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Top 5 new EdTech tools that you might use in your university

Neo LMS

Robot teachers. The idea of a robot teacher may seem like a too futuristic concept at the moment, but it’s really an ongoing project in many schools and colleges worldwide. Robot teachers are able to work 24/7 without taking a break and don’t need a salary. They are patient and unbiased.

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The path to a career could start in middle school

The Hechinger Report

A whole bunch of robots,” one boy suggested. Others offer introductory courses in specific careers, like engineering or robotics. And Virginia has kids begin work on an “academic and career plan portfolio,” which includes information about their interests, values and skills, as early as elementary school.

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In Successful Edtech, Pedagogy Comes First—Devices Second

Digital Promise

A recent study by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development found that access to computers and other digital devices had no impact on students' proficiency in reading, math, and science. Venture funding in the edtech sector has increased from $385 million in 2009 to an expected $2 billion this year.

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How a School District Proved Gifted Programs Can Be Racially Diverse

MindShift

In 2009, Hispanic students made up 46 percent of the student body but just 26 percent of gifted students, according to federal data , whereas white students were about 20 points in the opposite direction, comprising 38 percent of the district but 57 percent of gifted students. What happened between 2009 and 2018? Data source: U.S.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Via Inside Higher Ed : “The governor of Virginia has approved a bill requiring all public higher education institutions in the state to take steps to adopt open educational resources – freely accessible and openly copyrighted educational materials.” ” Robots and Other Education Science Fiction.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Techcrunch with the corporate PR : “For Apple , this year’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day is all about education.” Robots and Other Education Science Fiction. Via Techcrunch : "Starting a robotics company out of school? ” Different company, but same practice – tech journalism as marketing.

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An After-School Education Program Aims to Diversify the Tech Industry

Edsurge

Code Next is a free after-school program designed to make tech more accessible to students of color, many of whom lack opportunities to explore STEM fields in middle and high school. Some students have started businesses, while others have designed apps or built robots. The area struggles with high unemployment, homelessness and crime.

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