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As Number of Edtech Providers Grow, Some Say Student Privacy Needs a Reset

Edsurge

For example: he says that Coursera had avoided bringing its Career Academies into high schools for fear of dealing with K-12 student data, but GG4L “shielded” Coursera from the risk by limiting access to data. He also argues that it’s good for the companies, since it limits their risk.

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As Number of Edtech Providers Grow, Some Say Student Privacy Needs a Reset

Edsurge

For example: he says that Coursera had avoided bringing its Career Academies into high schools for fear of dealing with K-12 student data, but GG4L “shielded” Coursera from the risk by limiting access to data. He also argues that it’s good for the companies, since it limits their risk.

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Charting New Territories in PD: The Whitsby Story with ASCD

The CoolCatTeacher

Furthermore, in May 2013, they obtained a certification in Gamification through Coursera Course Certificates. Research Quest: Free Middle School Science Project-Based Learning Unboxing the Lenovo Flex 5i: The Best Chromebook. In October 2019, they received a certification in Learning Articulate Storyline 360 from LinkedIn.

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Now Take Notes on Drive Videos with VideoNot.es – From Beth Holland

EdTechTeacher

works with YouTube, Vimeo, Coursera, Udacity, Khan Academy, and EdX videos. We lead Google, web tool, and Chromebook workshops throughout the year. Because VideoNot.es can be tied to a Google Drive account, all notes can also be saved and shared with others. As described in previous posts on this site , VideoNot.es

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24 Pickup Lines for Every Stage of Your Relationship With Edtech

Edsurge

Wanna come over tonight to Coursera and chill ? Is that a Chromebook in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? When it's getting pretty serious: The Mask Youtube Clips, Warner Bros. I’ve got all the right competencies. Just wait ‘till you check out see massive micro-credentials and nanodegrees.

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Fewer Deals, More Money: U.S. Edtech Funding Rebounds With $1.2 Billion in 2017

Edsurge

While private equity’s activities continue, “the big question looking forward,” says Palmer, “is Google, which has had tremendous success with Chromebooks and Google for Education.” Of the nearly 200 companies that the search giant has acquired, only one is edtech: Launchpad Toys. Deals of 2017. Duolingo: $25 million.

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Notes from Leadership for the Digital Age with Alan November - Day 2

EdTechSandyK

Coursera is another option for higher ed MOOCS. A participant in the room shared about an 8th grade Engilsh teacher using Google docs and going paperless - students walk in and go immediately to their Chromebooks because they want to see the feedback the teacher has given them. Click here to see all of them.)

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