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.

EdTech

Blended Learning Engagement: Are the Students Paying Attention?

Guest Author

Oct 15, 2016

By: Ron Drabkin. OpenEd has K-12 resources assigned to students in a variety of platforms, a unique position that gives its team the ability to share hard-to-find data on how many students are actually engaging with their online assignments.

EdTech

Introduction to Design for the Laser Cutter

Lindsey Own

Oct 13, 2016

In our makerspace, the laser cutter is by far the most popular piece of equipment. However, many are nervous about using it as the design process can feel overwhelming. Here are detailed instructions to help anyone get started.

EdTech

Middle Grade Math: Comprehensive and Open

Megan

Oct 13, 2016

When it comes to open content in the math classroom, it can be challenging for teachers to piece together the resources they need to best support their students. Open Up Resources is hoping to change that.

EdTech

EdTech 10: Today’s Word is “Capacity”

Getting Smart Staff

Oct 12, 2016

This week's edition features the people, organizations, institutions and companies working hard to build the capacity of teachers, leaders and students to “do, experience and understand.”

EdTech

Leading Online and Offline: New Book Offers 6 Tips for EdLeaders

Tom Vander Ark

Oct 11, 2016

Blending Leadership, the new book from Stephen Valentine and Reshan Richards, is a quick, story filled, illustrated set of six suggestions for school leaders.

EdTech

Popular Twitter Chats for Every Day (or Night) of the Week

Guest Author

Oct 6, 2016

It’s never been easier for educators to collaborate with peers and grow their professional learning networks. Learn the most popular education Twitter chats to join daily!

EdTech

EdTech 10: From Ideas to Implementation

Getting Smart Staff

Oct 5, 2016

The week's top ten news stories, resources and updates on teaching, learning and implementation.

EdTech

Open Up: High Quality Standards-Aligned Math Curriculum

Tom Vander Ark

Oct 4, 2016

The newly launched nonprofit Open Up Resources offers openly licensed, standards-aligned educational resources that are accessible to all students, regardless of first language or special needs.

EdTech

Maker Space Promotes Problem Solving & Computational Thinking

Guest Author

Oct 3, 2016

By: Karon Weber. At this year's ISTE 2016, Microsoft's pop-up maker space booth showed educators how creating a great maker space promoting problem-solving and computational thinking doesn’t have significantly drain resources.

EdTech

Smart Review | Edmodo and PBL: A Dynamic Duo

Guest Author

Oct 2, 2016

By: Mariana Garcia Serrato. Teachers often feel overwhelmed when implementing and managing project-based learning for students, but combining Edmodo with these projects can make it easier for everyone.

	Beginning	Piloting	Implementing
From Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery	BeginningFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Beginning	PilotingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Piloting	ImplementingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Implementing
From One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning	BeginningFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Implementing
From Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry	BeginningFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Beginning	PilotingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Piloting	ImplementingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Implementing
From Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning	BeginningFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Implementing
From Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities	BeginningFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Beginning	PilotingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Piloting	ImplementingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Implementing
From Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment	BeginningFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Beginning	PilotingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Piloting	ImplementingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Implementing
From Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets	BeginningFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Beginning	PilotingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Piloting	ImplementingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Implementing

Advocacy

Advisory

Topics

Recent Releases

EdTech