EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

AR/VR in K–12: Schools Use Immersive Technology for Assistive Learning. In K–12, assistive learning can be a tricky beast to tackle. Technology helps educators give each student the attention he or she needs, through tools such as online learning modules, personal tablets and, now, virtual and augmented reality. .

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Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2022

A consultant recently noticed a company announcement about the features in the U.K. The company did not respond to questions about the program. But recent reports have speculated that the company could “bootstrap an online course ecosystem.” version of the platform and shared a screenshot on Twitter. Completely free.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Today you·ll learn how to achieve better health and wellness with these tips and ideas. Never stop learning! Mike Tholfsen’s YouTube channel – great tips for Microsoft products of all kinds! Other Episodes with Richard Byrne: 8 Epic Edtech Tools to Try This School Year. Today’s sponsor: Advancement Courses.

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eSchool News

MAY 26, 2021

Florida Funders Invests In ChalkTalk, Personalized Learning Program for Real-Time Instruction, Designed to Shape The Future of Teaching & Training. Using results from a student placement test, ChalkTalk’s machine-learning software generates a standards-aligned curriculum customized to fit within existing class schedules.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 29, 2017

Today Dr. Michelle Zimmerman @mrzphd talks about social emotional learning and education technology. FutureFit aligns social emotional learning and character education with your traditional subjects of math, language arts, sciences and more for grades K-12. Edtech and Social Emotional Learning. Transcript for Episode 137.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Few investors have watched, and fueled, the growth of the edtech industry as closely and consistently as Reach Capital , one of a handful of venture firms that has focused its investments in education technology startups for the past 10 years. Reach has now raised $311 million across its three funds and invested in 90 edtech startups.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

That's why I do innovate like a turtle, and twice a week I learn new things for 15 minutes, and any time I'm learning something new, I am taking those notes and putting them into my digital notebook. Microsoft OneNote: Ideal for Education] Now let's talk about Microsoft OneNote. I've been using it for a long time.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 26, 2021

Fireside Chat: finding success with EdTech – Andy Rhodes. Reframing “Think Global, Act Local” in an age of lockdowns & online learning. Leveraging technology to create challenging learning experiences in mathematics class – Anna Solovyev. Integrating Digital Learning Tools in Classrooms – Andy Rhodes.

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Edsurge

JULY 7, 2020

Two private equity firms are combining three education technology assets into a new company—one that its CEO jestingly likens to a “greatest hits album” of software for higher-ed institutions. At least the company’s name, Anthology , is fitting for that description, says Jim Milton, who will serve as its chief executive.

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Edsurge

MAY 12, 2020

For instance, education companies that rely on corporate customers may take a hit, as those clients look to cut costs. Many schools, parents and students are realizing that you can’t just press a button and learn.” The company closed the quarter with a little over $1 billion in cash and investments. at Tuesday’s close.

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EdTechTeacher

MARCH 12, 2020

schools and districts are looking for ways to administer remote learning in an effort to keep their community safe. General EdTech: EdTech companies offering FREE support and/or access to schools affected by COVID19 closures. Remote Learning Resources, Subscriptions, and Platforms Wakelet by Erin Flanagan.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2019

As Pearson resumes its education technology investment activity, the publisher is also divesting other edtech assets at the same time. million in two companies: online bootcamp Springboard and Knowledge to Practice, a medical startup. All 16 staff formerly on that Pearson team will make the transition to the new company.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 17, 2021

Companies with a vested interest in their products publish studies touting their applications. Applications on readily available for Chromebooks, IOS, and Microsoft platforms. The question arises, “How does one know if the applications have an impact on student learning?”. Most companies offer such opportunities.

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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. Mystery Science.

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Neo LMS

MAY 12, 2020

While this sudden turn of events has caused much anxiety for both teachers and learners, there have been valuable lessons learned about how we can leverage technology to benefit education. Read more: Adopting the asynchronous mindset for better online learning. Read more: 5 Edtech tools to try out this year.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2020

In education, the shuttering of campuses and classrooms has been a windfall for purely digital companies—some of which are attracting plenty of private capital. Now, language learning app Duolingo is getting into college admissions. Substitute teacher services company Swing Education is creating private homeschools.

