eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

14-17, 2025, in Orlando, the annual conference looks to the future of edtech’s role in teaching and learning is full of inspiring keynotes, information-packed sessions, dynamic exhibit hall presentations, and more. E-rate & Edtech Funding: Essential Insights for Educators: What do edtech leaders need to know?

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 students are using drones to tackle complex problems. . Sergio Flores, the school’s competitive engineering coach, signed up his school and joined five other schools in the area to compete in this 2018 event sponsored by Bell Helicopter, an aircraft manufacturer whose headquarters are in Fort Worth.

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Edsurge

MARCH 3, 2020

spike in coronavirus cases, which currently numbers around 118 cases in 16 states , is leaving the edtech conference industry with an existential (if not quite Shakespearean) question at the start of its busy events season: to host or not to host? education or edtech event organizer has canceled or postponed their upcoming conferences.

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EdTech4Beginners

JUNE 20, 2018

How are the events from today connected with events from the history? They will get access to history lessons, but they will also get informed on current events. Who doesn’t like robots and cartoons that teach us something? There are plenty of EdTech resources to explore, and you couldn’t test them all even if you tried.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Hupp spoke with EdTech Managing Editor Jena Passut about the VR program’s past and present and the ways in which other districts might incorporate the emerging technology into their curricula. . EDTECH: Tell us about the latest innovative programs at Cornell. EDTECH: Why is a school district an ideal place to experiment with VR?

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Now, more teachers are finding creative ways to integrate coding into their curriculum, whether it’s in after-school programs, lunchtime clubs or through the Hour of Code , an annual international event. MORE FROM EDTECH: Five steps to creating a successful K–12 STEM program. blogs and produces videos for EdTech magazine.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Here are ten unusual projects (each, about one hour in length) you can use in your classroom to participate in this wildly popular event: Alt Codes. Human robot. Human Robot. Programming a human robot is an unplugged approach to coding that is also a great way to teach sequencing–a critical skill for coding.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2018

We also have events and clubs aimed at building student interest and skills.”. Events like the district’s Tournament of Technology generate enthusiasm, while students get hands-on experience in applied technology, Madden says. Start small with a robotics competition or a club,” he says.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 5, 2023

at 8,620 events What is it Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to students on coding, programming, and why they should love it, designed to demystify that geeky subject that confounds students and teachers alike and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator, and an innovator. 6, 2023 9 Unusual Projects — Dec.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 10, 2023

This app introduces young kids to the concepts of coding and problem solving in a playful setting by guiding a robot through increasingly challenging puzzles. Encourage collaboration on group projects that combine creativity and technology, so that students can design mobile apps, video games, or even program robots!

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 10, 2023

These innovative spaces cultivate creativity and inspire students to explore the wonders of STEAM education by offering exciting learning possibilities for students, including: For instance, a Coding & Robotics class can involve students working in teams to design and program a robot to navigate a maze.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

New technologies like artificial intelligence, 3D printing and robotics are emerging with the potential for having a transformative impact on industry, the economy and society as a whole,” reports the conference’s website. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Content Subtype. Buying Cycle.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

The partnership, called “Blue 365,” will focus on some of the most common tech solutions being introduced into the agricultural sphere , including cloud technology, robotics and advanced communications, according to Mary Snapp, corporate vice president and lead for Microsoft Philanthropies. . by Eli Zimmerman.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The relationship between edtech and learning is now deeply and permanently interwoven. Learners and educators can now leverage tools to meet their needs in endless ways, as long as we can clearly communicate those needs to those developing edtech. Alas, robots did not take over schools and machines haven’t replaced teachers.

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eSchool News

JULY 5, 2022

Here’s a sample of the newest edtech innovations, products, and solutions eSchool News learned about during the show. This latest version of the code-learning platform enables educators to create on-demand local tournaments in addition to participating in the international CoderZ League: the Virtual Cyber Robotics Competition.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2018

Whether this is your first time attending the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) or your 10th, here are some tips and new approaches you can use to ensure you get the most out of the information-packed convention : SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Strategize Your Event Agenda.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2018

Whether this is your first time attending the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) or your 10th, here are some tips and new approaches you can use to ensure you get the most out of the information-packed convention : SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Strategize Your Event Agenda.

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Digital Promise

JULY 12, 2018

Challenge: Edtech Procurement and Adoption | Response: The Educators’ Playground in Rowan-Salisbury Schools. In a colorful space adjacent to where teachers receive regular professional development training, Rowan-Salisbury Schools has created an Educators’ Playground of edtech where teachers can tinker and test new products.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

During my “freshman year” in the classroom, I made it a point to ask colleagues at my school, members of my professional learning community, educators I met at conferences, and others: “What are the best edtech resources for a new teacher to engage students and ignite their curiosity about learning?”

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Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2021

Coursera’s founders and CEO rang the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange today, as the online-learning company became a rare edtech enterprise to go public. And because it’s a pandemic, the event was online and the bell was virtual (perhaps fitting for an online-learning company). What does it need all that for?

