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Why Some Investors Say Edtech ‘Doom and Gloom’ is Overhyped

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Like tech stocks in general, edtech has taken a nosedive over the past six months or so. It showed the industry, Batra says, that consumers have become agreeable to purchasing edtech. And with universities and schools being given extra funds by the federal government, they'll likely invest in more edtech resources, he says.

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Will AI Shrink Disparities in Schools, or Widen Them?

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It wouldn’t be responsible to lean on AI as the quick fix for all our economic shortages in schooling. What these leaders want is evidence that suggests which tools actually work, as well as help navigating edtech tools and training their teachers, she adds. So how should educators approach AI?

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Breaking Barriers to a Foundational Early Childhood Education

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Mahajan, who was part of national leadership at the Self-Employed Women's Association , noted that her interest in early childhood education stemmed from the perspective of motherhood, through which she recognized the importance of quality childcare for women's labor force participation and economic empowerment.

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After Transforming a College With Online Offerings, a President Steps Down to Tackle AI

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But LeBlanc, who was enthusiastic about technology and had worked in edtech, made a bet that was unusual at the time: He decided to grow the university’s online offerings. We were very much influenced by the book “Power and Prediction: The Disruptive Economics of Artificial Intelligence.” What kind of output do you think you'll have?

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#EdClusters16 Post-Convening Summary

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Rhode Island also emphasized the importance of involving state government in their efforts (the Rhode Island Office of Innovation, led by former Office of Educational Technology Director Richard Culatta, has been a key partner in EduvateRI). LearnLaunch has graduated 31 #edtech companies and has 120 mentors. EileenRudden #edclusters16.

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In China, Online Degrees on Hold, Even as MOOCs Rise

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Noting that the Chinese government is very conservative, Wang remarked that the ministry is likely fearful that its academic reputation will suffer if it approved online degrees prematurely. With no experience teaching online, neither is the faculty ready.”

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Government Funds Shielded Colleges From Extinction. In 2022, the Stakes Will Change.

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Honoring the work of several institutions that successfully pivoted to the online space, in fall 2020, NASPA contacted researchers, edtech experts and higher education professionals, including myself, to advise them on what became the Virtual Innovation Awards: Excellence in Delivering Virtual Student Services.