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#40years of educational technology: Social media

Learning with 'e's

By 2006 several social networking sites were enjoying surges in popularity, including MySpace, Bebo and of course, Facebook. 2006 was also the year Twitter was launched. Social media lend themselves naturally to support learning through discussions, collaboration and sharing. Unported License.

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Clearlake Capital-Backed Discovery Education to Acquire DreamBox Learning? 

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The addition of DreamBox Learning’s intelligent adaptive learning technology to the Discovery Education suite will provide educators and students with more options for engaging, personalized learning experiences across a variety of disciplines. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com.

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Clearlake Capital-Backed Discovery Education Acquires DoodleLearning

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The United Kingdom-based DoodleLearning’s Math and English Language Arts products create personalized learning experiences that help improve students’ academic achievement and confidence. Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc., Terms were not disclosed.? . About Clearlake Clearlake Capital Group, L.P.

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Kids Don’t Fail, Schools Fail Kids: Sir Ken Robinson on the 'Learning Revolution'

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But in 2006, he gained recognition for something that no other TED speaker in history has done. So, why then is personalized learning a non-negotiable? Robinson said he responds to the program because of how he’s witnessed it reignite that forgotten love of learning in students. Why Problems Arise When Kids Go To School.

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Characteristics of The 21st Century Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

because teaching is no longer an isolated profession; it’s a dynamic and interconnected field requiring teachers to work collaboratively and build expansive professional and personal learning networks. It’s a conduit for staying abreast of the latest educational trends, resources, and technologies. xii cited in Gay, p.

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Selfie number 4

Learning with 'e's

I first met Graham at an event in the UK around 2006, just when I was becoming aware of the potential of social media such as wikis, blogs and social networking platforms as a learning tools. I then wrote and published a flurry of papers on social media and education, and around the same time I set up this blog.

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Theories for the digital age: Connectivism

Learning with 'e's

Learning in the industrialised world can now be contextualised within a largely technological landscape, where the use of digital media is assuming increasing importance. Clearly our social and cultural worlds are influenced by new technology, but are there also biological implications? 2000) Informal Workplace Learning.