EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

A better question might be, what’s hot in EdTech this year ? In 2017, EdTech industry investments rose to a record-breaking $9.5 Just the first half of this year alone, the United States neared one billion in EdTech funding. We’ve touched on “what” and “why,” but “when” is just as crucial in EdTech adoption.

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Trends Symantec EdTech Robotics 100

techlearning

MAY 7, 2018

The collaborative nature of tools and the access to the Drive App Store gives Chromebooks a level of collaborative creation that is good enough for most. This saves both time and money from the administrative side which makes it a more attractive option compared to others right out of the gate.

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Microsoft Comparison Google LMS 41

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Virtual simulations and augmented reality applications–often in K-12 tech innovation news reports–provide immersive experiences, making complex concepts more accessible. Online platforms and digital resources, including e-books and educational websites, provide access to a wealth of information.

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Tools Technology Future Ready Khan Academy 52

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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EdTech Microsoft Conference Outcomes 95

eSchool News

JANUARY 28, 2019

Not the driving rain or 50-degree temperatures could keep edtech enthusiasts from the opening day of FETC 2019 in Orlando. The edtech administrators, information technology, educator, early learning, and inclusion and special education tracks ensured that there was something for everyone. Student Data Privacy. STEAM and STEM.

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Student Data Privacy Assistive Technology EdTech Conference 77

Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2022

Some edtech entrepreneurs are eager for Web3 to arrive and change education. Should local communities determine how education gets funded and who has access to public schools —or should the federal government intervene? If I took a class on robotics, I could put the actual robot [coursework] on the chain, not the grade.

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Education Groups Robotics Course 172

Fractus Learning

JULY 21, 2016

When you buy name-brand, “proprietary” software such as that made by Adobe, Microsoft, or Apple, you simply get the software and if you don’t like something about it, you have to live with that. If students don’t have Microsoft Office on their home computers and they need more functionality than Google Docs, you can recommend this one.

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Software EdTech Microsoft Moodle 40

ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Microsoft defines artificial intelligence technology, or AI, as “the capability of a computer system to mimic human-like cognitive functions such as learning and problem-solving.” It is important to stress that EdTech which includes AI capabilities is not intended to replace teachers or minimize their value.

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Education Data EdTech Classroom 431

techlearning

JULY 18, 2018

Every year the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference's expo floor is packed with edtech products vying for teachers' attention. This year alone 613 booths crowded the floor, from mega-booths like Google and Microsoft to tiny, easy-to-miss tables. What's special : Although version 2.0 What's different?

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Assessment Robotics Digital Citizenship Tools 44

Hack Education

MARCH 23, 2018

For example, this story from the School Library Journal : “ Charter Schools , Segregation , and School Library Access.” Techcrunch says that “ EdTech is having a renaissance , powered by the emerging world.” Robots and Other Education Science Fiction. ” “ Robot abuse ”?!

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Education Robotics OER MOOC 46

Graphite Blog

JUNE 27, 2018

Every year the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference's expo floor is packed with edtech products vying for teachers' attention. This year alone 613 booths crowded the floor, from mega-booths like Google and Microsoft to tiny, easy-to-miss tables. What's special: Although version 2.0

Assessment 40

Assessment Robotics Tools Digital Citizenship 40

Graphite Blog

JUNE 27, 2018

Every year the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference's expo floor is packed with edtech products vying for teachers' attention. This year alone 613 booths crowded the floor, from mega-booths like Google and Microsoft to tiny, easy-to-miss tables. What's special: Although version 2.0

Assessment 40

Assessment Robotics Tools Digital Citizenship 40

EdTechnocation.com

MAY 4, 2015

Tickle is an app for the iPad that allows you to create Scratch like programs to control your robotic toys such as drones, Sphero , and your Philips Hue wireless light bulbs. They have four free courses that you can access through the app to get started. You can also just create fun interactive programs.

