eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. What are the projections for edtech? We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2024. Today, over 2.9

Trends 52

Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

Doug Levin

JULY 24, 2017

Since the last edition of a ‘Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News”: I’ve joined efforts to support Net Neutrality protections ; Written further about the prediction made in the book, “Disrupting Class.” A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 28 and 29 Combined Edition).

EdTech 150

EdTech E-rate Software Data 150

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

28, children’s media company Moonbug Entertainment partnered with Outright Games to launch CoComelon: Play with JJ on Nintendo Switch. The catalog of games for early learners played on a console system like Xbox, PlayStation or Nintendo Switch is smaller compared to what’s available for older kids and teens. There’s no oversight.

Video 176

Video E-rate Mobility Tablets 176

EdNews Daily

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Editor’s note: This is one in a series of profiles about the men and women who are creating today’s EdTech companies. PublicSchoolWORKS became possible in the late ’90s when the government launched the E-Rate Program. The district staff often came into the office on weekends to handle the backlog reporting system.

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E-rate Software Report Company 100

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 7, 2023

Lightspeed Learning Lab – Edtech Best Practices for a Smooth Return to School You’re working tirelessly to ensure a smooth transition back-to-school and your edtech ecosystem plays a big role. Sessions will showcase techniques from Lightspeed Systems experts and include time for Q&A. 3:48 Great. 4:13 All right.

EdTech 52

EdTech Survey Learning Data 52

eSpark

AUGUST 8, 2023

Amazon tried building a similar program to improve their hiring process and almost immediately realized the system was penalizing women because the dataset it was trained on reflected the male-dominant tech culture of the time. The humans who fine-tune the system The initial dataset is only the first step in ChatGPT’s training process.

E-rate 98

E-rate Training Comparison Outcomes 98

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Learning Management Systems With learning management systems now installed at nearly all higher education institutions here and abroad, instructors can create course materials, assess student progress and generate custom exams. Some of the systems also offer video editing, recording and screen downloading options.

Online Learning 127

Online Learning MOOC Learning Coursera 127

Edsurge

DECEMBER 19, 2016

As EdSurge reported, to be part of the initiative, companies “had to commit to providing goods or services worth at least $100 million.” But as Betsy Corcoran outlined in her July 2014 article , some companies had yet to deliver on their promise of clearly outlining how educators could apply for those products and services.

Adobe 60

Adobe Broadband E-rate Future Ready 60

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Special ed teacher Melissa Mann shares six of her favorite edtech tools for the special education classroom. 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. Listen Now. I went up to him.

Google 291

Google Twitter Data Tools 291

Edsurge

AUGUST 13, 2016

If the views expressed by leading edtech companies are any indication, the race to become the first 'Netflix of Education' is gathering steam. One feature of Netflix in particular seems to have captured the imagination of edtech companies. References Bjork, E. Netflix just wants you happy and watching more movies.

Education 60

Education Udemy EdTech E-rate 60

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2022

And I remember my first year in the education system; my teachers thought I was mute; they thought I couldn't speak. It tells you the rate it gives you is so much data and it took a matter of not even a minute. That’s R-e-a-d-l-e-e – get started with Readlee today! And my mom was like, No, she talks a lot.

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Accessibility Tools Microsoft Data 387

Marketplace K-12

AUGUST 30, 2016

Future revenue in the $33 billion e-learning market is expected to fall precipitously in the United States and internationally, but sales of other types of digital learning products are predicted to rise, according to a market research report released recently. Unstable Economies Impact E-Learning Market. percent and negative 1.1

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Report E-rate OER LMS 70

Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2021

The 29-year-old lives in Beijing, where she leads a team at an education company that develops English curriculum for kindergartens and schools across China. For some people, the policy shift had immediate consequences, as fortunes fell when stock prices for China’s giant edtech companies crashed.

