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6 Expert Tips for Finding Edtech Jobs
Over the last 20 years, the edtech market has grown to become a billion dollar industry. Edtech companies pay top dollar for talented individuals that can ...
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Should My Edtech Company Sell to Teachers, Schools, or Districts?
There is a lot of competition in the edtech market which means that your marketing is going to be essential to your success. Every company takes a slightly different path toward making sales to local schools. Some companies market their products specifically to teachers who have the autonomy to choose what they use in the ...How OER Can Help Overcome the Higher Education Equity Barrier
The cornerstone of the American dream is the ability to succeed in life regardless of one’s family of origin. And, for most people, that requires a college education. Unfortunately, recent research shows that the most reliable ticket to the middle class—a college degree—is rather difficult for students from low-income families to obtain. While this problem ...How to Create a District-Wide Technology Plan
When schools start implementing more technology in the classroom, a district-wide technology plan is necessary. This keeps every school on the same page so that the new blended learning program can be more effective. The right plan ensures that students are all receiving equal instruction and that teachers can be better held accountable to the ...The 7 Biggest Privacy Concerns for Edtech
Protecting student data is a top priority for districts and schools, and the laws governing data protection can make navigating student privacy a difficult task, especially when users do not agree on privacy requirements. Edtech companies face these seven big privacy concerns: Edtech investors are far less interested in student data privacy protections than in ...Why the Teachers vs Tech Narrative Must Go
The advent of technology has brought considerable discussion about whether teachers or technology will dominate the profession. Research studies consistently have shown that the single most significant indicator of student success is the child’s teacher. An excellent teacher makes all the difference in student achievement, but naysayers insist that technology has come to take over ...Using Digital Tools to Teach Soft Skills
When thinking about the requirements of a solid education, most people focus on the standard subjects such as reading and writing. But employers are increasingly asking for new hires who are proficient in soft skills. While there is no one universally accepted definition of “soft skills,” the basic idea is simple: soft skills are all ...
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