eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Arkansas’ LISA Academy public charter school district today announced the renewal of its partnership with worldwide edtech leader Discovery Education. Discovery Education is the global edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports instruction wherever it takes place. Discovery, Inc.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

I'll also give you a peek at my first testing of Google NotebookLM. The Notetaking Apps I'll Cover The apps I'm covering in today's “Tech Tool Tuesday” include Evernote , Notion , OneNote , LogSeq , Apple Notes , and Google Keep as well as Google NotebookLM. I also put it on my meeting. They fixed search.

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Edsurge

MARCH 3, 2020

spike in coronavirus cases, which currently numbers around 118 cases in 16 states , is leaving the edtech conference industry with an existential (if not quite Shakespearean) question at the start of its busy events season: to host or not to host? education or edtech event organizer has canceled or postponed their upcoming conferences.

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Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Now, we know that edtech has been proven to improve test scores and overall classroom engagement. But, how does the 2010 vision for edTech match what’s actually happening today? The cost, plus it’s easy manageability and durability, made Chromebooks a main player in the edtech game. 7 YEARS LATER… 1. Indeed, $2.3

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

The second conflict-of-interest related news story (set of stories, really) involves New America and Google/ Eric Schmidt. Google – which maintains close ties to the think tank – was alleged to pressure New America to push out a scholar and his team after they made a series of sharp statements about the behavior of the company.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

But through learning how to code, she believes that experience offers an even more important lesson to today’s education and technology companies: don’t forget about senior citizens. And while there’s a growing industry around serving adult learners in higher education, companies largely neglect to consider the needs of the elderly.

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Edsurge

MAY 23, 2017

Over 500 education technologists from companies and districts gathered last week in Denver for the IMS Learning Impact meeting , hosted by the IMS Global Consortium. Today, a growing number of edtech companies are also signing on to use Caliper, which offers improved data architecture and ease of implementation.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The truth is edtech products that foster more learning than would happen in analogue settings can be difficult to find. So naturally, one of the big questions we face is, how can we help ensure effective edtech happens more often? The key lies in helping educators to look at the available evidence and make careful decisions.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2018

But what does it mean for a company to personalize its support for the teachers who use its product? School leader, Jordan Silvestri and Kiddom representative, Melissa Giroux, describe what it takes for an edtech company to deliver the kind of personalized experience to its customers that teachers give to their students.

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TeacherCast

OCTOBER 10, 2022

You might spend your time standing behind a booth or, perhaps, setting up a series of 1:1 meetings with district leaders. How Can an Educational Technology Company Enter the Classroom? Where traditionally, these are good options and ones that are still being used today, there is one option that many EdTech Brands overlook.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Google Drive [link]. Google Calendar [link]. If the winner does not meet qualifications, another winner will be selected. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. Apple Watch [link]. Frixion Erasable Pens [link]. Evernote [link].

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EdTechTeacher

JUNE 19, 2023

In addition to various roles, Lindy has worked in virtually every area of education: schools, education service agencies, non-profits, and EdTech companies. She is the author of “ A Teacher’s Guide to Online Learning ” and was recently named An EdTech Trendsetter by The EdTech Awards. Lindy is more than a trainer.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2019

As noted by MIT Technology Review , the rapid development and uptake of AI solutions has created an environment where companies may “obfuscate and oversell” AI abilities even as organizations race to implement new solutions and keep up with the competition. It is crucial to define key needs AI tools can meet and shortcomings it can address.

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 26, 2022

The post How has the Pandemic Changed EdTech? He moved onto an early LMS which was a launching point for him to recognize his talent for helping edtech companies expand. How has the Pandemic Changed EdTech? How has the Pandemic Changed EdTech? – SULS0155 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. – SULS0155.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how libraries can use makerspaces to teach STEM! It’s a coffeehouse feel, warm and inviting,” Superintendent Shawn Bishop told EdTech for a previous story. With so many school districts going one-to-one with tablets or laptops , libraries are the new meeting space for tech-enabled teamwork.

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EdTechTeacher

MARCH 12, 2020

General EdTech: EdTech companies offering FREE support and/or access to schools affected by COVID19 closures. A growing collection of edtech companies that are offering free access or support to schools affected by COVID-19. Prepare for when classes can’t meet from the IT department at the University of Washington.

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Edsurge

JULY 14, 2020

Also feeling the ripple effect are the companies and organizations that provide tools and services to students and educators. Loans are forgiven provided that recipients meet criteria that include using at least 60 percent of the amount to keep their staff while maintaining at least 75 percent of their current salaries.

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

The second conflict-of-interest related news story (set of stories, really) involves New America and Google/ Eric Schmidt. Google – which maintains close ties to the think tank – was alleged to pressure New America to push out a scholar and his team after they made a series of sharp statements about the behavior of the company.

