Edsurge

JUNE 29, 2016

It brings together K-12 educators, companies, reporters, university professors, and students to talk about product announcements, implementation strategies and edtech trends. The ISTE conference isn’t the biggest edtech conference in the world by sheer luck. Full EdSurge coverage on Google here.) Wondering about Apple?

Microsoft 113

Microsoft OER Digital Citizenship EdTech 113

NeverEndingSearch

JULY 1, 2019

I was honored to join several esteemed colleagues to present on the panel: Leading the Charge: Leveraging Librarian Leadership to Support the OER Journey. And here is the sketchnote Margaret Sisler created during the session: #oer and teacher librarians! It has always been the case that companies that play nicely with others win.

Social Media 105

Social Media Libraries Conference OER 105

Iterating Toward Openness

APRIL 29, 2016

Earlier this week I read an op-ed – sponsored by Pearson – titled “If OER is the answer, what is the question?” OER often shine in their variety and ability to deepen resources for niche topics. ” The article poses three questions and answers them. Below I share some thoughts prompted by the article.

OER 60

OER Instructional Materials Pearson Resources 60

Hack Education

MARCH 23, 2018

” It’s being positioned here as the first time Congress has funded open textbooks, but it’s not the federal government’s first commitment to OER. ” There’s more on legal battles involving student loan companies in the business of financial aid section below. The student loan company has raised $803.6

Education 46

Education Robotics OER MOOC 46

Edsurge

MARCH 1, 2017

Companies like Microsoft, Facebook and Google are all dipping their toes into virtual and augmented reality. DeSchryver and Cavanagh will look at how ESSA is guiding the work of edtech companies now and in the future. Will VR Really Impact Student Outcomes? But will VR and AR live up to its hype? Higher Ed 9:30 a.m. EdSurge 9:30 a.m.

MOOC 60

MOOC EdTech OER Kaplan 60

The Hechinger Report

MAY 13, 2018

Thirty years ago, Channel One offered schools nationwide $30,000 worth of audiovisual equipment at no cost in exchange for requiring students to view a daily current events program during class. It also often comes with a catch. Commercials, shown alongside educational programming, entered one of the last ad-free spaces in children’s lives.

Software 48

Software Student Data Privacy OER Data 48

edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2019

Due to CEN’s services, schools have been able to host eSports events, offer distance learning, run Hour of Code events for the school and community, produce internet radio and video conferences, and many other activities that rely on stable internet access. Christine’s background includes experience in education and consulting.

Broadband 41

Broadband Accessibility Mobility E-rate 41

eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2016

Our friends—all the executives and instructors in education who we meet on the road—ask us pointed questions about strategy and tactics, which companies to look at and the best tools to use. OER versus paying for fully complete publisher products. Network infrastructure and readiness for day-to-day operations. Curriculum coverage.

Survey 40

Survey Learning OER BYOD 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Some great upcoming (and all free) Learning Revolution events are below. https://technologyrescue.eventbrite.com March 14th, 7pm US-Eastern: Webinar: Using EdTech to Supercharge Student Inquiry and Multimedia Literacy Skills This is a free event, but you must register to attend and will be sent the event link.

Chromebook 28

Chromebook Blendspace Libraries Conference 28

edWeb.net

JULY 15, 2018

Contracts with publishing companies ensure equal availability and pricing for Idaho’s large population of rural schools. She also facilitates the members’ professional learning opportunities including planning and implementing the content for SETDA’s virtual and in-person events and newsletters.

Digital Learning 40

Digital Learning Instructional Materials Learning Policies 40

MindShift

JULY 11, 2016

In addition to teaching about the big events found in any Civil War curriculum, like the battles of Gettysburg and Antietam, Langhorst incorporates materials he has created about the guerrilla-style warfare more common in his region at that time.

Resources 28

Resources OER Classroom Study 28

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 17, 2018

While the tools may have print components, companies must submit them digitally, and only the digital materials are reviewed. She also facilitates the members’ professional learning opportunities including planning and implementing the content for SETDA’s virtual and in-person events and newsletters.

