Starring Ascend Learning, Screencastify, Pearson and more: ETIH rolls out the biggest education technology news stories of the week
We hope all our UK readers are having a fantastic half term and enjoying a well-deserved break! With the new term starting back up next week, we’re ready to dive into the latest innovations in edtech, bringing you insights to help make a real impact in the classroom.
Here’s to an inspiring and successful new term ahead! Now let's take a look at the top stories from the last 7 days:
The Power of Words by ETIH editor Emma Cate Stokes: a practical guide for Early Years language development
Our editor and co-founder, Emma Cate Stokes, has just released her first book, The Power of Words, an essential resource to support early language acquisition in EYFS and KS1 settings.
Drawing from her extensive background in early education and her insights into language challenges faced by young learners today, Stokes’ new publication provides educators with tried-and-tested methods to address speech and language issues in Reception and KS1 classrooms.
UK Budget 2024 education analysis by ETIH: funding boosts, FE investment, and private school financial impact
The UK Autumn Budget 2024 introduced significant funding allocations for the Department for Education (DfE), with Chancellor Rachel Reeves announcing an additional £6.7 billion.
This move represents a 19% real terms increase for the DfE, aimed at addressing infrastructure, maintenance, and targeted support within the education system.
Dr. Lissy Hu Named CEO of Ascend Learning to drive healthcare workforce development and education growth
Ascend Learning has appointed Dr. Lissy Hu as its new Chief Executive Officer, following the retirement of Greg Sebasky, who will transition to Chairman of the Ascend Board of Managers in January 2025.
Dr. Hu said she is focused on supporting Ascend’s work in healthcare training and development:
“Fundamental to improving patient care is investing in our healthcare teams, and I am excited to further drive Ascend’s success in enabling clients to achieve elevated learner and educator outcomes and to support workers as they progress through their careers.
Carnegie Learning and AI for Education partner to boost AI Literacy in K-12 education
Carnegie Learning and AI for Education have teamed up to promote AI literacy and support responsible AI use in K-12 education across the United States.
Barry Malkin, CEO of Carnegie Learning, emphasised the demand for practical AI solutions in education:
“The demand for AI in K-12 education is unprecedented. We know from our research and conversations with K-12 educators that they want to use the latest AI innovations in their classrooms to help their students succeed.
After Flip’s shutdown, Screencastify CEO Vishal Shah talks support for educators with free Submit feature
In June, ETIH covered Microsoft’s decision to discontinue its popular Flip platform, leaving many educators seeking a suitable replacement. To support teachers impacted by this change, Screencastify—a video creation platform —has made its “Submit” feature free for the 2024-2025 school year.
We recently spoke with Vishal Shah, CEO of Screencastify, about the platform’s commitment to educational innovation, why Submit is a great alternative to Flip, and how Screencastify is shaping the future of interactive learning in classrooms.
Edward M Kennedy Institute hosts online national student debate on the Electoral College in the USA
The Edward M Kennedy Institute (EMKI)—which educates the public about democracy and civic responsibility through interactive programs and exhibits—recently hosted Election 2024: Electoral College, a civic education program for students.
Speaking exclusively to ETIH, CEO Adam Hinds remarked, “In this moment in history and in this moment in the 2024 election, it is meaningful for students from across the country to come together to discuss and understand our system of democracy, with each other. Imagine if voters of all ages did the same thing.”
Pearson reports strong Q3 growth with advances in AI and strategic enterprise partnerships for 2024
Pearson has released an update for the first nine months of 2024, reporting solid performance across all divisions and progress on its 2024 priorities.
The company achieved 5% underlying sales growth in Q3, contributing to a 3% growth for the year-to-date, excluding divested businesses. This places Pearson on track to meet its full-year financial targets.
University of Victoria taps Transact’s Mobile credential to streamline campus access and eco-efforts
The University of Victoria has launched Transact Campus’s Mobile Credential technology, making it the first institution in British Columbia to offer a fully mobile-enabled campus experience
Rasheed Behrooznia, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Campus ID & Commerce at Transact, highlighted the value of the collaboration, stating, “We’ve worked closely with some of the largest schools in Canada, including the University of Victoria, to ensure a smooth, scalable, and sustainable transition."
