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Sept. 9, 2016June 7, 2017

Why Developers of Adaptive-Learning Technologies Are Missing the Mark

Leading Scholar Says K-12 Companies Need Data, Cognitive Science to Develop Effective Products

By Benjamin Herold
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Ken Koedinger, a professor of human-computer interaction at Carnegie Mellon University, talks about the challenges facing developers of adaptive-learning products.

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Aug. 25, 2016June 8, 2017

ESSA Funding Shifts Open Up Opportunities for New, Different PD

Vendors Need to Be Familiar With the Law's Requirements and State and District Priorities

By Michelle R. Davis
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Education companies should be arming themselves with information about how funding changes prompted by ESSA will impact their business.

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Aug. 17, 2016March 16, 2021

5 Trends to Watch in Adaptive Learning

Carnegie Mellon Scholars Doing Cutting-Edge Research See Promise in Peer-to-Peer Tools, Mixed Reality

By Benjamin Herold
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Researchers on the cutting edge of adaptive-learning technologies point to five emerging trends that could shape classroom learning and product development.

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Aug. 4, 2016June 7, 2017

When Should an Education Company Make a Strategic ‘Pivot?’

The Decision Requires the Smarts and Data to Look Beyond Short-Term Gains

By Sean Cavanagh
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Russell “Rusty” Greiff, the managing director of education ventures at the incubator and seed fund 1776, outlines how to make a smart ‘pivot’ to a new business model.

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July 22, 2016June 8, 2017

Britain Open for Business, and Inviting to U.S. Ed-Tech Providers

Despite Uncertainty of 'Brexit,' U.K. School Market Holds Appeal for Foreign Companies, Analyst Says

By Michele Molnar
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Ed-tech businesses interested in opportunities within the U.K. should not be deterred by the recent Brexit vote, says Ian Fordham, CEO of Edtech UK.

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July 6, 2016May 22, 2017

Key Skills an Education Company Needs to Look for in a Data Scientist

In-House Data Experts Can Play a Vital Role in the Design and Success of Ed-tech Companies' Products and Services

By Michelle R. Davis
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Education company leaders should put a high priority on analytics skills, communication competence, and education smarts when looking for an in-house data scientist.

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June 16, 2016May 22, 2017

Online Credit-Recovery Market Faces Scrutiny, and Providers Will Have to Adjust

Vendors should heed calls for high levels of rigor and evaluate for evidence of effectiveness

By Michelle R. Davis
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School districts and vendors may need to rethink how they use and evaluate online-credit-recovery options after mounting criticism of these programs and changes to the federal education law.

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June 1, 2016June 7, 2017

10 Tips for Ed-Tech Companies Seeking Investment Funds

Market Expert Says Entrepreneurs Should Keep the Needs of Busy Teachers, Administrators Top of Mind

By Alexa J. Henry
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Education providers should pitch products that solve specific problems faced by teachers and administrators–and that acknowledge the complexity of K-12 systems, says Brian Napack of Providence Equity.

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Analyst's View
May 20, 2016May 22, 2017

Scaling Up Ed-Tech Products: A Look at Barriers–and Potential Strategies

A Gates Foundation Grant-maker Talks About How Digital Companies Can Grow, and Innovate

By Benjamin Herold
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Sara Allan of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a major grant-making force in K-12 education, talks about how digital providers can push for both innovation, and scale, in schools.

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May 6, 2016March 16, 2021

Research Update: K-12 Teachers Turning to MOOCs for Professional Development

Teacher Demands, New Platforms Fueling Opportunities for Customized Online Lessons

By Sean Cavanagh
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Recent academic research, and information from a leading commercial provider, sheds light on the popularity of massive, open, online courses among educators.

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