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.
Probably Approximately Correct
The best we can hope for when it comes to decisions is to be probably approximately correct. It wasn’t until the recently that human analysts were aided by smart machines that could learn from big data sets and improve predictive power.
Smart Review | Drones in Education: Let Your Students’ Imaginations Soar
By: Amber Chandler. A Smart Review of a new book regarding drones and how to safely and effectively implement their use in the classroom, as well as the potential for student-centered learning experiences.
What EdTech Can Learn From the Grocery Store
By: Nathan Martin. Similar to labels on food in the grocery store, education companies should adopt a standard, easily-recognizable way of identifying what evidence or research backs their edtech products.
EdTech 10: 21st Century Student Success
In this week's edition of EdTech 10, we share stories around helping today's student succeed including new ESSA regulations to 1-to-1 laptop programs.
Smart Review | Science Popularity Picks Up Steam with littleBits STEAM Student Set
This Smart Review features the littleBits STEAM Student Set, tested by our expert fourth and fifth grade students to see if it was a user-friendly way to have fun while encouraging learning through invention and creation.
Supporting English Language Learners with Next-Gen Tools
Supporting ELLs, and ultimately all students, involves multiple strategies, professional learning and environmental support. It also means providing next-gen and technological tools that can support language acquisition.
Supporting English Language Learners with Next-Gen Tools
Supporting English Language Learners with Next-Gen Tools, provides a landscape overview of tools and strategies to support English Language Learners (ELLs). The publication includes expert contributions from educators and thought leaders and the 10 elements of next-gen language learning.
EdTech 10: Tool Time
This week’s round-up of top edtech stories is rich with announcements regarding new tools for schools to explore for the fall.
1Up on Grades
By: Mitch Weisburgh. Three education leaders who are active in the game-based learning movement share their thoughts about leaderboards and competency-based learning in schools.
5 Teacher-Recommended Podcasts that Will Enrich, Entertain and Inspire You
By: Kristine Scharaldi. How can a busy teacher find time to discover innovative ideas and new technology tools? Here are five teacher recommended education podcasts that can help.