ed-tech
Coverage of ed-tech in the Nexus archive.
- We tracked how much 3 young startup founders actually sleep
An investigation tracked three young founders' sleep schedules for four days, revealing contrasting work habits between 'biohackers' and 'hustlers'. Lance Yan of Traverse reported struggling to find a balance, often getting only 5 to 6 hours of sleep. Conversely, Kavitta Ghai maintains a rigorous schedule, taking measures like wearing masks and ensuring she gets seven hours by aligning her workday around peak cognitive function.
- Why digital tests are helping keep Chromebooks in classrooms
Digital standardized testing is keeping Chromebooks in classrooms as educators prioritize preparing students for computer-based assessments despite some backlash against screen time. Examples include Los Angeles and Baltimore maintaining devices for third graders due to testing requirements, while critics argue assessment should not solely drive tech use in education.