Author: Matthew Lynch
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Edtech Can’t Replace Poor Instruction
Edtech has not delivered on its promise to transform education. In fact, schools seldom realize the full promise of education technology. Are we expecting too much ... -
Why E-Textbooks Haven’t Taken Over Schools
E-textbooks have not replaced paper books at schools. There are many reasons why e-textbooks are not taking off. Let’s look at a few of them. Paper ... -
The Process of Selling Your Education/Edtech Company
While there are many reasons why edtech companies fail, there are also a number of reasons for wanting to sell off a successful edtech company. After ... -
Using the Power and Promise of Edtech to Empower Adult Learners
An estimated 36 million adults in the U.S. lack the basic math, language, and digital literacy skills necessary to find well-paying jobs and navigate public and ... -
Why the Edtech Potential Will Never Reach Its Potential
There are more computers available for students in U.S. schools than ever before. More than nine out of 10 schools now use computers and more than ... -
4 Reasons Printed Textbooks Are Better Than Digital
Digital devices are everywhere. Most students possess at least one. We have become used to reading on laptops, tablets, e-readers and smartphones. Not laptops so much, ... -
Automated Speech Recognition and the Future of Studying
Tech giants have introduced the world to their speech recognition platforms and we are now accustomed to speaking to Apple’s Siri, Microsoft’s Cortana and Amazon’s Alexa. ... -
Should I Sell My Education/Edtech Company?
The global education technology market share crossed $17.7 billion in revenue in 2017 and is expected to grow to $40.9 billion by 2022, yet many edtech ... -
The Internet of Things for Education: A Brief Guide
The internet of things (IoT) is transforming various industries and the education sector is no exception. What is IoT? The Internet of Things, or IoT, refers ... -
How Can Smart City Technologies Impact Education?
There are many technical definitions for the term “smart cities,” but this one by Interesting Engineering puts it succinctly, so it’s clear: Smart cities use technology ...
