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4 K-12 Ed Tech Trends to Watch in 2018

EdTech Magazine

Adaptive learning tools, which use elements of machine learning to modify learning experiences based on student ability and understanding , are also on the rise in K–12 with leaders indicating they have tripled their spending on such tools. Digital Citizenship Remains a Priority.

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Voice-Based English Tutoring App MyBuddy Merges With a Friend: Edwin

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MyBuddy, an artificial intelligence-powered English tutoring app, features a friendly robot that guides children through speaking exercises. The heads of the two companies knew each other, and last year MyBuddy started to build its own language-learning curriculum to add to its offerings. will become the brand for the combined entity.

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The Asian Money Fueling US Edtech Investments

Edsurge

million (Seed) 2017 EduLab Brightwheel $10 million (A) 2017 GGV Capital ClassWallet $1.5 The technologies built by these companies span a wide gamut of buzzwords (adaptive learning, artificial intelligence, gamification) but will be integrated with TAL’s online offerings. Funding Deals for U.S. Based Company. Authess $2.2

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'The Brave Little Surveillance Bear' and Other Stories We Tell About Robots Raising Children

Hack Education

I delivered this talk today at the NMC Summer 2017 conference in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The robot, or rather a seemingly living automaton in “The Sandman,” veers towards “das unheimlich.” Maybe they’ll change how we think about robots. We will be raised by robots. Robots don’t care.

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Adapting to the New Classroom

techlearning

Adaptive learning technology is the new go-to for personalized learning. Diagnostic products and software systems that target specific areas of learning for improvement can help students find success, freeing educators to help every learner reach their personal best within one classroom. The Z-Space tech lab was the next.

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WHAT’S NEW: NEW TOOLS FOR SCHOOLS

techlearning

Registration for the course began November 1, 2017. The company has partnered with advocacy organizations to produce white papers at the 2017 and 2016 Digital Citizenship Summits and provides online monitoring software to schools. In addition, KIBO also has a Marker Extension Set, enabling the KIBO robot to draw while moving.

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In the marketplace: Online makerspaces and innovative college prep

eSchool News

Using a completely adaptive learning engine and technology-enhanced assessments, UpSmart provides the right level of instruction and practice on each topic for each student. The webcast will take place on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at 6:00 p.m.