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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NewSchools Presents: Alexandra Bernadotte & Scott Given
New Schools, a venture fund working to transform education by supporting entrepreneurs, released two more videos today from its Education Entrepreneurs series with opinions, stories and viewpoints from edupreneurs Alexandra Beradotte and Scott Given.
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10 Infographics for Learning
We all love infographics. Why? Well, they help us grasp information in a quick and fun way that appeals to our visual senses. In fact, there's an infographic here explaining that. Below you'll find 10 infographics that discuss learning in many different capacities - online, blended, mobile, etc. Tell us, what's your favorite infographic on learning?
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Some College, No Degree: Online Learning Makes Returning to College Possible
"Some College, No Degree," an American RadioWorks documentary produced by Emily Hanford, explores how online learning can help the approximately 37 million Americans who dropped out of college attain a degree amidst their busy work and family schedules.
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How the Private Sector Can Help Achieve Education for All
Svava Bjarnason, International Finance Corporation, writing for the World Bank's Education for Global Development blog, makes the case for private sector involvement in public private partnerships to extend access to quality education.
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Infographic: The Flipped Classroom By Knewton
Knewton released an infographic called "The Flipped Classroom" that explores how educators are reorganizing the classroom to deliver instruction online, outside of class and using class time for "homework."
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JEE Releases Guest Editorial On Accelerating STEM Capacity
The Journal of Engineering Education (JEE) released "Accelerating STEM Capacity: A Complex Adaptive System Perspective," a guest editorial by Rick Stephens and Michael Richey of the Boeing Company this July.
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SMARTER Reading & Writing?
Fordham's Kathleen Porter-Magee criticized the SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium reading assessment strategy
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Constituting America: Informing Americans About the Importance of the Constitution
In honor of Constitution Day this September 17, 2011, Constituting America will begin a 90-day analysis of the U.S. constitution with scholars and citizens throughout the country.
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Data Quality Campaign Discusses Data for Teacher Effectiveness
The Data Quality Campaign released "Using Data To Improve Teacher Effectiveness" this July, a policy brief targeting the way data analysis can be used to improve teacher effectiveness, professional development and student outcomes.
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Top Apps for Web Conferencing
The virtual classroom and conference room is a growing trend made possible by amazing online tools and apps booming across the web today. One of the best ways to stay in touch, learn new concepts, or discuss ideas across the city, state, country or globe is through web conferencing.