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Characteristics of The 21st Century Learning

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

As NETP (2017) noted, “the conversation has shifted from whether technology should be used in learning to how it can improve learning to ensure that all students have access to high-quality educational experiences.” ” (p. 7) Digital tools and resources have become integral, fundamentally altering the educational landscape.

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The Business of Education Technology

Hack Education

To the entrepreneur who wrote the Techcrunch op-ed in August that ed-tech is “ 2017's big, untapped and safe investor opportunity.” The College Board also boasted about its partnership with Khan Academy, which would make SAT test prep materials freely available online. ” You are a fool.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

pic.twitter.com/gOvmSOjcSf — Shelly (@ShellySometimes) February 14, 2017. Here’s a trend to watch in 2017 : companies and organizations who “help” schools buy ed-tech : The Hechinger Report looks at a couple of these , LEAP Innovations and LearnLaunch. Upgrades and Downgrades. Forget Design Thinking.”