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 Internet and the Deep Blue Sea
Highly interactive, web-based gaming will be the future of school curriculum. We look at one offering from Filament Games to show you what that may look like. Say hello to "Resilient Earth."
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Nic Borg: Co-Founder, edmodo
We interviewed Nic Borg, Co-Founder of edmodo about his company and the role of social platforms in learning. This is part one of a two part interview.
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Intel CEO: 'Next Big Thing' Won't Come from US
If we know America faces a shortfall in its ability to research, develop and bring to market tech solutions, why aren't we teaching our kids new tech skills with the very best teachers and with the newest innovations?
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The Four Systemic Problems in Education
The Bridgespan Group put out a series of articles on education reform needs. Here is a link to one of them -- four things that are keeping education from being excellent.
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New Zealand Sponsors Future of Learning Talk
New Zealand played host to Dr. Monica Martinez, President of New Tech Network, who shared elements of KnowledgeWorks’ 2020 Forecast: Creating the Future of Learning, to show how education is evolving into a world where learning is tailored to the needs of the individual student and brought to life by compelling, real-world experiences.
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More Textbook for the Money with an iPad
In light of our recent discussion with David Wiley of BYU, here is a further write-up of a recent venture deal with Inkling, a start-up software company that focuses on turning textbooks into interactive content.
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Beth Anderson & Sarah Miller: Phoenix Charter Academy
Beth Anderson, Executive Director, and Sarah Miller, Dean of Student and Family Support, share more of the school's story, strategies, and challenges with Chad Sansing in the following interview.
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How Teachers Use edModo
We found a teacher online who uses edmodo. If you were wondering about the social learning platform, which is free to teachers and districts, here it is.
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David Wiley: Access to Knowledge Initiative, BYU
Imagine going to the doctor and telling her that you cannot tell her how you feel because you don't trust her to do the right thing with the data you are providing. Yes, well, this happens every day in the education system, when learners' data is not put in the hands of the right people -- teachers -- so that they can make the right adjustments on time and with the most impact.