MIT Sloan Education Club

Mar 11 (Mon) 4:30pm-6:30pm @ LearnLaunch

LearnLaunch, the Boston based EdTech Accelerator, has kindly agreed to host a group of students at their Boston space. There the Founder and Managing Director of the fund will give us an overview of the edtech ecosystem, speak to LearnLaunch's investment model, and introduce us to a few of their portfolio companies.

If you're interested in joining, please sign up here asap (spaces are limited!): http://cglink.me/r472232

Visit to LearnLaunch EdTech Accelerator - Education Club LearnLaunch, the Boston based EdTech Accelerator, has kindly agreed to host a group of students at their Boston space. There the Founder and Managing Director of the fund will give us an overview ...

Mar 5, 2019 (Tues) | 11:45am - 12:45pm | MIT E51-325
Registration link: https://bit.ly/2tKvTC2

Curious about the education and technology trends in Southeast Asia? Want insider information on what startup qualities attract investors? Eager to get involved with the edtech space in Southeast Asia?

Sloan Education Club and the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship are proud to bring Vishal Harnal, General Partner at 500 Startups, to campus to share his extensive experience of investing in the Southeast Asia market, specifically around the education space.

Lunch will be served and there is an opportunity for Q&A and mingling afterwards.

Are you passionate about the education space and interested in exploring starting your own venture? Whether you have your own startup idea or not, the MIT Education Ignite Fund is here to empower you to be an education entrepreneur. Students receive up to $2,000 to grow their own education-related entrepreneurship idea or take an existing MIT education-related innovation forward.

Register for the Info Session on Feb 27 (Wed) 11:45am-12:45pm (https://bit.ly/2trLI0m) and visit our website (https://www.miteducationignitefund.com/) to know more!

MIT Edcation Ignite Fund Students receive up to $2,000 to grow their own education-related entrepreneurship idea or take an existing MIT education-related innovation forward.

Our Info Session happens tomorrow (Sep 18) during lunch! Come join us if you're interested in the education space!

Sloan Education Club Info Session - Education Club Come and find out about Sloan Education Club's events! Share your ideas about what you want to see happen! Lunch will be provided.

Calling all those passionate or seeking to learn more about education entrepreneurship!

In this session, you'll develop an understanding of the education and entrepreneurial resources available to you in and around MIT, and hear about the latest trends in education entrepreneurship from Jean Hammond, Co-Founder of the Edtech Accelerator LearnLaunch, serial entrepreneur, and MIT Sloan alumnus. In addition, you'll learn from and connect with start-ups from the MIT Delta V and LearnLaunch accelerators who'll share stories on their own entrepreneurial journeys in the space.

t=0: Education Entrepreneurship Ecosystem at MIT and Beyond featuring Jean Hammond, Co-Founder of LearnLaunch - Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship Calling all those passionate or seeking to learn more about education entrepreneurship! In this session you'll develop an understanding of the education and entrepreneurial resources available to ...

How do you innovate for public schools? How do you challenge the idea of what it means to be a teacher? Come find out! Tomorrow, join us for a talk with Parachute Teachers - a startup changing the way the community interacts with the classroom. RSVP on Sloan Groups. See you there! http://cglink.me/r327756

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TONIGHT! Interested in entrepreneurship? In EdTech? In being a great public speaker? We have ONE spot left for dinner with Miro Kazakoff. RSVP here https://sloangroups.mit.edu/education/rsvp?id=327536

"The challenges of creating an Edtech Company" : Dinner with Miro Kazakoff, Lecturer in Managerial Communication at MIT Sloan | Education Club - CampusGroups Group management system used at MIT Sloan School of Management - Powered by CampusGroups.

https://www.facebook.com/EdSurge/posts/1289594691101923

The Places You’ll Go: K 12 Edtech Conferences to Check Out in 2017 (EdSurge News) Last week, we pulled together our picks for what higher-ed conferences, expos and events you should know about in 2017. Now we’re back, and this time it’s all about K-12.This free downloadable calendar has all the dates, locations and details you need to begin planning which events and conferences t

http://blogs.worldbank.org/education/nine-takeaways-2015-trends-international-math-and-science-study-results

Nine takeaways from the 2015 Trends in International Math and Science Study Results The highest performing countries are paying extra attention to the quality of their teachers. (Photo: Dominic Chavez / World Bank) The International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) released the results of its latest Trends in International Mathematics and Science Stud...

Tomorrow at Bush Room: xTalk: Why Old School is New School http://events.mit.edu/event.html?id=16498583

MIT Events Calendar - Tuesday, November 29, 2016 - xTalk: Why Old School is New School in Higher Education xTalks: Digital Discourses The xTalks series provides a forum to facilitate awareness, deep understanding and transference of educational innovations at MIT and elsewhere. We hope to foster a community of educators, researchers, and technologists engaged in developing and supporting effective learni...

Great report from the US Office of Digital Technology

http://tech.ed.gov/developers-guide/

Ed Tech Developer's Guide - Office of Educational Technology Opportunities abound for software designers and developers to create impactful tools for teachers, school leaders, students, and their families. This guide for developers, startups and entrepreneurs addresses key questions about the education ecosystem and highlights critical needs and opportuniti...

