eSchool News

MAY 16, 2023

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

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IXL Learning Technology Pearson Education 63

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. SIIA members then vote on the finalist products. Founder of BrainPOP.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2017

Edtech, I believe, is going through a similar rebuilding moment powered by three trends: widely available infrastructure, the catalytic impact of spending by both the government and philanthropy in education, and—finally—the embrace of edtech by educational institutions and educators themselves. Not yet convinced?

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Kaplan Technology Education EdTech 162

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 9, 2017

Kimberly’s Literacy Blog and has collaborated in writing classroom curriculum and language arts sections as well as chairing the Elementary Reading National Evaluation Preparation Committee for Pearson Education. I mean, I know you talk about a lot of Edtech tools, but what are some of your favorites for really learning new vocabulary?

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How To Tools Secondary Twitter 219

Marketplace K-12

MAY 29, 2016

Pearson also recently formed a partnership with Teaching Channel , an online community for teachers. Million: Edtech startup KickUp has raised $1.54 The move “positions VIF to deliver best-in-breed technology to enhance and expand professional learning and collaboration opportunities for educators,” VIF said in a statement.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

And with certain established companies like Pearson pulling out of the LMS ranks , where do you start? As with many edtech tools, what may be the biggest contributor to whether or not a campus successfully chooses and implements an effective LMS is—in one, simple word—culture. Recent activity comes up as various actions take place.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Dr. Marina Umaschi Bers is a professor at the Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Study and Human Development at Tufts University ([link] She also heads the interdisciplinary Developmental Technologies research group at the University. Build that remarkable early childhood program — and include coding! Transcribed by Kymberli Mulford.

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Robotics Classroom Pearson Company 318

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. Mary Jo Madda ( @MJMadda ) is Senior Editor at EdSurge, as well as a former STEM teacher and administrator. Projecting With ‘Cast for Education’.

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Google Pearson Education iPhone 111

Marketplace K-12

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

The nation's second-largest district is poised to settle a dispute with Apple and Lenovo stemming from the system's problematic 1:1 technology rollout.

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Lenovo STEM System Technology 40

eSchool News

MAY 17, 2023

Today, the average US teacher uses 148 different EdTech products and the average US school district uses over 1,400 EdTech solutions. The teacher shortage is particularly pronounced in rural school districts , where the need for special education teachers and STEM teachers is high.

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Sony Blended Learning Pearson Learning 110

Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2019

Kelly met him through Planet3 co-founder Albert Yu-Min Lin when Lin received an award sponsored by Switch, Kelly told EdTech Digest at the time. On the education side, the company enlisted Kelly McGrath, former head of K-12 science curriculum development at Pearson, who’d become Planet3’s chief operating officer.

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Education Company Chegg Pearson 82

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

.; Paloma Garcia-Lopez - Executive Director, Maker Education Initiative - "Maker Movement: Making More Makers" Jeanne Century - Director of Research and Evaluation and Science Education, Outlier Research and Evaluation, CEMSE, University of Chicago - "Is it STEM or Just Good Practice?"

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STEM Maker Movement MOOC Common Core 47

Edsurge

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The employee also claimed that Pi-Top is in talks with Pearson for an investment or possible sale of some or all of the company. Buchesky says the company vets all credible proposals for new capital and potential exit opportunities, declining to comment specifically on the Pearson claim.

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Company Strategy Robotics Pearson 78

Hack Education

APRIL 14, 2017

“Is Your Edtech Product a Refrigerator or Washing Machine?” ” Pearson and Chegg are partnering for textbook rentals. “Why Fixing the Pipeline Alone Won’t End Edtech’s Diversity Problem ,” says Edsurge. . In other STEM news, Pornhub awards a “women in tech” scholarship.

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Education E-rate MOOC Data 44

Edsurge

MAY 2, 2017

Windows 10S Takes on Security and STEM Terry Myerson, executive vice president of the Windows and Devices Group, announced Windows 10S , an upgraded version of Windows 10 that aims to provide a more safe and secure operating environment for students.

