Posts in tag

EdTech

Technology

International comparisons show that Australian schools are among the highest users of computer-based technologies in the world, both in terms of numbers of devices in schools and the amount of time spent using those devices. A couple of years ago, my daughter invited a French exchange student from her class to have dinner at our …

Technology

WINOOSKI, Vt., May 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reading Plus, an evidence-based online program that uses personalized instruction to improve students’ reading proficiency, is a SIIA CODiE Award finalist in the Best Student Learning Capacity-Building Solution category. The CODiE Awards, produced by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), recognizes applications, products, and services from …

Technology

The Covid-19 pandemic has been a game-changer. For nearly 1.5 years, work-from-home and schooling-at-home have become the norm for many households across the country. What does this imply for the world of early learning? Indeed, excessive screen time has raised many concerns. But, with parents working nearly 8-10 hours of the day, smartphones, tablets and other devices seem to …

Technology

We are only just beginning to see how the pandemic has triggered irreversible disruption in so many sectors. The effects of education establishments being closed has had far reaching effects, The World Bank estimates that as many as 1.7 billion students were out of school this year, which is 90% of all students globally. And …

Technology

With the internet penetration rate estimated to reach above 55 per cent by the end of 2025 in India, digitisation of education remains one of the topmost priorities of our government. Taking the cue, many e-learning portals have appeared and are performing well as an increasing number of learners enrol themselves for online courses — …

Technology

As educators recognize the potential of technology to support COVID-19 recovery efforts, new EdTech Evidence Exchange initiative brings industry perspectives to bear on solving edtech’s multibillion-dollar collective action problem The EdTech Evidence Exchange announced a new initiative designed to surface insights from industry leaders into the challenges – and opportunities – of effective edtech implementation. …

Technology

Vedantu’s founders — Vamsi Krishna, Pulkit Jain and Anand Prakash – showed grit and commitment to build a company that provides affordable education for the masses even when the odds were stacked against them. Unanimously recognizing the achievement, the ET Startup Awards jury chose them as winners in the Comeback Kid category in a tightly …

Technology

College education technology teams hosted an inspiring exhibition demonstrating how technology can be incorporated into learning and teaching. Attendees from across the Imperial community met in the Digital Learning Hub to share effective and enjoyable teaching techniques that can be delivered through educational technology, as part of the College’s plans to support students’ learning. Education …

Technology

Bangalore based edtech startup Byju’s financial statement for the year 2019 triumphs after a startling disclosure of their profits. Post audit of financial results for March 2019, they have recorded an increase in net revenue from Rs 490 crore in 2017-2018 to Rs 1341 crore in 2018-2019 which brings them a profit of 20 crores! …

Technology

Ed-tech (technology in education) means different things to different people. Ask the headmistress of a government school what ed-tech means and she’ll point towards the computer lab. Ask the principal of a mid range private school and he’ll point to a tablet in the student’s hand that allows her to play some fun games. …