Kendal
5G Networks
5G is the newest iteration of wireless technology. The network offers lower latency and much faster data speeds, more reliability and availability, drastically increased network capacity, and a more uniform experience for all users. The product is a seamlessly integrated system of devices and users with no buffering, wait times, or lags. 5G networks are established in many parts of the world, […]
Venture Pitch: Current
Howdy! Below is my elevator pitch for Current, a microcredential management platform that hosts easy-to-tailor, stackable templates on locally relevant, climate-related topics. You can also view my elevator pitch, along with my venture pitch here on Canvas (approx 8 minute read-time). Looking forward to your feedback! Kendal
Week 12 – 5G Networks
Hello and welcome to Week 12, where we will introduce you to 5G networks. The transformative nature of 5G networks is difficult to grasp. Much like the way airplanes transformed transportation, this new generation of wireless technology is predicted to change the way we interact with everyone and everything, and expand our ways of learning. Imagine smart objects, the Internet […]
Analyst Report – Newsela
Equipping K-12 classrooms with relevant and meaningful course content can be challenging. Newsela is a literacy-oriented instructional content platform that provides educators with expertly-vetted, real-world news content that integrates into existing classroom materials. Content aims to stimulate strong engagement and grow conventional and new media literacy skills, and can be custom-tailored for the educator, school, […]
Rachel Carlson – Co-Founder and CEO of Guild
Founder:Rachel Carlson, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Venture:Guild https://www.guildeducation.com/ Meet Rachel and Guild here: Venture Description:Guild is a “Career Opportunity Platform” that provides a space for employers to design and deliver meaningful, mutually beneficial educational opportunities for their employees. Guild is a one-stop shop for enabling access to personal and professional learning programs for teams […]
ReThink – Anti-bullying app
“ReThink is an award-winning, innovative, nonintrusive, patented technology that effectively detects and stops online hate before the damage is done.” ReThink detects offensive digital comments and provides users with an opportunity to reconsider, and reword their responses. The product was pitched on Shark Tank (below) and more information can be found on their website (https://www.rethinkwords.com/).
GSV Edtech 150
Global Silicon Valley (GSV) is a private “growth investment platform powering the world’s most dynamic entrepreneurs, companies, institutions, and emerging growth hubs.” In simpler terms, GSV identifies and invests in innovative leaders throughout the global tech market. GSV Ventures is their global learning technologies investment stream, where they share insights into the global learning landscape, […]
Howdy & Hello
Hello everyone, and hope you are all having a smooth transition into the September semester. Admittedly, I am writing this post from a (thankfully in-service) trailhead in Banff National Park. It is already dark, and I am hanging out with my headlamp and salt and vinegar chips, gobbling up all of your “Author” posts. Although […]