Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 17, 2021

Companies with a vested interest in their products publish studies touting their applications. My approach was to pilot any software application, if possible, for at least 90 days. Most companies offer such opportunities. I found that the company was very active in recognizing and promoting teachers’ ideas.

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Technology Digital Citizenship Survey Company 452

N2Y

JUNE 10, 2022

Huron, Ohio— Business Wire n2y has been named Company of the Year for 2022 as part of the annual SIIA CODiE Awards. The CODiE Awards recognize the companies producing the most innovative business technology products across the country, and around the world. The scores from the expert judge review determine the finalists.

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Company Industry Software Facebook 40

ViewSonic Education

JULY 19, 2023

You can also explore collaboration tools and software from ViewSonic for better communication in meetings. In some meetings, there may be the chance to open up the conversation to cover other issues at the end, but the focus should always be on the topic at hand so that the meeting delivers a useful outcome.

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Meeting Laptops Software Mobility 342

Edsurge

JUNE 1, 2020

That led him to his current career in academia, where much of his research focuses on how sending “nudges,” or periodic reminders, to parents and students can improve academic outcomes. I want to see this built, but I don’t want to run a company,” Bergman tells EdSurge. The company recently raised $3.5

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Outcomes Dropout Company Study 87

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Ninety percent of consumers are more likely to trust a brand recommended by friends and influencers, while 46 percent of small businesses make choices regarding software purchases based on the experiences of their colleagues. There are three main reasons why this occurs: Data isn’t always reliable.

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EdTech Data Outcomes Company 125

Neo LMS

JUNE 13, 2019

Developed by University College London’s Knowledge Lab , the software is primarily designed to assess as students learn, thus removing the high-pressure, high-stakes exam format that many academics feel is an unsuitable way to assess student knowledge. Read more: 4 Ways AI will be a great teaching assistant.

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Classroom Software Assessment EdTech 255

Edsurge

JANUARY 14, 2022

The good news, according to Bell, is that college education and skills training—specifically the use of a white cane and braille—are associated with greater employment outcomes. The company, Clusive, Inc., The company describes itself on its website as the first e-learning platform built for and by the blind and visually impaired.

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Online Learning E-rate Training Software 164

Fractus Learning

APRIL 9, 2021

We created a list of the best tools for flipped classrooms for K-12 grades, including screen recording tools, tools, interactive whiteboard educational apps, software to create interactive lessons and videos, apps for communicating, creating a PowerPoint presentation, and ready-to-use video content resources. Classroom Video Software.

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Flipped Classroom Software Tools Classroom 97

Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2022

In a deal quietly announced last week, K-12 educational software services company Renaissance Learning acquired Illuminate Education for an undisclosed amount. The deal was announced last Monday on both companies' sites and in an email sent to Illuminate customers. Why the pairing?

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

This means that similar learning outcomes can be achieved at any time, even if the conditions a re not ideal and if observing something or traveling somewhere is not possible. Nevertheless, in order to maximize learning outcomes, other elements like social interaction must also be factored into the equation.

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eSchool News

JULY 21, 2023

.– SchoolStatus , a leader in K-12 data and communications, achieved new business milestones that demonstrate strong company momentum in the first half of 2023 and growing excitement about its solutions from educators and administrators across the country. SchoolStatus also added Michael Wolset as Vice President of People.

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Data Software Outcomes Company 84

Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Versions of that sales pitch echoed through the cavernous exhibit hall this week at one of the largest trade shows for tech companies selling to colleges. We walked the exhibit hall here looking for new ways that companies are offering this Big-Data-driven transformation. CHICAGO—Big Data will save you. Among them.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

This includes evaluating existing devices, software, and infrastructure to determine what needs to be replaced or upgraded. With the help of technology experts, school districts can create a comprehensive plan that outlines the timeline, budget, and desired outcomes of the upgrade.

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Technology Software Training Broadband 110

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 3, 2018

classrooms but a study finds that students aren’t using much of the pricey software that schools buy (Photo by Jackie Mader). is a for-profit company that sells data analysis to public schools. Higher test scores could be caused by things other than the online software like great teaching. BrightBytes Inc.

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Software Data Education Company 91

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Released at an October event on Capitol Hill, the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), the leading trade association for the business of information, released Principles for the Future of AI in Education , which will help the edtech industry as it works alongside educators during AI-infused learning.

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Pearson Education Industry Guidelines 121

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2018

As students reflect and track their own progress, they also receive feedback from teachers and insights from the software. As a result, students get better at learning, build a growth mindset, and achieve stronger academic outcomes. How Do Teachers Use the Software? Positively impacts student mindset and academic outcomes.

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Outcomes Software Company Conference 165

EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2019

As noted by MIT Technology Review , the rapid development and uptake of AI solutions has created an environment where companies may “obfuscate and oversell” AI abilities even as organizations race to implement new solutions and keep up with the competition. The challenge? Separating market interest from authentic impact.

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Education EdTech Data Outcomes 401

Edsurge

AUGUST 19, 2021

Now, a pilot partnership among colleges, companies and the American Council on Education aims to help people pursue both paths. The Apprenticeship Pathways project takes apprenticeships—experiences that companies design that pay people wages to learn while they work—and translates them into free college credits.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 10, 2019

A study by Macquarie University in Australia and educational technology company Makers Empire confirms what’s easy for educators to observe — 3D lessons engage students , enabling them to learn advanced concepts and skills. Companies such as MakerBot are filling that gap with specific training aimed at both teachers and students.

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STEM Learning Company EdTech 419

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

employees working from home and interacting with colleagues and customers remotely at the peak of the pandemic, many companies began to invest in digital transformation initiatives to address gaps in cloud adoption and cybersecurity. Surveys suggest that employees stay longer at companies that offer formal training pathways.

