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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10 Questions Worth Asking to Help Every Student Succeed
Tom shares three trends and 10 questions to ask that were discussed at the Education Writers Association meeting.
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How Achievement First is Creating an Interoperable Ecosystem
Achievement First schools are staffed with operations, logistics and technology teams that enable teaching and learning staff to focus on curriculum development, student outcomes and professional learning. Learn more about their impressive approach here.
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Powerful Learning Experiences at the Intersection of Big Data and Big Empathy
The powerful combination of big data and big empathy can provide powerful learning experiences and improve student outcomes.
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Quick and Easy Summer Math Practice? 5 Free Multiplication Apps to Try On-the-Go
Looking for on-the-go and fun options for kids to gain or maintain math skills over the summer? These 5 are a great place to start.
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On the Road to Interoperability with Denver Public Schools
As one of the nation’s largest and most diverse districts, Denver Public Schools faces numerous challenges, not the least of which is its effort to provide schools autonomy in selecting tools and processes while still working towards data interoperability. Learn more here.
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Michael Crow On What’s Next In HigherEd and the EdTech Tools It Will Take
This year's ASU GSV Summit once again provided plenty of great keynoters sharing thought leadership on innovations in education. One of the most substantive speakers was Michael Crow on the future of The Future of HigherEd--here's more from his keynote.
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Zeal CEO: Want to Make Data Actionable? Start With Building the Right Culture
By. Kelly Blair. At Zeal, the general belief is that data is most impactful when it is in the hands of teachers in the most simplified format. Here's how they are trying to make that happen.
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Data Sharing Hasn’t Been a Concern for Most Newsela Customers—But Super Users Want More
By: Kelly Blair. Improving how student data is shared across systems has been a slowly evolving concern for Newsela since its launch in 2013. Learn more about how this is changing here.
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3 Ways to Motivate Introverted Learners
By: Blake Beus. Students who are engaged and motivated have more positive outcomes in the classroom, so here are three strategies to motivate introverted students to help them succeed in a traditional classroom environment.
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7 Top Educational Virtual Reality Apps
By: Shane Haumpton. These seven educational virtual reality apps can provide enhanced engagement, improved retention, and the ability to block out common classroom distractions.