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4 K-12 Ed Tech Trends to Watch in 2018

EdTech Magazine

4 K-12 Ed Tech Trends to Watch in 2018. Fri, 01/19/2018 - 11:48. The classroom of the future isn’t far from becoming a reality in 2018. Learning Analytics Tools Provide Real-Time Feedback. meghan.bogardu…. VR in the Classroom Grows More Feasible. STEAM Will Continue to Rise. CDW VV2 Strategy. CDW Segment.

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Personalized Learning, Teachers Unleashed, and a Learning Analytics Partnership: The Story of Fresno Unified

Edsurge

Ryan had this chance to shine because of Fresno’s Personalized Learning Initiative (PLI), which has been fostering student voice, choice and collaboration over the last two years. What these teachers didn’t know was that the initiative would bring new life to their own approaches to teaching and to their own learning.

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MinecraftEdu Creators Struggle to Find a Second Hit

Edsurge

Those developers, whose company TeacherGaming pivoted sharply after Microsoft took over MinecraftEdu two years ago, are facing tough times—and laying off staff—as they try to craft a niche in a crowded educational gaming landscape that has struggled to attract broad interest from schools. After Microsoft acquired Minecraft for $2.5

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Ensuring “Techquity” in All Learning Spaces

edWeb.net

As a part of his active involvement within the educational technology community, Ken is an Apple Distinguished Educator, a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, and a Google Certified Innovator. Ken is the ISTE Digital Equity PLN 2018 Excellence Award winner and has also been named by EdTech Magazine as an influencer to follow.

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The Dangers of AI (and it’s not cheating) – SULS0190

Shake Up Learning

AI in Schools and Classrooms Edweek shared in a 2020 article , In education, AI can be found in learning analytic platforms, online courseware, voice assistants, and support structures within other apps. Although this quote mentions Microsoft, the same would apply to Google applications and many others. Replacing teachers!

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Managing and Sharing Your Education Data Effectively

edWeb.net

She possesses extensive experience with standards-alignment projects—from unpacking standards and alignment to developing new learning materials and assessments. Erin is a certified ISTE CAP Trainer, Google Trainer, and Microsoft Innovative Educator. Join the Community.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

From the SPARC press release : “Congress Funds $5 Million Open Textbook Grant Program in 2018 Spending Bill.” Andrea Zafirakou has won the 2018 Global Teacher Prize. Via Campus Technology : “Recipients of 2018 McGraw Prize in Education Revealed.” Soon to be The Atlantic’s Adam Harris. million total.