EdTech Digest Awards Program 2017 | Shaping Our Future
Any education company is, by the era in which we now live, an edtech company. And today, any educator, learner, or leader is at least a nascent technologist. Billions of dollars have been invested in this future, and we will no doubt invest billions more. Whatever the immediate figures, because of the integral nature of education to humanity’s ultimate survival, the long-term trend will only be up. In honoring cool tools, inspiring leaders, and innovative trendsetters in education, we do so with a sense of excitement, but also a sense of responsibility. Dream-to-reality makers are awesome to behold. But the stakes are high because these honorees are shaping our future. Perhaps more so than in any other sector, in education there are mission-driven companies and there are purpose-driven people. For what mission, and for what purposes committed individuals or dedicated groups of people help advance the rest of us, is what we honor and celebrate here. And with that, here’s to the innovators, leaders, and trendsetters shining bright in one of the greatest fields of human endeavor. And the honorees are:
=COOL TOOL AWARD FINALISTS: (Finalists listed below – winners are marked with *)
new product or service
SMART Learning Suite from SMART Technologies
CSI Private Eye from CSI Literacy
Discovery Education Science Techbook from Discovery Education
ABCmouse for Schools from Age of Learning
StrongMind Digital Curriculum from StrongMind*
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product or service
E-rate Manager from Funds For Learning
Renaissance Accelerated Reader from Renaissance
Makey Makey Invention Kit from Makey Makey
DreamBox Learning from DreamBox Learning
academic gaming solution
ClassCraft from Classcraft Studios*
Grand Canyon Expedition from Brett E Shelton
Prodigy Math Game from Prodigy
Exotrex Science Adventure Game from Dig-It! Games
assessment solution
Lumos StepUp from Lumos Learning
TAO from Open Assessment Technologies
Remark Test Grading Cloud Edition
CLASS Online Assessment and Plan
hardware solution
ViewSonic CDE7061T Interactive Flat
Belkin Air Shield Always On Protective
zSpace Virtual Reality Learning Lab*
RICOH PJ WX415NI ultra short throw projector
collaboration solution
SMART Learning Suite from SMART Technologies
Nureva Span visual collaboration system
communication solution
Netmedia Parents Evening Booking
Blackboard Community Engagement
FlexCat from Lightspeed Technologies
content provider solution
mozaBook from Mozaik Education
arts, music, creative
district data solution
DataSense from Authentica Solutions*
Autodesk Sketchbook for Education
Achieve 3000 Leadership Edition
MAP Measures of Academic Progress
e-learning, blended learning or flipped solution
mozaBook from Mozaik Education
Blackboard Personalized Learning
DreamBox Learning from DreamBox Learning
emerging technology solution
higher education learning solution
SafeColleges Online from Scenario Learning
workforce skills or corporate training solution
IT networking connectivity / access solution
learning management system
mobile (device) solution
Vernier’s Graphical Analysis for Chrome
Kensington AC12 Security Charging
mobile app (early childhood/elem)
DragonBox Numbers app from WeWantToKnow*
Waterford iPad app from Waterford Institute
mobile app (middle and high school)
mobile app (postsecondary)
language learning solution
Essential Spanish Vocabulary Flashcards
Middlebury Interactive Languages from Middlebury Interactive
parent/student solution
Blackboard Mobile Communications
presentation solution
ViewSonic ViewSync 3 Wireless Presentation Gateway
ClassFlow Desktop from Promethean
professional development learning solution
classroom management solution for teachers
ClassFlow Desktop from Promethean
Kickboard from Kickboard for Teachers
security/privacy solution
BrightBytes Digital Privacy, Safety & Security*
DataSense from Authentica Solutions
research, reference, or resource solution
ABC-CLIO Solutions Database from ABC-CLIO*
STEM solution
Cengage: MindTap for Mathematics
personalized learning solution
Silverback Learning Solutions*
Expertise Management for Corporate Professionals
special needs solution
MAP Measures of Academic Progress
Skills for Autism by SKILLS Global
MORE COOL TOOL AWARD FINALISTS:
=LEADERSHIP AWARD FINALISTS: (Finalists listed below – winners are marked with *)
edupreneurs, startups
Steve Wandler and Lane Merrifield*
founder/ceo
school leader
Sylvain Kalache and Julien Barbier*
Joshua Clemmer and Michael Burke
visionary
global leader
Donna Stoering and Andy Anderson
advocate
PR firm/publicist
MORE LEADERSHIP AWARD FINALISTS:
Michael Moody and Jason Stricker
=TRENDSETTER AWARD FINALISTS: (Finalists listed below – winners are marked with *)
product or service setting a trend
Discovery Education’s Techbook series
leader setting a trend
Zac Leonard, Dan Koch, and Alex Stubenbort
MORE TRENDSETTER AWARD FINALISTS:
Perspectives for a Diverse America
European Leadership University
PeopleAdmin’s Inspired2Educate
Congratulations to all finalists! Finalists are listed above; winners are marked with an asterisk (*). Honoree badges are above and larger file versions are available here. Also, ask us about our promotional packages to help you in celebrating your success and getting the word out about your efforts; just click here and write: PREMIUM PKG in the subject line.
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