Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2022

This year’s 1 3th edition will swamp San Diego’s waterfront for four days and feature 1,000 speakers, including Thomas Friedman and Margaret Atwood, plus the buzziest for-profit companies in our industry. It’s hard to remember now, but many industry colleagues felt edtech was a frothy market in 2017.

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eSchool News

MARCH 15, 2024

Some useful team collaboration tools include: Asana Slack Wrike Lucidspark Microsoft Teams InVision These tools offer something unique, whether it’s helping with project management, communication, visual creation, or whiteboarding. Wrapping up PBL is a powerful teaching method that can help better prepare students for their future.

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Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2019

Almost 30 percent of industry-recognized credentials American students recently earned relate to careers in architecture and construction. based think tank Foundation for Excellence in Education, and Boston-based analytics software company Burning Glass Technologies. The company developed the Adobe Certified Associate credential.

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Edsurge

MAY 12, 2020

But not all sectors of the market follow that rule, says Jeff Silber, a managing director at BMO Capital Markets who follows the education industry. For instance, education companies that rely on corporate customers may take a hit, as those clients look to cut costs. The company reported cash and cash equivalent of $151.5

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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. DataSense traces its origins to Authentica Solutions, an education data management company founded in 2013.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 2, 2023

With ISTE, Digital Promise, OpenAI, Microsoft, Amazon, the World Economic Forum and many more , these organizations state they are coming together to create policy recommendations, revise the K-12 CS Framework to include AI teaching with AI, and engage diverse stakeholders. And that, my friends, is where we are.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2022

Before joining the company, he served as President & CRO at Merlyn Mind, a venture-backed AI technology company focused on the global education market. Gus also served as VP and Head of Worldwide Education at HP, a multinational technology company. He will also lead the team in driving sales excellence.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2019

And some credit it for helping kick-start a trend—now known as open educational resources, or OER—that has sent shockwaves through the traditional publishing industry. Yet the nonprofit is also developing its own software designed to undercut the courseware industry, charging just $10 per student. colleges use at least one.

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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

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Grand View Research ) Statistics shared on Forbes Advisor are staggering: 64% of businesses expect AI to increase productivity, AI will have an estimated 21% net increase on US GDP by 2030, and 25% of companies are turning to AI to address the labor shortage issue. AI is expected to see an annual growth rate of 37.3% from 2023 to 2030.

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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.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 15, 2019

On the cusp of this burgeoning industry is cloud-based gaming, which TechCrunch calls the “new frontier.” But Microsoft ’s Project xCloud may be the furthest along. Today, according to gaming analytics firm Newzoo , the number of gamers has increased to 2 billion worldwide. Video gaming is becoming a $140 billion-a-year business.

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Edsurge

MARCH 25, 2021

A growing number of companies have moved beyond training their own employees or providing tuition assistance programs to send staff members to higher education. Digital credentialing platform Credly reports that the number of organizations issuing industry and workforce credentials is up 83 percent since the pandemic.

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Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2021

For decades, companies have offered more or less the same deal to Americans in search of office jobs: You pay for your own higher education and skills training, and then we’ll consider employing you. More companies are assuming the costs and risks of preparing people for entry-level technology roles by offering apprenticeships.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

But he also has had a long career working as an engineer at companies including Microsoft and Facebook. Strasser: I started my career as a software engineer at Microsoft for a couple of years. I worked for a few edtech companies as a engineer and engineering manager and then as a contracted engineer.

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Edsurge

MAY 24, 2022

Investors in the industry describe it as an “also-ran” next to the much larger Zoom platform. Neither company would confirm details about the price, but an unnamed investor with knowledge of the deal told Techcrunch that it closed at $210 million. What’s changing? The name will change, too.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 21, 2021

And we’ve only seen the beginning—within the next few years, the company is poised to disrupt the healthcare market, become the market leader in online advertising, establish itself as a competitor to USPS, FedX and UPS, and provide global access to broadband internet through a network of satellites orbiting the planet… to name but a few examples.

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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. That we were able to raise a third fund points to a maturation of the industry,” says Garvey.

