Edsurge

AUGUST 11, 2016

A researcher, theorist, educator, Siemens is the digital learning guy. He’s credited with co-teaching the first MOOC in 2008, introduced the theory of “connectivism”—the idea that knowledge is distributed across digital networks—and spearheaded research projects about the role of data and analytics in education.

Digital Learning 60

Digital Learning Technology MOOC Learning Analytics 60

Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

This is part four of my annual look at the year’s “ top ed-tech stories ” Way back in 2012, I chose “ The Platforming of Education ” as one of my “Top Ed-Tech Trends.” I have learned so much in the intervening years, and my analysis then strikes me as incredibly naive and shallow.

Technology 62

Technology Pearson LMS Edmodo 62

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

For the past ten years, I have written a lengthy year-end series, documenting some of the dominant narratives and trends in education technology. As we move forward with new technologies in learning analytics, how and who will be evaluating the claims that people put forward?”. Aaron Swartz, 2008. Course Signals.

Pearson 145

Pearson MOOC Company Software 145