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. And we should ask what the U.S.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 27, 2019

Sponsor : Urkund Urkund is great as a plagiarism prevention tool and connects with most common Learning Management Systems like Google Classroom, Moodle, and Canvas or as a stand-alone web tool or by email. The Urkund system is highly accurate, cost-effective, and even better, doesn’t sell licenses to students or others.

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Edsurge

JULY 7, 2020

Two private equity firms are combining three education technology assets into a new company—one that its CEO jestingly likens to a “greatest hits album” of software for higher-ed institutions. At least the company’s name, Anthology , is fitting for that description, says Jim Milton, who will serve as its chief executive.

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2021

Future of School (FoS) today announced that Microsoft has joined as a partner in the Resilient Schools Project (RSP) to provide access to valuable training sessions from Microsoft Store aimed to support educators with remote and hybrid learning. About Microsoft. Learn more at www.futureof.school.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

It’s terribly confusing, but perhaps no coincidence, that three of the world’s most prominent consumer technology companies—Apple, Google, Microsoft—each boast a “Classroom” tool aimed at K-12 educators and students. To Re-Capture the Education Market, Microsoft Aims to Offer a Compelling Alternative to Google’s Chromebook.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2018

A video-discussion platform originally started by a University of Minnesota professor to keep in touch with students for a course he was teaching has been purchased by tech giant Microsoft. Microsoft announced the acquisition today, though officials would not disclose the price or other details of the sale.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 26, 2023

Physical Science Chapters So, then, I move to the chapter on waves as I teach communication systems and analog and digital signals in my Computer Science coursework and need some NGSS standards-aligned supplementary material to reinforce what I am teaching.

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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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Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2019

million in two companies: online bootcamp Springboard and Knowledge to Practice, a medical startup. Now, the publisher confirmed that it has spun off its Immersive Learning team, selling its assets to a new company, GIGXR , based in Venice, Calif. All 16 staff formerly on that Pearson team will make the transition to the new company.

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TeacherCast

JANUARY 20, 2018

The post What makes the Microsoft Education Community so special? In this episode of the Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Spotlight Series Podcast, Jeff sits down with Pennsylvania educator, Michael Soskil (@msoskil) to discuss why YOU should participate in this years Skypeathon. About Microsoft Education.

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TeacherCast

JANUARY 20, 2018

Microsoft Education and TeacherCast are proud to present a brand new podcast series, the Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert: Spotlight Series featuring innovative educators from around the world. The post Introducing the Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert: Spotlight Series Podcast appeared first on TeacherCast.

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Educational Technology Guy

MAY 28, 2019

He has run meetings at various companies including Microsoft and YouTube. Coda , a low-code platform for building and automating business processes has a CEO who is very passionate about effective meetings. His team recently created templates for running better meetings based on the CEO's ideas. You can find them here [link].

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 21, 2019

As education transitions into the digital space, private student data is now being collected in student information systems, learning management systems and other educational applications. . Microsoft for Education and Google for Education have already complied with these regulations and are widely used across U.S. schools. .

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2019

Microsoft Kinect Puts Content Control in Users’ Hands. Tambo International Airport, for example, a coffee company installed a machine that analyzes travelers’ facial gestures and dispenses a cup of coffee if it detects someone yawning. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out what experts see as the future of classroom technology in K–12.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Microsoft has acquired what it calls an “exclusive licensing” to the technology used in Chalkup , a collaboration platform where teachers can organize, annotate, share and grade digital coursework with students. The deal has all the trappings of a company acquisition, even if that’s not how Microsoft chooses to describe it.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2022

And I remember my first year in the education system; my teachers thought I was mute; they thought I couldn't speak. But then I was introduced to Microsoft PowerPoint subtitles where I can actually set it up, in which I'm talking in English. And my mom was like, No, she talks a lot. But it wasn't because I couldn't speak. What's next?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 3, 2021

She shares the WHO system for evaluating technology, tips for hybrid learning, and timeless principles for considering digital equity and relating to your students and colleagues in professional and respectful ways. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 31, 2020

I am so proud of how the education community has stepped up to the challenge teachers face to continue the learning despite apocalyptic changes in the delivery system. Definitely this means teachers, administrators, parents and students, but I also include the companies and resource providers in the education ecosystem.

