eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2016

Below, we’ve gathered some of the latest and most relevant marketplace news to keep you up-to-date on product developments, teaching and learning initiatives, and new trends in education. Collaborative software provider ClassFlow announced a way for teachers to earn extra cash during the upcoming school year. Read more.

Trends 40

Trends Digital Badges Blended Learning Learning Analytics 40

MindShift

JUNE 29, 2015

The report notes, “This challenge is exacerbated by the fact that digital literacy is less about tools and more about thinking, and thus skills and standards based on tools and platforms have proven to be somewhat ephemeral.”. Increasingly, this kind of software is being used to allow each student to move at his or her own pace.

Technology 28

Technology Maker Movement Trends Khan Academy 28

edWeb.net

JUNE 4, 2019

Strategic planning for edtech is an endless journey—and not just because of constantly evolving hardware and software. Most educators look at the cost of their device and software, but what they need to understand is that the total cost includes PD, tech support, sustainability. Are they prepared to adapt to other systems?

EdTech 53

EdTech Digital Badges Software Outcomes 53

techlearning

MARCH 5, 2018

Software & Online ACCELERATE LEARNING STEMSCOPES SCIENCE ( www.stemscopes.com ) Accelerate Learning announced a new platform using the best of CNN’s digital content to create a new science education product. It was designed to meet the needs of larger classrooms while still remaining compact and lightweight.

Epson 50

Epson Blackboard Pearson STEM 50

Hack Education

AUGUST 12, 2016

“In a sweeping move, the for-profit school chain has been told to lock its doors after parliament demanded it halt operations in response to its failure to meet educational and infrastructure standards.” ” But Atlschool's fouder thinks schools are gonna pay $1000 per student for some creepy software. ” Oh look.

Education 40

Education MOOC Facebook Company 40

Hack Education

JUNE 9, 2017

Via The New York Times : “ Climate Science Meets a Stubborn Obstacle: Students.” “ Digital Badges Are Gaining Traction,” according to MIndwire Consulting’s Michael Feldstein. “ Gates , Zuckerberg Philanthropies Team Up on Personalized Learning ,” Education Week reports.

Education 46

Education Coursera MOOC Udemy 46

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Or the company will have to start charging for the software. In 2018, Mozilla said it would retire Backpack, its platform for sharing and displaying badges, and would help users move their badges to Badgr, software developed by the tech company Concentric Sky. And “free” doesn’t last. Wedge Tailed Green Pigeon.

Pearson 145

Pearson MOOC Company Industry 145