Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

That schools rely on the mega-rich to fund their digital learning at all—and that those funds could dry up at any time—illustrates some of the fundamental problems with K-12 technology spending: It is inconsistent, pieced together haphazardly, and as a result impacts student technology access in disproportionate ways.

Technology 212

Technology E-rate Laptops Digital Divide 212

Edsurge

MARCH 13, 2019

Its other edtech investments include Capella Education and Watermark. Boosted by Broadband Core to the company’s offering is its leveled reading tool, which lets teachers and students find instructional materials that challenge students based on their Lexile-measured reading level. The technology is there,” Sanchez says.

Broadband 159

Broadband Company Industry Instructional Materials 159

eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 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 3rd most-read story focuses on immersive and interactive learning. Please go to mos.org/Roblox to learn more and here to access “Mission: Mars” directly on Roblox.

Learning 123

Learning STEM Instructional Materials Analysis 123

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

CONCORD, NH —  The New Hampshire Department of Education and Discovery Education are thrilled to announce that Granite State educators, students and families have reached one million engagements on the Discovery Education digital platform – helping to support learners statewide. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros.

Classroom 96

Classroom Education Instructional Materials EdTech 96

Hapara

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Erika Tate, PhD, has worked to advance equity in schools and communities for the past 20 years as a learning designer and professional development specialist with a focus on STEM and digital learning. This does not improve assessment practices or give a teacher more insight into learners’ reasoning.

Strategy 147

Strategy Technology Classroom Accessibility 147

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Some of the most used edtech products that have bold claims about their effectiveness only base their research on a very small fraction of students and on schools where implementation was exactly right. There is a growing movement across the education space to raise the bar on edtech evidence.

EdTech 135

EdTech Industry Data Tools 135

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

After months of research and a successful pilot, the district chose enVision to be that core mathematics curriculum because of its rigor, digital learning components, and engaging lessons. For example, in one activity, she supercharges a regular lesson by having students record explanations of what they’ve learned on their iPads.

Education 130

Education Advocacy EdTech Elementary 130

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 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?

Trends 52

Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

Marketplace K-12

OCTOBER 15, 2015

The State Educational Technology Directors Association has launched an online tool to help ed-tech companies, states, and districts learn about digital instructional material procurement.

Policies 40

Policies Digital Learning Instructional Materials Learning 40

EdTechSandyK

MARCH 7, 2012

Notes from panel discussion/concurrent session at SXSWedu 2012 Geoff Wurzel, TechNet Wurzel was one of the influencers on Senate Bill 6 and the creation of the Instructional Materials Allotment in Texas. It brings a library of over 18,000 purpose-built, digital learning objects to teachers, learners, and parents.

Learning 61

Learning Pearson Study Survey 61

Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 7, 2024

Today, the shift towards digital content as the primary instructional material is undeniable. Teachers are now creating interactive academic course material with the help of learning management systems such as Moodle and distributing it to students at large.

Moodle 52

Moodle eBook LMS Guidelines 52

Benchmark Education

DECEMBER 2, 2015

Consider this fact: by the time students step into our kindergarten classrooms, their brains are already hardwired for digital learning. Their life experiences have built thousands upon thousands of connections due to the digital encounters they have every day—and many of them are already in place by age two. No surprise!

Blendspace 40

Blendspace Gamification Tools Instructional Materials 40

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

“Today’s K-12 edtech ecosystem is more dynamic than ever. As a market leader at the forefront of digital learning, Savvas strives to incorporate the most innovative technologies that help us optimize our business operations,” said Bryan Smith, CIO of Savvas Learning Company.

Company 102

Company Instructional Materials Learning Industry 102

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2024

/PRNewswire/ — Savvas Learning Company , a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is excited to announce that it has been named to the 2024 edition of the GSV 150, an annual list of the top 150 private companies transforming digital learning and workforce skills.

Company 56

Company Learning Instructional Materials Industry 56