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Tapping Tech-Savvy Students for IT Support and Digital Learning

EdTech Magazine

Companies such as Dell , Microsoft , Acer and Google offer programs to help students get certified to repair devices or manage collaboration platforms. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn how industry-specific technology is helping schools prep students for future jobs. In 2011, Bethlehem (N.Y.) Encourage Hacking with a (Positive) Purpose.

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Tapping Tech-Savvy Students for IT Support and Digital Learning

EdTech Magazine

Companies such as Dell , Microsoft , Acer and Google offer programs to help students get certified to repair devices or manage collaboration platforms. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn how industry-specific technology is helping schools prep students for future jobs. In 2011, Bethlehem (N.Y.) Encourage Hacking with a (Positive) Purpose.

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Tapping Tech-Savvy Students for IT Support and Digital Learning

EdTech Magazine

Companies such as Dell , Microsoft , Acer and Google offer programs to help students get certified to repair devices or manage collaboration platforms. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn how industry-specific technology is helping schools prep students for future jobs. In 2011, Bethlehem (N.Y.) Encourage Hacking with a (Positive) Purpose.

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Looking Back At 2011 And Looking Forward To 2012

The Web20Classroom

For the past few years ( here and here ) I started a tradition (if we can call it that) where I look back at the year in #edtech and try to make predictions as to what''s going to take hold in the coming year. Tablets- It''s going to be tough to find anyone who would argue that Tablet did not increase in use in education this year.

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Why I’m Optimistic About the Next Wave of Education Technology

Edsurge

Edtech, I believe, is going through a similar rebuilding moment powered by three trends: widely available infrastructure, the catalytic impact of spending by both the government and philanthropy in education, and—finally—the embrace of edtech by educational institutions and educators themselves. 2004-2011: Washington Leans In.

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When Education Giants Stumbled and Data Ruled

Edsurge

They were the most powerful companies in education. They bought other companies to try to blend assessment and curriculum as they also continued publishing. On the other hand, companies like Curriculum Associates took the path of blended learning and have seen significant growth driven by a technology-first model.

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Looking Back At 2010 And Looking Forward To 2011.

The Web20Classroom

So here is my reflections on 2010 and my predictions for 2011. Tablets- The iPad is wicked cool. This is the chance for us to see what will be hot in electronics this year and I expect it to be tablets. So education related companies are going to have to be innovative in the apps they create for these devices.

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