Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Study-specific measures designed by the research team provide weaker evidence than commonly used measures with independently documented reliability and validity, such as state test scores or other third-party assessments. A company or organization’s interests in positive findings can bias or lead to selective reporting about the findings.

EdTech 207

EdTech Comparison Study Groups 207

Education Superhighway

MARCH 19, 2019

I remember companies would put Nevada on their top three list of business-friendly states, just to lose them to another state because of better broadband infrastructure assets or lose them to the two areas best connected, Reno and Las Vegas, so I became very aware of our lack of infrastructure in Nevada many years ago.

Broadband 40

Broadband E-rate Social Media Survey 40

Education Superhighway

MARCH 26, 2018

Although this year’s E-rate cycle has come to a close, it is never too early to start planning for upgrade implementation and your future network management. Plan on ongoing maintenance and documentation. For self-provisioned Category 1 projects, a district project management resource may be required to drive the upgrade.

E-rate 63

E-rate Company Survey Policies 63

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 10, 2017

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. The vocabulary builder will also pull things from a document you’ve created, and it will add the picture to go with it as well as a study note.

Google 291

Google Twitter Data Tools 291

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Then, they figured out what they needed to satisfy for required federal E-rate guidelines. Also, teachers may need extra support when it comes to things like keeping track of and submitting documentation. She also created a system through Google Classroom for them to easily submit materials and documentation electronically.

Digital Citizenship 40

Digital Citizenship Symantec E-rate Guidelines 40

Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2020

If both happen together, that’s a 9x improvement in the rate of learning.” Newkirk calls his company Acuitus , in hopes of encouraging sharpness of thought. He co-founded the company in 1999 with Maria Machado, who also got her start in the semiconductor industry before turning her attention to education.

Education 217

Education Learning Software Knewton 217

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 11, 2017

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. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Listen Now.

Google 176

Google Digital Badges Tools E-rate 176

Marketplace K-12

MARCH 30, 2016

The companies and other entities creating those forums presumably get the exposure of having users enter and navigate sites they’ve created. The new online forum, HMH Marketplace, was launched with several thousand resources already loaded into the system, the company said.

E-rate 40

E-rate Education Company Resources 40

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 26, 2018

When administrators in Ohio’s Mentor Public Schools were buying MacBooks during the 2015-16 school year, the local Best Buy was offering a lower price than Apple, even after the company’s standard discount for school districts. When buying specific software, administrators may have to purchase directly from one company.

iPad 82

iPad Broadband Software Company 82

The Innovative Educator

JANUARY 8, 2017

Furthermore with companies like Neverware which can turn most any old device into a high-speed Chromebook, cost and tech support are no longer the barriers they once were. 2) The filtering divide Schools that service children living in poverty receive e-rate funding which requires schools to filter the internet.

Chromebook 40

Chromebook Internet Safety E-rate Laptops 40

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

However, many technology companies are becoming increasingly aware of how different tools regarded as “assistive technology” could be impactful to everyone. In many cases, companies are developing accessibility features to be built into devices to promote access for all. Read more: How to create accessible e-learning design.

Accessibility 525

Accessibility Assistive Technology E-rate BYOD 525

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

have received billions of dollars in combined donations and gifts from private companies and individuals. Funds are available through the Every Students Succeeds Act (ESSA), Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), E-rate program, and federal COVID relief funds like the CARES Act.

Technology 174

Technology E-rate Laptops Digital Divide 174

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The A30 is a multi-functional classroom tool that enhances the teaching experience by combining a document camera, web camera, microphone, and speaker. 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.

EdTech 138

EdTech Lenovo Robotics Laptops 138

Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

If you are an Uber fan, time to get to know how the company really operates and question whether they deserve your business. Squared Online" bridges the gap between the classic classroom experience, where you can’t get scale, and e-learning that can sometimes be a bit dry. Oh, and unroll.me If not, why not?

EdTech 170

EdTech OER E-rate Microsoft 170

Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

If you are an Uber fan, time to get to know how the company really operates and question whether they deserve your business. Squared Online" bridges the gap between the classic classroom experience, where you can’t get scale, and e-learning that can sometimes be a bit dry. Oh, and unroll.me If not, why not?

