Doug Levin

MARCH 19, 2017

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye the week of March 13, 2017 – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 11 Edition). No endorsements; no sponsored content; no apologies for my eclectic tastes.

EdTech 170

EdTech Chromebook Laptops iPad 170

Hack Education

DECEMBER 20, 2017

This isn’t simply a matter of “ robots are coming for your jobs.” As I noted in the previous article in this series , the technology industry has continued this year to advocate for changes to both policy and curriculum to expand computer science education. ” They’re coming for your kids’ jobs.

Robotics 63

Robotics Company Industry Data 63

Edsurge

JULY 14, 2020

Even an investment firm that has supported dozens of edtech startups appeared on the list. When school closures started happening, edtech companies started hurting for cash. Funding for Big Fishes Among venture-funded edtech companies that received a PPP loan, Altitude Learning has raised the most capital.

EdTech 88

EdTech Khan Academy Company Industry 88

TeacherCast

JUNE 7, 2015

Whether you are a teacher trying to figure out how to invest your limited class resource budget, or an edtech company trying to secure your place in the market, customer service is something to look at closely. When I am buying a robot, or signing up for a subscription app, I want to know that company will be available when I need help. (Yes,

EdTech 68

EdTech Edcamps Robotics Camtasia 68

eSchool News

JANUARY 15, 2017

But with a background in technology investment, could DeVos be a leader in the support of successfully-implemented edtech? She advocates for edtech, specifically. She knows edtech has the power to enhance learning. Her charter school uses edtech. Next page: What we don’t know about DeVos and edtech).

EdTech 67

EdTech Robotics Policies Trends 67

Doug Levin

JUNE 22, 2018

More context:: The Center on Privacy & Technology at Georgetown Law Center has been at the forefront of research into privacy and surveillance law and policy, with a particular focus on the dangerous and unchecked growth of facial recognition applications. More recently, the Lockport City School District (NY) announced plans to spend $1.4

Technology 199

Technology Robotics Software EdTech 199

My Paperless Classroom

MARCH 27, 2018

Whether you are a teacher trying to figure out how to invest your limited class resource budget, or an edtech company trying to secure your place in the market, customer service is something to look at closely. When I am buying a robot, or signing up for a subscription app, I want to know that company will be available when I need help. (Yes,

EdTech 40

EdTech Edcamps Robotics Camtasia 40

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Keeping up with the latest advancements in edtech can offer valuable insights into transformative tools and strategies. Government and Policy Updates: Stay informed about government policies and updates related to education. Education Technology Platforms: Explore education technology platforms and websites.

Trends 52

Trends Education Robotics Blended Learning 52

edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

While the Wild West era of edtech may be over, there’s still some mystery over how schools decide what digital materials to buy. Furman: For his small district with fewer funds and fewer personnel, he can’t justify a long research process when many edtech products are obsolete in two years. Small district: Dr. L.

EdTech 40

EdTech LMS Robotics Training 40

Edsurge

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Buchesky says the company is looking into criminal and civil action against the employee for violating confidentiality policies and making false and misleading statements to defame and damage the company. Buchesky serves as a managing partner at The EdTech Fund and joined the Pi-Top board in May.

Company 78

Company Strategy Robotics Pearson 78

eSchool News

MARCH 13, 2024

As many experts will point out, DEI initiatives are prone to fail when they aren’t getting at the crux of the issue—existing systemic processes and challenges that prevent promising solutions and DEI-focused policies from being successful. Department of Education’s recent edtech plans] discussed active vs. passive consumption of technology.

Chromebook 120

Chromebook Robotics Elementary Training 120

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As we examine current events and issues on technology in the classroom, it helps to take a look at what education looks like in 2024 and where it will go in the future—and there are plenty of edtech updates and K-12 news to track. Edtech is transforming the learning experience for students and educators.

Trends 100

Trends Digital Divide EdTech Adaptive Learning 100

Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

JANUARY 17, 2024

In particular, I'm impressed with their " Course Policy Examples ," which give an instructor options and exemplars for clarifying whether AI is permissible in their class, from "No [Student] Use" at all, to "Conditional," to "Unrestricted." It has to do both, as well as follow district policies and procedures.

