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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THE Journal Features Edmodo: Free, Safe Social Networking

Getting Smart Staff

Jan 15, 2011

THE Journal joins the throng singing Edmodo's praise

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Resegregation, Career Preparation, & Merit Compensation

Getting Smart Staff

Jan 14, 2011

Duncan encourages racial desegregation; LA Gov Jindal promotes career preparation; NJ Gov Christie promotes performance pay

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The New Normal: Universities Sponsoring Online High Schools

Getting Smart Staff

Jan 14, 2011

With K12 announcing a partnership with George Washington University for an online high school, we take a closer look at the rise of this type of university sponsorship.

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State Edu Reform, Paul Pastorek, ESEA, Edtech in Idaho

Getting Smart Staff

Jan 13, 2011

EEP Signatory, State and National News on states rights and wrongs, messages of education reform, ESEA and education technology in Idaho.

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Feature School: Northwest Passage

Guest Author

Jan 12, 2011

We need to pursue a system of public education that endorses schools like Northwest Passage and that embraces them as part the norm, rather than perpetuate a system that holds them at arm’s length.

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Overhaul to No Child Left Behind, John Deasy, Nationwide EdReform

Getting Smart Staff

Jan 12, 2011

EEP SIgnatory News, National and State News covering No Child Left Behind, the elected John Deasy and state education reform.

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Teacher spotlight: Lisa Nielson

Getting Smart Staff

Jan 12, 2011

Lisa Nielsen highlights the new online safety videos for students that were created by a partnership of a district, a local government, a non-profit and the private sector. As states and districts consider their digital learning options, this emphasis on partnering to encourage innovation is important to keep top of mind.

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Aspen Institute Innovation Forum and Expo

Getting Smart Staff

Jan 12, 2011

The Aspen Institute is sponsoring an Innovations Forum and Expo in Washington DC on January 19th - 21st. Events will also be webcast and on live tweeted.

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Zeebo Using Game Consoles to Reach Home Learners in BRICs

Getting Smart Staff

Jan 12, 2011

Zeebo markets interactive game console to home learners in Brazil, India, China through joint ventures

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Quality Counts, Performance Rankings and Evaluations, Policy Agendas,

Getting Smart Staff

Jan 11, 2011

EEP Signatory News, National and State News Roundup

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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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