Archive for the ‘Educational Software Market’ Category
June 29th, 2010
by Sue in Educational Software Market, Technology
ISTE 2010: Day One
The ISTE Expo floor is hopping — we’ve had a steady stream of teachers, curriculum specialists, technologists, principals, and other administrators (as well as ed tech companies looking for potential partners, some students, and misc. others) in the DreamBox corner of the floor. When we ask them about their pressing issues, I’ve heard a couple [...]
June 21st, 2010
by Sue in Educational Software Market, Technology
ISTE 2010 Denver is Next Week – Will We See You There?
One of the big annual events for ed tech professionals, put on by the International Society for Technology in Education, is coming up next week at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. You can follow the tweets from DreamBox Learning and all the other participants about ISTE 2010 with the Twitter hash tag #ISTE10. If [...]
January 15th, 2010
by Sue in Educational Software Market, Elementary teachers, Technology
FETC 2010 Pictures – Team DreamBox at Booth 1305
FETC has been a whirlwind of fun and learning so far – exactly what DreamBox is all about! We here at Booth 1305 have been busy demonstrating our awesome math games, answering questions on virtual manipulatives, and meeting some of the biggest names in education technology. It’s been a blast!
January 11th, 2010
by Sue in Educational Software Market, Elementary teachers
DreamBox Will Be at FETC This Week: Booth 1305
We’re very excited about being at FETC (Florida Education Technology Conference) in Orlando this week! It’s one of the largest conferences dedicated to educational technology, and we look forward to meeting many teachers, administrators, and technologists. We’ll be in booth 1305—there will be a lot going on in the booth and we hope you’ll come [...]
June 23rd, 2009
by Lou in Educational Software Market, Life at DreamBox Learning
"We just won the 'Oscars' of Education Publishing!"
That’s what I heard an advisor/investor of ours exclaim the other day. And he’s not far off. In addition to the Distinguished Achievement Award for Educational Toys and Games, DreamBox Learning was awarded the 2009 Association of Education Publishers highest honor: the Golden Lamp for Technology Innovation (Association of Educational Publishers). Since I’m quoting folks, I think I’ll [...]
January 27th, 2009
by Lou in Educational Software Market, Life at DreamBox Learning, Public Education, Technology
An Inauguration of a Different Sort
Dear Mr. President,
A week ago you stood in front of the nation and spoke the following words:
“That we are in the midst of crisis is now well understood . . . our schools fail too many . . . [But] we will transform our schools and colleges and universities to meet the demands of a new age. All this we can do. And all this we will do.”
We at DreamBox Learning welcome your words.
January 20th, 2009
by Tracy in Educational Software Market, Technology
DreamBox Ranks the Top Eight EdTech Blogs
Today’s blog round-up is dedicated to the burgeoning field of EdTech. For those who haven’t heard, “EdTech” is the portmanteau of “education” and “technology,” and explores ways the two are being meshed. As such, EdTech bloggers represent a new genre of educators, academics, and enthusiasts who are interested in using technology to fuel a more [...]
January 14th, 2009
by Byron in Educational Software Market, Math fun, Middle School and Beyond, Teaching Math
Training Our Mathletes
Sorry, but this is a short commercial for a great non-profit program, The Math Olympiad.
The program is a great way to get kids excited about doing fun and challenging math. I had a chance to be involved with this a couple years back when I co-coached our elementary school’s team. The kids really enjoyed the teamwork and competitive spirit of it – which are aspects generally missing from the math classroom.
January 13th, 2009
by Lou in Educational Software Market, Math Learning, Online Learning, Technology
Individualized?! That’s what they all say!
I was at conference recently discussing DreamBox with a pretty savvy industry insider when she asked “what makes your product so unique?” My response was “It’s incredibly effective, fun, and highly individualized to a child’s particular learning needs.”
That’s when she said it. “Individualized?! That’s what they all say!”
December 7th, 2008
by Lou in Educational Software Market, Online Learning
Edu-tainment as You Know It Is Dead
Edu-tainment was initially envisioned to be the perfect hybrid between education and entertainment. In the abstract, the idea that educational software could be equally effective and engaging remains a good one. Most edu-tainment companies, however, got the mixture wrong and thus never fully realized this promise.