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Training Company E-rate Software 184

eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2022

Prior to Ascend Learning, Charland led national and global sales teams for numerous leading education companies including Edmentum, Ellevation Education, Renaissance Learning, and Eduventures, LLC. ” “I’m excited to be joining SchoolStatus to help the growth of the company,” said Charland. RIDGELAND, Miss.,

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Edmentum Data Outcomes Company 84

Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2020

With student information and learning management systems, along with online software for enrollment, assessments, grades, payroll and finances, there are few areas of the K-12 education technology market that PowerSchool doesn’t have a hand in. Its website lists more than two dozen distinct products. Now, the Folsom, Calf.-based million U.S.

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Data Schoology Software Company 116

Edsurge

AUGUST 10, 2023

First, it is important for higher ed to recognize that digital credentialing — which can provide richer, more granular and machine-readable data on learning outcomes and skills — should not be limited to the discussion about non-degree “alternative credentials” and digital badges.

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Data Digital Badges Trends Assessment 121

Edsurge

JULY 9, 2021

Imagine you’re an edtech company with thousands of students on your platform. You see an opportunity to make a small change that might improve their learning outcomes, so you roll it out to a group of students who don’t know they are part of the sample. software with or without encouraging messages, she writes. “If

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Pearson Learning Software Company 185

Edsurge

MARCH 29, 2024

Dahlgren’s experience in the technology sector spans four decades, with the first half of his career in large public IT companies and the latter half in private, software and SaaS-oriented firms. In this role, Dahlgren aims to leverage the company's talent and technology to support higher education institutions effectively.

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Education Industry Data Course 117

eSchool News

MARCH 3, 2022

The acquisition of TeachBoost further accelerates SchoolStatus’ strong momentum and supports its strategy to build a K12 communications and operations ecosystem that leverages the power of its data and engagement platform to drive better user experiences and student outcomes. RIDGELAND, Miss.

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Education Outcomes Data Software 96

The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 31, 2022

Free Wellness Toolkit – sponsored Al Kingsley Net Support Book: My Secret Ed Tech Diary Research: The Relationship Between Technostress and job satisfaction of Teachers within the COVID-19 Period K12 District Wasting Millions By Not Using Purchased Software Nearpod TeachMeet Resource. He works with a tech company called Net Support.

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EdTech Technology Tools Course 296

eSchool News

JULY 20, 2022

Alpine’s partnership will help further FEV Tutor’s mission to develop high-quality, online learning solutions that drive change by positively impacting learning outcomes for students from all backgrounds. Alpine’s PeopleFirst philosophy aligns with the DNA of our company and supports our values, which are all about doing good for people.

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Company Outcomes Online Learning Training 102

Edsurge

AUGUST 5, 2020

Back then, the company was a search tool for identifying online courses. Each six-to-nine-month experience combines virtual instruction, in fields such as data science and software engineering, with personalized mentorship and project-based learning opportunities. The company guarantees graduates in the U.S.

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Pearson Company Training Software 150

Edsurge

MAY 13, 2021

Amidst the hype, two competing entities were formed within a few weeks of each other: One of them was Coursera, a for-profit startup backed by the biggest-name investors in Silicon Valley, who argued that they were building a billion-dollar company, a rare “unicorn,” as venture capitalists say. They’ve never been very strategic.

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Coursera MOOC Company Course 162

The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

This report isn’t about the software—it is about better practices to bring more robust engagement to our classrooms. This may better help you reach the outcomes you want in your classrooms and make sure that you are using the tools that fit the needs of the classroom and are still comfortable for you to use. All opinions are my own.

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Student Engagement Report Policies Company 423

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

In order to glean any meaningful insights into whether a product made any impact on outcomes, one must also ask: “In what context?”. Before thinking about collecting and analyzing data, educators must first be able to articulate the desired outcomes. Companies design products with specific use cases in mind.

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Data EdTech Comparison Outcomes 137

eSchool News

JUNE 19, 2019

Educational software is one of the biggest sources of wasted spending in K-12, according to a new study evaluating spending in U.S. The study from Glimpse K12 tracked 200,000 curriculum software licenses purchased by 275 schools during the 2017-2018 school year. Because the education technology software space alone totals $8.4

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Pearson Software Outcomes Analysis 103

eSchool News

MAY 9, 2023

Learning technology company HMH announced that it has completed its acquisition of assets from research and educational services organization NWEA. The combined organization will harness the collective power of instruction and research-based insights to support educators in their efforts to drive better outcomes for students.

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Company Assessment Advocacy Outcomes 60

Edsurge

APRIL 21, 2023

There are technological tools and companies that provide software and video lessons with the expertise to allow for a metacognitive approach to learning, which can support the learner when needed. While it makes sense that more opportunities should lead to better outcomes, this is not always the case.

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Accessibility Education Outcomes Meeting 155

Edsurge

JUNE 26, 2017

Matthew Pittinsky wants the equivalent of disarmament talks between edtech companies and colleges. Pittinsky: Back then software was installed on premises, and academic computing was pretty much a cart with an overhead projector and PowerPoint slides. There’s still reflexive distrust in the academy of anything non-profit, he says.

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Blackboard Company EdTech Industry 81

eSchool News

JANUARY 12, 2023

Learning technology company HMH and NWEA , a not-for-profit, research and educational services organization serving K-12 students, announced today they have signed an agreement for HMH to acquire NWEA. Veritas seeks to create value by strategically transforming the companies in which it invests through organic and inorganic means.

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Assessment Company Advocacy Professional Learning 108