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eSchool News

MAY 26, 2021

Unlike fully self-paced competitors that give students practice videos and content snippets for individual consumption, ChalkTalk generates personalized lesson plans and actionable teaching materials for teacher-led instruction—whether that teaching takes place in-person or remotely over a web-conferencing platform such as Microsoft Teams or Zoom.

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TeacherCast

JUNE 19, 2019

This year, I had the opportunity to work with so many great educational technology companies on the podcast and I'm excited to have the opportunity to walk the vendor floor and meet everyone to say THANK YOU for being a part of the TeacherCast podcasting family. Microsoft Education – Booth 2900. ThinkWrite – Booth 1251.

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Edsurge

MAY 24, 2022

Blackboard Collaborate is a videoconference platform that operates in the popular Blackboard learning-management system. 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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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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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2019

More than 600 exhibitors and 34,000 attendees are expected to descend on London this week for the annual Bett show , where some companies come with a barrage of updates befitting one of the biggest education technology trade shows in the world. Managing and grading assignments in Microsoft Teams. Or so it feels.)

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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.

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TeacherCast

APRIL 3, 2015

Jeff sits down with Jacqueline Russell to discuss why new Microsoft Surface Tablet is the perfect solution to your digital classroom. Jeff sits down with Jacqueline Russell to discuss why new Microsoft Surface Tablet is the perfect solution to your digital classroom. It is also one of the world''s most valuable companies.

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Edsurge

JUNE 29, 2016

Nine edtech companies, nominated by the incubators that hatched them, will present to an audience of 25 education leaders. Here's who will be pitching: Boulder Learning : Developing learning systems with virtual tutors. MIcrosoft's Innovation Center in Greece is a partner.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2023

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 This makes AI-related features accessible to almost every edtech company,” he added.

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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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Marketplace K-12

JANUARY 22, 2018

Companies including a text messaging app and a provider of STEM tools for teachers raised funding. Also, educational games provider Jumpstart acquired online math program Sokikom, and Microsoft and PowerSchool unveiled a new partnership. Million, Microsoft Partners With PowerSchool appeared first on Market Brief.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2017

At BETT, a major edtech expo outside of London, Microsoft is taking square aim at Google with a slew of updates to its education products. based company is attempting to make a comeback on multiple fronts, starting with software. Emerging markets might be where Microsoft finds its stride. The Redmond, Wash.-based

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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. While ERP systems are traditionally associated with manufacturing, they now support organizations in multiple sectors, education included.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Composer is designed to improve source-based writing for students and researchers who use a variety of research, note-taking and writing software, like Microsoft Word or Google Docs. We do understand, however, that educators and companies have legitimate concerns about the ethical use of AI tools.

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edWeb.net

MAY 11, 2021

School leaders need to have the skills and understanding to understand and change educational systems, she said, but they must also have a passion for their community and the equity mission. By including equity in every conversation, Dr. Campbell and her team are creating a system hardwired to support their mission.

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edWeb.net

MAY 17, 2021

Systems, Strategies, and an Equity Framework. Located in the suburbs north of Seattle, and close to the headquarters of high-tech companies such as Microsoft and Amazon, the Northshore School District’s students are 60% White, 17% Asian, and 13% Hispanic, with another 9% identifying as mixed race. About the Moderator.

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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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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2016

Starting this summer, classrooms hooked on MinecraftEDU will be given the option of migrating to a new education-focused Minecraft title, recently announced by Microsoft who has acquired the rights to MinecraftEDU from Teacher Gaming , a Finnish company.

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