TED talks don’t necessarily prepare students for the next standardized test, but they are perfect to get them thinking critically. Here are some examples of great TED Talks that inspire, provide professional development, and teach.
Thinking of launching your own edtech startup? Here are some easy steps to help you start generating startup ideas. I’ll also share how we came up with the idea for ProfessorWord.
I’m an introvert. I do my best work when I’ve had time to reflect and work alone. In fact, too much external stimuli overwhelms me. So how am I also an entrepreneur?
There is a massive opportunity for ed-tech ventures to tackle the large Chinese education market. The needs, challenges and rewards for working in China are great.
Spring is a popular time of year for education business plan competitions. Here’s some advice on how to give your ed-tech startup a chance at the prize.
If the professional development experienced by teachers simply exposes teachers to new concepts that are never implemented, time and money is being squandered. Push for hard data on the impact of professional development programs.
Flipping your classroom is not just about the videos. The flipped classroom really revolves around increased face-to-face interaction between students and teachers.
Money can sometimes feel like a dirty word in the education space. And as an edtech entrepreneur, you want to do good, but you also need to make money. Here’s some advice I was given on that.
Don’t underestimate how much luck matters. You’re not going to get anywhere without hard work, but sometimes you have to be in the right place at the right time.
According to new research, the number of teachers flipping lessons is growing significantly. It’s not just for the most adventurous educators anymore.