Articles by tag: #EdTechIndustry
With OpenAI’s launch of Sora, showcasing its ability to transform text into unbelievably realistic videos, how can this innovation redefine the way we create and consume educational content? Michael Horn, the Co-Founder of the Clayton Christensen Institute sees Sora not just as a tool but as a gateway to democratizing education. He highlights the profound […]
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Educational Robotics Nurtures Critical Skills like Problem-Solving and Collaborative Teamwork
Educational robotics offers students more than just a glimpse into the world of technology. It fosters essential skills like problem-solving and teamwork. In the video, we meet Nathan, a seventh grader who recently participated in a robotics activity at school. He enthusiastically recounts the experience of controlling a robot through a computer, shedding light […]
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Schools Struggle to Reach Their Education Technology Goals. Here’s Why and How To Fix It.
As we hit the two-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic, the education sector continues to struggle in adjusting to virtual and hybrid education at scale. In 2020, McKinsey estimated that, due to COVID closures and the abrupt transition to online education, kids lost almost 7 months of learning regardless of socioeconomic background, a level of […]
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The GSV Cup Elite 200 Announced; Startups Will Compete For $1 Million In Prizes
ASU+GSV Summit, the annual education technology conference hosted by GSV Ventures and Arizona State University, announced today the selection of 200 pre-seed and seed education technology startups as finalists in its annual GSV Cup competition. These companies were selected based on rigorous criteria by a panel of 152 esteemed judges from global venture capital firms and […]
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Supers to EdTech Companies: Don’t Call Us, We’ll call you
From this survey published by the National Superintendents Roundtable COVID-19 has unleashed a tsunami of work for school superintendents as they distribute food to students, implement distance learning, and prepare for a different fall school environment. What’s not helping, they say, is a flood of sales calls from technology vendors offering to help. The National […]
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3 Big EdTech Deals Of The Week (May 28, 2020)
Top Hat, the leading active learning platform for higher education, announced it is acquiring more than 400 higher education textbook titles published by Nelson, Canada’s largest educational publisher. Top Hat will convert these print-only titles into digital courseware on its platform and infuse them with interactive elements, enabling educators to bring active learning to life […]
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Three EdTech Insights To Follow During Quarantine
One advantage to quarantine is some extra time for deep reading. Each successive day there are new ideas and trends being posted on the reinvention of edtech. Rebecca Heilweil reports on issues surrounding remote learning and cheating for Vox: Still, these students’ experiences are another sign that, amid the pandemic, the hurried move to re-create […]
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Galvanized Steel Leads the Way in Sustainable Building Practices From Cost Savings to Environmental Benefits
As the construction industry navigates the complexities of sustainability and economic pressures, the role of galvanized steel has become increasingly pertinent in sustainable architecture. This material, celebrated for its durability and low environmental impact, is gaining attention amid global steel market fluctuations and rising demands for sustainable building practices. With significant shifts in manufacturing […]
The Winning Combination in Edge AI is Combining Cutting-Edge Hardware with Smart Software
As the world heads towards a technology-driven future, the integration of AI and edge computing is proving to be a game changer, particularly in the realm of IoT. These innovations are making it possible to process and analyze data where it’s collected, drastically reducing latency and enhancing real-time decision-making capabilities. The burgeoning field of […]
Rethink Everything: Modern Cloud Environments Demand a Fusion of New Security Architectures, Continuous Education and Educated Partnerships
As businesses increasingly transition to cloud environments, the conversation around cybersecurity has become more crucial. The shift from on-premise to cloud-based infrastructures offers notable benefits like scalability and cost savings, yet it introduces unique challenges and complexities in security management. The stakes are high, with a significant rise in cyber threats exploiting the vulnerabilities […]
Bullying, Suicide, and Society The Unseen Crisis in K-12 Education
In a recent episode of the Secured podcast hosted by Mike Matranga and Mike Monsive of ASAP Security Services, the tragic case of a transgender student named Nicks Benedict from Oklahoma grabbed national attention. Benedict, a 16-year-old who identified with he and they pronouns, died by suicide after a bullying incident at school. The […]