Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2019

based think tank Foundation for Excellence in Education, and Boston-based analytics software company Burning Glass Technologies. We’re not saying schools should start or stop offering these credentials,” said Quentin Suffren, innovation policy managing director at the foundation, which is also known as ExcelinEd. Crucial Credentials?

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Edsurge

MAY 11, 2023

In the past few weeks, education groups, schools and colleges have teamed up to offer resources for educators and draft policy papers in response to the sudden rise of so-called generative AI tools, chatbots that can compose answers to questions that sound like they are written by a human.

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Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2022

A consultant recently noticed a company announcement about the features in the U.K. The service is an extension of the company’s paid live events feature. Users who follow Meta’s monetization policies can offer paid live events, allowing them to offer things like cooking classes or fundraisers.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 13, 2019

The post Is Microsoft Making a Comeback in Education? Is Microsoft making a comeback in education? I brought Leslie to the show to answer the EdTech community’s biggest question, is Microsoft making a comeback in education? Is Microsoft making a comeback? Is Microsoft making a comeback in education?

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 15, 2019

But Microsoft ’s Project xCloud may be the furthest along. With its deep roots in gaming via Xbox and its recent purchases of Minecraft and cloud-gaming platform PlayFab , Microsoft has the greatest potential to break into the education market before its competitors. Why Cloud Gaming Is Taking Off Now in Classrooms. “How

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 6, 2023

As an international thought leader in computer science education, Pat has influenced each stage of the education system, from policy to practice, in the legislature, and in the classroom. Job Loss by McKinsey and Company. He led the development of the influential K-12 Computer Science Framework and is currently leading TeachAI.

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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. In publicly traded online education company 2U’s last fiscal year, “alternative credential” revenue surged 83 percent to $288 million.

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Edsurge

JULY 23, 2019

Libraries have long been enthusiastic subscribers to Lynda.com, offering their patrons access to the once-upstart company’s collection of educational videos on a range of topics. We recognize that this is a change for both librarians and their patrons,” Derezin wrote, adding that the company is committed to protecting members’ data.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2023

Companies like Microsoft (Minecraft), Epic (Fortnite Creator) and Roblox have set up education divisions with ambitious goals. Youth screen time is now being regulated in countries like South Korea and China, and other countries are evaluating similar policies. And many kids are eager to dive in and start creating.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

November 16, 2021— ManagedMethods , the leading Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 cybersecurity, student safety, and compliance platform for education, today announced new research that found gaps in the cybersecurity strategies of district administrators when protecting their cloud collaboration and storage applications. BOULDER, Colo.—November

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Commissioned by Microsoft, in time for Computer Science Education Week, the survey was conducted by public opinion and data company YouGov, who surveyed 540 K-12 teachers. Computer science is clearly in high demand,” says Mark Sparvell, senior manager of education marketing at Microsoft. And yet, it’s in low supply.”

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Edsurge

APRIL 28, 2020

She is the vice president of advocacy and engagement at the Mozilla Foundation, which today released a new report examining the privacy and security policies of 15 commonly used video-conferencing apps. Researchers also reached out to the companies to clarify confusing policies and for additional information, she added.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 19, 2023

This is why the software from Microsoft I think is much better covered than some of the other software because they're probably going to be building it into Microsoft Office. I want to express my gratitude for the opportunity to work with such a supportive and fragrant team at [Insert company name.] Who funded Chat GPT?

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eSchool News

JULY 6, 2016

Archive360TM, a provider of email archive migration software, announced Archive2Azure , the industry’s first regulatory compliance storage solution optimized for the Microsoft Azure platform at ISTE 2016.

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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 Q Academy.

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Edsurge

JUNE 23, 2020

Instead, it will be absorbed into SIIA’s existing public policy division, which advocates for legislation on behalf of its members. Its early work focused on lobbying on behalf of its members, which also included companies across the banking, financial and trade publishing sectors. As part of the change, the Washington, D.C.-based

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The Innovative Educator

JUNE 30, 2016

I’ve written about the privacy policies of some of the popular players in classrooms such as Microsoft, Google, Class Dojo, and Edmodo which you can read about at this link. In many cases that privacy policy you have to click to get access to the site takes more than an hour read. And, no wonder.

