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CoSN 2019: New Analytics Dashboard Measures Education Technology ROI

EdTech Magazine

CoSN 2019: New Analytics Dashboard Measures Education Technology ROI. Students now have more devices than ever, making it more challenging to measure whether these technologies are being used correctly in the classroom and how they are affecting student outcomes. . eli.zimmerman_9856. Wed, 04/03/2019 - 12:24. said Jones. “I

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What Happens to Student Data Privacy When Chinese Firms Acquire U.S. Edtech Companies?

Edsurge

Between the creation of a social rating system and street cameras with facial recognition capabilities, technology reports coming out of China have raised serious concerns for privacy advocates. In 2015, the firm acquired the education technology platform, Promethean , a company that creates interactive displays for schools.

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Instructure Is Back on the Stock Market, But Not Much Change Expected For Canvas Users

Edsurge

Today’s move is expected to have little impact on the company’s strategy, meaning little will change for educators who use Canvas. Meanwhile, some educators worried that the company was cashing in by selling out the privacy of its users. Season of IPOs The IPO is part of a trend of edtech companies going public, though.

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States bet big on career education, but struggle to show it works

The Hechinger Report

When Kim Rider and her team contact a former student, they aren’t just checking in — they’re also gathering data. Rider oversees career and technical education in Allen Parish, a region of rural Louisiana known for pine forests and the state’s largest casino. Their inability to answer stems from disconnected data.

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10 key CoSN back-to-school resources for edtech leaders

eSchool News

2) AI in Education The advent of Generative AI presents an unprecedented opportunity for K-12 institutions. The AI in Education Community , along with resources, blogs and webinars, serves as a platform for discovering innovative strategies for schools and districts. (All registrants will receive a recording of the Webinar.)

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10 key CoSN back-to-school resources for edtech leaders

eSchool News

2) AI in Education The advent of Generative AI presents an unprecedented opportunity for K-12 institutions. The AI in Education Community , along with resources, blogs and webinars, serves as a platform for discovering innovative strategies for schools and districts. (All registrants will receive a recording of the Webinar.)

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6 Insights from Ed Tech Leaders Across the U.S.

The Innovative Educator

Leaders in education and technology came from around the country to the Tech & Learning Leadership Summit. There they spoke openly and passionately about current trends, critical problems, and possible solutions. Doing so benefits students and the feeling of device ownership reduces damage. Your turn What do you think?