Perry Hewitt

MAY 22, 2015

Now you can search for topics and hashtags directly within Google. At the same time, Twitter is rolling out its own more robust search , with new features for logged-out users. My guess is that Twitter native search will cater more to live Twitter consumption of breaking news or events.

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Edsurge

MAY 17, 2017

As anyone who reads the news can tell you, the world is facing an increasingly complex host of social, civic and environmental challenges that will require people from a wide range of backgrounds to collaborate with each other on. For example, Kiva used the ideas generated by participants to help them rework their new crowdfunding site.

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Edsurge

MARCH 24, 2017

Nearly half of you told us that we’re your top source for higher education news (thank you!) Discovering MOOCs in 2012 lit a fire under me. It’s a topic that consistently drives lively debate, and the conversation between Michigan’s president Mark Schlissel and EdSurge reporter Jeff Young does not disappoint! Pass it on!

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Speakers from NewSchools Venture Fund, FlyTechnista, Flocabulary and New York on Tech will explore how companies and organizations can hire and support diverse candidates. The Evolution of MOOCs: Six Years Later : Are MOOCs still around? Higher Ed 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Here is the list of participating universities, with the course topics they plan to offer in the MicroMasters program: Australian National University (Evidence-Based Management). That said, Edx MicroMasters programs differ from the typical MOOC in important ways, advocates say. MicroMasters. Curtin University, Australia (Human Rights).

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The Principal of Change

APRIL 25, 2017

If you ask me for my thoughts on a topic, and then disregard or ignore what I say, you have wasted my time. The majority of the community without children in school could care less about your school’s twitter feed or website, but they do care what is said in and on the news. I am sure any group of students would agree.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 10, 2013

Like MOOCs, only more intimate. :) Because the events are virtual and we don''t have the traditional time/space/travel constraints of a physical event, we''ve boldly gone past the traditional conference model of "vetting and selecting" presenters to inclusion and audience choice. Proposals can made between now and September 1st.

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Edsurge

MARCH 29, 2018

For other topics, you can also check out our index of past #DLNchats. Join the Digital Learning Network to stay up to date on all events and the latest news for highered digital learning leaders! RSVP for our next #DLNchat: How Have MOOCs Impacted Approaches to Student Learning?

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Educator Innovator

MAY 12, 2014

Weekly activities will center around KQED’s Do Now, a program that allows students to engage and respond to current issues in science, news and the arts. The goals of this MOOC are to: Engage participants in relevant and important conversation around issues critical to 21st century learning. MOOC Ends August 17.

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Learning with 'e's

APRIL 7, 2015

CET) May 6: MOOCs and online learning: How will they shape the future of education? Please join us for an hour of informal discussion on the above topics, and do share this news with anyone you think might be interested! CET) April 22: What is the impact of mobile learning? Post conference discussion) (20.00 Unported License.

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Educator Innovator

MAY 18, 2015

Infuriated by recent news that Facebook had conducted secret psychology tests on its users, Assistant Professor of Education Ian O’Byrne of the University of New Haven created a satirical digital game called Facepalm. So who is the MOOC designed for? During another week, participants designed games.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 3, 2011

EPCOP MOOC WEBINAR ( Australia Series ) Mon 5 Sep 09:00PM New York / Tue 6 Sep 01:00AM GMT / Tue 6 Sep 11:00AM Sydney Coach Carole. A free webinar about the E-portfolio Massive Open Online Course (EpCop MOOC), a free e-portfolio professional development activity. Thanks for your attention, and see you online! link] CLASSROOM 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 20, 2014

Sunday, August 24th at 8:15pm Principalcast: Chris Wejr on Preparing for the New School Year , The Principalcast Podcast is weekly round table discussion about current topics in educational leadership. Are you looking forward to making new connections this year? Visit [link] for details. Mix Up Your Classroom Library.

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Hack Education

MAY 6, 2020

Like a MOOC, but in the school gym. Other programs were eventually added: Teamwork for Child Health , a 15-minute program on parent and child health, for example, as well as shows designed to inform the neighborhood about local news and activities. In the late 1950s, about 70% of US households owned a television.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

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.” ” And I wondered at the time if that would be the outcome for MOOCs. Remember Edmodo?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 9, 2015

Monday, April 20th at 8pm TL News Night LIVE! This is a LIVE show presented in news show format featuring a Wrap up of “This Month in School Libraries” and deeper discussion of topical school library issues with special guest experts. More information here. Did we mention it was LIVE? All events are listed in US-Eastern Time.

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GoConqr

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Some hot topics will be virtual reality, augmented reality, 3D printing, coding and the maker movement. The good news is that this process does seem to be happening slowly and so there is time for both students and teachers to adapt to the new ways learning is being organized. Maria Mendez (Educator, Chile).

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 20, 2015

Two Week Calendar Monday, April 20th at 8pm TL News Night LIVE! This is a LIVE show presented in news show format featuring a Wrap up of “This Month in School Libraries” and deeper discussion of topical school library issues with special guest experts. Please share this newsletter with your friends and colleagues!

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

A man watches an artificial intelligence (AI) news anchor from a state-controlled news broadcaster, on his computer in Beijing on November 9, 2018. China’s state-run Xinhua News Agency introduced its newest anchor to attendees at the World Internet Conference in the country’s eastern Zhejiang Province last week.

