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.
Data Science for Everyone
There are enough resources available that make it easier for educators to get started with incorporating data Science in the classroom.
Tech Can’t Teach but it Can Help with Feedback
The pandemic illustrated that technology cannot replace teaching. Still, when it comes to formative assessment, a proven instructional method, there’s a lot tech can do to aid teachers and help accelerate learning.
Mind the Artificial Intelligence Gap
Educators do not need more data. Educators need usable data and the AI solutions that use data as it currently exists, rather than how we imagine it to be.
Smart List: Learning Platforms
The Getting Smart Staff shares an updated non-comprehensive list of platforms.
Teaching AI to All Students
Rachelle Dené Poth explores the benefits of AI in the classroom and what it means for the future of education, tech and work.
Codesigning the Future of Edtech Tools
Codesign Product Certification is a new way to signal that tools have been evaluated for performance while engaging in user-center product development.
Can Tech Help Reset Our Expectations?: Packback, Inquiry-Based Learning and the Power of AI
Technology has the potential to democratize students’ access to information – raising our standards of expecting student proficiency towards expecting real skill building and thriving in the classroom.
What Web3 Means for the Future of Education
What is Web3 and what impact will it have on the future of education? Rachelle Dené Poth explores.
Peer Mentoring Works…and Now It’s Scalable
Thinkist is a San Diego edtech startup that helps schools set up and manage peer tutoring programs designed to both close equity gaps and build a diverse teacher pipeline.
Metaverse and Education: What Do We Need to Know?
Rachelle Dené Poth explains what metaverse is and what it means for the future of education.