Leaders of the International Society for Technology in Education are launching the organization’s first-ever effort to raise revenue through licensing fees tied to companies’ use of the organization’s digital standards, the group’s chief executive officer says.
The U.S. Commercial Service, at ISTE, is trying open doors to foreign markets for American ed-tech companies.
The annual tech conference, which drew attendees and industry representatives from 76 nations in 2015, is expected to attract 500 companies and 16,000 visitors this year.
What to Prioritize in Designing Adaptive Learning Products and Services for K-12
The Florida Virtual School Wants Platforms That Are Truly Adaptive, Not 'Prescriptive'
Jill Barnes, a top official at the Florida Virtual School, describes what she expects from adaptive learning providers.
Feds Ramping Up ‘Pay for Success’ Options for Preschool, English-Language Learning
The Every Student Succeeds Act Encourages Private Investments in School Programs
U.S. Department of Education officials are putting forward specific plans to test the idea of luring financial investors into public education with the prospect of financial returns.
Teachers see themselves as risk-takers when it comes to trying out technology, but a survey reveals their abilities to help use digital tools in daring ways is limited.
Content producers in the United States need to pursue opportunities in the international market aggressively, but they also need to recognize obstacles they can’t overcome.
EngageNY, the online resource created by the state of New York, has been downloaded an estimate 45 milion times, and it now draws more than 18,000 daily users.
To Beat Out Incumbent Companies, Forge Alliances and Reach Out to PD Staff
Providers Trying to Break Through Would Be Wise to Join Forces With Other Vendors, One Expert Says
Digital providers trying to land K-12 contracts over heavily favored incumbents should think about reaching out to administrators focused on professional development–not to overburdened procurement staff.
The Vector Assessment of Readiness for College, backed by some conservatives, is being marketed as “the antidote for Common Core-aligned college entrance exams.”