eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key highlights from the report include: Potential of AI for Accessibility AI tools can significantly improve personalized learning by tailoring educational content to meet the unique needs and preferences of each student, especially those with disabilities.

Resources 90

Resources UDL Pearson Accessibility 90

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

A pair of consultants who run a popular edtech blog plan to start offering events—in hopes of getting people at colleges and companies who don’t usually talk to each other to join forces on innovative teaching efforts. Open-ed people, personalized-learning people, and the learning-analytics people, they don’t talk to each other that much.”

Technology 95

Technology Education Pearson Blackboard 95

Edsurge

JUNE 27, 2016

Shrom also shares that he and his team are continuing to create more Expeditions through partnerships with Getty Images, Associated Press, Pearson and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Schrom reports that each Expedition is a set of VR scenes annotated with facts and sites for the “Guide” (i.e. Projecting With ‘Cast for Education’.

Google 113

Google Pearson Education iPhone 113

Edsurge

AUGUST 13, 2016

If the views expressed by leading edtech companies are any indication, the race to become the first 'Netflix of Education' is gathering steam. One feature of Netflix in particular seems to have captured the imagination of edtech companies. Supporting student learning, however, necessitates a very different approach.

Education 60

Education Udemy EdTech E-rate 60

eSchool News

MAY 16, 2023

on behalf of CDWG Best Science Instructional Solution for Grades PK–8 STEMscopes Science, Accelerate Learning Inc. on behalf of CDWG Best Science Instructional Solution for Grades PK–8 STEMscopes Science, Accelerate Learning Inc.

IXL Learning 60

IXL Learning Technology Pearson Education 60

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

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2016

When edtech companies approach Kara Monroe, they all tout how their product is different from everybody else’s. There’s huge amount of money coming into the edtech market for adaptive learning, personalized learning, competency-based materials, open materials. So much is coming at us,” Monroe says.

Tools 60

Tools Pearson Outcomes Software 60

TeacherCast

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Information from A to Z on EdTech and teaching, it should you your go-to resource. A wealth of knowledge June 15, 2015 by jpdalton from United States I got the honor of hearing this gentleman speak in person and he knocked my socks off! I always take what I learn and teach other teachers. Pearson Tell. Great stuff!

Education 68

Education Pearson Hapara EdTech 68

Edsurge

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Few technologists have championed the role of big data, personalized learning and many other education buzzwords as vociferously and for as long as Jose Ferreira. These partners range from household names such as Pearson and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, to upstarts like Waggle.

Knewton 60

Knewton Adaptive Learning Company Education 60

eSchool News

JULY 12, 2021

As school district demand for proven, personalized learning technology experiences its largest boom in history, these executives join the DreamBox team in time for a school year in which educators are ready to leverage the skills, knowledge, and connectivity gained during the pandemic. “All

Pearson 52

Pearson Learning Company Strategy 52

eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2023

The winners of the 2023 EdTech CODiE Awards serve as prime examples of exceptional products, services and groundbreaking innovation that enables learners of all types to connect with educators and educational materials,” said SIIA President Chris Mohr. “We SIIA members then vote on the finalist products.

Technology 56

Technology IXL Learning Education Industry 56

Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 25, 2019

This led higher education textbook publishers to shift towards digital publishing , albeit reluctantly as they learned that digital is the only way forward. Big names in the publishing industry like Cengage and Pearsons have already moved to digital publishing and have built their loyal customer base.

Trends 97

Trends eBook Education Industry 97

Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Our vision of Noodle is toward agile universities,” he says, meaning he sees the company filling in holes between online and in-person learning. “We We don’t have an online MBA with its own marketing team and own instructional design effort and own technology and campus-based program with its own everything.

Company 60

Company Pearson Industry Outcomes 60

Hack Education

DECEMBER 22, 2017

” “Personalized learning,” I believe Zuck calls this. Via Mindwires Consulting’s Michael Feldstein : “ Pearson Open Sources Equella – Properly.” ” Lots to say about “personalized learning,” but amazingly little reflection on if any of that vision actually works.