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Edsurge

MAY 7, 2019

Those are among the social issues addressed by 20 non-profit and educational institutions that are getting grants from the Google AI Impact Challenge , announced today at the company’s annual I/O developer conference. Sometimes, for-profits can have an incentive to focus on wealthier districts that can afford to pay more,” he says.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2019

Many have some innovative programs at their edges , but few have redesigned the core of school in a meaningful sense, or in ways that meet the needs of diverse learners, equity and a radically shifting economy. Meanwhile, billions of dollars have been spent on edtech by these same school communities. But there may be an alternative.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Google Jamboard is a fun interactive app. You just download it on Google Play or iTunes and use it with your touch Chromebook or iPad after listening to Tom Mullaney share how it works. Google Jamboard. Now first of all, I have never heard of Google Jamboard. Google Jamboard is a free app. Listen Now. What is it?

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Instead of selecting many apps, many are now recommending just a few tools/protocols for how things are taught with edtech. Finally, we get the feedback that we need on apps for young children and meet content standards. Now, that’s good stuff for every K-2nd grade iPad or Google Play enabled tablet!

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Charlotte, NC — Wyoming’s Holy Name Catholic School (HNCS) today announced a new multi-year partnership with global edtech leader Discovery Education. These learning opportunities for teachers help schools recognize the full return on their edtech investment. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 18, 2019

Edtech conferences are a great opportunity for everyone activating in the education sector to connect and network with fellow like-minded people and take the pulse of the industry. An edtech conference of such high caliber as ISTE can draw in hundreds if not thousands of exhibitors and tens of thousands participants! It really is.

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Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 22, 2020

And the Covid-19 pandemic has proved that EdTech and eLearning are integral parts of modern academic reality. All you need is a device and software, like Google Hangouts Meet, Zoom, Join.me, GoToMeeting, or other tools that facilitate studying. Conclusion The market is overwhelmed with various EdTech products and solutions.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 2, 2016

It was an edtech entrepreneur’s dream on Wednesday at Intel’s Education Accelerator Demo Day. The program announced that last year, participants like tutoring app company GotIt! It’s the eighth startup project for CEO Cy Megnin, who’s raised $500,000 for the company so far. Based in London, SAM’s 28-person team raised $4.5

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Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2017

Since 2005, Y Combinator has funded 1,430 companies and nearly 3,500 founders. featured 124 companies from 18 countries—marking the largest class in the accelerator’s history. The company will not take more than $30,000 over the two years.) The company says it has 50 hiring partners and plans to grow the list.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Charlotte, NC — Global edtech leader Discovery Education today announced the addition of new games, interactives, career resources and more to its award-winning K-12 learning platform, Discove ry Education Experience. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros. Discover more about the latest updates to Experience here. “For

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

But as the company itself will tell you, it didn’t spring up overnight. While post-pandemic growth has slowed as schools resume in-person learning, the company is still flush with cash, reporting over $1 billion in revenue in the second quarter of 2021. In the future, there may be many such companies piggybacking off Zoom’s popularity.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 16, 2018

SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! During this meeting, Douglas said that the coaches also collaborated on an instructional mission for the teachers in the district. Switching to gamified PD through a partnership with game-based learning company Alludo was a no-brainer. Engagement.

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Neo LMS

MAY 12, 2020

For this reason, many districts in the United States made the decision to offer live (synchronous) meetings at least once a week, while also offering asynchronous activities. Read more: 5 Edtech tools to try out this year. Read more: Adopting the asynchronous mindset for better online learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Their flexible, self-paced courses are available for graduate credit through CAEP and regionally accredited university partners or for continuing education units that meet your state requirements. While you could do them in non-Google Tools (I guess) typically they are Google tools. Get to know hyperdocs.

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Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2019

As early as Monday morning, students posted photos of word problems asking how many oranges Mickey Mouse has left after Donald Duck absconded with some, and how quickly Spider-Man would meet Homer Simpson if Spidey started swinging from Manhattan at noon and Homer’s Springfield train left the same time going 70 miles per hour. Why stop there?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

CHARLOTTE, NC— Virginia’s Rivermont Schools today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education , the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports instruction wherever it takes place. Dedicated professional learning helps school systems recognize the full return on their edtech investment.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

It may not seem too surprising that one of the best-funded edtech startups in the past year of pandemic has been a company that piggybacks on the success of Zoom to add tools for running online classes. The plan when the company started was to start with higher education and K-12 and later expand into the corporate learning market.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 12, 2017

Hi Guido & Esteban, My edtech company has started achieving rapid user adoption and we believe we have a compelling story to start fundraising. As we get all of our ducks in a row to start approaching VCs, I’m wondering, is there a specific time where VCs are more actively looking for companies to invest in? Time Sensitive.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2024

LOS ANGELES (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GoGuardian, the leading company delivering proven solutions to create effective, engaging, and safer learning environments, today unveiled a unified ecosystem for its curriculum and instruction products under a new name: Pear Deck Learning.

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