EdTech

Education Technology is a multi-billion dollar sector of companies innovating in both software and hardware for teaching, learning, and running schools, districts, and state and federal education departments. We document some of the most essential technical innovations and companies that support learning, teaching and more.

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End of the Test Doesn’t Mean End of Data

Tom Vander Ark

May 21, 2020

The traditional testing environment may not currently exist but Tom Vander Ark outlines other ways of drawing actionable insights.

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Smart Review: Better Voice Recognition with SoapBox Labs

Rachelle Dené Poth

May 16, 2020

Rachelle Dene Poth discusses SoapBox Labs with Founder and CEO Dr. Patricia Scanlon in the latest Smart Review.

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15 AR and VR Immersive Learning Tools

Rachelle Dené Poth

Apr 30, 2020

An overview of tools and technologies that help educators get started with AR and VR immersive learning in the classroom.

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Choosing the Right Tools for Remote Learning

Rachelle Dené Poth

Mar 29, 2020

These online learning tools have wide applicability to different grade levels and content areas to help shift to remote learning with ease.

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How Hands-On Robotics Brings Science Lessons to Life

Guest Author

Mar 27, 2020

By: Katie Blagden and Barb Tennyson. Incorporating coding and engineering into earth and life science lessons engage students and inspires them to show their learning.

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Focusing on Data That Matters: The Plainview Story

Getting Smart Staff

Mar 24, 2020

By partnering with a university and studying data from several sources including Curriculum Associates' i-Ready, Texas's Plainview Independent School District performed an equity audit and developed an action plan to focus first and foremost on improving instruction and classroom dynamics.

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Fostering Connectedness During Remote Learning

Rachelle Dené Poth

Mar 23, 2020

Staying connected is key during remote learning. Educators and families can utilize these digital tools to keep communication flowing.

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Competency Tracking Tools Are Overdue

Tom Vander Ark

Mar 16, 2020

It’s time for modern solutions for schools trying to develop the 2030 workforce.

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The Learning Must Go On

Kyle Wagner

Mar 4, 2020

How even the coronavirus couldn’t stop agile Asian schools from functioning. With robust learning systems in place, it’s ‘business as usual.’

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Getting Started with Coding: 18 Tools for Early Learners

Rachelle Dené Poth

Feb 29, 2020

Looking to get your elementary and middle schoolers started with coding? These coding resources are geared toward younger students.

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From Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery	BeginningFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Beginning	PilotingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Piloting	ImplementingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Implementing
From One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning	BeginningFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Implementing
From Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry	BeginningFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Beginning	PilotingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Piloting	ImplementingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Implementing
From Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning	BeginningFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Implementing
From Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities	BeginningFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Beginning	PilotingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Piloting	ImplementingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Implementing
From Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment	BeginningFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Beginning	PilotingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Piloting	ImplementingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Implementing
From Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets	BeginningFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Beginning	PilotingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Piloting	ImplementingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Implementing

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