Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

But easy to forget is that technology is not in itself a solution. million hours of technology usage by 390,000 students across 48 U.S. million hours of technology usage by 390,000 students across 48 U.S. Many apps, independent of how long or often students use them, have no relationship to learning outcomes.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2021

“As the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the spread of digital learning, we see the need for collaborative thinking around successes and best practices, which is why we are excited to partner with the DLC to transform opportunities and outcomes for schools, educators and students across the country,” Jackson said.

Digital Learning 75

Digital Learning Blended Learning Education Learning 75

Edsurge

AUGUST 11, 2016

Some people researching education technology might not spend their days wondering how their work fits into this existential question—but George Siemens isn’t "some people." Siemens’ work is on the cutting edge of what’s possible in digital learning, but he doesn’t want to discuss the latest fads in education technology.

Digital Learning 60

Digital Learning Technology MOOC Learning Analytics 60

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. ” And I wondered at the time if that would be the outcome for MOOCs.

Technology 62

Technology Pearson LMS Edmodo 62

Doug Levin

JULY 7, 2016

There is every reason to expect that both entrepreneurs and enterprising educators will continue to generate new and compelling ideas about how to effectively address the challenges facing public education through technology, and for this we should remain optimistic and hopeful.

Instructional Materials 150

Instructional Materials Education Academic Standards Software 150

edWeb.net

APRIL 6, 2021

During an edLeader Panel , sponsored by CatchOn, An ENA Affiliate , Eric Butash, Director of Education Technology and Data Integration for the district, discussed how they used data analytics to build their personalized student learning pathways. More important—how do they make sure students are succeeding with this new plan?

Personalized Learning 60

Personalized Learning Data Learning Learning Analytics 60

Iterating Toward Openness

OCTOBER 9, 2018

But even he realized that we can’t expect individual faculty to stay at the cutting edges of their discipline, teaching and learning practice, educational research, and the ever-changing technologies that can be used in the service of learning. Learn more about this process in this accompanying blog post.).

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OER Outcomes Analysis Assessment 114

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2016

It represents a category of edtech, called “digital courseware” by foundations and industry analysts, that’s changing the way online students learn and faculty teach. These neatly packaged courses also raise questions about the role of faculty, and who decides what students need to learn. I get more insight into students.”.

Adaptive Learning 60

Adaptive Learning Software EdTech Course 60

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 3, 2018

is a for-profit company that sells data analysis to public schools. Despite these drawbacks, the company has an interesting repository of technology usage from roughly 400,000 students, kindergarten through high school, across 26 states. Apps are increasingly common in U.S. BrightBytes Inc.

Software 91

Software Data Education Company 91

Marketplace K-12

MARCH 14, 2016

In addition, investment company Weld North Holdings acquired Performance Matters , a student assessment and data-analytics company that it will merge with K-12 ed-tech business Truenorthlogic, which provides data on teachers’ performance and tracks their professional development. The post K-12 Dealmaking: Barnes & Noble Ed.

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Udemy Blackboard Company Facebook 40

edWeb.net

JANUARY 22, 2021

The use of virtual learning technologies can actually make this easier in some respects, as many systems can compile and report data automatically, but qualitative judgments by the educators who interact with students remain crucial, and must also be documented and shared. Join the Community.

Data 53

Data Education Report Professional Learning 53

eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2016

Remaining a tech-savvy educator means keeping on top of the myriad changes and trends in education, how technology can support those trends, and how teaching and learning can best benefit from near-constant change. This August, Subaru of America, Inc.

Trends 40

Trends Digital Badges Blended Learning Learning Analytics 40

Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Stacey Roshan, Math Teacher and Upper School Technology Coordinator at The Bullis School The Best Data Tools for the Job Depending on the task at hand, teachers turn to a variety of tools that offer data on how their students are learning. loves the learning analytics available from Think Through Math program. “We

Data 60

Data Classroom Education Assessment 60

EmergingEdTech

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Company is Helping Over 5,000 Schools Improve Outcomes by Making Better use of Five Million Student Records. Here’s How. EmergingEdTech recently spoke with IO Education’s CEO, Michael. Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].

Data 40

Data Outcomes Education Company 40

Hack Education

MARCH 23, 2018

Each week, I gather a wide variety of links to education and education technology articles. ” There’s more on legal battles involving student loan companies in the business of financial aid section below. Via Campus Technology : “Recipients of 2018 McGraw Prize in Education Revealed.” Her remarks.)

Education 46

Education Robotics OER MOOC 46

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2020

Companies selling admissions algorithms say they have a fairer, more scientific way to predict student success. They use games, web tracking and machine learning systems to capture and process more and more student data, then convert qualitative inputs into quantitative outcomes. Enter the algorithms.

