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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

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Founded by two educators in 2008, Edmodo experienced a number of leadership changes this decade. Aaron Swartz, 2008. Founded in 2008 by a former Kaplan executive Jose Ferreira, Knewton was one of the most heavily funded ed-tech startups of the decade. Can Edmodo Turn Virality into Profitability?” Apple sneers about this.

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Hack Education Weekly News

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Via Edsurge : “ Republican Party Platform Addresses Education, Nods to Edtech.” ” From the Republican National Convention: TurnItIn was pleased , I’m sure, to be invoked many times following Melania Trump ’s convention speech, which plagiarized passages from Michelle Obama ’s 2008 speech. .”