EdTech 150

EdTech OER E-rate Microsoft 150

Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2021

Among its recommendations, New America calls on policymakers to “expand the E-Rate Program so that libraries and schools can get discounts on the technology services that patrons and students need to get online from home.” Zoom-ing Out the Door The teacher shortage has been well documented. 2,200), U.S.

Libraries 152

Libraries Survey E-rate Report 152

Doug Levin

JULY 31, 2017

" Tagged on: July 30, 2017 Tristan Harris: The Manipulative Tricks that Tech Companies Use to Capture Your Attention | TED → A handful of people working at a handful of tech companies steer the thoughts of billions of people every day, says design thinker Tristan Harris.

EdTech 150

EdTech Company Data Blended Learning 150

Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2017

And what we found when we started digging in the data, talking to students, talking to teachers and staff, and reviewing documents, was that on a typical day, only about one in four students actually logged into the software. And your latest story, Benjamin, focuses on the Federal Communications Commission, and you talk about E-Rate.

Report 102

Report E-rate Technology Education 102

The Cornerstone for Teachers

MAY 17, 2023

Here is an example document of characteristics of different text bands. Some of the links in the spreadsheet are to reputable companies where you can purchase books (Alphabet Series, Flyleaf, etc.) When I was at a session on reunion day, I heard about using text bands to help select books for readers.

Secondary 72

Secondary Libraries Groups E-rate 72

NeverEndingSearch

NOVEMBER 26, 2016

Consider this results of this report in the context of with the decline of the newspaper industry also documented by recent Pew Research Center data. Check out the post That Chain E-Mail Your Friend Sent to You is (Likely) Bogus. The two-thirds of Facebook users who get news there, then, amount to 44% of the general population.

Social Media 40

Social Media Handbook Facebook Report 40

Hack Education

JULY 27, 2018

” (Juul is an e-cigarette that markets its product to teens and peddles social emotional learning content.). ” Via Cleveland.com : “National e-school figure to test new approach to online learning here in Ohio.” to For-Profit Company Tackling School Schedules.” ” The company: Abl Schools.

Education 43

Education MOOC E-rate Coursera 43

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

For the past ten years, I have written a lengthy year-end series, documenting some of the dominant narratives and trends in education technology. Without revenue the company will go away. Or the company will have to start charging for the software. Boundless’s materials have been archived by David Wiley’s company Lumen Learning.

Pearson 145

Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

APRIL 27, 2018

” Via Inside Higher Ed : “As Republicans seek support for their controversial legislation to update the Higher Education Act , a Pentagon document gives ammo to critics over the bill’s plan to end Public Service Loan Forgiveness.” Ah yes, a giant technology company deciding what “good manners” sounds like.

Education 44

Education Facebook Company MOOC 44

Hack Education

MAY 20, 2016

“ Apollo Education Group , the parent company of the University of Phoenix and Western International University , announced Thursday that it would eliminate the use of mandatory arbitration clauses in students’ enrollment agreements,” Inside Higher Ed reports. The Indian gaming company has raised $1.2 million total.

Education 46

Education Pearson Report Company 46

Hack Education

MARCH 24, 2017

officials approve new rating system.” ” Via Inside Higher Ed : “ Princeton University filed a lawsuit against the Education Department on Friday in an effort to stop the release of hundreds of pages of documents that would reveal some of the university’s private admissions procedures.”

Education 52

Education Coursera Robotics E-rate 52

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

” Via The Recorder : “Four cities including Boston could face downgrades in their bond ratings if state voters approve an expansion of charter schools, a major credit rating agency suggested this week.” Testing, Testing… Via EdSource : “Testing company fined in California for second year.”

Education 40

Education MOOC E-rate Company 40

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Shernaz Daver , Udacity ’s chief marketing officer, is leaving the company. Via Edsurge : “​How Apple , Salesforce and Other ‘ Platform ’ Companies Can Help Close the Skills Gap.” “ Are Big Tech Companies Doing Right by America’s Students? .” ” From the HR Department.

Education 45

Education Facebook Company Report 45

Hack Education

JUNE 24, 2016

” “Schools, Libraries Miss Out on Millions in E-Rate Funds,” according to EdTech Magazine – some $245 million for the 2014 fiscal year. An in-depth look at for profit companies selling their education products and services in Africa. “Is Estonia the new Finland ? ” From the HR Department. .

Coursera 60

Coursera Education E-rate Company 60