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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

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In 2012, Pearson, Cengage Learning, and Macmillan Higher Education sued Boundless Learning, claiming that the open education textbook startup had “stolen the creative expression of their authors and editors, violating their intellectual-property rights.” The Flipped Classroom". Textbook Publishers vs. Boundless.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Robots won’t replace teachers because they can’t inspire us.” ” “For-Profit Coalition Seeks to Bolster the Flipped-Classroom Approach,” The Chronicle of Higher Education reports on what appears to be a new company founded by BAM Radio’s Errol St. Clair Smith. ” B t.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

” Via Edsurge : “What’s Next for Pearson ? Robots and Other Education Science Fiction. ” Via Campus Technology : “Study Finds Flipped Classroom Model Does Not Improve Grades in Health Science Course.” Not Buying Your Education Startup.)” “ Do you need a blockchain? .”