LMS 86

LMS Robotics Tools UDL 86

Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

DECEMBER 21, 2022

A decade ago, I was a high school English teacher blissfully naive to what radical changes were coming thanks to edtech. Can a robot be whimsical? And, like the response after the fact of Sputnik in the 1950s, this should transpire as much in the realm of educational as in policy initiatives" (190).

Education 101

Education Robotics Assessment Examples 101

Edsurge

JANUARY 29, 2020

“What we realized in the classrooms was that there were a lot of things being done by the gut—it looked good and felt good, but there was no science behind choices teachers were making,” Kolb tells EdSurge, rifling off robots, flexible seating and Chromebooks as among the trends and tools that aren’t being used to their full advantage.

Technology 100

Technology Chromebook Broadband EdTech 100

MSEDTechie

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Edtech has created learning opportunities for kids to gain valuable experiences through a teaching style that speaks their language as digital learners. Parents are huge stakeholders, and have an extremely important voice in the edtech discussion. What’s your policy on cyberbullying?Will How can the school support him/her?

EdTech 40

EdTech Digital Citizenship Policies Common Core 40

eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2019

Related: 5 network steps to support edtech. Now that teachers are confident in the wireless network, they are evolving their curricula to include technology such as coding, robotics, Google Expeditions VR Classroom kits and a wide range of other digital learning tools.

Robotics 68

Robotics EdTech Policies System 68

Evelyn Learning

MAY 14, 2023

Now, thanks to edtech, we can learn an endless number of things with just a click. In our industry discussion webinar , we had the opportunity to talk to the edtech specialist at PowerSchool, Jessica Aurilio. As science projects, students are building robots and apps involving machine learning.

Common Core 40

Common Core Industry EdTech Social Media 40

Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Static Learning (DO THIS, NOT THAT) #SUL #edtech #edchat Click To Tweet. SUL #edtech #edchat Click To Tweet. See: Copyright Policy. The post Dynamic Learning v. Static Learning (DO THIS, NOT THAT) appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Dynamic Learning v. Create More Dynamic Learning Experiences. Do This, Not That!

Learning 78

Learning Gamification EdTech Google 78

Edsurge

OCTOBER 26, 2017

At the 2016 CES conference, an electronics and consumer tech tradeshow, BrainCo’s Focus 1 device flopped in a live demo, which attempted to use human brainwaves detected by the headband to control a robotic hand. But BrainCo has not yet established any policies that guide (or prevent) the company from using data collected from U.S.

Company 164

Company Data Training Analysis 164

Shake Up Learning

APRIL 2, 2019

One of Jasmine’s coolest projects is her robotic water cycle lesson, which involves all kinds of skills from her students. Dash robot. See: Copyright Policy. And that’s why she’s on the show today! I’ll coach her through this struggle and help her think of some new ways to think of her lesson design. Click To Tweet. Genius Hour.

Technology 64

Technology Robotics Learning Google 64

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

This year’s agenda spanned a broad range of topics, from education policy development and implementation, to models of collaboration and results-based approaches for financing education. There was also an “edtech surgery” where startups could seek advice from experienced educators. No product or commercial pitches were allowed.

Conference 71

Conference Education EdTech Company 71

ProfHacker

JULY 20, 2018

The limits of the internal systems can be passed on in the form of policies, even if those limits are not inherent to the practices of scholarship per se. Or maybe building robots to serve as guards and workers?—?if But the ways the former works have an impact on the work that’s done.

Libraries 51

Libraries Robotics Data EdTech 51

Shake Up Learning

JULY 13, 2021

In Kasey’s book, Shake Up Learning, she included a Hyperdoc unit designed to accompany the novel Wild Robot. . See: Copyright Policy. Students work through various materials and methods for learning content, at each of these stages, then demonstrate their understanding before moving on to the next.

Handbook 101

Handbook Examples Robotics Tools 101

Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

From Spiderman and R2-D2 Sphero robots to adult coloring books to those dream items like drones! edtech #edchat #k12 Click To Tweet. k12 #edchat #edtech Click To Tweet. Bit Starter Pack, the Smart Robot Toy. Wonder Workshop Dash Robot. See: Copyright Policy. Gadgets, books,… Click To Tweet. Shift This.

