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.
Digital Learning Council Explores Next Generation Content
When it comes to digital learning, how do we balance quality with innovation? What guidelines should be used when looking at the development and use of quality digital instructional materials? Is this discussion bigger than e-books?
Bill Gates Talks Ed Tech
Bill Gates has been taking online classes for years. Now, he thinks it’s time to make sure a whole lot more students do the same.
Geoffrey Fletcher Joins SETDA as Comms Director
Dr. Geoffrey H. Fletcher will join the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) to lead strategic initiatives and communications.
Blackboard Teams with K12 to Clear Remediation Hurdles
Blackboard Inc. and K12 Inc. today announced plans to develop an innovative and flexible solution to cut the cost of delivering remediation courses while increasing their overall quality and effectiveness.
Superman Kids Land on White House Sofa
Gwen Samuels writes about her involvement in education reform; Deborah Gist in The Atlantic; smart thinking on reform and teacher quality; Next Generation Learning Challenge
Will Richardson: Change Agent
Can Will Richardson help teachers alter the culture of teaching to accept more willingness to engage in the global Internet and in interactive collaboration using tools on the web? We hope so.
The Incentivized Principal
School turnaround gets knocked now and again. But in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, things seem to be going right.
Reason TV: The Ed Reform Mainstream
Watch the first thirty seconds of this video. This is worth revisiting again, after Education Nation media storm passes over.
New Schools Venture Fund Pledges $5 Mln in Ed Reform Support
Honoring a pledge to the viewers of Waiting for “Superman,” national nonprofit venture philanthropy firm NewSchools Venture Fund announced today that it will invest $5 million in innovative education organizations to help close achievement gaps in low-income communities.
Next Gen Learning Launches Grant Challenge
Next Generation Learning Challenges has released new RFPs to solicit proposals for tech applicants who can improve post-secondary education. The round of funding will total $19 million.