Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

But he also has had a long career working as an engineer at companies including Microsoft and Facebook. At Facebook, he helped develop Summit’s personalized learning platform, which is now used in more than 100 schools throughout the U.S. What was that ’something’ that made you jump into education and edtech?

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Company Facebook EdTech Microsoft 88

Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 29, 2022

As education goes online driven by the evolution in digital technologies and the COVID 19 pandemic, several companies are wooing the learners, academic institutions, and corporate houses with powerful tools to conduct online and blended learning programs. Benefits of KITABOO and Microsoft Immersive Reader Partnership.

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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

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

The piece from Natasha Singer examines the murky relationship between edtech developers and the educators who tout their products. At issue is whether “ambassador” programs and other branding efforts, wherein companies give teachers T-shirts, gift cards and other perks, constitute ethical violations.

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EdTech Social Media Pearson Company 70

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

In collaboration with Discovery Education —the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place—HCS is integrating a suite of award-winning, flexible digital resources into teaching and learning across the district’s elementary and middle schools.

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Digital Learning STEM EdTech Schoology 98

Edsurge

MAY 10, 2018

In its 20th year, the Summit had a feeling of rolling up its sleeves: People talked about the tensions of trying to have civil dialogue between people who hold different points of view; they struggled with the ongoing challenge of trying to figure out “what works” in edtech and reform, particularly when efforts don’t seem to live up to expectations.

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EdTech Microsoft Conference Outcomes 91

Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2018

ISTE is traditionally known for its annual edtech conference, which draws as many as 15,000 people each year. In addition, the organization has announced a new platform to review technology tools and a framework for implementing edtech in the classroom.

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Conference MOOC EdTech Digital Citizenship 88

techlearning

MAY 7, 2018

With that, I think it's worth taking a look at where each of the three big companies stands in regards to Ed. Apple had an event focused on education on March 27, and if anything it clarified Apple's place in the EDU market. It's incredibly dependent on third-party tools, and most camera placement makes it difficult.

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Microsoft Comparison Google LMS 41

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2017

Edtech, I believe, is going through a similar rebuilding moment powered by three trends: widely available infrastructure, the catalytic impact of spending by both the government and philanthropy in education, and—finally—the embrace of edtech by educational institutions and educators themselves. Not yet convinced? billion in 2010.

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Kaplan Technology Education EdTech 159

eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2022

Discovery Education’s digital resources connect students to their inner curiosity in new ways, and provide educators innovative opportunities to design and deliver engaging learning experiences every day. Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. .

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Elementary Education Schoology Social Media 98

Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2020

In late April, more than a month into COVID-induced school closures, Matt Goodwin, senior director of product management at Instructure, the company behind the Canvas learning management system, explained how the pandemic was upending his company’s development process. “We Learn more about this EdSurge Research project.)

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Company EdTech Course Schoology 176

Fractus Learning

APRIL 9, 2021

Khan Academy provides personalized learning for students at their pace and is an excellent flipped classroom tool for teachers to identify their students’ strengths and needs. Interactive Whiteboard Edtech Tools. ShowMe is an Edtech tool that turns a teacher’s iPad into an interactive whiteboard. Khan Academy.

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Flipped Classroom Software Tools Classroom 97

eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2024

Current areas of inquiry include artificial intelligence in education, the use of digital educational credentials and, more broadly, emerging edtech policies, initiatives, and institutions after the pandemic. I mean, I get, you know, pitch decks from companies. In the spirit of the keynote, here’s what Chat GPT4.0 00:02:57 Yeah.

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Education EdTech Chegg Technology 98

techlearning

APRIL 25, 2018

” Unfortunately, what may be next is the same as all the other tech industries: an over reliance on the big 5 (Apple, Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Amazon) Well, what is Imagine K12, and why do they have to do with education? but what many of them don’t consider is that the company will eventually need revenue to continue to exist.

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Blendspace Educreations Company Microsoft 40

Edsurge

MARCH 1, 2017

Companies like Microsoft, Facebook and Google are all dipping their toes into virtual and augmented reality. This panel asks how this technology might expand the walls of the classroom—or isolate students from the learning environment. continues to grow, how can edtech help serve this population? EdSurge 4:00 p.m.

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MOOC EdTech OER Kaplan 60

edWeb.net

JANUARY 22, 2021

And both during and after the pandemic, data will also continue to be crucial in identifying at-risk students, best practices, opportunity gaps, and ways to support personalized learning. Erin Hommeland has a deep background in edtech and 10 years of classroom teaching experience.

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Data Education Report Professional Learning 53

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. The pace of additions should be concerning to anyone who cares about personalized learning and/or student data privacy. This past two weeks also saw seven (7!) Oh, and unroll.me

EdTech 170

EdTech OER E-rate Microsoft 170

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. The pace of additions should be concerning to anyone who cares about personalized learning and/or student data privacy. This past two weeks also saw seven (7!) Oh, and unroll.me

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EdTech OER E-rate Microsoft 150

MSEDTechie

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

20 years ago we never would have imagined that the position as a Social Media Manager would be an actual job, and just about every company or organization would need to have someone manage their social media accounts. Let’s help students celebrate learning with formative assessments that are fun, flexible and informative.

