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The Edtech Company Formerly Known as AltSchool Sold Its Tech. So What’s Left?

Edsurge

First, a recap: In 2019, AltSchool, a San Francisco-based startup that simultaneously developed a network of “microschools” in tandem with educational software, sold the schools to Higher Ground Education , an operator of Montessori schools, services and learning centers. business of itslearning , a Norwegian educational software developer.

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A Guide to Choosing an Interactive Learning Platform

ViewSonic Education

Yet, amidst the seemingly endless sea of EdTech solutions, selecting the right platform is a formidable challenge. EdTech offers personalized learning, real-time feedback, and vast resources for students while empowering teachers to create engaging lessons and tailor instruction. What Are Interactive Learning Platforms?

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Edtech Incubators are Fading. Here’s What Will Replace Them.

Edsurge

Edtech startup incubators? Kurshan, a Senior Fellow and Innovation Advisor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education, has spent decades building edtech enterprises—both for-profit and nonprofit ones. I think this reflects an evolution of the edtech entrepreneurial ecosystem.” That’s so 2010.

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Instructor Spotlight: Tom Driscoll

EdTechTeacher

Tom provides keynote and workshop services on the following topics [& Many more!]: Simply email us at the address below and let us know the challenges you are facing and any services that you are considering. We can then schedule a call to discuss how we can help you and your school!

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Using AI in Service of Strong Pedagogical Practice

Catlin Tucker

The Danger of a Myopic Focus on AI Technology Tools It reminds me of the early days of the edtech boom when I would attend the Computer Using Educators (CUE) and the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conferences, and the most popular sessions had titles like “50 Tech Tools in 50 Minutes.”

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ISTE 2018: Everything You Need to Know Before the Show Begins

EdTech Magazine

Featuring hundreds of experiential workshops, vendor demos of the latest technology and at least two dozen interactive explorations of hot topics in ed tech, ISTE’s conference will likely influence educators around the world to introduce new technologies into their classrooms. by Eli Zimmerman.

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How Online Resources Can Help K–12 Move from Skype to Microsoft Teams

EdTech Magazine

The software giant has deployed a number of resources to help smooth the transition, including upgrade planning workshops; free, instructor-led training; and FastTrack onboarding assistance.

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