Digital Promise

JANUARY 19, 2016

Educational technology (edtech for short) can play a significant role in mitigating and solving this growing dilemma. Many school districts -- including mine in Middletown, NY-- are leveraging the power of technology with adaptive assessments and instructional software. But follow-up studies showed a bigger problem.

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Education Elements

MAY 20, 2015

When it comes to edtech I agree with the recent Forbes magazine article that student outcomes matter. Making a difference for students is why I first became an educator, then a school leader, and why I work in an edtech start-up.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Students use laptops, tablets, and myriad software to complete in-class work and at-home assignments. As a result, educators must stay on top of trends and pursue ongoing learning in technology. How to learn more about edtech options. Read more: 8 Edtech organizations every teacher should know about [INFOGRAPHIC].

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Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

“Great EdTech Success Story Turns Into The Biggest Philanthropic Story of the Year,” Getting Smart argues , pointing to Curriculum Associates ’ donation of its stock to the Iowa State University Foundation. Absorb Software has raised $59 million from Silversmith Capital Partners to build an LMS.

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Hack Education

APRIL 27, 2018

The AP on the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow : “Education regulators are reviewing a whistleblower’s claim that Ohio ’s then- largest online charter school intentionally inflated attendance figures tied to its state funding using software it purchased after previous allegations of attendance inflation.”

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Hack Education

JUNE 16, 2017

Via The Hechinger Report : “How diplomas based on skill acquisition, not credits earned, could change education.” ” Also via The Hechinger Report : “The future of proficiency-based education.” Also via The Chronicle of Higher Education : “ Yelp for Colleges ? An Economist Rates Its Usefulness.”

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