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The Edtech Revolution: 2010 – 2017

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However, it was the Chromebook (2011) that truly revolutionized 1:1. As Secretary Duncan’s chief of staff wrote at the time, the Common Core was intended to create a national market for book publishers, technology companies , testing corporations, and other vendors.”. ” In 2011, the FCC updated CIPA compliance requirements.

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The power of ed-tech in the developing world

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When it comes to innovation and developing economies there are a lot of reports and studies that conclude with a large amounts of “shoulds” and “coulds”. I have tried to focus instead on actual case studies demonstrating the success of e-learning models in these environments. Community Health Volunteer Training. Descomplica.

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Why We Don't Need a 'Netflix for Education'

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If the views expressed by leading edtech companies are any indication, the race to become the first 'Netflix of Education' is gathering steam. One feature of Netflix in particular seems to have captured the imagination of edtech companies. References Bjork, E. This requires aiming to be much more than the "Netflix of Education."

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Online Learning's 'Greatest Hits'

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In a telephone interview, Phil Hill, edtech guru and co-publisher of the widely followed e-Literate blog , acknowledged that “the LMS is not only part of the university’s core infrastructure, but it also allows faculty and students to use technology creatively in the classroom.”

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One district’s innovative ideas to engage parents

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Students with engaged parents traditionally have better attendance, a more positive attitude, and higher rates of graduation than peers with less support. These efforts led to the formation of the Guilford Parent Academy (GPA) in 2011, a multifaceted parent engagement initiative that is partly supported by federal Race to the Top money.

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Learning Analytics 2018 – An updated perspective

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have been part of the “Horizon Report” for a while. Depending on how far we want to take our data collection, we could potentially collect library records, e-book consumption patterns, social network information, etc. Some reflect neither the spirit nor the current state of this technology. Benefits of learning analytics.

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Ed Tech News, a New Podcast, and the Hack Education Roundup!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

The 2011 Global Education Conference is also fast approaching: November 14 - 18. The recordings of recent FutureofEducation.com shows are posted: David Loertscher on Library 2.0 , Gina Bianchini on Mightybell , Tim Wilson on Redirect , Peter Cookson on a Children''s Education Bill of Rights , and an iPads in the Classroom report.

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