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Microsoft Laptops STEM Pearson 76

Hack Education

DECEMBER 1, 2016

” The money owed is by All Children Matter Inc stemming from fines to the Ohio Elections Commission for violating campaign finance law. Via Edsurge : “Overcoming Hacking and Cybercrimes – The Next Obstacle to Edtech.” Via The Columbia Dispatch : “Group once led by Trump education secretary nominee owes $5.3

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Education Report Android Libraries 40

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

In 2012, Pearson, Cengage Learning, and Macmillan Higher Education sued Boundless Learning, claiming that the open education textbook startup had “stolen the creative expression of their authors and editors, violating their intellectual-property rights.” Pearson PARCC "Spies" on Students. Textbook Publishers vs. Boundless.

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Hack Education

MAY 19, 2017

Via Edsurge : “ Pearson , an Investor in Knewton , Is ‘Phasing Out’ Partnership on Adaptive Products.” ” No disclosure in the story that Edsurge shares investors with Knewton , nor that Pearson is, by way of Learn Capital, also an investor in Edsurge. That’s UploadVR. Marbotic has raised $1.5

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Edmodo Education Knewton Pearson 45

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Department of Education Fulfills Administration Promise to Invest $200 Million in STEM Education.” ” Via Edsurge CEO Betsy Corcoran : “ Edtech Incubators are Fading. From Pearson : “ AI-based tutoring : A new kind of personalized learning.” But nice PR.). Here’s What Will Replace Them.”

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Education Robotics Pearson Company 54

Hack Education

MARCH 3, 2017

” Via CNET : “ Trump signs laws to promote women in STEM.” Via eCampus News : “Is higher ed ready for the big edtech explosion ?” Via The Atlantic : “The STEM Superhero of Sesame Street.” Via The Guardian : “Education publisher Pearson reports biggest loss in its history.”

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Education MOOC Company Pearson 40

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.” BYJU’s has acquired tutoring company Edurite from Pearson.

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Education Pearson Report Robotics 45

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. ” Via Campus Technology : “ Personalized Text Messages Boost STEM Student Persistence in Community College Study.”

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Education MOOC Company Pearson 45

Hack Education

DECEMBER 20, 2016

” The idea that preferred admission equals payment stems from the American ideology that opportunity, especially educational opportunity, is a “fair” form of recompense. ” Whether or not the education itself is “effective,” let alone equitable , is another question altogether.

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Technology Education Pearson Company 40

Hack Education

DECEMBER 1, 2017

” Maha Bali writing for Prof Hacker : “Against the 3A’s of EdTech: AI , Analytics , and Adaptive Technologies in Education.” ” The study was conducted by the EdTech Efficacy Research Academic Symposium , which is housed at the University of Virginia. ” Think tanks. The Chinese Communist Party.

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Education Knewton Company MOOC 46

Hack Education

JUNE 22, 2018

Where Is the Office of EdTech ?” Or this one: “A Growth Mindset Can Reduce the Gender Gap in STEM,” claims Coursera’s blog. ” Ben Williamson on Pearson : “Edu-business as usual – market-making in higher education.” “The Dept. Reorganization Plan is Out. ” asks Edsurge.

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Education Microsoft MOOC Coursera 44

Hack Education

APRIL 7, 2017

” Via Edsurge : “What Federal Education Budget Cuts Mean for Edtech.” ” Get them started on for-profit STEM education early, amirite. “It’s Important for Us to Be Critical of STEM Education Efforts,” says The Pacific Standard. “ Coding for What?”

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Education Coursera Robotics MOOC 47

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

“ President Trump Earmarks $200 Million in Federal Grants for STEM , Computer Science Programs ,” says Edsurge , later swooning that “ Google , Facebook , Amazon Among Tech Titans Committing $300 Million to K–12 Computer Science.” (National) Education Politics.

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Education Company Data Report 47

Hack Education

JUNE 3, 2016

” Also via The New York Times : “A Mission to Bring STEM Skills, and Robots, to Children in West Africa.” Via Edsurge : “Three Rookie Mistakes That Edtech Entrepreneurs Make.” ” Via VC firm Reach Capital : “2016 Edtech Outlook.” ” asks Pearson. “Try marketing.”

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Education Sakai Udemy Report 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. Colleges Will Disappear.” ” (I admit.

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Education Coursera Robotics E-rate 40