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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 28 & 29 Editions)

Doug Levin

A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 28 and 29 Combined Edition). " Tagged on: July 23, 2017 Education Division Strategic Plan | National Governors Association → NGA's Education Division has a new strategic plan (2017-2020), which includes a focus on personalized learning. I think the latter."

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The biggest lessons librarians learned in 2017

eSchool News

2017 was a year filled with makerspaces, student engagement, personalized learning, and more. Here, two seasoned librarians shed light on their biggest lessons learned in 2017 and look forward to the up-and-coming trends for the new year. The biggest lesson I learned in 2017 is to never underestimate what students are capable of.

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Schools Must Support Educators While Keeping Tabs on Tech Trends

EdTech Magazine

According to a 2017 study by Blackboard and Project Tomorrow , a majority of school principals (51 percent) and technology leaders (67 percent) say that the greatest challenge they face in implementing digital learning or expanding technology use is motivating teachers to change their traditional instructional practices. One Year Or Less.

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10 edtech experts you should follow

Hapara

As a two-time Teacher of the Year, he teaches middle school math, robotics and YouTube video production. She began her popular blog Cool Cat Teacher in 2005, and in 2017 she launched a podcast, 10-Minute Teacher Show. As a consultant and keynote speaker, she helps education systems prioritize digital equity. Dr. Adam Phyall.

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The Stories We Were Told in 2017 about Education Technology

Hack Education

Robots Are Coming For Your Jobs” “Robots Are Coming For Your Children” Education Technology and the New Behaviorism. The Other Stories We Were Told (in 2017) about Paying for College. The Other Stories We Were Told (in 2017) about Platforms. The Other Stories We Were Told (in 2017) about Robots.

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The race is on for the AI-powered classroom

Neo LMS

ANN-based AI programs have enormous potential to redefine what we understand to be personalized learning, and while in the early stages, it is well worth looking at the innovations that are at the cutting-edge of Learning Management System design. Robotic Process Automation (RPA).

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Osmo From BYJU’s Names Kar-Han Tan, Ph.D., Head of Computer Vision and Machine Learning

eSchool News

With three decades leading teams in robotics and AI research and development, Tan will further thedevelopment of a world-class computer vision and AI platform that aids in the creation of new products, games, and devices incorporating gains made in deep learning technology.