Instructional Materials 40

Instructional Materials Case Study Policies OER 40

Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

At the time, I wrote about the importance of APIs; the issues surrounding data security and privacy; the appeal of platforms for users and businesses; and the education and tech companies who were well-positioned (or at least wanting) to become education platforms. The company has raised some $77.5 Subscribe to their blog. Okay, okay.

Technology 62

Technology Pearson LMS Edmodo 62

Learning with 'e's

DECEMBER 25, 2011

I was fortunate this year to be invited to speak at major events in some of the most beautiful cities in the world. On this occasion, I was delighted to be invited to keynote the Northern Grid for Learning Annual Conference, and what an event it was! Full story here: It's grins up north. Liverpool, England. Cologne, Germany.

Conference 50

Conference OER Meeting Twitter 50

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

network to be able to connect with and correspond with 22,000 other individuals in the library world, and to be kept updated on this and future events. The School of Information at San José State University is the founding conference sponsor, and this event is being held in collaboration with ALA’s Center for the Future of Libraries.

Libraries 28

Libraries Conference OER Trends 28

NeverEndingSearch

MARCH 17, 2019

Next time around, I’ll share my notes on OER.). Companies are investing in immersive technologies. Worthington Library in Ohio is using voice assistants for communication about library services and events. Coming in the next post: OER, OA and openness. The first of my shares was on AR/VR/MR with a sprinkling of AI.

Trends 42

Trends Libraries OER Microsoft 42

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

network to be able to connect with and correspond with 22,000 other individuals in the library world, and to be kept updated on this and future events. Participants are encouraged to use #library2016 and #librariesofthefuture on their social media posts leading up to and during the event. Be sure to also join the Library 2.0

Libraries 28

Libraries Conference OER Trends 28

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

Frequently survey all district stakeholders including educators, parents, and students during this event. Most of the cable companies are providing free access, but parents might need education about these opportunities. In fact, peer assessment using a rubric is powerful before a final presentation or competition event.

Blended Learning 192

Blended Learning LMS STEM Assessment 192

Edsurge

JULY 1, 2016

Under LeBlanc’s leadership, in 2012 SNHU was the only academic institution on Fast Company’’s World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies list. EdSurge CEO Betsy Corcoran sat down with LeBlanc and Rusty Greiff, a partner with 1776, a seed fund and business incubator, at an event hosted by 1776 in Washington, D.C. earlier this month.

Competency Based Learning 90

Competency Based Learning OER Assessment Company 90

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 14, 2019

In addition, the number of schools and districts using OER continues to rise. Simba’s extensive information network delivers top quality, independent perspective on the people, events and alliances shaping the media and information industry, including the K-12 education market.

Instructional Materials 40

Instructional Materials OER Student Data Privacy Industry 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

This event is FREE, but does require that you REGISTER. We are grateful for companies and organizations who believe in the power of globally connected learning. Please register HERE to get instant access to the conference AND to receive all the recording links after the conferences.

Conference 4

Conference Education Case Study Mobility 4

Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2018

Women entrepreneurs made up more than a third of the presenting companies. Learn Capital is closing on a seed investment vehicle dubbed “ LearnStart ,” which has already invested in a Finnish company, 3DBear. One of its investments announced this week is in Aula , a London-based company that just closed a $4.2

Kaplan 109

Kaplan Company EdTech Industry 109

Edsurge

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Another surprise was a turn in public perception of giant technology companies, especially Facebook and Google, as well as Twitter and Amazon. Lastly, I forecast continued incremental growth of open educational resources (OER) and open access in scholarly publication.

Trends 125

Trends LMS Social Media Education 125

Edsurge

MAY 3, 2017

The region boasts an unusual concentration of highly-valued tech startups—Domo, Qualtrics and Inside Sales are among them—along with big education companies, including Instructure, the developer of the Canvas learning management system. godfather” of OER and Chief Academic Officer of Lumen Learning), trace their roots here.

Coursera 76

Coursera Udemy Knewton EdTech 76

Hack Education

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Among the education highlights: Republican VP candidate Mike Pence made up a name for the university hosting the event. It’s always fascinating to look at ed-tech companies’ job postings – this one is from Khan Academy. Via Mindwire Consulting’s Phil Hill : “About That Cengage OER Survey.”

