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COMPANIES TO WATCH FOR 2019
techlearning
JANUARY 2, 2019
What follows is a guide to companies offering a variety of edtech products to K-12
8 Epic Edtech Tools to Try This School Year
The CoolCatTeacher
JULY 29, 2019
Today, Richard Byrne, author of Free Technology for Teachers, talks about eight edtech apps that you should try. (He In addition to his work in schools, Richard has been a consultant to some of the largest companies in the educational technology industry.
Alexa Goes to ISTE: Edtech Companies—and Teachers—Debut New Skills for Learning
Edsurge
JUNE 26, 2019
Across the massive, brightly colored expo hall at ISTE 2019 , the annual education technology conference where companies display and demo their latest gadgets, upgrades and software, several vendors showcased the new skills they have developed for Alexa-enabled devices.
7 Hot Edtech Topics #iste19 #notatiste19
The CoolCatTeacher
JUNE 22, 2019
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Stacey Roshan, the author of Tech with Heart , talks about seven edtech topics that are sparking conversation this summer both online and at ISTE19.
EdTech that “Sparks Joy”
Neo LMS
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Ever keen to catch a trend on the upswing, I’ve curated a list of EdTech tools, apps and programs that are not only effective, but teach through joy. EdTech that sparks joy. But what of the more complex arena of senior appropriate EdTech — can it too be joyful?
Help Us Help You: How Schools Can Give Useful Feedback to Edtech Companies
Edsurge
OCTOBER 1, 2019
Over the years, I have taken what teachers have requested and sent a ton of feedback to companies. But I was curious: What do the companies do with that feedback? Edtech developers take feedback from schools seriously. As fall begins in earnest, schools are in full swing.
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The Art of Hiring in K-12 Companies: How to Attract New Employees Who Are a Fit
Ed Tech from the Ground Up
AUGUST 12, 2019
The CEO of ed-tech company Listenwise shares insight around finding the right people for K-12 sales and marketing jobs. The post The Art of Hiring in K-12 Companies: How to Attract New Employees Who Are a Fit appeared first on Market Brief. The Startup Blog Business Strategy edtech Hiring K-12 Dealmaking k12 Market Strategy Staffing/Hiring Startups
Digital Equity: How to Understand The Problems Facing #Edtech
The CoolCatTeacher
APRIL 30, 2019
EdTech Leaders’ Beliefs: How are K-5 teachers supported with the integration of computer science in K-5 classrooms? Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. This company has no impact on the editorial content of the show. Administrators All Grades All Subjects Edtech Tool Tuesday Education IT Coaches and Directors Policy Makers Society and Ethics Teachers Technology
How edtech boosts parent engagement in schools
Neo LMS
MAY 21, 2019
That is why schools should be prepared for these situations and act accordingly, whether it is by translating some school materials or by adopting edtech tools that enable multiple language use. 4 Great ideas for boosting parent engagement through edtech. Being a parent* is hard work.
Who Does the Edtech Marketplace Benefit, Anyway?
Digital Promise
MARCH 12, 2019
“There is definitely something wrong, something broken, with the edtech marketplace. Over the past three months, Digital Promise had conversations with nearly 50 stakeholders who purchase, use, or develop educational technology (edtech). Differing Perspectives on the Edtech Marketplace.
Where Are the Black and Latinx People in Edtech Companies?
Edsurge
MARCH 16, 2019
If you go to the “About Us” page on most websites of education technology companies, you will see many white faces, quite a few female ones and a good scattering of South Asian and East Asian staff. And that’s before we even consider that our edtech products should be solving problems for those who really need it—those from underserved, underrepresented communities who are still behind their peers on many measures, including reading and college completion.
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How to Build Strong Relationships During the Edtech Purchasing Process
Digital Promise
AUGUST 27, 2019
This blog post is the first of a two-part series discussing relationship building in edtech selection and purchasing. In this first blog post, we’ll address how educators can build and maintain good working relationships with edtech developers.
5 Ways Company Leaders Should Look to ‘Abundance’ to Improve Productivity
Ed Tech from the Ground Up
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
The post 5 Ways Company Leaders Should Look to ‘Abundance’ to Improve Productivity appeared first on Market Brief. The Startup Blog edtech education tech Educational Technology/Ed-Tech Entrepreneurship Innovation management office culture school culture SEL social-emotional learning thought leadership wellbeing women in tech
How Districts Can Inform EdTech Companies to Make Better Products
Education Elements
MAY 17, 2018
Innovation often requires leading, not following, in technology advancement. I was involved in two important decisions in 2007 while serving as the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction at Maine Township High School District 20 in Illinois. First, needing a new Director of Technology to help us advance technology into an essential role to improve learning, I hired a talented young man named Dr. Hank Thiele. Leaders
Building Strong Relationships During the Edtech Purchasing Process
Digital Promise
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
This blog post is the second of a two-part series discussing relationship building in the edtech purchasing process. In our first blog post , we addressed how educators can build and maintain good working relationships with edtech developers. As an edtech vendor, you should do the same.
How to Build a High-Functioning Remote Team for Your Edtech Company
Edsurge
MAY 18, 2019
Employees report higher productivity , greater efficiency and less stress , while companies can benefit from lower real estate costs and an expanded talent pool. My former company, Big Universe ( now acquired ) was a fully-virtual operation.
5 Ways To Bring SEL Into Edtech Classroom Use
The CoolCatTeacher
JUNE 27, 2019
Listen to Mark Sparvell talk about SEL and Edtech Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher Stream by clicking here. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product.
