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That’s a Rap! Nearpod Buys Educational Hip Hop Creator, Flocabulary

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Founded in 2012, Nearpod started as an “interactive lecture” platform for iPads that has since evolved to support all devices. Through this deal, Nearpod will add one of the more unique, coveted collections of online educational resources to its library. Combined, the two companies claim they will reach more than 7 million U.S.

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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

Hack Education

You can read the series here: 2010 , 2011 , 2012 , 2013 , 2014 , 2015 , 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , 2019. 3D printing, The Economist pronounced in 2012 , was poised to bring about the third industrial revolution. (I They recorded school resource officers. Textbook Publishers vs. Boundless. 3D Printing. I know, I know.

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