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Characteristics of The 21st Century Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

What used to be measured in decades now shifts within years, challenging educators to continually adapt, learn, and grow. Pearson, P. Final thoughts Reflecting on the changes since my last discussion on this topic in 2011, it’s evident how quickly the field of education evolves. Retrieved from [link]. New York: Continuum.

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Education Technology and the Power of Platforms

Hack Education

Pearson is Not a Platform. I’m not sure if we can still call Pearson “the world’s largest education company.” That restructuring has involved shedding some of the products and subsidiaries unrelated to education, Pearson executives have said. Pearson does not have a platform.

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Education Technology and the 'New Economy'

Hack Education

.” That hasn’t really worked out that well , nor has the mantra “everyone learn to buy and sell real estate” – although that one was a hell of a powerful lure for Trump University, wasn’t it. And then there’s the advice from Pearson. “Which major is the best?”

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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.” Pearson PARCC "Spies" on Students. But the “spying” has continued.

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