THE NORDIC EDTECH SCENE: WHAT MAKES EDTECH IN THE NORDICS CLICK?
EDITORIAL OVERVIEW – ISSUE 26
Find out what’s included in the first September edition of your Reimagine Education Newsletter: Microsoft’s Vice-President for Global Education confirmed, Early Bird extended, exploring what makes edtech in the Nordics click, and the Finnish startup bringing “beautifully crafted immersive storyworlds into classrooms”.
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THE NORDIC EDTECH SCENE: WHAT MAKES EDTECH IN THE NORDICS CLICK?
Who are the key players making edtech happen in the Nordic nations? Ashmeet Singh, Editor of The EdTechWorld, offers an overview of the clusters, resources, quality assurance providers, and accelerators behind one of the world’s thriving edtech ecosystems.
LYFTA ‒ FOSTERING GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP SKILLS AND EMPATHY THROUGH IMMERSIVE STORYTELLING
Combining recent neuroscientific research and virtual reality technology, Lyfta are bringing together place, people, and pedagogy to create learning experiences designed to inspire and instruct in equal measure. Learn more about their solution here.
INTRODUCING: MICROSOFT’S VICE-PRESIDENT FOR WORLDWIDE EDUCATION, ANTHONY SALCITO
We’re delighted to confirm that Microsoft will also be contributing to this year’s Reimagine Education agenda.
The Steering Committee is now able to announce that Anthony Salcito, Vice-President for Worldwide Education at Microsoft, will be joining edX and Boston University on a panel focusing on the facilitation of successful employer-university partnerships. For more information, stay tuned!