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.
Robots and Games That Teach Coding
Robots are on the rise--they’ve certainly taken over the exhibition halls of education conferences these days. Here's a look at why robots and games that teach coding and STEM skills are a big back to school trend and tips to get started in the classroom.
Supporting Teachers in the Digital Age
By: Gov. Bev Perdue. As a former teacher and policymaker, I’ve spent my career advocating for teachers. I believe now more than ever, we must listen to our teachers, empower them to lead and give them the resources and professional development they need.
Back to School in El Paso: District and New Tech Expand Partnership
On the first day of school we followed El Paso Superintendent Juan Cabrera on school visits, including several of the nine schools that belong to the New Tech Network. Here's our recap.
20 Ways Blockchain Will Transform (OK, May Improve) Education
We’ve identified 20 ways that distributed ledger technology could be deployed by school districts, networks, postsecondary institutions and community-based organizations to improve learning opportunities.
Calling All Innovators
iNACOL is now accepting nominations for Teacher of the Year and Outstanding Individual Contribution to Personalized Learning awards. We're calling on all innovators.
NoRILLA: Mixed Reality That Improves Learning
This new mixed reality tool is currently in several school districts and informal learning spaces, and is a great example of how VR/AR-based learning experiences can bring the joy of learning and collaboration to every child.
Euro Accelerator LearnSpace Graduates First EdTech Cohort
LearnSpace, the first French accelerator dedicated to edtech, aims to invest in European edtech companies. Tom discusses LearnSpace's first edtech cohort.
32 Ways AI is Improving Education
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been quietly infiltrating society in every way. Tom shares how AI is being used to improve education.
Digitally Preparing for a New Generation of Students
By: Kanuj Malhotra. How can Higher Education Institutions' help set up Generation Z for success?
Three Ongoing Trends in Education Data
Three ideas that continue to gain momentum in the use of education data are interoperability, meta-analysis, and continuous improvement--these shifts can make data usage easier, more widely applicable, and more effective, respectively. Learn more here.