AI for Education: A Critical Analysis for Leaders
I learned a lot from doing this assignment. I chose this topic since my vice principal had recently asked me to assess an AI-based product called TeachFX. She usually doesn’t give me this kind of task, but I’m glad she trusts me to do so. I knew my knowledge of AI was spotty, and that […]
Analyst Report: EdTech marketplace for adaptive learning systems
This is an analysis of the segment of the EdTech marketplace for adaptive learning systems for Mathematics. The rationale for analysis is to provide a snapshot of existing products in the marketplace with their main characteristics and features to support the decision of executives of a company interested in developing a product in this market […]
Analyst Report – WhiteHat
I chose to complete my analyst report on a company called WhiteHat attempting to bridge the skills-gap in the UK. The service that WhiteHat offers as a tech company has implications for both employment and education as it provides an alternative to higher education through apprenticeships and work-based learning. Most importantly, the service helps promote […]
Analyst report: The Gates foundation’s ICT project to democratize and digitize agricultural data.
Agricultural activities in Africa and South Asia are not producing as excepted. The productivity of agriculture in these regions is below what would be expected as one considers the amount of land available for agriculture. Besides the fact that more than 60% of the population in these regions spend most of their income on food, […]
Analysis of Articulate360
Interested in investing in an eLearning authoring program that is not only intuitive but also designs amazing, professional-looking eLearning material? Articulate 360 includes a variety of elearning course design applications such as Storyline, Rise, Peek, Replay and Quizmaker. Besides providing a seamless responsive design, it also includes a project review feature that makes it […]
Analyst Report: VR for Speech + Language Pathology
The following identifies a key opportunity related to Speech and Language Pathology (SLP) and emerging technology. SLP resources are in short supply in schools and hospitals, despite rising demand. And while there is a continued effort to try to educate and expand the workforce with qualified SLPs, that is time consuming, costly, and currently not […]
An analysis of Microsoft Teams
Please click on the following thumbnail to view my analysis of Microsoft Teams. I used Sway to create my presentation which was an experience in and of itself! (I recommend using your down arrow to go through it rather than a mouse or trackpad scroll) A chat-based workspace that allows people to connect and collaborate […]
Google Classroom – an analysis and critique
Please follow the link to my review ETEC 522 Assignment 1: Analysis of learning technology product Google Classroom
Analyst Report – Limbix
“Feel the fear and do it anyway” is not only the title of a book by Susan Jeffers; it could also be described as the driving motivation behind the immersive virtual reality-based mental health tool called Limbix. Inspired by over 300 peer reviewed articles that highlight VR as a mental health intervention, Limbix creates real-world […]
Analyst Report: Flipgrid
Discussion, communication, feedback and engagement. If you are a teacher at any level, you are aware of how difficult it is to get one of those things happening effectively in your learning space at any given time, never mind two or even three of them. However, there is a fantastic application that will help your […]
Floop: Faster Feedback
Teachers often face limited resources in their profession, but the most valuable and least available of them is… time. Specifically, time to plan, assess, and engage with every student in their classes. As a high school science teacher, I understand the daunting task teachers face every time they take a pile of paper home from […]
Analysis of non-profit Girl Effect
EVA Analysis chose to analyze the non-profit Girl Effect after researching women-led ventures with missions to improve the lives of girls and women. Girl Effect’s call to action matches that of one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: challenge harmful norms, traditional gender stereotyping, and sexist beliefs to improve the lives of girls and women (2015). The […]
A1 – Venture Analysis – Superbook
School Boards, Administrators, and Educators have long struggled to find a piece of technology they can affordably put into the hands of their students. As such, the chosen device must meet a number of criteria from a multitude of stakeholders; some of which being affordability, durability, practicality, educational merit, and user-friendliness. Moreover, in an age […]
A1 – Canvas
In the world of online education having a solid learning management system (LMS) is an important factor to the success or failure of offering online educational content. LMS systems are the primary method of content delivery that the majority of organizations and institutions use. This makes the LMS marketplace a very competitive and potentially lucrative […]
Analyst Report: Teachers Pay Teachers
Hi everyone, Use the link below to direct you to my analyst report on Teachers Pay Teachers! https://etec522ar.weebly.com/
Notion Labs Analyst Report
What if there was only one app you needed for all your work-life productivity? This one app would be simple enough to appeal to casual users but also robust and techie enough to handle the most demanding tasks. David Piece of The Wall Street Journal 2018 article inspired me to try […]
Analyst Report: Desmos
In Secondary Mathematics classrooms, one company has dominated the market for decades: Texas Instruments. Their graphing calculators have been the standard, integrated into both textbooks and teacher lessons like no other piece of technology. Unfortunately for them, with the recent emergence of BYOD mobile technology including laptops and smartphones, a new player has emerged in […]
Virtual Laboratories and Labster Analysis
Even though many students are highly interested in STEM fields, few end up successfully graduating in these disciplines. Due to a growing demand for more STEM graduates, policy makers, educators and entrepreneurs are looking to how this problem can be addressed. Reports indicate that students, although interested in science, want more hands-on experiences. For various […]
Analyst Report (A1) for Teachable
Do you have a special skill or ability? Something you are particularly good at and really enjoy? What if you could share your unique talents and abilities and in addition create a profitable venture? Teachable is referred to as the “all-in-one” course creating platform which allows you to create, market and sell online courses. I […]
FreshGrade Analysis
I decided to do an analyst report on FreshGrade. I’ve heard of the name before, however I’ve never actually took the time to learn and understand it’s interface. I have to say I’m pretty impressed and decided to implement FreshGrade in my practice. It is everything I have been looking for. At an investor’s standpoint, […]
FreshGrade Review
Hey teachers, have you ever wanted an app that allows you to showcase student learning? Have students show ownership over their learning? Have constant communication between students and families? Well look no more. FreshGrade is here! It is a free app that you can download onto any device. You can download and sign up to […]
3D Printing: The Future Now
Have you ever wanted something but couldn’t get it or buy it? Why not make it? 3D Printing enables people to make anything. From educational tools to houses to organs, just about anything is possible with 3D Printing. 3D Printing is a technology that has been around for several years but is a technology that […]
Rocketbook: A Reusable Notebook Alternative
Do you prefer the feel and experience of taking notes in traditional notebooks? Are you concerned about paper waste from using traditional notebooks? Do you wish there was a way you could easily digitize your handwritten notes to store, search, and share? Rocketbook looks just might be the solution! Rocketbook has the same look and […]
VR for School Districts?