Tech Access in Schools: Making Edtech Accessible to All
Digital Promise
JULY 16, 2019
Access to technology for all students is a major goal for many schools, companies, and organizations—yet access is only part of the equation. Evaluating Edtech Quality and Use Matters. Visit the Edtech Pilot Framework to learn more about the edtech marketplace.
Edtech, Equity, and Innovation: A Critical Look in the Mirror
Digital Promise
APRIL 23, 2019
Unfortunately, too many of our investments in educational technology (edtech) have fallen far short of our civil rights aspirations. Taking a more critical look at edtech. Shouldn’t we collectively hold the edtech market accountable for failing our diverse learners?
Challenges and Possible Solutions for Edtech Procurement: Part 1
Digital Promise
MAY 7, 2019
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. 5 major challenges surrounding edtech procurement.
6 Cutting Edge EdTech Companies to Keep An Eye Out For This Year at the ISTE Conference!
TeacherCast
JUNE 19, 2019
Check out these great Educational Technology Companies at the ISTE 2019 Conference in Philadelphia PA! The post 6 Cutting Edge EdTech Companies to Keep An Eye Out For This Year at the ISTE Conference! Welcome to the TeacherCast Educational Network.
What U.S. Companies Should Know About Asia's Edtech Market
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Last summer, when I was working for ThinkCERCA, which helps students develop critical thinking skills through reading and writing, the edtech startup was facing a big decision: should it try and break into the lucrative Chinese market? After a summer of market research and competitor analysis, the company eventually signed off on a collaboration with a Chinese partner, TAL Education. company that has eyed Asia as the next big market. edtech companies.
Should Teachers Take Cash from Edtech Companies?
Edsurge
MARCH 7, 2018
When she was in the classroom, Jenny Herrera remembers feeling resentful whenever the school principal would email teachers telling them they needed to stay after school to give feedback to edtech companies. The ethics of teachers advising and working with edtech companies received a lot of attention when the New York Times published a piece on the subject last fall. So from a company side, pilots can work, but I think it needs to happen much earlier.”
What’s in Your Edtech Bag? #EdTechRations
The CoolCatTeacher
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
The Really Useful #EdTech Book. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. ” The post What’s in Your Edtech Bag?
Challenges Facing Edtech Procurement and Possible Solutions: Part 2
Digital Promise
JULY 9, 2019
Despite the challenges educators face when trying to purchase edtech tools, new procurement tools have emerged that support evidence-based decision making when choosing and buying edtech products. Start with a Needs Assessment to Prioritize Students when Purchasing Edtech.
Whose Land? Understanding Indigenous Peoples Through Edtech
The CoolCatTeacher
AUGUST 28, 2018
In the past, he turned his interest in technology into several successful online companies, including MyDesktop.com, which sold to Internet.com in 1999. From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter.
21 AWESOME EdTech Companies To Connect With At ISTE | #ISTE15 #ISTE2015
TeacherCast
JUNE 26, 2015
” TeacherCast is proud to announce the ISTE2015 EdTech Companies that are a MUST to meet up with during the conference this year. Do you know edtech companies that didn’t make this list?
Bethany Petty: Using Edtech to Enhance Learning
The CoolCatTeacher
MAY 1, 2018
Using Edtech to Enhance Learning. Bethany regularly blogs at Teaching with Technology ( [link] ) where she shares resources, ideas, edtech tools, tips, and tricks, as well as reflections from her blended/flipped/gamified high school Social Studies classroom.
How edtech supports the success of the Nordic Education
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.
Transitioning to a For-Profit Model, but Keeping Your Company’s Soul
Ed Tech from the Ground Up
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Social-emotional learning company Move This World began as a non-profit. But the designation was holding the company back. The post Transitioning to a For-Profit Model, but Keeping Your Company’s Soul appeared first on Market Brief. The Startup Blog edtech Education Educational Technology/Ed-Tech Entrepreneurship For-Profit Education SEL Social Emotional Learning (SEL) social innovation Startups
Breaking into Japan’s Ed-Tech Market Is an Education for Companies
Ed Tech from the Ground Up
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
Japan brought us Nintendo and Sony, among other well-known technology companies. The post Breaking into Japan’s Ed-Tech Market Is an Education for Companies appeared first on Market Brief.
Edtech and Social Emotional Learning #sel
The CoolCatTeacher
AUGUST 29, 2017
Edtech and Social Emotional Learning. Have you seen some other edtech tools besides Minecraft that can have this kind of social emotional impact? The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product.
What happens when your favorite edtech company goes from free to premium overnight? | @FlippityNet
TeacherCast
MAY 2, 2018
In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we welcome Steve Fortna, educator and creator of Flippity.net on the program to discuss the recent outcry from educators who recently learned that their favorite edtech tool decided to introduce a paid platform for their application.
What Every Edtech Company Needs to Know About Schools and Data Privacy
Edsurge
MARCH 9, 2019
New federal and state laws —and a greater focus on the issue by districts—are giving edtech companies a lot to consider. Specifically, companies may run into roadblocks with legal or data privacy officers if they don’t meet key criteria regarding legal terms, data privacy and security that districts and schools need to see based on local, state and federal legislation. Education Technology Edtech Business Data Privacy
Edtech News, Tips, and Resources from #ISTE19
Teacher Reboot Camp
JUNE 26, 2019
This year’s conference was filled with so many exciting announcements by technology companies. Conference Highlights ISTE #ISTE2019 #NOTATISTE #NOTATISTE19 #PassTheScopeEDU edtech
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