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EdTechTeacher

JUNE 19, 2023

Lindy Hockenbary is an educator whose strength is helping other educators utilize technology to enhance learning experiences. In addition to various roles, Lindy has worked in virtually every area of education: schools, education service agencies, non-profits, and EdTech companies. Lindy is more than a trainer.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 1, 2023

Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and equipped to navigate the future of writing in a world where humans and AI learn to work together to communicate in better ways as Steve Dembo takes us inside his classroom. AI is changing rapidly, and you'll want your team to take advantage of this free course from Microsoft today. Now that aka.ms/AIforEducators

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 21, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how data privacy concerns are expanding with education technology use. As education transitions into the digital space, private student data is now being collected in student information systems, learning management systems and other educational applications. .

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Ling Lam, an edtech and innovation teacher at a K-8 independent school in northern California sets specific social-emotional goals for every edtech tool she uses. Are they able to use it themselves, for learning?” Learn more about this EdSurge Research project.) She asks herself: "Has it become second nature for them?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 14, 2021

You’ll be able to use what you learn for any multiplayer gaming you want to hold across your school, district, or even across the world. George is focused on providing students with fun, engaging, and joyful learning experiences. This company has no impact on the editorial content of the show. Twitter: @GPearceWSD.

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TeacherCast

JUNE 19, 2019

This year, I had the opportunity to work with so many great educational technology companies on the podcast and I'm excited to have the opportunity to walk the vendor floor and meet everyone to say THANK YOU for being a part of the TeacherCast podcasting family. Microsoft Education – Booth 2900. Learn more at [link].

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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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Edsurge

JUNE 29, 2016

Nine edtech companies, nominated by the incubators that hatched them, will present to an audience of 25 education leaders. Here's who will be pitching: Boulder Learning : Developing learning systems with virtual tutors. Here's who will be pitching: Boulder Learning : Developing learning systems with virtual tutors.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

From launching new tablets to virtual-reality curriculum , Microsoft has added plenty to its educational offerings through a series of new product updates and acquisitions over the past few years. It also offers a rostering solution that expedites how student and educator accounts for third-party edtech applications are created and managed.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2023

A Booming Sector The edtech industry is eager to build on ideas like that one. For example, the tool used by Paragon Prep came from Prof Jim, a software company that can turn existing written materials—like textbooks, Wikipedia pages or a teacher’s notes—into these animated videos at the push of a button. “We

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 3, 2021

Today, Dr. Desiree Alexander tackles three of those issues: distance learning, hybrid learning, and digital equity. She shares the WHO system for evaluating technology, tips for hybrid learning, and timeless principles for considering digital equity and relating to your students and colleagues in professional and respectful ways.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 8, 2019

For the past decade, the most esteemed business plan competition for edtech entrepreneurs has been held by the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education and sponsored by Milken Family Foundation. He had previously founded the nonprofit, Educurious, to support project-based learning. Teaching & Learning.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2018

A video-discussion platform originally started by a University of Minnesota professor to keep in touch with students for a course he was teaching has been purchased by tech giant Microsoft. Microsoft announced the acquisition today, though officials would not disclose the price or other details of the sale.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Those building, funding and using edtech tools must similarly wrestle with these concerns. Jessie Woolley-Wilson, CEO of DreamBox Learning Jessie Woolley-Wilson (CEO, DreamBox Learning): In the past, educators were focused on how to get more devices in the classroom. Technology can collect and harness more data than ever before.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 13, 2019

The post Is Microsoft Making a Comeback in Education? – SULS025 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Is Microsoft making a comeback in education? I brought Leslie to the show to answer the EdTech community’s biggest question, is Microsoft making a comeback in education? Is Microsoft making a comeback?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

It’s terribly confusing, but perhaps no coincidence, that three of the world’s most prominent consumer technology companies—Apple, Google, Microsoft—each boast a “Classroom” tool aimed at K-12 educators and students. To Re-Capture the Education Market, Microsoft Aims to Offer a Compelling Alternative to Google’s Chromebook.

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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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EdNews Daily

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

And therein lies the challenge for both educators and EdTech leaders – how can we best serve an industry that’s constantly evolving every nine months? But on the other, adding in a completely new mix of students you don’t yet know becomes more challenging for both educators and EdTech leaders. Low Barrier to Entry.

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

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. I hope that New America emerges stronger for the lessons learned from this incident.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2024

AI Is Changing the World: A Conversation on Education’s Future Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM US EDT In true grand finale fashion, #CoSN2024 will wrap up #CoSN2024 with a pair of industry heavyweights talking through what might be the most momentous point in edtech history. I see a student that’s learning how to use AI.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2022

You'll learn about these and more on a special extended episode of the podcast with Teresa Magpayo Castro and Ricardo Recinos. You'll learn to empathize with students who struggle with English as a second language as Teresa and Ricardo tell their own stories. Help every student become included in learning and become empowered.

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