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Ed tech companies promise results, but their claims are often based on shoddy research

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Examples from The Hechinger Report’s collection of misleading research claims touted by ed tech companies. All three of these companies try to hook prospective users with claims on their websites about their products’ effectiveness. Some companies are trying to gain a foothold in a crowded market. Video: Sarah Butrymowicz.

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Adobe Flash End of Life & the Threat to Education

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For over 25 years, Adobe has been one of the largest and most diversified software companies in the world. The adoption of the internet slowly grew until 2002 where finally over 90% of public school had access to the internet. The impact of Flash on education and the classroom. What does the Adobe Flash end of life mean for educators?

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