Google.org grants $50 million to nonprofits striving for equal access in education
Google.org is donating a $50 million block of grant money to education tech nonprofits striving to create equal access to education around the world. The money, and in-kind services from Google, will support organizations working to bring quality educational materials and teacher training to students in developing nations, and to help students in crisis maintain their education.
10 Tips for EdTech Entrepreneurs – The Tech Edvocate
Spread the loveEdtech entrepreneurs all set out with good intentions; to better education. While noble, these intentions are met with many obstacles and failure is easy. Only 14% of teachers use digital curricula weekly. So while the doors of opportunity seem open, the market is saturated with products that never make their way into the classroom. If edtech entrepreneurs are to flourish, they need to address the fears that educators have about technology while pushing innovation. Below are 10 Tips for EdTech Entrepreneurs Talk to Teachers and Students As with any product, you need to know what the consumer needs. […]
5 Ways I Screwed up (and Fixed) Project Based Learning in My Classroom - Co
About a month ago I was chatting with a colleague who was inspired to implement project based learning (PBL) in her classroom, took it upon herself to do so, and her first attempt at it was a complete flop. While talking with her about what took place, she mentioned how many bloggers and writers (including myself) spend a lot of time talking about what we should do, but we don’t always reveal the struggles we endured to arrive at our current belief system. Although I’m sure there are countless reasons as to why we should be transparent about our trials
Free G Suite Training On Demand for Teachers and Students
The Shake Up Learning Blog by Kasey Bell offers educational technology and digital learning resources, tips and tricks, tutorials, Google cheat sheets and more to educators across the globe.
If you want your students to be makers, but don't feel like you have enough room for a full makerspace, here are some great options for you. Explore this and more at TCEA TechNotes Blog, your go-to source for educational technology and teaching innovation.
We know that you are doing amazing things with students and educators every day. Won’t you please consider sharing some of your expertise with others at Explore this and more at TCEA TechNotes Blog, your go-to source for educational technology and teaching innovation.
Thales Study Says Two-Thirds of Enterprises Don't Secure Sensitive Data
In a recent announcement, Thales, a security provider for critical information systems, cybersecurity and data, has released the results of its 2017 Thales Data Threat Report, Advanced Technology Edition, which was issued in conjunction with analyst firm 451 Research.