Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

I have learned so much in the intervening years, and my analysis then strikes me as incredibly naive and shallow. I was inspired, I think, to select that topic because talk of “platforms” was incredibly popular in Silicon Valley – it had been for a while – as companies strove to become “the next Facebook.”

Technology 62

Technology Pearson LMS Edmodo 62

techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

In addition, ABC Mouse has shared releases and updates for ABCmouse Mastering Math, Digital Library Experience, Standards-Aligned Collections, A New Teacher Experience, and the ABCmouse Ambassador Program. has joined the ENA family of companies. The merger will create a $120-million nonprofit organization with 500 employees.

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Tools Robotics Software Microsoft 49

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

From how to delve into the nuances of student learning and removing the heavy lift of teachers trying to figure out how to individualize instruction, to enabling someone like me to speak in seven languages so that I may express ideas or collaborate with others from around the world, AI holds endless potential.

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Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

Hack Education

AUGUST 23, 2016

One pays a fee for the right to register (and renew) a domain name for a website; one likely also pays a fee to a company that hosts the files for that website so that it is accessible over the network. Increasingly, we work for free for major Internet technology companies, on their platforms. It’s a fair point. What do you own?

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eSchool News

JULY 26, 2016

The Excellence in Integrations and Extensibility Award recognizes those who have used Brightspace Valence, the extensibility technology that includes all APIs, client libraries and integration tools, to create a solution that has made an impact on productivity and demonstrates the power of bringing learning technologies together.

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Online Learning Learning Blended Learning Assessment 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 17, 2011

ANNOUNCEMENTS The Library 2.011 worldwide virtual conference is almost here! Huge thanks to the San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science , the founding sponsor of the conference. There is lots of fun below, and especially don''t miss the first weekly recorded podcast with Audrey Watters!

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Knewton Pearson E-rate Education 43

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Teachers and the Future of Education" (the importance of teacher voice in education discussions, "Hack Your Education" (thinking about self-directed learning--Audrey''s in this proposal), and "Technology, Pedagogy, and the Silver Bullet" (addressing the myopia of some ed tech business ventures). November 2 - 4, all online, all free.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

The cost of starting a company has gone down because there are online tools you can use for free. So self-guided inquiry-based and mobile learning. Adaptive learning apps. Learning simulations. Dad explains,” I’m feeling like something is brewing right now. I can see that happening with school.

Khan Academy 40

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2018

I dedicated hours every week copy-pasting student achievement data from multiple systems into one gradebook, analyzing each student’s progress and assigning work based on need. Learn More About Kiddom Academy For Schools: 3 Ways a Company Can Personalize Its Support for Teachers. Learn more about Kiddom Academy.

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System Khan Academy EdTech LMS 111

techlearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

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. who are interested in establishing a makerspace in their libraries.

Tools 67

Tools PresenceLearning Edmodo Blackboard 67

techlearning

MARCH 5, 2018

BENCHMARK EDUCATION COMPANY ADVANCEALL ( benchmarkeducation.com ) Benchmark Education Company (BEC) released Advance ALL, a new series motivating students to read with literary and informational reading text sets. to streamline workflows for assessment and data analysis. Incorporating end user feedback, the 10.0 Illuminate 10.0

Epson 48

Epson Blackboard Pearson STEM 48

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

As such, from the characters portrayed in online programs to reading excerpts included in curricular products, it is important for all education companies to provide, and educators to seek out, more culturally relevant, modifiable, and accessible resources to effectively meet the varying learning needs of all students. public schools.

EdTech 69

EdTech Learning Industry Data 69

Hack Education

APRIL 14, 2017

The private student loan company has raised $50 million total, but I’m told “fintech” doesn’t “count” as ed-tech so let’s just ignore this trend, right? The adaptive learning company has raised $16 million total. The learn-to-code company has raised $1.19

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Education E-rate MOOC Data 44

Hack Education

AUGUST 4, 2018

.” Sandler is also the founder of the ed-tech company Nibletz. ” I’m putting this story here as it discusses VCs’ willingness to continue to invest in Mike Cagney , the former head of the student loan company SoFi. The company: RIB Software SE. The Business of Financial Aid. Investors Say, So What?”

Education 43

Education Pearson Company Blackboard 43

Hack Education

JULY 27, 2018

” That is, the daycare company Bright Horizons will pay for its employees to get their degrees at four institutions – three of which are for-profits (including Ashford University and Walden University, which have been targets of lawsuits claiming they misled students). ” asks Pacific Standard. ” asks The Atlantic.

Education 43

Education MOOC E-rate Coursera 43

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

That being said, if you’re using a piece of technology that’s free, it’s likely that your personal data is being sold to advertisers or at the very least hoarded as a potential asset (and used, for example, to develop some sort of feature or algorithm). It works well, that is, if you disregard student data privacy and security.

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Hack Education

JANUARY 19, 2018

And more online education news in the “Betteridge’s Law of Headlines” section and in the research and data section below. A new project from the Learning Policy Institute and EducationCounsel : “Reimagining College Access: Performance Assessments From K–12 Through Higher Education.”

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Education Elsevier MOOC Knewton 44

Hack Education

MAY 13, 2016

The learn-to-code company Treehouse has launched “Techdegrees,” “a guided-learning experience designed to prepare students for entry-level developer jobs at companies across the country.” ” “ Zynga ’s Headquarters Is Worth More Than The Actual Company.” Credit Cards).”

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Education Pearson Report MOOC 52

Hack Education

MAY 20, 2016

” Via PBS Newshour : “GOP reinstates usage of ‘ illegal alien ’ in Library of Congress ’ records.” The New York Times on The Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow , an online charter school: “Online School Enriches Affiliated Companies if Not Its Students.” Contests and Awards. kkthxbye. .

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Education Pearson Report Company 46

Hack Education

APRIL 28, 2017

Senators Introduce Bill to Keep Government Research Data Publicly Available (Preserving Data in Government Act).” ” I’m more interested in hearing about segregation and state laws in Mississippi than the adaptive learning software a school is using. Via Infodocket : “Two U.S. ” Oh.

Education 47

Education E-rate Company Kaplan 47

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

” Via the Tennessean : “ Nashville school district sends families opt-out form as student data battle with state rages on.” ” The districts are protesting a new law that dictates they hand over student directory data to charter school operators. ” Immigration and Education. . Education in the Courts.

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Education Broadband Company Data 45

Hack Education

JUNE 24, 2016

” “Schools, Libraries Miss Out on Millions in E-Rate Funds,” according to EdTech Magazine – some $245 million for the 2014 fiscal year. The company behind the ACT on Wednesday announced plans for a Center for Equity in Learning, which will focus on helping underserved students succeed in college and the work force.”

Coursera 60

Coursera Education E-rate Company 60

Hack Education

JANUARY 26, 2017

Via Education Week : “ DeVos-Backed Company Makes Questionable Claims on Autism , ADHD.” ” “Betsy DeVos Won’t Shed Stake in Biofeedback Company , Filings Show,” The New York Times reports. Via Education Week : “ Mississippi Attorney General Sues Google Over Student-Data Privacy.”

Education 40

Education Coursera Robotics E-rate 40