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.
Supporting Mix & Match Digital Learning
Pearson announced last week that Realize, its main K-12 content delivery system, is fully compliant with IMS Global’s Learning Tools Interoperability standards. Here's why this is important.
EdTech 10: #ISTE16 #NCSC16 & More
Both ISTE and NCSC are in full swing, and exciting announcements are coming from everywhere. It’s definitely peak summer announcement season, and this week’s list proves it.
The World is a Classroom & the Possibilities are Endless
Virtual field trips allow online students to connect with both the curriculum they’re learning and with their fellow classmates, providing excellent socialization opportunities.
10 Popular Apps for English Language Learners and Teachers
By: Sophia Sanchez. The market is full of apps that make any classroom an interesting place for both students and teachers. Here is a list of 10 popular apps recommended for English Language Learners and teachers from an ELL teacher.
6 EdTech Tools for Modernizing Assessment
By: Jayme Cook. Contemporary education trends are heading toward more individualistic assessment approaches. Here are six edtech tools that can help educators align assessments with this trend.
Why the Transition to Adulthood Should Start in Preschool
By: Dr. Genevra Walters. Conversations about college and careers need to start earlier rather than later, with educators thinking past the traditional style of teaching to truly prepare students for life outside school.
Smart Review | Make, Learn, Succeed: Building a Culture of Creativity in Your School
Everyone has creativity, and the book Make, Learn, Succeed: Building a Culture of Creativity in Your School by Mark Gura focuses on how to help all students find their own in the classroom.
Virtual Reality – Hope or Hype?
With our interest in the potential of virtual reality coming to the classroom, we enjoyed a recent article from our friend Michael Horn exploring whether or not we should believe the hype.
5 Ways to Make the End of the School Year Great
We recently had the opportunity to gather some end-of-year reflections from friends on the importance of providing students an opportunity to reflect, provide feedback and a chance to advise the next year's incoming class.
3 Ways EdLeaders Can Level the Computer Science Literacy Playing Field
By: Idit Harel. If computer science education is necessary for next-gen student success, then it should not be treated like a privilege but rather a core piece of curriculum on the level of traditional literacy and math classes.