All posts by Rebecca Hinkle
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With Many Learners On the Wrong Side of the Digital Divide, This Appalachian District Has Handled Hybrid Learning with Resilience
December 17, 2020 Rebecca Hinkle
In the mountains of southern West Virginia, McDowell County forms an isolated and tight-knit community. Once a thriving county supported by nearby coal…
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Roadtrip Nation Launches Platform to Connect Community College Students to Careers
November 20, 2020 Rebecca Hinkle
Finding out what you want to do in life can be challenging, but one nonprofit partnering with community colleges across the nation is…
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eLearning Brothers: From a Basement Office to EdTech Innovation
November 11, 2020 Rebecca Hinkle
When Andrew Scivally began working on weekends and weeknights in 2009 with his brother Shawn, he was unsure of where their efforts would…
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Turnitin Acquires ExamSoft from Spectrum Equity
October 23, 2020 Rebecca Hinkle
Turnitin announced on Oct 21st, that they had acquired ExamSoft from Spectrum Equity. ExamSoft, a software platform that provides exam functionality and security…
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CatchOn Launches Tool to Measure Student Engagement with Online Learning
October 20, 2020 Rebecca Hinkle
Since the outbreak of the pandemic and education’s rapid move online, tracking student engagement has posed a significant challenge to school districts. The…
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Twitter CEO Invests $3 Million to Scale BUILD’s Equity-Focused Curriculum
October 13, 2020 Rebecca Hinkle
Jack Dorsey, the Co-Founder and CEO of Twitter and Square, announced an investment of $3 million through the charitable organization #StartSmall to BUILD…
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EdCast and edX Launch $315 Million Investment for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
October 06, 2020 Rebecca Hinkle
As the country continues to see the number of COVID-19 cases grow, business owners and their workers go on working daily. A recent…
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Quizlet Has New AI to Help You Study More Efficiently
September 14, 2020 Rebecca Hinkle
As many learners across the U.S. continue to learn remotely, the online study platform Quizlet has launched new AI capabilities. Their machine-learning-powered Learning…
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IDAC Investigation Into EdTech Apps Finds Mixed Cybersecurity Practices
September 09, 2020 Rebecca Hinkle
Everyday more educational apps are being downloaded to provide students additional help with subjects. While these apps are great resources, a study from…
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K-5 Students Experienced 2-4 Months of Learning Loss from Shutdowns, According to Illuminate Education Study
August 31, 2020 Rebecca Hinkle
As students prepare to return to class this fall, there are many questions going through the minds of teachers. Many are wondering what…
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