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.

Education 218

Education Company E-rate Industry 218

Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2020

We are thankful for those who broadcast the news and the broadband providers that have opened their networks, lifted data caps and fees, and promised not to discontinue service. The changes in broadband consumption may reveal weak points in the complex ecosystem of companies, services and products that make up the Internet.

Broadband 173

Broadband E-rate Data Accessibility 173

Edsurge

JANUARY 30, 2017

In many cases, the use of digital tools, platforms, and applications has helped to boost student engagement, grow pass rates, and increase retention. RCCC’s e-Text initiative has saved students up to 50 percent on the cost of their course materials, and has increased classroom engagement and retention. And it’s a good thing she did.

Data 60

Data E-rate Course Tablets 60

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 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!) 10 Minute Teacher - Episode 780 Top Tech Tools for Equity and Inclusion Teresa Magpayo Castro - Technology TOSA for the Unified School District of Hacienda La Puente USD.

Accessibility 385

Accessibility Tools Microsoft Data 385

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Naturally, technology plays a central role in scaling quality education supply to meet this demand. In the previous posts on this topic our examination found that technology can and does help when it comes to improving completion rates , reducing tuition costs and helping universities to bridge the revenue gap.

Secondary 300

Secondary LMS E-rate Dropout 300

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2021

It’s time for states to step up and realize that proper technology and WiFi connectivity are a must-have in public school districts, and that state policy is dangerously lagging behind. Still, no new regulations have yet emerged from that data gathering. For instance, prior to COVID-19, Section 12100.8

Broadband 141

Broadband Digital Divide E-rate Policies 141

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

Dan is a respected authority in educational technology and artificial intelligence. As Director at Edufuturists, he is committed to shaping the future of education through technology and innovation. Just how much that technology had progressed. Dan holds an M.A. There was email. A basic browser.

Classroom 425

Classroom Tools Data Twitter 425

Edsurge

MAY 24, 2017

Since then a slew of security breaches and malicious data hacks have hit educational institutions, including K-12 districts and their technology providers. Most recently, one of the most widely-used education technology companies, Edmodo, had records for. Rachel Stickland, Parent. over 77 million users compromised.

EdTech 82

EdTech Data Edmodo Company 82

eSpark

AUGUST 8, 2023

It’s not really a debate at this point, just a fact those who build and use AI-powered technology have to live with and account for. OpenAI, the organization behind ChatGPT and the Dall-E image generator, has been particularly scrutinized since the public release of ChatGPT in November 2022. AI is biased.

E-rate 98

E-rate Training Comparison Outcomes 98

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Technology allows school and district leaders to keep a closer pulse on it all and intervene if necessary. What’s scary, Technology Director Trent Jordan says, is that type of communication had happened before and school officials had no idea. . What was missing, he says, was a way to better prevent incidents or potential tragedies.

Digital Citizenship 186

Digital Citizenship E-rate EdTech Software 186

Education Superhighway

AUGUST 29, 2018

Participates in the E-rate competitive bidding process. While we do provide guidance about E-rate filing strategies through our website, webinars, and other avenues, we do not directly apply to provide services to districts. Provides technology consulting and project development support. Looking ahead.

E-rate 69

E-rate Broadband Company Training 69

eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2021

Burlington, VT (June 8, 2021) – InSpace , a collaborative video conferencing platform that replicates personal interaction between students and teachers in virtual classrooms, today announcedthat the company has closed on $6 million in two rounds of seed funding. The funding is led by a $2.6

Video 86

Video Education E-rate Company 86

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 10, 2017

From collecting data to parent communications to taking care of yourself, Melissa has something for every classroom (as well as a pretty cool pep talk!). This handy free Google Docs add-on tracks things like: time spent writing, spelling-grammar-and punctuation error rates and pulls it into a clear graphical view in your teacher dashboard.