June 29th, 2010
by Sue in Educational Software Market, Technology
ISTE 2010: Day One
The ISTE Expo floor is hopping — we’ve had a steady stream of teachers, curriculum specialists, technologists, principals, and other administrators (as well as ed tech companies looking for potential partners, some students, and misc. others) in the DreamBox corner of the floor. When we ask them about their pressing issues, I’ve heard a couple [...]
June 21st, 2010
by Sue in Educational Software Market, Technology
ISTE 2010 Denver is Next Week – Will We See You There?
One of the big annual events for ed tech professionals, put on by the International Society for Technology in Education, is coming up next week at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. You can follow the tweets from DreamBox Learning and all the other participants about ISTE 2010 with the Twitter hash tag #ISTE10. If [...]
January 15th, 2010
by Sue in Educational Software Market, Elementary teachers, Technology
FETC 2010 Pictures – Team DreamBox at Booth 1305
FETC has been a whirlwind of fun and learning so far – exactly what DreamBox is all about! We here at Booth 1305 have been busy demonstrating our awesome math games, answering questions on virtual manipulatives, and meeting some of the biggest names in education technology. It’s been a blast!
January 11th, 2010
by Sue in Educational Software Market, Elementary teachers
DreamBox Will Be at FETC This Week: Booth 1305
We’re very excited about being at FETC (Florida Education Technology Conference) in Orlando this week! It’s one of the largest conferences dedicated to educational technology, and we look forward to meeting many teachers, administrators, and technologists. We’ll be in booth 1305—there will be a lot going on in the booth and we hope you’ll come [...]
June 23rd, 2009
by Lou in Educational Software Market, Life at DreamBox Learning
"We just won the 'Oscars' of Education Publishing!"
That’s what I heard an advisor/investor of ours exclaim the other day. And he’s not far off. In addition to the Distinguished Achievement Award for Educational Toys and Games, DreamBox Learning was awarded the 2009 Association of Education Publishers highest honor: the Golden Lamp for Technology Innovation (Association of Educational Publishers). Since I’m quoting folks, I think I’ll [...]
January 27th, 2009
by Lou in Educational Software Market, Life at DreamBox Learning, Public Education, Technology
An Inauguration of a Different Sort
Dear Mr. President,
A week ago you stood in front of the nation and spoke the following words:
“That we are in the midst of crisis is now well understood . . . our schools fail too many . . . [But] we will transform our schools and colleges and universities to meet the demands of a new age. All this we can do. And all this we will do.”
We at DreamBox Learning welcome your words.
January 20th, 2009
by Tracy in Educational Software Market, Technology
DreamBox Ranks the Top Eight EdTech Blogs
Today’s blog round-up is dedicated to the burgeoning field of EdTech. For those who haven’t heard, “EdTech” is the portmanteau of “education” and “technology,” and explores ways the two are being meshed. As such, EdTech bloggers represent a new genre of educators, academics, and enthusiasts who are interested in using technology to fuel a more [...]
January 14th, 2009
by Byron in Educational Software Market, Math fun, Middle School and Beyond, Teaching Math
Training Our Mathletes
Sorry, but this is a short commercial for a great non-profit program, The Math Olympiad.
The program is a great way to get kids excited about doing fun and challenging math. I had a chance to be involved with this a couple years back when I co-coached our elementary school’s team. The kids really enjoyed the teamwork and competitive spirit of it – which are aspects generally missing from the math classroom.
January 13th, 2009
by Lou in Educational Software Market, Math Learning, Online Learning, Technology
Individualized?! That’s what they all say!
I was at conference recently discussing DreamBox with a pretty savvy industry insider when she asked “what makes your product so unique?” My response was “It’s incredibly effective, fun, and highly individualized to a child’s particular learning needs.”
That’s when she said it. “Individualized?! That’s what they all say!”
December 7th, 2008
by Lou in Educational Software Market, Online Learning
Edu-tainment as You Know It Is Dead
Edu-tainment was initially envisioned to be the perfect hybrid between education and entertainment. In the abstract, the idea that educational software could be equally effective and engaging remains a good one. Most edu-tainment companies, however, got the mixture wrong and thus never fully realized this promise.
