The Hechinger Report

MARCH 3, 2023

In the last few months, AI-powered technologies like ChatGPT and BingAI have received a lot of attention for their potential to transform many aspects of our lives. Take facial recognition technology. When used by police for surveillance purposes, the technology can lead to wrongful arrests or even deadly violence.

EdTech 119

EdTech Company Data Software 119

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Most people don’t consider education technology to be such an important industry, but it’s actually gigantic. According to the report, the EdTech industry will reach a global value of $252 billion by 2020. The change already delivers extraordinary results and 96% of teachers claim that EdTech increases student engagement in learning.

EdTech 347

EdTech Gamification Tools Robotics 347

Digital Promise

MAY 7, 2019

Classrooms are evolving as technology influences the way students learn and educators teach. Educational technology (edtech) companies have capitalized on technology’s potential to personalize learning experiences for students, which can result in content that is layered with mechanisms to support the needs of diverse learners.

EdTech 228

EdTech Assessment Company Trends 228

Neo LMS

MAY 30, 2019

Our previous blog described the background to Finland’s successful education system and today we’ll unpack that a bit more, but also take a more detailed look at the role edtech plays in that success. How edtech supports everything: EDUDigi. The Finnish example. As such enrollment rates of children in kindergarten stands at 80%.

EdTech 258

EdTech PLE Game-Based Learning Education 258

Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The flow of pdf documents is rampant in today’s digital world. Almost every organization uses large numbers of pdf files and documents daily. Without a technology like Digital Rights Management (DRM) in place, it could be challenging to curtail the copying, printing, and downloading of these documents. Access Control.

eBook 52

eBook Software Data Accessibility 52

Edsurge

MAY 21, 2020

Recently, we profiled the six finalists competing for the top prize in the Amazon Alexa EdTech Skills Challenge, each hoping to transform education with their new Alexa skill. Edtech companies across the U.S. There’s a misconception that speech technology has to be perfect for it to be extremely beneficial.

Technology 190

Technology EdTech Education Company 190

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, / EINPresswire.com / — Edalex , the EdTech company that unleashes the power of skills data, digital assets, and personal credentials, are thrilled to be included in HolonIQ’s 2022 Australia & New Zealand EdTech 50 – for the third year in a row!

EdTech 80

EdTech Industry Data Company 80

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. The truth is edtech products that foster more learning than would happen in analogue settings can be difficult to find.

EdTech 202

EdTech Comparison Study Groups 202

Edsurge

OCTOBER 10, 2017

A new report from the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) aims to clear up the murky waters surrounding the adoption of digital learning materials, a process that varies wildly between states. Others stipulate publishers complete special checklists or tweaks to Request for Proposal (RFP) documents.

EdTech 257

EdTech Case Study Instructional Materials Policies 257

Hapara

MAY 20, 2022

Effectively incorporating technology tools such as Google G Suite, H?para Read on to learn tips for using technology in the classroom to promote deeper learning. . Use technology tools for collaboration. The Google Chrome extension, Mote , allows teachers to record verbal comments and suggestions to a learner’s Google Doc. .

Technology 209

Technology Classroom Hapara Learning 209

Digital Promise

JUNE 13, 2017

to address an essential question: How might we collaborate to ensure evidence of impact, not marketing or popularity, drives edtech adoption and implementation? Although over $13 billion is spent on edtech each year, many of the decisions on which products to purchase, implement, and scale are not based on evidence.

EdTech 194

EdTech Guidelines Groups Survey 194

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

As aspects of pre-pandemic life slowly emerge from nearly two years of masking, testing, and social distancing, educators are once again gathering at edtech conferences to experience the latest and greatest solutions, digital tools, and professional learning opportunities. ELMO demonstrated the ELMO Ecosystem of Classroom Solutions.

EdTech 121

EdTech Resources Tools Robotics 121

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

In technology, Sony and Nintendo are among the most internationally recognized brands. But when it comes to the education technology industry, few people outside the country can name Japanese companies off the top of their heads. EduLab has already invested in seven edtech startups and is a limited partner in three U.S.-based

Technology 116

Technology Sony Education Industry 116

Edsurge

JANUARY 8, 2020

When Dana Stephenson began to court Arizona State University two years ago, he was looking for a higher ed client for his education technology startup. ScaleU exists at a time when edtech-focused accelerators, such as StartL, have come and gone as universities continue to launch programs to help fledgling companies.

EdTech 88

EdTech Company Industry Libraries 88

Edsurge

JANUARY 9, 2023

The quantities were notable, researchers explained, because of well-documented parental concerns over other people having access to their children’s information. For instance, it is increasingly recognized that predictive policing companies regularly collect and utilize public social media data.”

Data 195

Data Social Media Student Data Privacy Facebook 195

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

So, it’s perhaps not surprising that there are game-based edtech companies hoping to leave a mark in classrooms. But what goes into building a game-based learning startup—or any edtech startup? That’s left the company “scrambling to figure out” how to approach selling its product outside the U.S. Take codeSpark.

Company 115

Company Learning EdTech Game-Based Learning 115

Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2019

Meanwhile, billions of dollars have been spent on edtech by these same school communities. Today’s edtech market is radically fragmented. And edtech companies cater to this fragmentation in their product design and marketing. And more to the point, how can edtech catalyze and accelerate a redesign of school itself?

EdTech 149

EdTech System Data Company 149

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2023

DALLAS, Texas – BookmarkED , the industry-first technology solution to personalize libraries with parental choice, has announced its official launch in Texas. We are driven to first empower Texas school districts with this technology, and then move to a national level,” said Steve Wandler, CEO and Co-Founder of BookmarkED.