Google 290

Google Twitter Data Tools 290

Hapara

MAY 12, 2022

The federal Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) was enacted in 2000 and requires schools to have an internet safety policy in place to receive E-rate program discounts. Malicious sites steal online information, mine for data and install viruses, so it’s essential to filter out those related to phishing and malware.

Digital Citizenship 243

Digital Citizenship How To Internet Safety Hapara 243

Mark Smithers

APRIL 9, 2024

The integration efforts of major technology companies and the availability of developer tools have played a vital role in driving the surge in passkey use. Companies like Tytch and identity providers such as Bitwarden and 1Password offer specific tools and services to assist developers in incorporating passkeys into their applications.

Tools 41

Tools Trends E-rate Industry 41

Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2020

In recent years, Simon’s ideas have found new traction, thanks to new computing technologies that would have seemed alien in the ’60s. Also in concurrence with Simon’s vision of more dynamic, data-guided teaching, colleges have begun hiring instructional designers. Mathematics lecture at the Helsinki University of Technology.

Education 216

Education Learning Software Knewton 216

Digital Promise

JANUARY 16, 2015

“What you find out very quickly as teachers is not just the power of using technology in the classroom, but the power to extend learning, to carry it beyond just the school day,” says Brian Nicol, communications coordinator and, until recently, a teacher at the Wisconsin school district.

Resources 120

Resources E-rate Broadband Digital Divide 120

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

The future of education is changing, and global workforce demands will be influenced by the need for knowledge around and skills in fast-growing technologies such as AI. billion people are still without internet, and the rate of internet growth has actually slowed. This begs the question: What’s next for education? Today, over 2.9

Trends 143

Trends EdTech Industry Data 143

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

As researchers focusing on education technology, we see this often: interactive whiteboards covered in posters, desktop computers holding up plants, older devices that do not work with a newer assessment system. Making Time for Research The promise of media and technology to transform student learning has led schools in the U.S.

EdTech 202

EdTech Comparison Study Groups 202

Doug Levin

JULY 24, 2017

I have a bit more to say about some of these topics, so stay tuned… Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye these past two weeks – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. No endorsements; no sponsored content; no apologies for my eclectic tastes.

EdTech 150

EdTech E-rate Software Data 150

Edsurge

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Just when many school districts were starting to feel good about their wireless coverage and internet bandwidth, they face yet another question about technology infrastructure: how good are their defenses against hacking, or what’s more formally known as “cybercrime”? Hackers simply lock users out of their own data until a ransom is paid.

EdTech 60

EdTech E-rate Symantec Data 60

Education Superhighway

MARCH 19, 2019

Tell us about your journey from working in telecom, economic development, and now the Office of Science, Innovation, and Technology in Nevada. Today through the Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation, and Technology we get to help build assets in the very areas that deterred business growth.

Broadband 40

Broadband E-rate Social Media Survey 40

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

Teachers can easily manage esports teams by focusing on managing students rather than being experts in the games or technology. Equipment for esports can often be repurposed from existing technology used in other classes. And we have 14 states that have teacher-run nonprofits that run the e-sports organizations for their state.

E-rate 362

E-rate Education Meeting Industry 362

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

For districts like San Marcos USD in California, technology is providing the opportunity to augment staff resources and allow teams to develop collaborative solutions to better identify and support students. Tips for using data to secure more funding and support for mental health and safety programs. 2:03 Hi, I’m Mark McClellan.

Survey 52

Survey Data Report E-rate 52

Educator Innovator

DECEMBER 16, 2019

A sample headline with a rating from experts, as shown in our experiment. Get the data. Expert or user ratings? One alternative is a source rating based on past articles that gets attached to every new article as it is published, much like Amazon or eBay seller ratings. Kim et al.,

E-rate 38

E-rate Facebook Social Media System 38

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 23, 2019

The nonprofit launched in 2012, and when it explored school connectivity data the following year, it found that just 30 percent of school districts had sufficient bandwidth to support digital learning, or 100 kbps per student. There is still a digital divide in classrooms based on what technology is being used and how.

