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And the top e-learning trends for 2016 are.

Neo LMS

Just to get things going, here’s a recap of 2015. First, mobile learning. Sure, there were lots of devices released in 2014 and the years before, but 2015 was the mobile age. And learning platforms are starting to get mobile developers to publish mobile apps and have them updated on a regular basis.

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Which Virtual Reality Headset Is Perfect For Education?

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The front-facing camera allows the software to identify any moving or static objects in a room; this functionality can be used as part of a Chaperone safety system, which will automatically display a feed from the camera to the user to safely guide users from obstacles. Google Cardboard. Samsung Gear VR.

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Beyond the Test: How Have We Learned This Decade?

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and elsewhere regularly use software and curriculum developed within the past decade, often developed by small companies and former educators. Google, which officially debuted Classroom in 2014, is arguably as widespread in schools as Google’s usage is in the workplace. Google Classroom-2014. Google Classroom-2014.

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MEL Science Raises $6 Million to Bring STEM to Life with Kits and VR

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Founded in 2015, MEL Science has raised a total of $12 million to date. Google Cardboard now sells for about $15. MEL was not an easy sell at first for TMT Investments, which supports mostly software companies, says partner Igor Shoifot. His startup, MEL Science , has closed a new round of fundraising with $6 million.

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K–12 Districts Prepare Students for Careers in the Tech-Dominated Economy

EdTech Magazine

The district has mobile ­computer labs in all schools and provides Samsung Chromebooks and Lenovo ThinkPads loaded with Google Apps for Education. In 2015, Fresno Unified School District teachers and administrators noticed that there were no girls signing up for high school computer science courses.

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Pathrise, a Career Accelerator ‘By Students, For Students’ Raises $1.2 Million

Edsurge

But what the team may lack in age, it makes up for with a staff whose resumes are padded with stints at some of the most sought-after companies including Yelp, Facebook, Salesforce, GitHub and, of course, Google. At the end of 2015, he left to work on a mobile app for a popular board game-maker.

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Ebook Protection: Important Things You Should Know to Prevent Anyone from Copying and Selling Your eBook

Kitaboo on EdTech

There are numerous DRM software available in the market, and you can take your pick depending on the kind of security measures you need. Platforms like Amazon, Apple, Google Play, and Adobe apply their DRMs for the eBooks on their platform. Set Up Google Alerts. Almost all DRM software comes with this feature.

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