Libraries 79

Libraries Industry Technology Data 79

Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2020

His company has acquired Signal Kit , provider of a competing school communications app. The combined company will reach two million students nationwide across 44 states, including about 20 percent of California students, claims Wadhwa. Parents can view secured documents and check outstanding lunch balances.

Company 95

Company Strategy Report System 95

Edsurge

MARCH 25, 2021

These VoiceThreads, as they are called, include images, video, and documents, and they provide the opportunity for teams of people to annotate using drawing tools, voice comments, written comments or video responses. He also provided some details on the company’s journey and how new technologies play a role in their success.

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Company Comparison Software Technology 170

Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 22, 2020

Although some academic institutions and educational professionals still doubt the high value of eLearning software, technology-based education is no longer a myth. And the Covid-19 pandemic has proved that EdTech and eLearning are integral parts of modern academic reality. Let’s consider some reasons why. Here are some of them.

Software 195

Software Classroom Coursera EdTech 195

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

middle and high schools can’t even try ChatGPT without a parent sign-off, even if their schools or teachers want to embrace the technology. Newton argues that the document ends up giving little concrete guidance to educators who teach students who aren’t minors (like, say, most college students) how to combat the use of ChatGPT for cheating.

Policies 147

Policies Tools Survey Google 147

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Technology administrators are very busy people. They’re also in charge of the adoption and implementation of district and school-site technology. Enterprise, a battle droid, or a replica of the Elder Wand emblazoned with a slick company logo? Teachers are the ones who will actually be using the technology.

EdTech 97

EdTech Survey Schoology Industry 97

Edsurge

AUGUST 23, 2016

The next logical question is, are those entrepreneurs’ companies any better, in terms of diversity? A few edtech companies are now using resources to document—and potentially address—disparities in their ranks. Edtech companies aren’t the only ones creating inclusion surveys.

Company 60

Company EdTech Survey Guidelines 60

Edsurge

MAY 3, 2023

The newsletter, while pretty, had the gritty look of a document that’s been printed out and scanned back into the computer. A document like that can be completely unreadable for a parent or guardian with a disability. They look at the apps, websites and documents their district is responsible for and feel overwhelmed.

Accessibility 203

Accessibility Education Software EdTech 203

techlearning

MARCH 27, 2018

Edtech is only effective when it is implemented with fidelity, and to implement with fidelity requires that user-centered design doesn’t stop with your product. So how do districts find technology companies that are most likely to help them succeed? Your teachers shouldn’t need to depend on getting an answer via email.

Company 40

Company EdTech STEM Outcomes 40

Edsurge

DECEMBER 29, 2017

I have seen teachers who use technology to inspire inquiry, research, creativity and excitement. Risk One: The Threat to Student Privacy Risk one is the invasion of student privacy, utilizing data by tech companies collected when students are online. Risk Three: The Extensive Use of Technology for Assessment.

Technology 146

Technology Industry Software Data 146

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

In June 2017, Hero K12 , based outside of Miami, received $150 million from BV Investment Partners to acquire other edtech companies in an effort to create an integrated education data platform. It adopted the SchoolMint brand as the umbrella company. based company founded in 1998 that builds identity authentication software.

EdTech 70

EdTech Company Software Data 70

Neo LMS

JUNE 13, 2019

According to a 2018 research report , AI-based technologies are primed to grow within the edtech market by just under 47%. AI is changing how some edtech companies are approaching the goal of creating intuitive, intelligent teaching bots.

Classroom 255

Classroom Software Assessment EdTech 255

Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2020

Students who have learning disabilities can be more comfortable using technology tools than their classmates as they often already rely on digital aides for their everyday learning, says Stephanie Del Tufo, an assistant professor specializing in literacy education at the University of Delaware. . Don’t Pitch Them Right Now.

Company 129

Company Social Media Policies Student Data Privacy 129

eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2024

How to find the right edtech tools for public schools For more news on funding, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Fasten your seatbelts. To remove some of these barriers and drive innovation, ECE professionals can look to private public partnerships and technology to solve the problem.

Education 109

Education Industry Report Resources 109

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. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn what K–12 schools can do to balance student privacy and security.

Digital Citizenship 178

Digital Citizenship E-rate EdTech Software 178

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

How that company has grown and changed says a lot about the growth of online programs in higher education. The biggest change for Coursetune happened last week, when Academic Partnerships, a company that helps colleges set up online degree programs, acquired the curriculum-design company. The price of the sale was not disclosed.)

LMS 135

LMS Company Software Course 135

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

I was impressed by the résumés — an array of engineering and design experiences at brand-name technology firms. Take, for example, an assistant director of educational technology, whose résumé I recently reviewed. Come join us for an evening of informal networking, panels with hiring companies, and some light bites.

EdTech 83

EdTech Company Industry Technology 83

Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 16, 2020

The advent of the internet and the popularization of digital devices brought a new context for teachers and school administrators, since students started to bring technology to the school routine. The school, in turn, cannot turn its back on this new reality, but must incorporate educational technology into pedagogical practices.

Technology 96

Technology eBook Education Learning 96

Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2020

Instead of company founders presenting to crowds at a venue in the San Francisco Bay Area, they provided one-slide presentations, a company description and biographies of employees for a Y Combinator website. Here’s a look at some of the education-related companies “presenting” among the 197 companies in YC’s winter 2020 batch.

Company 153

Company EdTech Training Study 153

Doug Levin

JUNE 1, 2015

According to the study authors, schools and school districts define misbehaviors differently and attach different sanctions to similar behaviors – and significant disparities in suspensions and expulsions are well-documented (particularly affecting African American students and students with disabilities).

Student Data Privacy 350

Student Data Privacy Data Policies Study 350