Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2019

In an unusual move intended to shake up how college teaching is done around the world, Carnegie Mellon University today announced that it will give away dozens of the digital-learning software tools it has built over more than a decade—and make their underlying code available for anyone to see and modify. But Kenneth R.

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Edsurge

JUNE 30, 2016

But optimizing a flawed model of education is not in the best interests of our students, and from a learning outcomes perspective may make things worse than they already are. In the case of adaptive learning, education commentator Audrey Watters gave examples of how things can go badly wrong on her blog. Tune too easy?

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Edsurge

AUGUST 7, 2019

edtech companies in the first half of 2019. The high tally for venture funding this year is not unique to the edtech industry. Last year, Great Hill also put in $110 million in Connexeo , a provider of school administration and payment software. These two deals make up 21 percent of the total venture funding raised by U.S.

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ViewSonic Education

MAY 23, 2024

At the heart of this is the integration of technology—not just basic tools, but also devices like interactive displays for immersive learning and software that adapts to each student’s needs, crafting personalized learning experiences. It’s simple. What does this look like in practice?

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Edsurge

JUNE 29, 2017

In the past, experts have made big projections for the global edtech market, with some groups estimating as much as $252 billion pouring into the market by 2020. Because of limited edtech providers in Mexico, Najera relies on products from the United States and Spain. You know education is not a big business in Mexico.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Collaborative software. Within this fluid environment, educators are striving to adapt. One important adaptation is the shakeup of classroom design. Educators are embracing the need to adapt learning spaces. One, the flexibility to deliver adaptable, active learning spaces. Interactive Software.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2017

What should educators and administrators know about adaptive learning? In “ Adaptive Literacy Learning 101 ,” presenters reviewed findings from Tech & Learning’s 2017 survey on adaptive learning and highlighted key points that everyone should know. Value is Abundant. About the Presenters.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2023

The clear content and vivid imagery of digital signage offers a powerful tool that can be targeted to reach a variety of audiences, particularly for safety,” said James Johnson, managing director, EdTech Breakthrough. To learn more about how schools are using Rise Vision to improve school safety visit the company’s website.

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2017

To adapt, many companies are investing domestically, particularly in China, where edtech companies raised more than $1.2 edtech startups raised last year. edtech investor, including. Edtech Companies With Asia-Based Investors. edtech startups, including Enuma , Knewton , Minerva Project , Ready4 and Volley.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple with learning loss and academic disparities and inequities. What are the projections for edtech? This begs the question: What’s next for education?

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Educational Technology Guy

OCTOBER 2, 2012

Classroom Management Software Course management systems (CMS) are designed to provide a platform for teachers to reach thousands of students all at one time in one course. Adaptive Learning Adaptive learning is not necessarily a new concept; however, the realization of this concept is in fact relatively new.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

In a telephone interview, Phil Hill, edtech guru and co-publisher of the widely followed e-Literate blog , acknowledged that “the LMS is not only part of the university’s core infrastructure, but it also allows faculty and students to use technology creatively in the classroom.”

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eSchool News

JULY 12, 2017

Sorry, adaptive software is not the same as personalized learning. It seems as if no conference schedule or edtech brochure is complete without some “New and Improved!” way to increase educational return on investment, the latest of which is “adaptive” learning.

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Edsurge

MAY 18, 2017

That’s the argument of Candace Thille, who has a love-distrust relationship with adaptive software. She pioneered the use of adaptive learning in college teaching, starting the Online Learning Initiative at Carnegie Mellon University more than 15 years ago, and she sees how powerful it can be in a classroom.

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Linways Technologies

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Implementing adaptive learning technology in your institution. Adaptive learning or adaptive teaching is a essentially a pedagogy mechanism. This way, the teacher can learn about student’s learning efficiency, their unique needs, and offer customised course delivery for best experience.

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Edsurge

JULY 22, 2020

What accounts for the low reported usage of other edtech software? “My It’s a shame,” he adds, “because some of these adaptive learning tools are powerful and can be useful in this new learning environment.” My sense is that a lot of teachers aren’t familiar with what’s available in their district,” Baker opines.

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EdTechTeacher

JANUARY 9, 2019

Check out this video by the Data Quality Campaign to learn more about how various forms of student data can be leveraged to personalized instruction and help families play a more active role in their child’s education. You Need Data to Personalize Learning. Assessment Strategies and EdTech Resources in Action.

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Neo LMS

MAY 1, 2018

As the education sector faces a serious teacher recruitment and retention crisis, with educators facing huge workloads and never-ending marking, edtech like AI software and learning management systems can go a long way in helping teachers to minimize the more repetitive and time-consuming tasks.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Adaptive learning platforms are gaining prominence as personalized becomes more critical for student success. These platforms use artificial intelligence to tailor lessons based on individual student progress and needs, making for a more effective and customized learning experience. How has technology impacted K-12 education?

