Research shows an adult needs to know 65,000 to 75,000 words to read and write well. That can be pretty overwhelming for a teacher of vocabulary. Ed-tech startups can also get overwhelmed when thinking about their future markets.
Many teachers find themselves in a bittersweet situation at the start of the new school year. Often, their school has used the summer break to launch new technology initiatives. What can teachers do to make this transition go smoothly?
You might not know their technical names, but if these digital tools are working well, school and classroom ed-tech applications will run smoother. Are yours working?
When it comes to vocabulary instruction, most of the commonly-used instructional techniques, particularly at the middle school and high school levels, tend to favor visual learners. But what about all the auditory and kinesthetic learners?
Entrepreneurship is often considered a “risky” endeavor. But I think ed-tech startups are often less risky that startups in other industries.
You just asked a question to your class of 30 students. One student provides the correct answer, but how do you know everyone in the class grasped the concept?
There’s a perception that teachers are resistant towards adopting new technologies. Here are some ways for startups to overcome barriers that keep many teachers from ever introducing new applications to their students.
In my previous post, we reviewed the first half of how to make a free intro/demo video for your product with software you probably already have. Today, we’re tackling part two.
Students and teachers are looking forward to summer break and so are we. We’re taking this time to do strategic planning and make important decisions for the future of this startup.
When developing your ed-tech startup, there are times you’ll need to create a video, either for pitching to a business plan competition or as a demo for your product. Here’s how to make a basic video with software you probably already have.