Ultimately, it came down to providing whatever we needed to ensure users could be successful with the entire video observation and feedback process. And it turned out that, the process was more than just how to interact with videos online. We had to help users get the videos online.
President Praises $750 Million in Business Support for Ed-Tech Goals
President Obama announced plans from seven large companies to support K-12 schools across the U.S. in their digital learning efforts by contributing $750 million worth of goods and services.
In Letter to Arne Duncan, Common Core State Chiefs Vow to Protect Student Data
In a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, 34 state schools chief vowed to not share personally identifiable student data with the federal government.
Apple Settles Federal Complaint Over Children’s Apps
Apple has settled a complaint for at least $32.5 million, brought by the Federal Trade Commission, focused on charges incurred by children on apps.
Make a Resolution to Know What You Do, Then Make a Logo
One of the fun parts about starting a company and creating a product is creating a brand identity for the product. And a logo. Before you set out to have a logo designed, make a resolution to get clear on your purpose as a business and what message you want to convey.
Going Nuts on a Plane About a Decision
I was on a plane with a front-row seat to a multiple-minute melodrama about averting crisis in the air. In my view, the situation and how to handle it was simple. But the process airline employees took to get there was quite complicated. Compared to decision-making procedures in a startup, it was almost comical.
School Business Officials Address Current Challenges
Tight school budgets, complying with new health care reform rules, and funding technology are hot topics at the Association of School Business Officials International meeting.
Massive Purchase of iPads in L.A. District Brings Security Woes
The nation’s second-largest school district has experienced several setbacks in the rollout of its effort to provide all students with iPads.
Hedge Fund Manager to Investors: K12 Inc.’s Stock Is Overvalued
Hedge fund manager and author Whitney Tilson tells attendees at a conference that for-profit company K12 Inc.’s stock is due for a fall.
Industry, Ed.-Tech. Groups Weigh in on E-rate Overhaul
The Federal Communications Commission’s proposal to make major changes to the E-rate has drawn comments from dozens of school technology organizations.