Education 47

Education Robotics MOOC Facebook 47

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

” “ Pearson , WTF? Via Education Week : “Why Neuroscience Should Drive Personalized Learning ” – because of “the propagation of myths and misinformation.” ” Via EdTech Strategies’ Doug Levin : “The COPPA Rule, FERPA , and the Security of Student Data.”

Education 44

Education Company Khan Academy Training 44

Edsurge

DECEMBER 24, 2018

And we’re filing stories that capture the essence of the edtech industry in 2018. And Pearson is still around. But the edtech industry has hit some bumps along the way, wrestling with collateral concerns from the public spotlight over data privacy and security. What’s Next for Pearson? If you buy it, you better use it.

EdTech 131

EdTech Pearson Industry Company 131

Hack Education

DECEMBER 31, 2018

” Tutoring is the cornerstone of technological fantasies about “personalized learning.” One of the most active acquirers this year was the private equity firm Francisco Partners, which bought Discovery Education, Renaissance Learning, and MyON.). Microsoft bought three companies in 2018.

Trends 96

Trends MOOC Company Edmodo 96

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

As well as teaching a graduate course at Columbia Teacher''s College in Educational Technology and directing the Technology and Innovation at The School, he is an author for Pearson''s Interactive Science Program (a K-8 Science series for 21st century schools).

Conference 52

Conference Education Pearson Technology 52

Hack Education

OCTOBER 7, 2016

In other Salesforce news, “The University of Texas System teams up with Salesforce to turn its learning platform into a learning relationship management system ,” Inside Higher Ed reports. It includes all the buzzwords : competency-based education, personalized learning, and even blockchain!

Education 66

Education MOOC Report Facebook 66

eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2025

As generative AI technologies evolve, educators are moving away from fears about AI-enabled cheating and are embracing the idea that AI can open new doors for teaching and learning. We asked educators, edtech industry leaders, stakeholders, and experts to share some predictions about where they think AI is headed in 2025.

Trends 140

Trends Assessment Pearson Tools 140

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Earlier this week representatives from Pearson, the Bill Gates Foundation, the Center for Education Reform, American Public Education, Inc. Around 100 attendees representing edtech startups, the New York City Department of Education, venture capitalists, teachers and administrators listened carefully during the event in midtown Manhattan.

Policies 84

Policies Pearson EdTech Education 84

Kitaboo on EdTech

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The transformation towards digital has been accelerated impacting all aspects of education including learning materials and content. Many colleges and universities have invested in technology, laying emphasis on education facilitated by digital and remote learning techniques. Digital Learning Material is the Future of Higher Ed.

eBook 98

eBook Gamification Education OER 98

Hack Education

MAY 4, 2018

“ Are Edtech Companies Doing Enough to Protect Student Privacy? Via GeekWire : “ Project Unicorn signs first companies to help schools handle the hairball of edtech data.” “Personalized learning instructional models” is just chef finger kiss perfect. . “ Are Etextbooks Affordable Now?

MOOC 43

MOOC Education Robotics Company 43

Hack Education

JANUARY 5, 2017

Pearson execs writing in Edsurge ask , “Can Edtech Support – and Even Save – Educational Research ?” Meanwhile, via Pearson : “ Personalized learning and student privacy.” .” Via Inside Higher Ed : “NLRB Won’t Halt Adjunct Union Vote at Southern Cal.”

Education 48

Education Pearson Facebook Company 48

Hack Education

APRIL 7, 2017

” Via Edsurge : “What Federal Education Budget Cuts Mean for Edtech.” ” “ Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Hiring Personalized-Learning Engineers ,” says Education Week. “Learning engineers.” ” “Who’s on the List of Most Popular Edtech Organizations and Jobs ?”

Education 48

Education Coursera Robotics MOOC 48

Hack Education

APRIL 20, 2018

” From the ASU website : “Panelists discuss future of personalized learning.” ” Via EdScoop : “Edtech and industry leaders say they’re stuck if they can’t scale.” ” Via Edsurge : “What’s Next for Pearson ? .” Not Buying Your Education Startup.)”