Robotics 41

Robotics Handbook Chromebook Google 41

Shake Up Learning

APRIL 30, 2018

Designed to help students dig deeper into the book, The Wild Robot by Peter Brown. shakeuplearning #gsuiteedu #edtech Click To Tweet. This Hyperdoc novel study was designed to accompany the reading of the book The Wild Robot by Peter Brown during the Global Read Aloud (GRA). See: Copyright Policy. Lesson Summary.

Robotics 78

Robotics Handbook STEM Google 78

Shake Up Learning

DECEMBER 27, 2016

17 Things for Teachers to Try in 2017 #SUL #edtech Click To Tweet. I always geek out learning about the latest gadgets, but I especially love learning about new ways that technology can improve learning in the classroom. ” #SUL #edtech Click To Tweet. Program a Robot. See: Copyright Policy.

eBook 77

eBook Robotics Google Facebook 77

Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

edtech #k12 #teaching Click To Tweet. edtech #edchat #k12 Click To Tweet. k12 #edchat #edtech Click To Tweet. Wonder Workshop Dot Robotics Kit. Wonder Workshop Dash & Dot Robot Wonder Pack. Double Robotics Telepresence Robot for iPad. See: Copyright Policy. The Ultimate Teacher Gift Guide!

eBook 28

eBook Robotics Handbook EdTech 28

Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2017

The Tool and School-Starters Forbes again tipped its hat to several tool-makers and edtech innovators. ArcBotics cofounders Connie Hu (27) and Joseph Schlesinger (27) also received the recognition for their robotics and programming lesson company, which has been used in 78 countries and universities such as Stanford and MIT.

Education 112

Education Learning Advocacy Blended Learning 112

Evelyn Learning

JUNE 8, 2023

Now, technology is the new power weapon in this new era of computers and robots. A renowned think tank, the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, discovered that China leads in 37 out of 44 technologies, including hypersonics and electric batteries, and also leads the US in AIgorithms, machine learning, and many more.

Company 40

Company Industry Smartphone Policies 40

The Shake Up Learning Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Or one for the Robotics Club, National Honor Society, Made with Code, Girls/Boys Scouts, etc. See: Copyright Policy. We can also use Google Classroom to help connect and share resources within our school clubs and organizations. What about a Student Council Class within Google Classroom?

Google 145

Google Classroom MOOC Professional Learning 145

techlearning

MAY 7, 2018

I participated in my first EdTech #PoetrySlam. By taking this approach, edtech and curriculum leaders can share innovative ideas and become a cohort of learners, not two separate commodities. At the recent Tech & Learning Live in Boston , many school leaders took risks in the interest of professional development.

EdTech 44

EdTech Meeting Robotics Social Media 44

Hack Education

JULY 20, 2018

Senate to serve as Assistant Secretary for Career, Technical and Adult Education and Assistant Secretary for Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development , respectively.” which makes these sorts of policy moves chuckle-worthy (to me, at least). Robots and Other Education Science Fiction. “ Robots in the classroom ?

Education 46

Education MOOC Robotics Company 46

Hack Education

MAY 19, 2017

DeVos is the former chair of the American Federation for Children, which advocates for school choice policies, such as tax credit scholarships and vouchers. “​ Intel Hits Pause on Edtech Accelerator,” says Edsurge. ” Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF. ” Go, School Sports Team! That’s UploadVR.

Edmodo 45

Edmodo Education Knewton Pearson 45

eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2017

These innovations include a wide variety of programs from blended and personalized learning and 1:1 device initiatives to more cutting edge programs that leverage 3D printing, robotics, and virtual reality. Next page: More ways edtech can support school choice).

Technology 66

Technology Education Outcomes Study 66

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

” Edsurge writes about “How Crowdfunding Is Matching Teacher Requests to District Tech Policies.” ” Personally, I’d say we should rethink how taxes support schools and how democratic practices support policies rather than being guided by these private entities and their evangelists. million total.

Khan Academy 44

Khan Academy Education Robotics Trends 44

Hack Education

DECEMBER 22, 2017

“A new Education Department policy will dramatically limit the amount of student loan relief some students get after being misled by their schools.” ” Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF. ” Via NPR : “Hi, Robot : Adults, Children And The Uncanny Valley.” Edtech Funding Rebounds With $1.2

Education 46

Education Robotics MOOC Facebook 46