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 10: A Come Up From the Nation’s Capital
This week's EdTech news features BIG news from Washington D.C. with the reauthorization of ESEA, and the release of the National Education Technology Plan that is emphasizing technology as a vehicle “to transform learning experiences with the goal of providing greater equity and accessibility.”
Intel Education Accelerator Forecasts 2016 EdTech Trends
The Intel Education Accelerator is a microcosm of the education technology landscape – and as it’s populated by innovative, cutting-edge startups, it’s an excellent indicator of the latest trends.
How the Hour of Code can Make a Difference for Critically & Terminally Ill Students
Computer Science Education Week is a timely reminder that we need ways of enabling the most marginalized children to be included in activities like Hour of Code.
Noodle Markets is Bridging EdTech Purchasing Information Gap
The Noodle Companies is announcing the launch of Noodle Markets, an online marketplace designed to “dramatically transform the way K-12 educational institutions buy products and services, level the playing field for vendors, improve processes, and spur innovation.”
New #NETP16 on “Future Ready Learning”
New National Education Technology Plan (#NETP16) released by the US. Department of Education Office of EdTech focuses on "Future-Ready Learning: Reimagining the Role of Technology in Education."
EdTech 10: What You’re Missing During the Hour of Code
Students, teachers and EdLeaders are hard at work this week celebrating Computer Science Education Week and the Hour of Code. Here are the EdTech news stories to know as the rest of the field is wrapped up in the STEM celebration.
Why Students in My Schools Can Test Drive Careers
By: Dr. Patrice Prujol. A Louisiana superintendent shares more about the success of Course Access in her school district helping students try out careers they might not have found otherwise.
10 Innovative Features of Summit Public Schools
Summit Public Schools are diverse innovative high performing secondary schools. They are making their platform and training available to partner schools. Learn more in 12/10 webinar.
Annie Murphy Paul Restores Faith in Humanity with “Turn Testing into Learning”
As part of Annie Murphy Paul's affirmative testing course she promises “this insight activity is intended to give you a fresh perspective on testing: what it’s for, what its effects on learning are, which emotions it inspires.” And, This course makes good on that promise.
Practi Promotes Math Practice, Supports Deep Analytics
Practi combines a flexible content authoring tool for teachers/publishers with a gamified practice app for students and a robust analytics engine that captures learner practice behavior to enhance and inform further development of both content and practice.