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Educator Innovator

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Her question, prompted by her dismay at the news media’s portrayal of students during the rollout of a 1:1 iPad pilot in LA Unified School District, shines a spotlight on the narratives adults create about youth and their use of technology. Maha : What inspired the idea of #techquity? Maha : I would say I am.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Fortunately, there is a vast amount of content already available, such as YouTube videos, MOOCs, multiple choice questions and web-based resources. One of the most time consuming parts of implementing a flipped classroom strategy is that teachers may have to produce additional materials for the pupils to use away from the classroom.

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2017

Building Up Your Skills Building new skills is especially important when you are pivoting away from your current role, and we see them bucketed into three categories: career planning, hard skills, and talking the talk (or knowing the latest news and lingo). Check out our growing list of MOOCs and Courses on the EdSurge Index.

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mauilibrarian2 in Olinda

FEBRUARY 16, 2013

There are 4 different kinds of searches: web, image, news, and product. Libraries" is definitely an often-searched topic! I chose to do a search of Hawaii courts on the topic of wind energy and was rewarded with 14 results. Here''s Dan Russell''s reflection about the class: Teaching the Advanced Power Searching with Google MOOC.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 16, 2013

There are eight conference strands covering a wide variety of timely topics, such as MOOCs, e-books, maker spaces, mobile services, embedded librarians, green libraries, doctoral student research, library and information center "tours," and more! To be kept informed of the latest conference news and updates, please ?join

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Educator Innovator

JULY 30, 2014

Punk A Friend : Use X-Ray Goggles to remix a friend’s social media profile, their favorite web site, or a news article. For more support and professional development, join the Webmaker Training MOOC. Our team regularly contributes on topics and issues that you might be interested in. Make a 6 Word Memoir. Make an animated Poem.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

New Website and Newsletter Feature: Partner *Announcements*. We''ve had the opportunity to work with some great partners over the years, and want to be able to share news and projects from our partners with newsletter readers. Following recent conversations about the assessment capacity of MOOCs, this is a great topic!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 11, 2014

A big welcome to our new calendar partner, New Global Citizens ! Join @NGCitizens for #globaledchat every Thursday at 8pm ET - topics changing weekly! First up: 3D prosthetic hands Scientists work on backing up human brain with computers A MOOC MYSTERY: WHERE DO ONLINE STUDENTS GO? Curated content: The Best of the Week.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2017

It’s about how to teach citizenship in the age of fake news. A few years ago, there was all this attention to MOOCs, and Michigan was a leader in that. Where do you see MOOCs fitting in now? The whole MOOC craze was just fascinating to me. Also, our MOOCs serve as a bit of an advertisement for the university.

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Hack Education

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Online Education (The Once and Future “MOOC”). ” “Aftermath of the MOOC wars: Can commercial vendors support creative higher education ? ” Via the Deseret News : “ Utah schools slowly begin hiring teachers without experience.” Raise $146.1 ” From the HR Department.

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Bryan Alexander

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

It describes a meeting of MOOC evangelists, several university leaders, and the press at the Carnegie Corporation’s offices. [T]he If you sympathize with this Revolution, or with MOOCs, this is a moving affirmation. The MOOC movement (or moment) is one tool for accomplishing this. The epilogue is quite simple.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 31, 2013

There are eight conference strands covering a wide variety of timely topics, such as, MOOCs, e-books, maker spaces, mobile services, embedded librarians, green libraries, and more! Look for more news in the fall. MORE NEWS: Connected Educator Month has been announced for October this year, and it''s going to be awesome.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 29, 2013

And don''t miss the training and news sections at the bottom of this post.) With a focus this year on supporting districts and their professional development activities, stay tuned for really fun news about: nightly Connected Educator chats with special guests, a special Connected Librarian Day (we haven''t forgotten about you!),

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Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

” Online Education (The Once and Future “MOOC”). More odd observations, via Kevin Carey in The New York Times “An Online Education Breakthrough? MOOC hype deja vu.). ” More on the topic on his website , e-Literate. The University of Newcastle has joined edX. ” Teddy Ruxpin is back.

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Hack Education

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

In other bad news from the FCC , this via The Verge : “ FCC begins scaling back internet subsidies for low-income homes.” The “New” For-Profit Higher Ed. ” Online Education and the Once and Future “MOOC” The University of Iceland has joined edX. ” asks EdWeek’s Market Brief.

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Hack Education

JANUARY 12, 2018

I’ll lead off this week’s roundup of education news with this from England, from The Guardian : “ Toby Young resigns from the Office for Students after backlash.” And more Toby Young (and eugenics) news in the “meanwhile on campus” section below. The “New” For-Profit Higher Ed.

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Hack Education

OCTOBER 6, 2017

” is how Education Week describes the news. Via the AP: “A new federal lawsuit by Pennsylvania ’s attorney general says the nation’s largest student loan company engaged in abusive practices that have cost borrowers billions of dollars.” The “New” For-Profit Higher Ed. 2 Post at Ed.

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Hack Education

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Via NBC News : “ U.S. There’s more news out of the Department of Education in the accreditation section below. There’s more news from a department audit of Navient in the financial aid section below. ” The “New” For-Profit Higher Ed. ” $19.8 State and Local) Education Politics.

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