Virtual Reality is an exciting new frontier in education. Many teachers, principals, parents, and students are anxious to begin teaching and learning with this new technology and are encouraging their school districts to invest in this expensive technology. School Board members and Superintendents are wondering if now is the time to invest in this initiative, […]
Analyst Report Classtime
Hello, I have analyzed Classtime. This venture (since 2017) offers a solution for teachers, that complements in-class teaching with immediate feedback on every student’s level of understanding. Classtime offers various efficient and effective solutions to save time, minimize administration and correction work, engage students, and measure immediate learning outcomes. See here in brief an introduction […]
*NB* Forum Archives Below
Please note that everything posted earlier than this post in this Category is part of ETEC522 “Archives” – they are the collected contributions of past cohorts of this course. You are encouraged to review these for reference and inspiration – the authors are brilliant!
micro:bit- A market analysis
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My A1 report on BrioVR
Hello everyone! Here is my belated A1 report on BrioVR. In this report, You will find an overview of VR in education, the functions of BrioVR, an EVA analysis and a reflection of my learning. Hope you enjoy! Johnny
A1: Competitive Analysis Report- Liulishuo
In education, AI has the capability of delivering a personalized learning experience at lower costs through large-scale data processing, deep analysis of user behaviours, speech recognition, and automatic assessment, and algorithms that recommend the most suitable content. As a pioneer in the AIEd market, Liulishuo has already proven itself in China. As of June 2018, […]
DreamBox Learning: Investing in an Intelligent Adaptive Learning platform for Ontario School Boards
I’ve chosen DreamBox Learning as the long-standing educational technology product, and have taken the role of either a ministry about to fund a new project, or presenting to a superintendent deciding about a new district initiative for math learning and instruction in the K-8 sector. Here is my Analyst Report, created using Adobe Spark page. Click […]
#SocialMedia@school
Lift your eyes up from your Facebook feed; put that tweet on hold; and before you share that selfie on Instagram, check out why and how we should be using social media in the classroom. Having been surprised at how few educators in this cohort thought social media is an emerging market worth investing in, […]
A1 – PocketLab Venture Analysis
This is a product that I want to try and purchase for my school! I will definitely be sending this information to my Department Head in the future to convince him of this purchase. https://sites.google.com/view/pocketlab-venture-analysis/home?authuser=0
A1 Analyst Report – Articulate 360
Did you know that there is a growing demand for rapid e-Learning across organizations worldwide? The way training is delivered has changed dramatically in recent years, and there is a growing need for authoring tools that reduce development times and are easy to use, but that also create engaging learning content. Articulate 360’s innovative apps […]
Analyst Report – DreamBox
Hello all, Please find my analyst report on DreamBox. DreamBox boasts adaptive learning technology for students. https://prezi.com/view/nCoVGRjeTR0A7YPeAGFU/ https://prezi.com/view/nCoVGRjeTR0A7YPeAGFU/
A1 Analyst Report – FutureFit AI
FutureFit AI is a venture that wants to reimagine education to address the global skills gaps and prepare people for the future of work. Please view my analyst report. Thanks! Marc
A1 Analyst Report: CityStudio London
Hi folks! I decided to focus my analysis on CityStudio London. CityStudio is a social enterprise that partners higher education institutions with cities to realize initiatives specific to each city’s plans, to help students develop 21st century skills, and to foster greater engagement and collaboration between higher education institutions and the communities that they serve. […]
Analyst Report – VR Vision
Hello Investors! A few weeks ago, I posted a market projection report from Goldman Sachs on VR\AR. The report predicted growth in many sectors but suggested that education’s adoption of VR may be stunted due to budgetary concerns. An astute colleague pointed out that: “This could partly be because the article was written in 2016 […]
A1 – Analyst Report – GoFormative
Hello Everyone, Please view the following video for my analyst report on GoFormative.