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Michael Feldstein, the edtech consultant who called the company’s previous pitch snake oil, said that “after years of absurd hype from their former CEO, it’s a relief to hear them promote a value proposition that at least makes sense.” Knewton’s pitch is that its mix of OER and an adaptive-learning system will set it apart.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 29, 2018

The move may seem unusual particularly as Thille, a frequent speaker at education conferences, has openly questioned the role of technology companies in developing learning technologies. That’s a problem, she argues, as these tools increasingly inform the decisions that instructors make.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

What should educators and administrators know about adaptive learning? In “ Adaptive Literacy Learning 101 ,” presenters reviewed findings from Tech & Learning’s 2017 survey on adaptive learning and highlighted key points that everyone should know.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

According to our data, colleges whose students use the software have seen, on average, a 3.25 Countless edtech tools widely used today have been built by students who felt the pain—and need—themselves. D2L, provider of a learning management system, was started by a student at the University of Waterloo.

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Edsurge

JULY 16, 2018

edtech industry, that’s no big deal: In the first six months of 2018, 62 companies raised $739 million in venture capital. edtech company has hit the nine-figure mark in 2018: a $110 million round for Connexeo, a provider of administrative payment software for schools and community institutions. But for the U.S.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Learning management systems streamline administrative tasks, allowing educators to organize, distribute, and assess coursework efficiently. Virtual reality and simulations transport students to immersive educational environments, enhancing experiential learning. What are the 10 ways to use technology in the classroom?

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ProfHacker

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

I can see evidence around me that AI (Artificial Intelligence), Analytics and Adaptive Learning are being pushed in the education field, but I have a strong aversion to all of them, mainly on ethical grounds. A good teacher can promote these attitudes despite plagiarism-detection software, but the software itself does not do this.

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Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 11, 2018

One of the primary factors fuelling this market growth is the adoption of intelligent tutoring systems (ITSs) in the learning process. An ITS is an AI-based learning software capable of imitating the methods and dialog of human tutors to impart knowledge in real time and on demand.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

What defines an exemplary edtech company that serves K-12 needs? While the edtech market continues to grow with innovative ways to engage students, not many companies provide products rooted in three decades of cognitive research that continue to provide solid returns on investment.

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eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2023

Edtech innovators from Spelling Safari have been chosen as the winners of the second annual Michigan EdTech Innovation Pitch Contest , sharing $22,000 in business startup grants and legal and creative startup assistance with four other finalists. LANSING, Mich. With Spanish S.W.A.G.,

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

From facial-recognition cameras to web and social media filtering software, surveillance technologies are finding their foothold in schools across America. Transforming Refugee Education Through EdTech : Disasters manmade and natural have displaced families, leading to growing population of refugees. Tuesday, March 5, 11 a.m.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The impact of technology on student learning has revolutionized the way students engage and interact in the classroom. In fact, K-12 edtech innovation news is full of examples of successful and engaging edtech implementations. Edtech has personalized the learning experience for K-12 students.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This year’s 5th most-read story focuses on expert predictions for edtech. As we closed the door on 2022 , we approached 2023 with clear-cut priorities for edtech and education as a whole.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 10, 2018

Last week, DreamBox Learning raised $130 million to grow its online K-8 math software. A few days earlier, that company’s competitor Reasoning Mind was acquired by Imagine Learning, a private equity-backed curriculum company. One such partner is Sylvan Learning, which operates a network of tutoring centers across the U.S.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 28, 2018

I’m excited to share a tool that my colleagues and I have been working on for the past few years: a market map of what we’re calling Edtech that Connects. We’ve captured a wide range of edtech tools that are bringing new relationships within reach for students. Slices of the traditional edtech market.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2017

These statistics offer a somber reminder that the edtech industry does not produce quick, home run hits. But as some disappointed investors have learned last year, the actual market value and performance behind “unicorns” may be as illusory as their nickname. Other EdSurge stories about edtech venture capital.

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2016

It represents a category of edtech, called “digital courseware” by foundations and industry analysts, that’s changing the way online students learn and faculty teach. The companies building courseware products are developing increasingly complex algorithms that track students’ progress and recommend next steps in their learning paths.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Not everyone thinks that’s possible, of course, and even Cavanagh, vice provost for digital learning at the University of Central Florida, admits that edtech can spark plenty of new ethical challenges along the way. Like using adaptive learning, for example, to personalize the experience for students at scale.

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