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techlearning

JULY 25, 2018

Chicago IL – July 25, 2018 – CDI Computer Dealers , a leading provider of technology to schools, has earned an award from Microsoft for deploying more than 1 million OS licenses in North America. CDI’s President, Erez Pikar, accepted the award during the Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR) Summit in Toronto. assets annually.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Coursera went public , while edX was acquired by the public company 2U for $800 million and lost its non-profit status. The company is expected to bring in more than $400 million in revenue in 2021. The IPO gave us an opportunity to learn more about the company. At the time of writing, the company is valued at about $1.6

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Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2020

The industries hit hardest by job losses have occurred in food services, healthcare and social services, and retail, in total representing half of the 21 million jobs lost from February through April.) Boot camps for high-tech jobs, but also middle-skills jobs in COVID-19 impacted industries such as allied healthcare and manufacturing.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Microsoft will invest $75 million over the next three years in initiatives to increase access to computer science education for youth. Microsoft’s Satya Nadella made the announcement during his keynote speech at Dreamforce, Salesforce’s annual gathering in San Francisco for its customers and partners.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Coding skills are in high demand and will soon become a necessary skill for nearly all industries. Technology Companies Invest in AR and VR Education Apps. While this may seem like a negative, it opens a new door for teachers to encourage students to explore the world of coding and create their own virtual reality worlds. .

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Think of the giant digital companies formed by founders who met in a dorm (most notably, Facebook and Microsoft). Studies show that the relationship between online learners and workers in industry or academic life in digital class discussions can be highly productive, generating strong career connections.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2022

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions help companies coordinate the work of various departments by integrating all the necessary information within one shared database. Here are some commonalities that attest to the applicability of ERP systems in the educational context: Time is an invaluable resource in any industry.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Tynker introduction of the Copilot feature marks a significant industry milestone. Partners include renowned brands like Apple, Google, Microsoft, and NASA. In 2021, Tynker was acquired by BYJU’S, the world’s largest edtech company. Accessible on computers and mobile apps, Tynker offers free and paid subscriptions.

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EdNews Daily

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Almost no other industry operates under this unique business model, where each year your audience is replaced with a completely new one. 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? By Steve Halliwell and Cheryl Miller.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 12, 2018

Indeed, Fast Company magazine reported, “ Fewer than 1% of tech companies with black founders receive venture capital funding.”. So if there is a bigger pool of potential recruits who are black and brown, why are the tech companies not finding them? OHUB is offering a model that major companies, tech or otherwise, can replicate.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

And one of the best ways to improve the odds of landing a particular job is to ask an employee at the company to recommend you as a top candidate. Or they’ve put in the time and effort to network with people who might become useful connections, usually through in-person informational interviews or attending industry conferences.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2019

In 2018 we witnessed a clash of titans as government and tech companies collided on privacy issues around collecting, culling and using personal data. Companies will face increased pressure about the data AI-embedded services use. More companies will make AI a strategic initiative in corporate social responsibility.

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eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2023

Air Force, DynCorp Aerospace, and the Boeing Company. Known for her industry expertise and no-nonsense approach in the classroom, Karen adeptly helps her students develop skills to succeed in the workforce. She was also selected for special assignments involving Air Force One and the B2 stealth bomber.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2020

There are a growing number of ways to help students push their technology interests further by earning industry-recognized certifications or using their digital schools for community service projects. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn how industry-specific technology is helping schools prep students for future jobs.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 6, 2021

Q Academy is a pioneer in the delivery of technology-focused training for students and companies all over the world. QA Kids puts a premium on youth safety as well, with online classes making use of secure servers and a stringent vetting process in place for instructors as part of the site’s enhanced security features. About MSM Higher Ed.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2019

There are a growing number of ways to help students push their technology interests further by earning industry-recognized certifications or using their digital schools for community service projects. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn how industry-specific technology is helping schools prep students for future jobs.

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eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2022

The prestigious CODiE Awards recognize the companies producing the most innovative education technology products across the country and around the world. . Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc., Congratulations to all of this year’s CODiE Award winners!”. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2019

There are a growing number of ways to help students push their technology interests further by earning industry-recognized certifications or using their digital schools for community service projects. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn how industry-specific technology is helping schools prep students for future jobs.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 17, 2016

“Of course we’d be thrilled to see innovative ideas and even companies emerge from this, but the goal for the grants program is to help students and faculty discover our cloud and do incredible things,” Bout says. Amazon and Microsoft’s cloud services offer an education partnership in free trials or discounted pricing. Cloud leaders.

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