Education 63

Education MOOC Report Khan Academy 63

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

This is an amazing and free online event that brings together educators and innovators from around the world. I used to work in cafes and restaurants and in 2005 me and friend of mine set up this company with social responsibility. We started the Tour company to show the real side of slums and its community. Global Citizen.

Conference 72

Conference Education STEM Secondary 72

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

SoFi : a student loan company and one of the most well-funded ed-tech companies out there sure seems swell. ” “ Delta Career Education Corporation , a privately held for-profit college company, is phasing out seven of its campuses,” Inside Higher Ed reports. Unified settles lawsuits with teacher Rafe Esquith.”

Education 51

Education ProctorU Company Robotics 51

Hack Education

JANUARY 18, 2017

And this prompted me to update my list of education / technology companies that are ALEC members.). His rather disastrous business history in ed-tech includes SoftKey and The Learning Company. Via eCampus News : “ Cengage launches MindTap ACE, an OER-based solution for higher ed.” Education in the Courts.

Education 40

Education Pearson E-rate MOOC 40

Hack Education

MAY 5, 2017

” Via Politico : “A complex legal battle involving dozens of debt collection companies fighting over contracts with the Education Department has essentially suspended the government’s ability to collect defaulted student loans , the Trump administration disclosed in a court filing on Monday night.”

Kaplan 46

Kaplan Education Blackboard MOOC 46

Hack Education

MARCH 16, 2018

opens door for student loan companies to ignore state authority.” This isn’t really financial aid per se, but it’s part of the larger suite of financial products that schools (and the companies they partner with) push. ” Via Wired : “Tech Companies Try to Retrain the Workers They’re Displacing.”

Education 46

Education MOOC Company Robotics 46

Hack Education

APRIL 28, 2017

The NAACP endorses OER. Via KIRO7 : “Charges filed after University of Washington shooting outside Milo Yiannopoulos event.” More in the courts section above on the charges filed against a person who shot a protestor at a Milo Yiannopoulos event at the University of Washington early this year. ” (Wow.

Education 47

Education E-rate Company Kaplan 47

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Without revenue the company will go away. Or the company will have to start charging for the software. Or it will raise a bunch of venture capital to support its “free” offering for a while, and then the company will get acquired and the product will go away. And “free” doesn’t last.

Pearson 145

Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Via Inside Higher Ed : “ DeVry Parent Company Makes Pledges to Students.” ” Online Education and the Once and Future “MOOC” Chalkbeat investigates the Indiana Virtual School : “As students signed up, online school hired barely any teachers – but founder’s company charged it millions.”

Education 48

Education Facebook Robotics Company 48

Hack Education

JUNE 16, 2017

” Via Buzzfeed : “The Education Department Quietly Invited Anti-LGBT Groups To A Father’s Day Event.” As Edsurge observes , “New CEO at Coursera Comes From Financial Tech, Not Higher Ed” – he was the co-founder of Financial Engines, a retirement planning company. The Business of Job Training.

Education 44

Education Coursera Kaplan MOOC 44

Hack Education

OCTOBER 13, 2017

The move comes after criticism from government watchdogs who warned of financial entanglements with private companies vying for millions in GI Bill tuition.” Also via Edsurge : “ MIT Moves Beyond the MOOC to Court Companies, Professional Learners.” “MOOCs Are ”Dead.“ “ What’s Next?

MOOC 43

MOOC Education Kaplan Company 43

Hack Education

JUNE 24, 2016

.” Testing, Testing… Via The Chronicle of Higher Education : “These days, everyone’s talking about ‘equity,’ and now a testing company has affixed the word to a new effort. An in-depth look at for profit companies selling their education products and services in Africa. “Can U.S. million total.

Coursera 60

Coursera Education E-rate Company 60

Hack Education

JUNE 8, 2018

Apple had a big press event this week. ” No mention of how corporations flood these events with their products and pitches. “Some Thoughts on OER ” by Mindwires Consulting’s Michael Feldstein. Denny Sanford, whose company – checks notes – sells social emotional learning curriculum to schools.

Khan Academy 45

Khan Academy Education Facebook E-rate 45