The Founder of an African Ed-Tech Incubator Offers Guidance for Companies Keen on Introducing Products to Emerging Economies
Education companies can succeed in developing countries in Africa if they clearly understand the potential risks and rewards, says Jamie Martin, the founder of the African ed-tech incubator Injini.
CEO Jack Lynch Reflects on Pearson's Departure from the K-12 Curriculum Market, and the Rise of Open Resources
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt CEO Jack Lynch argues that effective curriculum is “less about iTunes playlists” and more akin to “a movie, with each scene building on a previous scene,” coherently.
VR Hardware Has Become 'Cheap and Comfortable,' But Content Development Has Not Caught Up
A pair of researchers who have studied virtual reality offer advice to K-12 product developer on the technology’s potential — and pitfalls to avoid.
Analysis Shows Percentage of K-12 Schools in the U.S. Using Various Learning Management Systems
The LMS landscape is changing as K-12 districts are getting more sophisticated in their understanding of what they need and how they want to use this technology.
Entrepreneurs Should Closely Review the Level of Expertise and Hands-On Mentoring Offered
Education companies should judge accelerator programs on their ability to help with marketing, data analysis, outreach, and goal-setting, a trio of investors say.
Experts Trying to Help Ed-Tech Companies Navigate the Twists and Turns of State Measures
States have been passing student-data-privacy laws at a feverish pace, creating situations that can confound companies. The Future of Privacy Forum offers tips for ed-tech businesses.
The Founder of EducationSuperHighway Talks About How Federal and State Efforts Are Fueling Digital Learning
Evan Marwell, the CEO of EducationSuperHighway, says advances in the speed and reach of broadband in schools are opening doors for schools to use more ed-tech products.
The Major K-12 Provider's Access to Schools and Libraries Means It's in High Demand
Senior Vice President Britten Follett describes her company’s ability to reach schools and libraries—and what it wants in return from potential business partners who want to tap into its networks.
Practical PD Strategies and Cognitive Research Resonate, Says a Seasoned Pro. Abstract Topics Don't.
The founder and CEO of edWeb.net shares her insights about what it takes to put on winning webinars for educators.
Companies Should Look for AI Strategies That Can Make Teachers' Jobs Easier, Experts Say
The demand for artificially intelligent products in K-12 may be fueled by the need to free up teachers’ time during the school day, experts say.
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