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A Proctoring Company Tried to Sue an Edtech Critic. He’s Fighting Back in Court.

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In 2020, the digital proctoring company Proctorio brought a lawsuit against Ian Linkletter, who was then a learning technology specialist at the University of British Columbia. The videos, which had been posted by the company as “unlisted” on Youtube, described how Proctorio’s software works. Don't be a Proctorio partner.

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Adobe Flash 2020 Retirement: The 5 R’s Strategy for Teachers

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Quick Take: Take a closer look at the Adobe Flash 2020 Retirement: What will happen. Adobe will retire its crown jewel Adobe Flash in 2020. The once ubiquitous Flash Player found in 98% of all Internet-connected desktops around the world will fade into its golden years at the end of 2020. Adobe Flash software after 2020.

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5 Best Security Practices for Working Remotely

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Below are some helpful tips for any organization to follow to help strengthen and secure their company’s data when some or all team members work remotely. . What started as a temporary change in 2020, soon became a great experiment in remote working. billion in 2020. Provide Security Awareness Training.

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US Edtech Raises $803M in First Half of 2020 As COVID-19 Forces Learning Online

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“With COVID-19 jeopardizing in-school learning, we expect the widespread adoption of edtech software to continue, and this is not a short-term trend,” says Jeff Lieberman, a managing director at Insight Partners, a private equity firm that has backed nearly two dozen education companies. In the first half of 2020, U.S.

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How to Create Massive Multiplayer Kahoot Games

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He also shares the software he uses and tips to get started. This year’s is a fun “Remember When” edition which will feature 32 scenarios that we educators miss and don’t miss about classroom life before 2020. OBS Software – Open Broadcast Studio. This company has no impact on the editorial content of the show.

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Three Edtech Companies Merge to Create an ‘Anthology’ of Higher-Ed Tools

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Two private equity firms are combining three education technology assets into a new company—one that its CEO jestingly likens to a “greatest hits album” of software for higher-ed institutions. At least the company’s name, Anthology , is fitting for that description, says Jim Milton, who will serve as its chief executive.

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Unlock Your Second Brain: A Guide to Choosing the Best Digital Notetaking App

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Selecting the Right Digital Note-taking Software] Vicki: Hello, this is Vicki Davis. I'll cover six different software programs I have used, including Evernote, Notion, OneNote, Logseq, Apple Notes, and Google Keep, and aiding a workflow that works for you. First of all, let's talk about selecting your software.

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