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Edsurge

JULY 14, 2020

Even an investment firm that has supported dozens of edtech startups appeared on the list. When school closures started happening, edtech companies started hurting for cash. Funding for Big Fishes Among venture-funded edtech companies that received a PPP loan, Altitude Learning has raised the most capital.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The international event was an inaugural part of the Cyberport Venture Capital Forum (CVCF), Cyberport’s annual flagship tech investment in Hong Kong. Held in a virtual format for the first time, the two-day CVCF forum recorded a total of 97,000 views on its virtual event platform.

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Edsurge

MAY 10, 2018

In its 20th year, the Summit had a feeling of rolling up its sleeves: People talked about the tensions of trying to have civil dialogue between people who hold different points of view; they struggled with the ongoing challenge of trying to figure out “what works” in edtech and reform, particularly when efforts don’t seem to live up to expectations.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 15, 2019

Drop by our Booth F302 in the expo hall at any time during the event, where we will provide insights on how to effectively manage online classroom activities, answer all your questions and showcase NEO’s newest features. Not to mention 3D printing, AR and robots! Speaking of edtech conferences, The Bett Show is just around the corner.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Events between the CoSN and the ISTEs and the FETCs, as well as just all the you know, stuff that our contributors are bringing in and some of the conversations we’re having, there’s a lot to unpack, right. Safe and secure, bringing in more Edtech. Kevin Hogan Yeah, it’s. You know, we covered a lot of stuff.

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eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2024

When colleagues ask me the best tools for inspiring curiosity and engaging students: NASA : The NASA website is an invaluable resource, gaining attention recently due to the excitement surrounding events like the solar eclipse. The Amazon Robotics: Fulfillment Center Virtual Career Tour is my favorite.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 29, 2018

Education and cutting-edge technologies are core to the many programs at NYC Media Lab , where we lead university-corporate partnerships, communications and events. 5G Source: nycmedialab / YouTube In the fall of 2018, NYC Media Lab launched the Verizon 5G EdTech Challenge in partnership with the Verizon Foundation and Verizon 5G Labs.

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Hapara

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

One area where learners struggled was understanding which events across the world were taking place at the same time. Over a semester, learners developed timelines in groups, pinpointing major events and creating graphics to match the events. A project that deepened their understanding was collaborative timelines.

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TeacherCast

JUNE 7, 2015

Whether you are a teacher trying to figure out how to invest your limited class resource budget, or an edtech company trying to secure your place in the market, customer service is something to look at closely. When I am buying a robot, or signing up for a subscription app, I want to know that company will be available when I need help. (Yes,

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Edsurge

JANUARY 29, 2020

“What we realized in the classrooms was that there were a lot of things being done by the gut—it looked good and felt good, but there was no science behind choices teachers were making,” Kolb tells EdSurge, rifling off robots, flexible seating and Chromebooks as among the trends and tools that aren’t being used to their full advantage.

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Edsurge

JUNE 28, 2018

UBTECH Robotics introduces a new robotics kit and curriculum, UKIT, and Yanshee, a robot with an AI interface with a programmable Raspberry Pi. The new company, owned by SDI Innovations, makes a robotic arm and a corresponding STEM curriculum. The kits range in complexity designed for various age levels.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2017

No matter the product, edtech entrepreneurs share one bottom-line goal: sell their stuff. companies ranging from robotics to assessment tools showed up to share how they plan to bridge this gap. companies ranging from robotics to assessment tools showed up to share how they plan to bridge this gap.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

In addition to a collection of print books (which can be delivered via robot ), the library features spaces including a creativity studio, a gaming lab, study rooms, recording studios, and yes, a makerspace. Cut through edtech market noise by crowd-sourcing Concept? Here we embrace the trials and tribulations of purchasing.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Edtech gatherings that attract more than 1,000 attendees, such as LearnLaunch’s Across Boundaries Conference last week in Boston, are usually echo chambers of hubbub and hoopla about technology’s potential to transform education. That’s why educators need to pay attention to cultivating skills in students that robots don't do efficiently. “We

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Edsurge

JUNE 27, 2016

In the daily edtech trenches, the forest is easily lost for the trees. Remember, robots are [just] adding machines. Dr. Kaku does not, however, envision a world where robots have banished educators from the classroom; he acknowledged the widely-noted shortcomings of today’s MOOC’s. Dr. Michio Kaku.

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Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2017

For us, it was at EdFoo 2017 , an un-conference of teachers, edtech gurus, funders and others gathered at Google’s Silicon Valley headquarters for three days of spontaneous learning. EdFoo “campers” create the event’s agenda collaboratively and on the fly, organizing their ideas on a whiteboard as the conference begins.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

She provides staff development and training on immersive technology as an edtech consultant. Computer Science & STEM Learning is a free professional learning community on edWeb.net that provides PreK-12 educators with a place to collaborate on incorporating computer science, coding, robotics, and STEM learning into their classrooms.

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