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Assessment Poll Everywhere EdTech Khan Academy 40

Hack Education

MARCH 23, 2018

” There’s more on legal battles involving student loan companies in the business of financial aid section below. “ Does tech designed to personalize learning actually benefit students? The third: lifelong learning. The student loan company has raised $803.6 Admissions company INTCAS has raised $2.8

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Education Robotics OER MOOC 46

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 7, 2022

Episode 789 - The 10 Minute Teacher Podcast Graphic Design for Educators Sadie Lewis - Director of Instructional Design + Personalized Learning. Stay tuned at the end of the show to learn how to register for your free kit and how to receive 20% off your next Advancement Course. Click Here to Get Your Free Wellness Toolkit.

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Adobe Education Course How To 342

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 20, 2020

He then got his Bachelors in Networking and Telecommunication from DeVry University, and while going to school worked for a company that helpe larger organizations relocate and setup new computer systems. Educators know that all learners have different abilities and experiences and will respond in unique ways to learning opportunities.

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Conference Kaplan Learning Libraries 36

Hack Education

DECEMBER 31, 2018

When I first started working as a tech reporter, I assumed – naively – that venture capitalists were smart people who did thorough research before funding a company. I assumed that they looked to see if the company could do what it promised – financially, technologically. One should be conscientious, as such.

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Trends MOOC Company Edmodo 93

Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Edtech is always changing. Edtech trends come and go. But any of what currently happens in edtech couldn’t be possible without the driving passion for education and technology of people. Top 10 edtech people to watch in 2018. Life means change, and every aspect of life is affected by it. How to know which is which?

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EdTech E-rate Trends Microsoft 150

techlearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

com ) & ( www.bvlp.com ) & ( www.schoolmint.com ) Hero K12 and BV Investment Partners announced SchoolMint will be joining their EdTech Platform. The combined companies now extend from enrollment to graduation in districts that include traditional public, charter, and independent schools across the country.

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Tools PresenceLearning Edmodo Blackboard 72

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

In the past, he turned his interest in technology into several successful online companies, including MyDesktop.com, which sold to Internet.com in 1999. He sits on several non-profit boards, including the Re-Inventing Schools Coalition, and on the International Advisory Council for Microsoft''s Partners in Learning program.

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Conference Education Pearson Technology 59

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

And, in an age where teachers are being asked to shoulder an increasingly heavy load, AI-generated content can save time, unlock creativity, personalize learning, inspire joy, and ultimately make the profession more sustainable. AI edtech companies like Hypatia are already making this incredible technology a reality.

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Education Industry Company Exercises 52

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

As we wrapped up 2020, we thought for sure that 2021 might bring us a reprieve from pandemic learning. Virtual and hybrid learning continued into the spring, but then classrooms welcomed back students for full-time in-person learning in the fall. And now, we head into our third year of learning during a global pandemic.

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EdTech Data Classroom Accessibility 120

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

As we wrapped up 2020, we thought for sure that 2021 might bring us a reprieve from pandemic learning. Virtual and hybrid learning continued into the spring, but then classrooms welcomed back students for full-time in-person learning in the fall. And now, we head into our third year of learning during a global pandemic.

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EdTech Learning Data Classroom 145

Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2017

From Apple, Google and Microsoft battling to take over the classroom, to random acts in both K-12 and higher education compromising the private information of millions of vulnerable students, 2017 has been no short of edtech news. Finally, let’s talk covering the edtech sphere. What is one thing that you've learned?

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Report E-rate Technology Education 97

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

To date, Stephen’s work has been featured by Forbes, Fast Company, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, FOX, TNT, Disney, Discovery TV, NPR, Teach Middle East, The Gulf National, and countless others. She was even on The Daily Show!) Roger Schank Chairman and CEO, Socratic Arts Roger Schank.

Learning 48

Learning Conference Social Media Secondary 48

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

Mostly tutoring companies.). “ ICE officials have invited tech companies, including Microsoft , to develop algorithms that will track visa holders’ social media activity ,” ProPublica reports. Badges , patents, and the world’s ‘least popular’ education company” by Doug Belshaw.

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Education Khan Academy Company Training 44

Hack Education

JUNE 23, 2017

” Via the BBC : “ Accenture and Microsoft plan digital IDs for millions of refugees.” ” The charter school, which is closing it doors, is the Merit Preparatory Charter School , run by “personalized learning” charter chain Matchbook Learning. ” What could possibly go wrong?

Education 53

Education Kaplan Pearson Elsevier 53

Hack Education

DECEMBER 20, 2017

The next day after the administration’s announcement, several tech giants – Microsoft, Amazon, Facebook, Salesforce, and other – said they would help fund the White House’s commitment to CS, to the tune of $300 million more. The school would be focused on “conscious entrepreneurship.”

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Robotics Company Industry Data 63

Hack Education

MAY 5, 2017

Not ed-tech per se (unless you recognize that “personalized learning” is greyballing), but according to The New York Times , “ Uber Faces Federal Inquiry Over Use of Greyball Tool to Evade Authorities.” Microsoft had a media event this week. Here is the Microsoft blog post announcing its new products.

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Kaplan Education Blackboard MOOC 46

Hack Education

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Via Inside Higher Ed : “ Microsoft -Branded MOOCs for K–12 Leaders.” Via The New York Times : “Tech Companies Expect Free High-Speed Internet for Poorer Americans to Pay Off Later.” More on loan companies raising venture capital in “the business of ed-tech” section below. DESTROYED. .”

Education 40

Education lynda.com Knewton E-rate 40

Hack Education

JULY 28, 2017

” Via Politico : “Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has increased her financial stake in a ‘neurofeedback’ company that says its technology treats attention deficit disorder and the symptoms of autism. Via The Daily Times : “Blount County Schools building new options to personalize learning.”

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Education MOOC Company Report 43