Education 43

Education Pearson Edmentum lynda.com 43

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

.” All those teachers promoting their personal brandzzz on Insta will be thrilled! ” Via Edsurge CEO Betsy Corcoran : “ Edtech Incubators are Fading. ” Via EdWeek’s Market Brief : “ Pearson Unveils Immersive History Curriculum, Even as Potential Sale of K–12 Products Looms.”

Education 56

Education Robotics Pearson Company 56

Hack Education

JULY 14, 2017

Speaking of predictions about the future of online education, EdTech Strategies’ Doug Levin pens part 2 of his look at Clayton Christensen and Michael Horn ’s prediction that “ by 2019, half of all high school classes will be taught over the Internet.” Via Inside Higher Ed : “ OpenStax Launches Learning Platform.”

Education 46

Education Pearson Report Robotics 46

Hack Education

JUNE 23, 2017

.” The publishers in question are Cengage , McGraw-Hill , and Pearson. Testing, Testing… Via Chalkbeat : “Calculator mix-up could force some students to retake ISTEP, and Pearson is partially to blame.” ” The testing firm in question: Pearson. ” ISTEP is the Indiana state standardized test.

Education 54

Education Kaplan Pearson Elsevier 54

Hack Education

JUNE 24, 2016

” “Schools, Libraries Miss Out on Millions in E-Rate Funds,” according to EdTech Magazine – some $245 million for the 2014 fiscal year. billion it agreed to pay Apple/Pearson for iPads, but what do I know). ” Grit ™ – a blog post about a trademarked grit product by Pearson , of course.

Coursera 61

Coursera Education E-rate Company 61

Hack Education

JUNE 16, 2018

ISTE amping up/normalizing surveillance in education at this year's conference: "Smart badges at ISTE 2018" [link] Note: EventBit doesn't post a privacy policy, but parent company's policy is hardly comforting: [link] #edtech #ISTE2018 #ISTE18 — ???????? ?????????? douglevin) June 11, 2018.

Education 46

Education MOOC Coursera Company 46

Hack Education

MAY 19, 2017

He’s referring to “ personalized learning ,” but might as well be any buzzword when you frame the headline that way, bud.). Via Edsurge : “ Pearson , an Investor in Knewton , Is ‘Phasing Out’ Partnership on Adaptive Products.” This Week in Betteridge’s Law of Headlines.

Edmodo 46

Edmodo Education Knewton Pearson 46

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

” Mindset marketing from Pearson : “3 steps to upgrade your GRIT in education.” ” GRIT is one of Pearson’s “mindset”-oriented career success programs. More wishful thinking via Getting Smart : “ How Virtual Reality and Embodied Learning Could Disrupt Education.”

Education 48

Education OER Pearson Report 48

Hack Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Via Techcrunch : “ Pearson is adding LittleBits kits to its STEM curriculum.” ” That’s former Pearson exec Larry Singer , who now runs Open Up Resources. . “Reflections on 20 Years of Open Content : Lessons from Open Source” by David Wiley. ” Please stop. It isn’t really a fund per se.

Education 45

Education MOOC Company Pearson 45

Hack Education

JANUARY 26, 2017

” Via Politico : “ Stanley Buchesky , formerly a managing partner at the venture capital firm The EdTech Fund , will work [at the Department of Education] on budget and finance issues.” ” Among The EdTech Fund’s investments : Teachboost and Citelighter. ” (I admit.

Education 40

Education Coursera Robotics E-rate 40

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2025

We asked educators, edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2025. (Go More districts will ask edtech companies not only whether a solution works, but for whom and under what conditions.

EdTech 142

EdTech Industry System Assessment 142

Hack Education

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Via Inside Higher Ed : “ Pearson , after spending hundreds of millions of dollars on learning management systems , is leaving the market as the company seeks to restructure itself and boost its profits.” ” Via Edsurge : “ Phishing Season: Widespread Email Scam Targets Schools, Edtech Companies.”

Education 40

Education MOOC E-rate Robotics 40