| | May 20166EditorialRole of technology within the educational sector is booming today. The combined effort from educational institutions and technology providers are breaking down the traditional concept of classrooms and education delivery. Laptops and tablets are the new boards; and teachers are leveraging various digital resources and innovative educational software to create a new collaborative learning environment. The `smart' educational institutions are using several interactive modules such as video, audio and presentations to provide visually attractive conceptual knowledge, which are more appealing to the students. These tools are helping the teachers `flip' their classrooms to encourage teamwork and project based learning. They also deliver a more personalized education experience for the students while connecting them with classrooms across the globe. For instance, the videoconferencing systems are helping the students interact with their peer groups across the globe, exposing them to new cultures and experiences. Further, shared, interactive displays support their work on complex projects by gathering inputs from classmates and teachers. These tools are allowing teachers to share content and suggestions from multiple touch points in real time and encourage students.With multiple tools and methods available, the only question remains is, how teachers can efficiently use technology to create a constructive, collaborative environment. The environment should also help students refine their understanding of the study materials and apply their skills.As the demand for collaborative technologies pick up within the educational sector, we present you the top 10 innovative solution providers who are at the forefront of this techno-educational revolution. The companies featured in this edition provide innovative solutions that support the concept of knowledge delivery within and outside the classroom boundaries.We hope the expert opinions and markets insights in this issue will help you formalize strategies for your organization. Let us know your thoughts. Collaboration is the Key Copyright © 2016 ValleyMedia Inc., All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.MAY - 2016Mailing AddressValleyMedia Inc.44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538T:510.402.1463, F:510-894-8405 MAY - 2016, Vol 02 - 05 Published by ValleyMedia Inc.Editor-in-Chief Tina RosenEditorial StaffSalesArun KantJohn Smith Rosalind Jacobs Ezra SamuelsRichard TaylorSteven ThomasVisualizersStephen ThomasCOLLABORATION SPECIALJamie Tyler jamie@educationtechnologyinsights.comT:510.694.0136Tina RosenEditor-in-Chieftina@educationtechnologyinsights.com
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