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.
How Adaptive Learning is Changing Traditional Teaching Methods
By: Bryce Welker. Adaptive learning will continue to play a growing role in EdTech, especially in efforts to spread personalized learning and move towards competency-based education. Learn more about it here.
10 Resources For Connecting Educators
Growing your professional learning network can help you continue to stay innovative and future-focused in your teaching practice. Here are 10 resources that provide opportunities to grow your connections even further.
Smart Review | Check123
Though videos in general aren’t new or innovative, this platform is. If you’ve ever googled a topic and found a million videos, then wasted your planning period wading through them, this tool may be for you.
Survey Says: Google for the Win
Google has become the dominant player in the EdTech market, with Microsoft, Apple and Amazon providing stiff competition. But how have these EdTech giants potentially slowed the development of needed innovation in learning platforms?
10 New & Innovative EdTech Products Announced at ISTE 2017
ISTE 2017 is a wrap, and this year’s roundup of new products and ideas announced at the world’s second largest EdTech event didn’t disappoint. Here's a list of our top 10 innovative products and tools featured at this year’s conference.
ConnectEd Takes Linked Learning National
ConnectEd team members discuss working to scale the Linked Learning program nationally to ensure all students have access to high-quality college and career pathways, preparing them for success in college, career, community, and life.
Designing Pilot Programs for Schools and Districts
For principals and superintendents looking to try out an innovative new practice, we think that pilot programs are one of the most reliable ways to make an informed decision based on the unique needs of the students you serve. Learn more on pilots here.
Getting Smart on Data Interoperability
This Smart Bundle features case studies from the perspective of educators and administrators, as well as a series of profiles that share how companies are thinking, planning and guiding their product development process to address these user needs.
Easy-to-Use Guide: The Instruction and Technology Integration Model
The K-16 Instruction and Technology Integration Model is transforming teaching and personalizing learning for students in Mississippi and beyond. We teamed up with its creator to design an easy-to-use guide so that educators across the country can benefit from it.
Smart List: 30 High-Quality Learning Platforms
Platforms can help EdLeaders, administrators and educators accomplish a variety of challenging tasks. Today, we’re recognizing 30 platform providers who deserve a round of applause.