EdTech 151

EdTech Company Industry E-rate 151

techlearning

AUGUST 30, 2018

Usually, it is the CTO/CIO who first raises the alert that the system is too outdated to support current responsibilities and requirements. Provide the support your leadership needs to understand existing risks as you do, and give them the road map to elevate your school system to a better place.

Guidelines 40

Guidelines Student Data Privacy E-rate Data 40

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Beanstack , an edtech platform that helps schools encourage kids to read through gamification, demonstrated the importance of engaging readers. 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 137

EdTech Lenovo Robotics Laptops 137

Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

Last week, the “Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News” was on vacation, amongst the tall trees of the northwestern coast, and mostly off the grid. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 16 Edition). If you are an Uber fan, time to get to know how the company really operates and question whether they deserve your business.

EdTech 170

EdTech OER E-rate Microsoft 170

Doug Levin

JULY 31, 2017

As such, expect an abbreviated (TBD) publishing schedule for ‘A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News’ in August. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 30 Edition). This is an area where it would improve the job of edtech developers if we said, 'Here’s what you’re allowed to gather and share.'

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EdTech Company Data Blended Learning 150

Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

Last week, the “Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News” was on vacation, amongst the tall trees of the northwestern coast, and mostly off the grid. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 16 Edition). If you are an Uber fan, time to get to know how the company really operates and question whether they deserve your business.

EdTech 150

EdTech OER E-rate Microsoft 150

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Read more: 6 Awesome examples of EdTech for the visually impaired student. However, many technology companies are becoming increasingly aware of how different tools regarded as “assistive technology” could be impactful to everyone. Read more: How to create accessible e-learning design. Encourage usage. All in all.

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Accessibility Assistive Technology E-rate BYOD 525

Doug Levin

MARCH 19, 2017

Do you know that feeling when you are told your questions about student privacy are unfounded by a representative of a company that earns 86% of its total revenue from advertising? A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 11 Edition). The thread on this tweet has the details. Doug Levin (@douglevin) March 17, 2017.

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EdTech Chromebook Laptops iPad 170

There is no box

OCTOBER 3, 2015

Prior to my arrival, they had been contracting with a local tech services company for their onsite break/fix tech needs. While local IT services companies may do an ok job of break/fix, contracting with them is a ticket to status quo at best and sometimes serious frustration at worst. How do we get reliable bandwidth at a decent rate?

EdTech 40

EdTech E-rate Google Company 40

EdNews Daily

JULY 8, 2019

Intelligent learning engines inside immersive courseware will give future teachers the ability to leverage the best in software development and systems. This cry for trials proving rigor has prompted a response from industry in the form of multiple companies doing evaluations of products. Leveraging Technology without Gating.

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Learning Software E-rate Industry 100

Doug Levin

APRIL 9, 2017

On twitter, I also ponder the trend of tech-savvy teachers increasingly resembling NASCAR drivers, proudly wearing digital uniforms on social media full of sponsored messages as proof of expertise: Why do some in K-12 define #edtech expertise by # of tech company certifications acquired? Doug Levin (@douglevin) April 9, 2017.

EdTech 191

EdTech E-rate Data Android 191

Doug Levin

APRIL 9, 2017

On twitter, I also ponder the trend of tech-savvy teachers increasingly resembling NASCAR drivers, proudly wearing digital uniforms on social media full of sponsored messages as proof of expertise: Why do some in K-12 define #edtech expertise by # of tech company certifications acquired? Doug Levin (@douglevin) April 9, 2017.

EdTech 150

EdTech E-rate Data Android 150

Doug Levin

AUGUST 28, 2017

A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 34 Edition). Tagged on: August 27, 2017 DeVos Invested in Company Under Investigation for Misleading Claims | Education Week → When U.S. Experts say that few, if any, major cities in the United States require transparency for those computer instructions, or algorithms.