E-rate 52

E-rate Digital Divide Classroom Laptops 52

Edsurge

JUNE 22, 2017

Amazon has become one of the most valuable companies in the world—with a current market value of $475 billion —based on its domination of e-commerce (holding an astounding 50 percent share of all online retail sales); its leadership in the cloud computing business ; and the strength of its software algorithms.

Software 102

Software Trends E-rate Coursera 102

Education Superhighway

MAY 13, 2016

Fiber is the only network infrastructure technology that can scale cost-effectively to meet growing bandwidth needs. According to our data, however, nearly 12% of U.S. public schools still lack access to high-speed fiber connections. Learn more about our Fiber Consulting Program.

E-rate 40

E-rate Broadband Comparison Digital Learning 40

techlearning

JUNE 27, 2018

In total, 80 companies were honored at the BBJ’s awards program on Wednesday, June 20 at Boston’s Symphony Hall. We are extremely excited to recognize and honor the companies that clearly value and appreciate their employees and have backed that up by putting into place wonderful programs to keep everyone motivated and happy," said Carolyn M.

E-rate 40

E-rate Company Instructional Materials Survey 40

Education Superhighway

JULY 17, 2019

Publicly available data has allowed thousands of school leaders to compare their existing service and pricing with neighbors and similarly-sized districts, ultimately helping them to negotiate with their vendor so that they can meet their technology goals. Over the last five years, the cost of school broadband has decreased by 85%.

Broadband 70

Broadband E-rate Tools Company 70

Bryan Alexander

MARCH 5, 2016

We explored campus technology and faculty attitudes towards digital materials. Casey noted some long-term persistent trends, such as campus IT seeing technology as an underutilized aid for instruction, and not feeling satisfied about institutional promotion of technology for faculty. Here is the full recording and my notes.

Trends 40

Trends LMS VLE Technology 40

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

More than two decades ago, when I was hired at Stevens Institute of Technology, as dean of web-based distance learning—a quaint title for what is now known as online learning—few tools were available to help faculty migrate their on-campus courses online. million students. The LMS market today is valued at $9.2

Online Learning 125

Online Learning MOOC Learning Coursera 125

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 7, 2023

Make sure your tech stack is set up to support fundamentals such as student data privacy, emerging challenges like AI policy-making, and ongoing critical mental health and safety concerns. My name is June Kim, I’m the Director of Technology for more public schools in Moore, Oklahoma. But it also created some data challenges.

EdTech 52

EdTech Survey Learning Data 52

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

For districts like San Marcos USD in California, technology is providing the opportunity to augment staff resources and allow teams to develop collaborative solutions to better identify and support students. Tips for using data to secure more funding and support for mental health and safety programs. 2:03 Hi, I’m Mark McClellan.

Survey 52

Survey Data Report E-rate 52

EdTech4Beginners

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The marketing tools used to promote a company online are a significant component of the approach adaptable to companies of any size and operating in any sector. Carto is a platform for cloud computing that offers GIS, online mapping, and spatial data science tools. trillion in worldwide eCommerce sales.

Tools 26

Tools Social Media Data Industry 26

IAD Learning

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Not by chance, learning analytics and all its related technologies (measuring learning, artificial intelligence, adaptive learning, personalized learning, etc.) Some reflect neither the spirit nor the current state of this technology. Data : Data is the primary analytics asset. Data is a very sensitive asset.

Learning Analytics 62

Learning Analytics LMS Analysis Learning 62

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Then, they figured out what they needed to satisfy for required federal E-rate guidelines. Theresa Ellington is the instructional technology manager for Life Schools, an eight-campus charter school district south of Dallas, TX. How should an entire district begin teaching digital citizenship? WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

Digital Citizenship 40

Digital Citizenship Symantec E-rate Guidelines 40