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Android iPad Microsoft Digital Citizenship 28

EdTechnocation.com

MAY 4, 2015

Tickle is an app for the iPad that allows you to create Scratch like programs to control your robotic toys such as drones, Sphero , and your Philips Hue wireless light bulbs. They have four free courses that you can access through the app to get started. You can also just create fun interactive programs.

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Android iPad Microsoft Digital Citizenship 28

Edsurge

APRIL 16, 2020

Whether educators need to learn how to use edtech tools, analyze student data or implement Common Core standards, online PD can offer educators support when and where they need it. To streamline access, find out if teachers can log into PD through your LMS.

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How To LMS Common Core EdTech 147

Edsurge

MARCH 13, 2019

Not quite enough time for our robot overlords to overtake us, but both distant and soon enough to make us wonder. Those interactions look a lot different than just evaluating consumer or edtech trends in isolation. It’s hard to make a case that there is still a separate edtech industry. million more students left to connect.

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Analysis Trends Chromebook EdTech 158

techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

Coalition members include Microsoft, Amazon, Computer Science Teachers Association, College Board, and Excellence in Education Foundation, and other local tech and education organizations. launch of Be a Maker, an all-new mobile application that teaches children how to code by allowing them to program their Jibo robot. K-12 market.

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Tools Robotics Edmentum Software 55

techlearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

www.getalma.com ) Alma Technologies has announced it is allowing any SQL-based business intelligence tool, such as Tableau and Jaspersoft, to access data from its modern, student information system and learning management system. Software & Online ALMA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. HERO K12, BV INVESTMENT PARTNERS AND SCHOOLMINT ( herok12.com

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Tools PresenceLearning Edmodo Blackboard 68

RafranzDavis.com

JULY 20, 2016

Story after story was filled with hope and dreams of being able to create experiences that mattered or minimally have access to people whose collaborative insight could produce the same. Not every kid in robotics codes. Microsoft…Love you forever for making this happen! Elie and Marlina, Our Angel from Microsoft.

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Microsoft Robotics Software Accessibility 40

Doug Levin

AUGUST 28, 2017

A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 34 Edition). Tagged on: August 26, 2017 The Secret to a Good Robot Teacher | The New York Times → Why is educational technology such a disappointment? Further, it was beyond the scope of our study to identify how computer and tablet access lowered test scores."

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EdTech Tablets Policies E-rate 150

Doug Levin

AUGUST 28, 2017

A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 34 Edition). Tagged on: August 26, 2017 The Secret to a Good Robot Teacher | The New York Times → Why is educational technology such a disappointment? Further, it was beyond the scope of our study to identify how computer and tablet access lowered test scores."

EdTech 150

EdTech Tablets Policies E-rate 150

Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2019

That’s how Aleigha Henderson-Rosser describes the technical issues around access to digital learning resources when she joined Atlanta Public Schools (APS) in 2010 as Executive Director of Instructional Technology. I wanted to move from, ‘this is how you insert clip art,’ to, ‘this is how to code robots in your classroom and make them move.’

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Software Robotics Data Accessibility 118

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

It is designed to significantly increase opportunities for connecting classrooms while supporting cultural awareness and recognition of diversity and educational access for all. The Global Education Conference is a collaborative, inclusive, world-wide community initiative involving students, educators, and organizations at all levels.

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Conference Education Pearson Technology 59

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

By harnessing the power of AI in education technology, learners can access a broader understanding of a topic, mitigating the structural bias of the institution and curriculum. AI edtech companies like Hypatia are already making this incredible technology a reality. The idea that a robot can replace teachers is laughable.

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Education Industry Company Exercises 52

Hack Education

APRIL 13, 2018

Via Inside Higher Ed : “The governor of Virginia has approved a bill requiring all public higher education institutions in the state to take steps to adopt open educational resources – freely accessible and openly copyrighted educational materials.” “ Apple and Microsoft Now Offer $100 Styluses.

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Education Facebook Edmodo OER 44

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

The lawsuit contends that the publisher is “ predatory ” because it charges scholars to have their work published in open-access journals. No surprise, it’s the certificate offered by LinkedIn-owner Microsoft. Via WaPo : “Study: Robot baby dolls don’t curb teen pregnancies. Meanwhile on Campus.