EdTech 150

EdTech Tablets Policies E-rate 150

Doug Levin

AUGUST 28, 2017

A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 34 Edition). Tagged on: August 27, 2017 DeVos Invested in Company Under Investigation for Misleading Claims | Education Week → When U.S. Experts say that few, if any, major cities in the United States require transparency for those computer instructions, or algorithms.

EdTech 150

EdTech Tablets Policies E-rate 150

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2022. –Remco Bergsma, CEO, MiEN Company. Edtech companies that fail to prioritize accessibility will be left behind. billion by 2022.

EdTech 118

EdTech Data Classroom Accessibility 118

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2022. –Remco Bergsma, CEO, MiEN Company. Edtech companies that fail to prioritize accessibility will be left behind. billion by 2022.

EdTech 145

EdTech Learning Data Classroom 145

Hack Education

APRIL 14, 2017

.” Via The New York Times : “ New Mexico Outlaws School ‘Lunch Shaming’ ” Via Buzzfeed : “ California Shows The Rest Of The Country How To Boost Kindergarten Vaccination Rates.” " It’s lovely to see the big innovation from the MOOC startups in 2017 involves the learning management system.

Education 44

Education E-rate MOOC Data 44

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

they do boost graduation rates.). Via Buzzfeed’s Molly Hensley-Clancy : “These Colleges Have The Worst Student Loan Default Rates In The Country.” Via Edsurge : “A Timeline of Google Classroom ’s March to Replace Learning Management Systems.” ” Via WYFF4.com ” Teddy Ruxpin is back.

Education 40

Education E-rate MOOC Report 40

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

.” “Free College” Via Inside Higher Ed : “The California Community Colleges announced Tuesday that the Board of Governors Fee Waiver program, which provides nearly half of the system’s 2.1 Via The Washington Post : “ Student loan companies reach $21.6 The literacy software company has raised $14.8

Education 48

Education Knewton Kaplan Robotics 48

Doug Levin

MARCH 12, 2017

A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 10 Edition). Tech devices won't fix our education system | Lockport Union Sun & Journal → Former Education Secretary Arne Duncan recently issued a plea for greater student access to high-tech tools. "This Strong opinions may be weakly held.

EdTech 170

EdTech E-rate OER Coursera 170

Hack Education

JULY 20, 2018

” At least the e-cigarette company (which targets teens) offers a social-emotional learning curriculum, right? ” Via the AP : “ District of Columbia Mayor Muriel E. I mean, clearly the company has a strong grasp on the politics of information. ” (State and Local) Education Politics. .”

Education 46

Education MOOC Robotics Company 46

Hack Education

JANUARY 12, 2018

.” Via Inside Higher Ed : “A Pennsylvania judge has banned fraternity Pi Delta Psi from the state for a decade, a punishment for a hazing death in 2013, and an unprecedented step likely to rock the national Greek system.” awards debt collection contract to company with ties to DeVos.”

Education 43

Education Company Blackboard Kaplan 43

Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Launching a learning management system within an educational institution comes with some challenges. A successful launch means higher adoption rates and a higher level of satisfaction with the new platform. You can assemble a team of teachers if the school does not have edtech or IT specialist roles. Build an LMS team.

LMS 304

LMS E-rate Training EdTech 304

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

.” “Stop Asking About Completion Rates: Better Questions to Ask About MOOCs in 2019,” says Edsurge. of Wisconsin System President Reprimands La Crosse Chancellor for Bringing Porn Star to Campus.” Sometimes it’s fun to look back at old stories that the tech press dutifully pumped out about this company.

Education 58

Education MOOC Social Media E-rate 58

Hack Education

OCTOBER 14, 2016

” “Modern E-Rate Puts Telephones On Hold in K–12,” Education Week reports , noting that schools are struggling to pay for phone service (still totally necessary) as well as expanded broadband. .” ” These colleges no longer offer federal loans because of students’ high default rates.

Education 40

Education lynda.com Knewton E-rate 40