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All the Upgrades and Updates From Apple, Google and More at ISTE 2018

Edsurge

Frontline Education , a provider of K-12 data software, is developing a new feature (or “skill”) for Alexa that allows administrators to access data, such as teacher evaluation reports and employment rates, through voice-activated commands. The new company, owned by SDI Innovations, makes a robotic arm and a corresponding STEM curriculum.

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AI generated post: Online Tools for Classroom Teachers

Kathy Schrock

It certainly read like a robot had written in, IMHO. However, the next paragraph following that one stated: Guidelines for Effective Use of Online Tools in the Classroom When using online tools in the classroom, teachers should be sure to select tools that are age-appropriate, aligned with learning objectives, and accessible to all students.

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Education Technology and the Power of Platforms

Hack Education

”) It was certainly the outcome that investors were hoping for Edmodo , which raised $25 million in 2012, boasting that it had 15 million users. Remember Edmodo? Edmodo was one of the early stars of the most recent resurgence in ed-tech startup founding and funding (circa 2008 onward, that is).

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#EdTechTidBits of the Week (April 27, 2015)

EdTechnocation.com

Tickle is an app for the iPad that allows you to create Scratch like programs to control your robotic toys such as drones, Sphero , and your Philips Hue wireless light bulbs. They have four free courses that you can access through the app to get started. You can also just create fun interactive programs.

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#EdTechTidBits of the Week (April 27, 2015)

EdTechnocation.com

Tickle is an app for the iPad that allows you to create Scratch like programs to control your robotic toys such as drones, Sphero , and your Philips Hue wireless light bulbs. They have four free courses that you can access through the app to get started. You can also just create fun interactive programs.

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WHAT’S NEW: NEW TOOLS FOR SCHOOLS

techlearning

www.getalma.com ) Alma Technologies has announced it is allowing any SQL-based business intelligence tool, such as Tableau and Jaspersoft, to access data from its modern, student information system and learning management system. Software & Online ALMA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Via Inside Higher Ed : “The governor of Virginia has approved a bill requiring all public higher education institutions in the state to take steps to adopt open educational resources – freely accessible and openly copyrighted educational materials.” ” Robots and Other Education Science Fiction. million total.