Author: Matthew Lynch
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The Voice Assistant Device in Your Classroom
The smart speaker sits in a corner of the classroom, awaiting its next command. It’s also listening to – and possibly recording — every word you ... -
Machine Intelligence, Schools in China, and You
China is out-innovating the world, and it’s using technology to do it. The Chinese are raising venture capital at unprecedented levels, creating transportation links between major ... -
Are You in It for the ROI or the VOI?
Have you thought about stashing away a few dollars to get your money working for you? Investors have long advocated for real estate as the number ... -
How School Administrators Use Data Determines Success
Ask a school principal what kinds of data his or her school collects on the students enrolled there, and the instructional leader may recite a long ... -
How Impact Investing Advances Edtech Innovations
Investing and innovating in edtech is about more than the money. Conscientious edtech innovators want to know that they’re also making a difference, not just now, ... -
AI Is the New Tool for a Revolution in Education
Education has not had a make-over in over a century. Some schools still advocate for factory-style instruction. Bureaucratic red tape and top-down initiatives consume teachers’ time, ... -
3 Relevant Edtech Trends for Startups
Imagine if an edtech startup wanted to revive the classic card catalog files once found in school libraries. The reason? Because the startup thinks the wooden ... -
3 Ways AI Augments the Likelihood of Social Mobility
The success of any group of people depends on its level of education. Education and economic success have long been entwined. Those who improve their ability ... -
What We Can Learn from China About Using AI Assessment in Schools
China may be leading the race in implementing artificial intelligence in schools. The Chinese are using AI to evaluate student behavior and learning. The country has ... -
Why We Must Teach Our Teachers Computational Thinking
Computational thinking isn’t new. Three decades ago, Seymour Papert introduced computational thinking when he developed the concept of bricolage, which is the construction of something new ...