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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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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

And in 2022, 36 states enacted policies promoting career training for high schoolers, college students, and adults, according to Advance CTE , a professional organization for state CTE leaders. One senior was scheduled to begin working for a welding company the day after he graduates.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The Future of Jobs Report 2023 from the World Economic Forum has identified the skills that companies believe will be the most important for an AI workforce. Of course, before giving students access, be sure to review school policy and the terms of use for each AI tool to determine if student use is permitted.

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Doug Levin

APRIL 27, 2017

A day late perhaps, but here’s what caught my eye this past week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. That we go through elaborate theater to suggest that this is NOT true of online testing says more about education policy than technology.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

If your school has Microsoft Office 365 A3 or A5 licenses, you can activate this feature. AI is changing rapidly, and you'll want your team to take advantage of this free course from Microsoft today. I highly recommend this free AI course from Microsoft. I'm great now even if playing a bit of catch up! ? AIforEducators.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

“Gaggle is one system that the district relies on to monitor the safety of our students’ Microsoft email and OneDrive, and has proven itself on multiple occasions, especially during possible student situations. million students across the United States.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2020

Administrators should learn more about original equipment manufacturers’ certifications and self-maintainer policies. Companies such as Dell , Microsoft , Acer and Google offer programs to help students get certified to repair devices or manage collaboration platforms.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Administrators should learn more about original equipment manufacturers’ certifications and self-maintainer policies. Companies such as Dell , Microsoft , Acer and Google offer programs to help students get certified to repair devices or manage collaboration platforms.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Administrators should learn more about original equipment manufacturers’ certifications and self-maintainer policies. Companies such as Dell , Microsoft , Acer and Google offer programs to help students get certified to repair devices or manage collaboration platforms.

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Edsurge

JUNE 23, 2016

The Benefits of Collaboration One way to overcome these hurdles is for school districts to collaborate with outside organizations and companies, many of whom are thrilled to provide volunteers and support. The Hour of Code with DCPS definitely was a win-win-win,” said Allyson Knox, Director of Education Policy and Programs at Microsoft.

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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. It’s important to know which vendors are handling privacy policies well and which aren’t. Full EdSurge coverage on Google here.) Wondering about Apple?

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

Microsoft has long had a beef with Google—even if the company won’t always admit it today—dating back to the “Scroogled” advertisement campaign that critiqued the search giant’s Chromebooks and privacy policies. based company again took a swipe at the search giant in today’s announcement to its educational offerings.

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Two news stories this week have turned my attention (again) to the issue of conflict of interest in education, technology, and public policy. Heck, you should see what surprises my inbox holds some days: (I did not take the company up on its offer.). No need to dig far to discern what I think about it as I am quoted in the article.

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2018

For many, what ISTE is doing with online courses may sound similar to MOOCs (massive open online courses), or other online certifications for educators offered by big companies such as Google, Apple and Microsoft. South says the group has run pilot versions of the courses and have received useful feedback from educators.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2017

In 2002, our team at Microsoft Education created an LMS for a world where every teacher and student had a tablet computer. Between 2004 and 2011, I worked as an executive in SchoolNet and Kaplan, both of which grew into successful and innovative education companies. 2004-2011: Washington Leans In.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Later, during an afternoon session, Sara Goldrick-Rab, professor of higher education policy at Temple University, shared findings from a 2017 study that found more than half of the 33,000 students surveyed were housing insecure, while 56 percent face food insecurity and 14 percent are homeless. “We So what’s the policy solution?

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Rules about how old the student is permitted to be or how many credit hours can be taken, for example, create unforeseen challenges, said Tiffany Jones, Education Trust’s senior director of higher education policy. Tiffany Jones, senior director of higher education policy, The Education Trust.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Its recommendations for developing AI policies include keeping humans in the loop, designing AI systems using modern learning principles, and developing a shared vision that can strengthen trust. We also offer workshops on Google Workspace for Education and Microsoft 365. Article by Robert Low , based on this edLeader Panel.

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Edsurge

MARCH 3, 2020

Facebook, Google, Microsoft have pulled out of annual industry conferences, and called off events of their own. Some companies are electing to not send staff. The recent U.S. Across the broader technology world, the coronavirus has taken a toll on what were once routine gatherings.

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Edsurge

MAY 16, 2018

The firm plans to invest up to $5 million into Series A, Series B and recapitalization rounds for education companies serving pre-kindergarten to professional learners, with a focus on digital learning, learning sciences, analytics and workforce development services. The firm aims to invest in up to another seven U.S.

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