Digital Promise

MARCH 4, 2020

How can educators feel confident that an edtech tool supports learning? As an educator, I struggled to find reliable information about edtech tools as nearly every product I looked at claimed that it was based on research. This claim felt vague—what does “based on research” even mean to this product?—and Join the movement.

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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.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) in early January announced 15 startup companies selected to participate in the inaugural AWS Education Accelerator. Amazon Web Services (AWS) in early January announced 15 startup companies selected to participate in the inaugural AWS Education Accelerator. Oblio, Inc. Quizard AI, Inc.

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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.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

We believe this is a market-backed strategy that allows us to widen our lens and give more founders a fair swing at the plate when it comes to access to capital and mentorship,” says Qadree. Our bet is that these companies will outperform because of their diversity.” That’s not just a wild bet. No,” says Qadree.

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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. Discovering Edtech that Aligns with Students’ Needs.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

When a school or district decides to cut a check for an edtech product, the end goal isn’t about owning a shiny new piece of hardware or app. And how much say do they—or should they—have in edtech decisions? And how much say do they—or should they—have in edtech decisions? So what explains the disconnect? Louis, Missouri.

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Digital Promise

JULY 16, 2018

Though many edtech companies claim their products are research-based and effective, some educators say they have trouble believing these claims when targeted students and school contexts are ambiguous. Each of the six edtech entrepreneurs we interviewed agreed that research is important in product development.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 9, 2019

As cofounder of Teachley , a small company developing research-based math software for K-6, this question demonstrates a problematic market preference for products that “ cover ” a lot of content, but do not support deeper thinking. The problem with broad coverage in edtech. Coverage!?! Why the demand for coverage exists.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The Impossibility of EdTech To my school’s credit, they knew there was a problem. While it’s difficult to determine how much has been spent on Edtech , we do know that investments in education technology companies have nearly quadrupled since the beginning of the pandemic. Edtech has a product that takes care of it for you.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 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.

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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. We were small, but often credited for operating like a nimble, large company.

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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. If this sounds like a road that you have been down before … it might be time to change your strategy a bit. How Can an Educational Technology Company Enter the Classroom? Certified Teachers.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

It’s looking to acquire some companies as well. ETS has dabbled in edtech deals before. And it’s acquired three technology companies since its founding in 1947. For acquisitions, it’s targeting companies making at least $20 million in revenue. Across the globe, edtech companies have already raised $4.8

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Yet, with with the wide variety of edtech resources available, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Through this work, we’ve developed four key strategies for choosing appropriate edtech resources. As a district, understand what your success criteria is before engaging with edtech companies.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2021

Students who expressed confidence in their ability to learn and adapt to new edtech were more likely to also feel they were learning effectively online, that edtech enhanced their learning, and to want more online learning options. The network is a project of WGU Labs, an affiliate of Western Governors University.

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Edsurge

APRIL 25, 2022

While edtech isn’t explicitly within her purview, she works hand in hand with the district’s technology department because, as she says, “in this day and age, it's hard to do much without some form of technology in the classroom.” We also have to make sure it meets the technology requirements. We've tried to be strategic.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 5, 2023

If you've been following my blog, you know I want to bring practical, innovative teaching strategies to life. And for a bit of fun, meet CAT GPT, my very own Content AI Taskhelper – a personal assistant I've created with a blend of my own educational beliefs and research-backed best practices. Someone explain that to me!)

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Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2019

PLATO had reportedly spent about $50 million to buy another company to expand the school grades it serviced. But according to Brekhus, now chief product officer at Renaissance Learning, PLATO failed to effectively communicate how Lightspan fit into the company’s strategy. We send emails, we have meetings face to face,” he said.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2018

TCEA 2018: Educators Meet in Austin to Discuss the Future of the Classroom. 5-9, TCEA 2018 is expected to boast more than 8,000 attendees, 1,000 sessions and 450 exhibitors from a variety of tech companies. EdTech will provide coverage of TCEA from the show floor. CDW VV2 Strategy. meghan.bogardu…. Content Subtype.

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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? For some districts, the cost per student quickly became unrealistic to initially implement, leading schools to create alternate strategies. Indeed, $2.3

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Neo LMS

JUNE 17, 2021

Covid-19 has given a boost to edtech and digital learning, and I believe this will last well beyond the pandemic. Maybe some educators will go back to business as usual, but many more will embrace edtech and a hybrid education model as part of a long-term strategy. Increased investment in edtech.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Even within that framework, states set their own requirements to meet accountability standards. Occasionally the state will also partner with companies to provide materials or services to districts free of charge. However, this important work provides strategies that states can leverage to provide leadership for their LEAs.”

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Discovery Education

JANUARY 4, 2023

So, as you contemplate your next move, here are a few ideas, complete with pre-built learning resources and instructional strategies, to help students transition back to the classroom and re-engage in the learning process. Meet them where they are and give them 15 or 20 minutes to relax and reconnect with their friends. Go There Now.

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Edsurge

MAY 16, 2020

For companies that target teachers, this is a good time to do some contingency planning as well—to be ready to assist educators no matter what scenario they find themselves in come fall. Companies that provide this assistance to teachers directly will be rich in prospects.

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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. If this sounds like a road that you have been down before … it might be time to change your strategy a bit. How Can an Educational Technology Company Enter the Classroom?

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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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Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Companies that are committed to diversity, equity and inclusivity (DEI) provide products and services that authentically and accurately reflect the learners they serve—whoever they are and wherever they live. Such institutions recognize the importance of meeting learners where they are—and the positive impact this has on outcomes.

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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.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 8, 2020

What began with faculty interest in Stephenson’s Canadian company, Riipen, which connects students with class projects offered by actual businesses, led to conversations with a university accelerator that invests in edtech startups and connects them with faculty to launch pilot programs.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 8, 2019

The kids will say, ‘ We need to communicate better, let’s meet to talk about our strategy ,’” Tiffany Bui, faculty adviser for the Mission Viejo esports team, told EdTech. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how PlayVS Vice President Laz Alberto expects esports to enter the K–12 space. You see leaders emerge.”.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2018

Schools and districts spend billions on edtech, even while questions continue to swirl around whether such investments yield solid returns. Instead, success is impeded by a lack of strategy on how to integrate the technology into the classroom. Focused instructional decisions.

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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. Heck, you should see what surprises my inbox holds some days: (I did not take the company up on its offer.).

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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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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

The industry has since consolidated, due in part to an uptick in mergers and acquisitions by education companies and private equity firms. So what is it like—and what does it take—to sell a company? She and her fellow panelists all also agreed on another thing: Companies are bought, not sold. Too Early to Think Exit?

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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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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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