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.
8 Learning Platform Observations, 8 Startup Signals
What does the platform revolution mean for learning? After reviewing K-12, HigherEd, corporate and professional learning platforms, here are eight observations and eight trends spotted.
GlobalEd Connectivity in the Kindergarten Classroom
By: Sharon E. Davison. Here are several online platforms and techniques I use in my kindergarten classroom for modeling appropriate online etiquette and helping my students develop an early global awareness.
7 Ways Teachers Are Connecting and Collaborating Online
By: Carina Wong. Here are seven ways a large online community of teachers are connecting and collaborating on the Teacher2Teacher platform to transform and improve their practice and profession.
Construction Technology and Habitat for Humanity: Partnering for the Future
By: Randall Hust. Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center students are gaining valuable construction technology experience that can help them transition from classroom to career by building a real house with Habitat for Humanity.
How To Effectively Integrate Pinterest Into Your Classroom
By: Corinne Hyde. Given its multitude of features, Pinterest allows for ideal opportunities for student learning. Here are several ways teachers can engage students through Pinterest right in the classroom.
20 Schools and Networks That Educate With A Sense of Place
An illustrative list of 20 U.S. schools implementing Place-Based Education by taking advantage of local geography to create authentic, meaningful and engaging personalized learning for students.
EdTech 10: Reflections
To move forward it's important to look back and reflect on lessons learned, inspiring innovations in education like those listed in the stories included in this week's top ten list.
Learn Your Way: CK-12 Adds Free Sims and Interactive
CK-12, an open resource nonprofit launched in 2007 by Neeru Khosla to “enable everyone to learn in his or her own way,” continues to innovate with new simulations and interactives released just in time for the new school year.
3 Factors to Consider on Your Back-to-School EdTech Hunt
By: Marie Mérouze. Three factors to keep in mind to ensure you’re investing in the best edtech products available to meet your classroom’s needs.
How To Determine The Need to Renew Online Material Subscriptions
By: Jackie Lain. Here is a helpful two-step process for teachers and administrators to determine whether online instructional materials are fueling students’ success or undermining it.