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What Happens When Ed-Tech Forgets? Some Thoughts on Rehabilitating Reputations

Hack Education

Some of this is a result of an influx of Silicon Valley types in recent years — people with no ties to education or education technology who think that their ignorance and lack of expertise is a strength. Narratives about the “factory model of education” and whatnot. I mean forgetting what happened five, ten years ago.

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Khan Academy Has Inspired Imitations Across Disciplines. MEDKSL is the Latest.

Edsurge

Since he introduced Khan Academy in 2006, the free, open-access education platform has inspired several knock-offs focused on specific disciplines. For independent learners, platforms like MEDSKL and MRU present free course opportunities similar to those of MOOCs, but with a few distinctions.

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Future Trends Forum #8, with Jim Groom: full recording, notes, and Storify

Bryan Alexander

Jim described it as a way to think through technology in order to empower the educational community beyond tech skills and training. In education self-hosting maybe an alternative to the LMS, or a very basic, fundamental element of literacy. Here’s the full recording, hosted at YouTube , and embedded here: I. RECLAIM HOSTING.

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Future Trends Forum #8, with Jim Groom: full recording, notes, and Storify

Bryan Alexander

Jim described it as a way to think through technology in order to empower the educational community beyond tech skills and training. In education self-hosting maybe an alternative to the LMS, or a very basic, fundamental element of literacy. Here’s the full recording, hosted at YouTube , and embedded here: I. RECLAIM HOSTING.

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A Dictionary For 21st Century Teachers: Learning Models & Technology

TeachThought - Learn better.

Purpose: Improving our chance for a common language in discussing existing and emerging learning trends, model, and technology in hopes of innovation in classrooms, and collectively, education at large. Audience: K-12 & higher ed educators, researchers, institutions, and organizations globally. Connected Learning.

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From EDUPUNK to ds106. 10Q: Jim Groom

Learning with 'e's

As for the title Reverend, I was given that nickname by Chip German (then CIO of University of Mary Washington) back in 2006 or 2007. I think because I started to sound a bit like a fervent preacher when I started talking about teaching, learning and technology. 2) You''ve had quite a distinguished career in education.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

I wrote “an explainer” of sorts on Thiel and his politics, and I listed the education companies that he’s invested in. Y Combinator ( I list its education investments here ) has refused to sever ties with Thiel. You can fill out a form online to offer some names. Education Politics.