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5 edtech tools that take personalized learning to the next level

eSchool News

In the past several years, we have implemented a number of district-wide initiatives to support personalization and differentiation for students including the launch of our Virtual Instruction to Accentuate Learning (VITAL) program in 2008. In our first year, we implemented personalized learning in our six middle schools.

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Nostalgia will NOT get my PhD finished….but it is a nice diversion

Learning Confluence

I have blogged now since 2006… and looking back at February 2008 was quite interesting. Not wanting to bore you with too many details, I do want to share this little nostalgic journey with you… February 7, 2008 – What a way to turn the day around. An amazing educator in Colorado and prolific sharer of learning.

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How Education Elements Guides Districts in Creating Environments that Personalize Learning

Edsurge

Kim had previously been an Executive Vice President at Edison Learning, a for-profit education management organization. Prior to that, he founded Provost Systems an online learning platform acquired by Edison Learning in 2008. When the staff came back to school that fall, the workshops began.

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The Emergency Home Learning Summit Final Week - 24 Amazing Interviews Start Tomorrow

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

She has co-organized and hosted workshops in North America and Africa to offer adults guidance on supporting young people taking education into their own hands, focusing on confident autonomy and emergent structure. Reach out to Barbara so you can discover your WHY and live and learn on purpose even in these uncertain times.

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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

Hack Education

Founded by two educators in 2008, Edmodo experienced a number of leadership changes this decade. Aaron Swartz, 2008. IBM boasted a partnership with the Sesame Workshop to build “ cognitive learning ” apps. Can Edmodo Turn Virality into Profitability?” Edsurge ’s Tony Wan asked in 2016. The answer was a resounding “no.”.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

” Via the Journal Sentinel : “More than 300 Kettle Moraine parents sign petition against online learning platform.” ” Via Techcrunch : “ Sesame Workshop will produce children’s shows for Apple.” ” Via Inside Higher Ed : “ Employment and Debt of 2008 College Graduates.”