tool that enables teachers to go from collecting reading data a couple times a year to getting data each week (or day!) 00;10;34;03 – 00;10;56;22 Vicki Davis Our administrators said, “Hey, we're going to take lunch for the year and allow you teachers to meet two times a week. It sounds small.

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Data Meeting Elementary Company 350

Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2017

Since 2005, Y Combinator has funded 1,430 companies and nearly 3,500 founders. featured 124 companies from 18 countries—marking the largest class in the accelerator’s history. The company will not take more than $30,000 over the two years.) Intensive” doesn’t quite capture the dedication that these courses require.

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Meeting Technology Company Education 106

Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

As an edtech vendor, you know creating a strong working relationship between your company and any prospective client is key. Building a good relationship helps create sales, of course, but it also makes it more likely that your customers will continue to want to do business with you and recommend your services to other educators.

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EdTech Company Outcomes Data 237

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 25, 2023

The toxic and ominous polarization of our politics has arrived in our school board meetings, and educators are getting pummeled by accusations that they are brainwashing children into believing “woke” ideologies. Public education in America is under attack on multiple fronts. School budgets are getting squeezed as Covid stimulus winds down.

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Coursera Education Data Google 97

Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2017

His own school experiences have since fueled his drive to support data-driven personalized learning in an effort to make today’s schools engaging, fun and free of “the stress and angst” many students feel. I’m in the trenches, meeting with schools and superintendents, and I see what they struggle with. They can’t talk to one another.

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Data System Software Assessment 108

Edsurge

OCTOBER 6, 2016

All of this data has the power to redefine higher education.”. To Stevens and others, this massive data is full of promise—but also peril. Yet, at the same time, they worry that the data will be misused, sold or stolen. McKay attended the summer meeting at the Asilomar Conference Grounds in California. Responsible uses.

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Data MOOC Conference Guidelines 124

Edsurge

JANUARY 21, 2021

And we’ve only seen the beginning—within the next few years, the company is poised to disrupt the healthcare market, become the market leader in online advertising, establish itself as a competitor to USPS, FedX and UPS, and provide global access to broadband internet through a network of satellites orbiting the planet… to name but a few examples.

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Education Company E-rate Industry 218

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Teachers should be empowered with actionable data, equipped to engage each student with a personalized learning experience and supported as they establish stronger relationships with home-based learning guardians such as parents. Learning Engineers do not solely rely on data and algorithmic models to drive changes.

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Learning Data Survey Training 193

TeacherCast

JUNE 19, 2019

This year, I had the opportunity to work with so many great educational technology companies on the podcast and I'm excited to have the opportunity to walk the vendor floor and meet everyone to say THANK YOU for being a part of the TeacherCast podcasting family. I would love to meet you! Microsoft Education – Booth 2900.

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Company Conference EdTech Microsoft 68

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The initiative includes the Path to Pro Skills Program, offering on-demand courses designed to prepare participants for six trade-based careers, including electrical, drywall, paint, plumbing, HVAC and general construction. Interested students explore free programs developed by experts in the construction profession. It’s who we are.

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Pearson Industry Company Training 105

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2022

Did you know you can use a live translator app in PTA meetings, parent teacher conferences, and presentations — that actually works? Readlee is an amazing literacy tool that enables teachers to go from collecting reading data a couple times a year to getting data each week (or day!) in just 5-10 minutes. Bios as Submitted.

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Accessibility Tools Microsoft Data 392

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Analyzing data from Burning Glass , Wharton professor Matthew Bidwel found a diminishing number of entry-level jobs requiring a degree. But for every tech position left vacant for two months (the average time to fill for tech roles), companies lose an estimated $30,000 , despite savings from salary. With two-thirds of U.S.

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Training Company E-rate Software 187

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

AI Tools for Teachers: Meet Curipod, AI Lesson Plan Builder 00;06;00;13 – 00;06;09;25 Vicki Davis And so, Amanda, can you give us some examples of some AI powered educational tools and programs and how they've been effective in helping students learn? What About the Lack of Data Transparency with the Data Sets Used by AI?

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Classroom Tools Data Twitter 432

eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Learner-centered education can play a critical role in reshaping education systems, offering a more holistic approach to meeting learners’ needs and helping students find fulfillment in their academic accomplishments. For example, learners might work with a local bakery, a law firm, a tech company, or a recording studio.

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Education Course Trends Company 122

Edsurge

AUGUST 5, 2020

Back then, the company was a search tool for identifying online courses. Each six-to-nine-month experience combines virtual instruction, in fields such as data science and software engineering, with personalized mentorship and project-based learning opportunities. The company guarantees graduates in the U.S.

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Pearson Company Training Software 155