Do you want to know more about the "maker" education approach? What if the most creative school in Cambridge was founded by a group of incredible MIT alumni? If you like the creative learning concept, you should visit NuVu Studio, an innovation school for middle and high school students. NuVu's pedagogy is based on the architectural studio model and geared around multi-disciplinary, collaborative projects. Students at NuVu collaborate with experts on projects such as new medical devices, interactive games, and brainwave-generated art. Through these projects, students learn how to navigate the messiness of the creative process, from inception to completion. Please, RSVP https://sloangroups.mit.edu/education/rsvp?id=320820

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Hey EdSlonies, it's time to register to our first Education dinner! For this first edition, a strategy consultant specialized in Education (Gates Bryant, Tuck MBA alum currently working at Tyton Partners) will walk you through the different opportunities available for MBA to work in the Education sector. Passionate discussions will follow. Hurry up, only 10 spots available! https://sloangroups.mit.edu/education/rsvp?id=320814

https://www.edsurge.com/research/special-reports/state-of-edtech-2016/

Home | State of EdTech | EdSurge What lens do you see education through? Look into EdSurge’s State of Edtech

Hey Edsloanies, thanks for attending the mixer last week! We had a great time!

https://www.edsurge.com/research/special-reports/state-of-edtech-2016/builders

Builders | State of EdTech | EdSurge “Things take longer to happen than they think you will, and then they happen faster than you thought they could.” How teachers and technology are poised to transform education today.

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2015-03-31-why-edtech-companies-fold

Why Edtech Companies Fold (EdSurge News) Geddit. Taught It. MommaZoo. In the last six months, all three of these companies have announced that they’re shutting their doors. Two are Imagine K12 graduates--a sobering reminder that not all IK12 companies go on to join the ranks of ClassDojo and Remind.What happened? Yes, it’s hard for edtech

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2016-03-16-the-overselling-of-education-technology?utm_content=buffer60374&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

The Overselling of Education Technology (EdSurge News) Maybe we shouldn’t be surprised that the idea of using digital technology in the classroom tends to be either loved or hated. After all, anything that’s digital consists only of ones or zeroes. By contrast, my own position is somewhere in the middle, a location where I don’t often find myself, fr

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2016-09-23-want-adaptive-learning-to-work-encourage-adaptive-teaching-here-s-how?error_code=4201&error_message=User+canceled+the+Dialog+flow =_

Want Adaptive Learning To Work? Encourage Adaptive Teaching. Here’s How (EdSurge News) At Colorado Technical University (CTU) we have been using adaptive learning since 2012, and we believe that a single constituency—painted by some as a barrier to the adoption of new technology in the classroom—is largely responsible for our success: our faculty. The sizzle of a coursewar

Working in the education sector is not only about standing chalk in hand in front of a class. A career within the education sector can display different opportunities for someone pursuing a business degree. If you want to know more about career opportunities related to education, come to hear about the internship experiences of 2nd year classmates. The panel features the following incredible Sloanies: Ben Schwartz (Forum One and Parthenon-EY), Lia Bonamassa ( Parthenon-EY), Bridget Sharei (EF Education First), Juliana Gregory Cavalcante (Omidyar Network) and Helen Smith ( ALU Education)! Please RSVP here: http://cglink.me/r315857

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Do you know any of them? Tried? Opinions?

https://www.cbinsights.com/blog/ed-tech-market-map-company-list/?utm_source=CB+Insights+Newsletter&utm_campaign=2e99f80ccc-WedNL_8_10_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_9dc0513989-2e99f80ccc-87810253

Reinventing School: 108 Ed Tech Startups Across Learning Management, Language Teaching, And More Our market map also includes classroom management systems, and next-gen study tools like digital audiovisual flash cards.

Next week at the Media Lab

https://hubweek.org/events/solve/solve-learn/

HUBweek – HUBweek 2016: September 25-October 1, 2016 HUBweek is a creative festival that celebrates innovation at the intersection of art, science, and technology.

http://www.builtinboston.com/2016/09/09/sept-hiring-dream-job

8 Boston tech companies where you could land your dream job this month Boston’s tech scene is booming, and companies in industries ranging from finance to retail are looking for the most talented workers the city has to offer. Whether you’re a product manager

Education Club Leadership Applications are now OPEN!
If you’re interested in applying for any of our open leadership roles (VP of Partnership, VP of Edtech Conference, VP of Career, VP of Outreach) or want to contribute with a specific initiative, please fill out the APPLICATION FORM by end of day next Sunday, September 25th. https://goo.gl/forms/P6kNcZFKFmEig4oe2

Education Club Leadership Roles 2016-2017 Available Leadership Positions: VP of Outreach: o Build relationship with MIT Digital Learning, Media Lab for potential collaborations o Build relationship with HIVES and Harvard Education School and other schools Education clubs o Build relationship with other Sloan and MIT clubs for joint events o...

Education Club Kick-Off Lunch (Sep 19)
We’d love to hear everyone’s voices for a very informal conversation! We invite you to our Club- Kick-Off Lunch that will take place on September 19th at 11:45am (E51- 149). We will do an overview of our initiatives, as well as discuss ways in which you can get involved in the Edtech conference as well as the leadership opportunities available in the club. Food will be provided. Please, RSVP: http://cglink.me/r313838

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EdTALK 2016: You won't want to miss this! Limited Spots - RSVP NOW in http://cglink.me/r313737

Vincent Fung is an Investment Director at NetDragon Websoft Inc., a leading creative force in China’s mobile internet industry!!! Thanks for your sharing your ideas at Edtech Friday!

Panelists and Speakers, thanks for sharing your experience with us!! Edtech Friday was a success because of you!