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Education Coursera Elsevier MOOC 52

Hack Education

JUNE 17, 2016

” Via Inside Higher Ed : “For-profit institutions that cater to service members see chance to connect with students in Senate-passed provision expanding access on military bases.” ” “We Shut Down Our Edtech Startup. ” Via the Hechinger Report : “Can a wall-climbing robot teach your kid to code?”

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Education Coursera Microsoft Company 49

Hack Education

MAY 25, 2018

” Also via NPR : “‘I Hope This Will Set A Precedent,’ Says Trans Teen Who Won Case Over Bathroom Access.” ” IHE blogger Joshua Kim offers “25 Million Reasons Why LinkedIn / Microsoft Will Buy Coursera.” ” Robots and Other Education Science Fiction. What’s Going On?”

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Education MOOC Social Media Report 46

Hack Education

JUNE 23, 2017

.” Via the BBC : “ Accenture and Microsoft plan digital IDs for millions of refugees.” Via Nature : “One of the world’s largest science publishers, Elsevier , won a default legal judgement on 21 June against websites that provide illicit access to tens of millions of research papers and books.

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Education Kaplan Pearson Elsevier 53

Hack Education

MAY 5, 2017

” Nope, robots will not be doing this job of content moderation , as Facebook recently boasted at its developer conference. Microsoft had a media event this week. Via The New York Times : “Microsoft Looks to Regain Lost Ground in the Classroom.” Here is the Microsoft blog post announcing its new products.

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Kaplan Education Blackboard MOOC 46

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

” Via The Verge : “ Microsoft secures $480 million HoloLens contract from US Army.” Robots and Other Education Science Fiction. Tutoring company Topica Edtech Group has raised $50 million from Northstar Group. State and Local) Education Politics. ’ Must pass AI scan for respect and attitude.”

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Education MOOC Social Media E-rate 58

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Via Edsurge : “How Proposed Title I Changes Impact School Funding and Edtech Vendors” – “ A Win for Edtech Vendors.” Under current law, student veterans affected by an accreditor shutdown immediately lose access to their GI Bill benefits, including housing.” ” Meanwhile on Campus.

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Education Coursera Facebook Social Media 40

Hack Education

JULY 28, 2017

Via Inside Higher Ed : “The Department of Education has placed restrictions on access to federal student aid for West Virginia public universities after the state was late submitting required annual financial statements for the third year in a row. Microsoft plans to axe Microsoft Paint. .” $100,000. Never change.

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Education MOOC Company Report 43

Hack Education

MARCH 24, 2017

Via The USA Today : “Kids on winning robotics team told, ‘Go back to Mexico’ ” The kids were from Pleasant Run Elementary School in Indianapolis. ” “Universities are changing their business model,” Microsoft’s Ray Fleming claims. More on UC Berkeley and publicly accessible video content.

Education 52

Education Coursera Robotics E-rate 52

Hack Education

JULY 1, 2016

“ Robots won’t replace teachers because they can’t inspire us.” Microsoft must’ve paid the big bucks to have this announced at the opening session: “ISTE and Microsoft collaborate to provide new school planning and professional learning resources.” edtech https://t.co/DOo11lof2f

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MOOC Education Blackboard OER 48

Hack Education

JULY 14, 2017

” The proposed bill would eliminate the 15-year time limit on accessing education benefits. ” More on the Afghan robotics team in the contest section below. ” Via Education Dive : “ Coursera ’s Tom Willerer talks personalization, access.” for Robotics Contest.”

Education 45

Education Pearson Report Robotics 45

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The real digital divide, this article contends, is not that affluent children have access to better and faster technologies. (Um, There are, of course, vast inequalities in access to technology — in school and at home and otherwise — and in how these technologies get used. Um, they do.) Despite a few anecdotes, they’re really not.).

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Pearson MOOC Company Software 145