Data 206

Data Learning Analytics Company Assessment 206

Edsurge

MAY 28, 2019

Institutions have access to more student data than ever before—but it's hard to really grasp what that means, since many of the digital tools that colleges use are from third parties or companies that keep their algorithms private. Learn more here. Listen to the discussion on this week’s EdSurge On Air podcast.

Data 142

Data Learning Advocacy System 142

Marketplace K-12

MAY 16, 2016

Pearson has been criticized for everything from its deployment of curriculum in districts’ 1-to-1 technology programs to the prominent role it plays in high-stakes testing. Pearson officials have been talking about shifting away from being identified as simply a publishing company for years now.

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Common Core Pearson Resources Company 76

Iterating Toward Openness

AUGUST 10, 2016

But in order to get the sunlight to do what I wanted it to, I needed to partner with someone else who had the right combination of expertise and technology. But the end product of working with a company who already had the expertise, experience, and knew the relevant technology inside out was far beyond what I could have done myself.

OER 60

OER Company Learning Analytics Outcomes 60

Edsurge

JUNE 8, 2017

She’s just made the jump from provost to a senior academic innovation fellow, tasked with looking to big new ideas in learning and experimental efforts in both teaching and student success. This conference attracts plenty of venture capitalists and companies in education. So it’s beyond just ordering things from a company.

OER 83

OER Course Learning Analytics Company 83

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 26, 2021

While funds can go to various efforts in targeted areas, there will be a greater focus on school and district investments that are evidence based, sustainable, and data driven to demonstrate positive outcomes. Carl Hooker has been part of an exciting educational shift with technology integration. An ARP Logistics Primer.

Mobile Learning 81

Mobile Learning EdTech Company Data 81

edWeb.net

JUNE 23, 2021

They described how districts and schools successfully used sophisticated technology to read students’ “digital signals” to meet their academic and social-emotional needs. Evidence of student learning, achievement and engagement is more pronounced and easier to manage in schools. “I Data: The Driving Force. About the Presenters.

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Khan Academy Data Industry Learning Analytics 53

Bryan Alexander

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Continuing with our reading of Richard DeMillo’s Revolution in Higher Education: How a Small Band of Innovators Will Make College Accessible and Affordable (2015) ( publisher ; Amazon ): this week we’re discussing chapter 4, “Technology Curves.” That’s not where the chapter begins. ” (2247).

Education 40

Education MOOC Learning Analytics Data 40

Hack Education

JUNE 9, 2017

I want us to think about the ways in which the history of learning – how we tell that story – shapes the future of learning, and how the history of technology (education technology and otherwise) – and how we tell that story – shapes the future of technology. They’re not meant to.

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Personalized Learning Learning Course Handbook 83

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Many silver linings emerged and digital learning cemented itself as a “must have” in schools. Equity remained front and center, too, raising issues of inequitable technology access, along with racial and socioeconomic disparities and discrimination. –Remco Bergsma, CEO, MiEN Company. billion by 2022.

EdTech 111

EdTech Data Classroom Accessibility 111

Hack Education

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Or rather I’ve never believed the hype that we should put all our faith in, rest all our hope on technology. I’ve had a sinking feeling in my stomach about the future of education technology long before Americans – 26% of them, at least – selected Donald Trump as our next President.

Data 40

Data Software Company System 40

Hack Education

MAY 13, 2016

The learn-to-code company Treehouse has launched “Techdegrees,” “a guided-learning experience designed to prepare students for entry-level developer jobs at companies across the country.” “ Uber-U is Already Here ” – “powered by Blockchain Technology.”

Education 52

Education Pearson Report MOOC 52

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

For the past ten years, I have written a lengthy year-end series, documenting some of the dominant narratives and trends in education technology. The organization, which was founded in 1994, was best known for its annual Horizon Report, its list of predictions about the near-future of education technology. And “free” doesn’t last.

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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 Company Robotics 48

Hack Education

DECEMBER 10, 2017

In education, there were breaches at colleges and universities, breaches at K–12 schools, breaches at the Department of Education, breaches at education technology companies, and breaches with software schools commonly use. And yet schools continue to invest millions and millions of dollars in more and more technology.

Data 78

Data Education Software Social Media 78

Hack Education

JANUARY 26, 2017

Via Education Week : “ DeVos-Backed Company Makes Questionable Claims on Autism , ADHD.” ” “Betsy DeVos Won’t Shed Stake in Biofeedback Company , Filings Show,” The New York Times reports. Via the MIT Technology Review : “For $14,000, a Weeklong Firehose of Silicon Valley Kool-Aid.”

Education 40

Education Coursera Robotics E-rate 40

Hack Education

OCTOBER 28, 2016

a blockbuster case whose outcome will affect whether transgender students can use the school bathroom that aligns with their gender identity. Its outcome will have ramifications in schools throughout the country.” Apple , as always, helps us see how criticism-free technology journalism can be. Education in the Courts.

Education 40

Education Pearson Blackboard Survey 40