EdTech
Education Technology is a multi-billion dollar sector of companies innovating in both software and hardware for teaching, learning, and running schools, districts, and state and federal education departments. We document some of the most essential technical innovations and companies that support learning, teaching and more.
Goodbye Resumes, Hello Digital Portfolios
By: Heather Hiles. GenDIY is hacking the traditional resume just as they're hacking all other aspects of their lives by are creating digital portfolios that better tell the story of the pathway they're carving in life.
EdTech 10: Eduinnovation Nation
This week’s EdTech 10 contains stories related to The 7th Annual ASU GSV Summit discussion focus on the future of work, cultivating talent and global access to education opportunity.
5 Best Practices to Globalize Your School
By: David Young. If global learning opportunities are core to being college- and career-ready, why are they not offered widely in K-12 classrooms? How do we provide global learning to more K-12 classrooms to equitably prepare all students? Here are five real examples to follow.
What Does College and Career Readiness Mean Now in the Shift to Digital Learning?
By: Mickey Revenaugh. Today's college and career readiness looks distinctly different than it did in the 20th century. So how can educators embrace the new imperatives during the current shift to digital learning?
Refocusing Assessment on Teaching and Learning
Jessica recently had a chance to sit down with Ken Tam, executive director of personalized learning at Curriculum Associates, to get his thoughts on assessment and where it is headed in the future.
Getting to Know Stuart Udell: Q&A with New K12 Inc CEO
Megan has a Q&A with Stuart Udell, K12 Inc.'s new CEO, and they discuss his thoughts on several topics including dropout prevention, online learning and his future plans for K12.
EdTech 10: Improving Math Mindsets
This week’s EdTech 10 contains stories related to what’s new in math, from math apps to video game creation, in honor of April being Math Awareness Month.
Reflecting on Performance
Performance monitoring can inspire or embarrass students. Since the intent is performance reflection and engagement in growth, EdLeaders should be thoughtful about how data is used and presented.
4 Myths To Bust On The Road to “Computer Science For All” Success
By: Grant Hosford. For the "Computer Science for All" initiative to really succeed, we must change these four antiquated beliefs holding our current educational system back.
7 Best Listening Resources for Language Learners
By: Peter McGovern. The ability to listen is a crucial skill for many things in life, but especially for anyone learning another language. A world language teacher shares seven listening resources he has found successful when teaching language learners of all levels.