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 Inspiring Videos From Education Entrepreneurs
NewSchools, a venture fund working to transform education by supporting entrepreneurs, kicks off a video series today featuring leading, innovative edupreneurs (education entrepreneurs) who are visionary, innovative and inspiring in demonstrating the possibilities and opportunities available in U.S. public education. At its 2011 summit,…
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The 10 Biggest Stories on Getting Smart
Getting Smart, formerly known as edReformer launched this month with a mission to bring fresh ideas around innovation in learning, education and technology. Here are the 10 biggest stories that readers have enjoyed this month on Getting Smart.
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Indiana Chief Outlines Reforms
Tony Bennett is Indiana superintendent of public education. Bennet chairs Chiefs for Change and was recently recognized by Fordham as a leading reformer. Here's a few excerpts from his blog today.
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Pew Report on Digital Learning in Higher Ed
Pew reports that most college presidents value online learning and think most students will learn that way within 10 years.
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18 Low Tech Ways to Help Kids & Educators Get Smart
I frequently write about new learning technologies, but there are lots of low tech learning innovations (i.e., produce better outcomes and potentially cost less). Here’s a lit of 18. I bet you can add two to the list to make it an even 20. At this point, some aren’t…
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UT Advances Next Gen Learning
The University of Texas System Board of Regents approved a plan including $50 million for a new Institute of Transformational Learning, a blended learning program, and partnership with myEdu.
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Jefferson County eSchool Offers Online Options
The Jefferson County Public Schools e-School in Louisville KY provides part time and supplemental education to students locally and nationally. We interviewed Artie Dietz, the Assistant Principal. GS: What is eSchool? Dietz: We offer online learning opportunities to students grade 3-13 including dual credit courses. …
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Serious Games Promote Engagement and Learning
Game developers, educators and business professionals met at the DigiPen Institute of Technology in Redmond, Wash. this week to explore the ways games and simulations (sims) are revolutionizing learning, professional development, military training and health for the annual Serious Play Conference.
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Madison County: “A great place to be if you’re a kid”
Spend a few minutes with Tommy Floyd, superintendent of schools in Madison County Kentucky, and you'll be optimistic about public education.
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University of the People: Expanding & Almost Free
The NYTimes featured the University of the People created by Shai Reshef, the Israeli entrepreneur who spent $1 million to create the free university two years ago.