The annual South by Southwest Edu conference is expected to draw at least 7,000 registrants this year, and EdWeek Market Brief will bring you the highlights.
The staff of EdWeek Market Brief, in a presentation at the Bett conference, offered K-12 companies from around the world an introduction to what it takes to work in the U.S. education market.
As technology plays a larger role in the jobs of the future, educators will need to reassess what is taught in schools, speakers at the LearnLaunch conference said.
Decisions about ed-tech purchasing are becoming more decentralized in many foreign markets, with an increased emphasis on using local content, says Microsoft Vice President Anthony Salcito.
From virtual and augmented reality to coding, companies exhibited their latest ed-tech offerings at a conference that drew nearly 10,000 educators and exhibitors to Orlando.
Speakers at the Bett ed-tech conference in London said the weakened British pound and prevailing economic uncertainty has created unexpected opportunities for digital startup companies.
Education leaders from Middle Eastern countries told attendees at the BETT ed-tech conference that teachers in their region need help using technology in their classrooms.
While a startup can’t compete with the showy conference displays created by large education companies, there’s value to be had through a smaller presence too.
How Companies Can Make the Most of Education Conferences
Organizers of High-Profile K-12 Events Offer Advice, and Warn of Mistakes Vendors Should Avoid
Organizers of the biggest K-12 gatherings give their advice on how education companies can stand out, through smart planning and careful follow-up – and they offer tips on what mistakes vendors should avoid.
Attendees at a major ed-tech summit shared ideas that included peer-to-peer collaboration, and giving teachers greater input in buying decisions.