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The Winners and Filmstrips of An (Almost) Decade in Education Technology

Edsurge

But today, edtech is commonly understood to mean digital technology. So with these guidelines in mind, I’ve chosen six areas where edtech has made an impact this decade: Learning Management Systems. OER and open books. In fact, I think some of the biggest edtech trends have been rather. favorite, the filmstrip.

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The Still-Evolving Future of University Credentials

Edsurge

Five years ago, I published a book on the future of university credentials, making some predictions about what seemed likely to come next in the market for degrees and emerging forms of alternative college credentials. In my book I might have been a bit overly optimistic about the resistance of traditional higher ed, however.

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Education Looks Eastward: Snapshots from Beijing's Global Education Technology Summit

Edsurge

China had a reputation for copying technology from Silicon Valley, but these days the country has developed its own unique technology environment—what a new book by Kai-Fu Lee, former head of Google China, calls an “alternate internet universe.” The conference was organized by JMDedu, a publication covering edtech in China.

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Educational Leadership for Social Good

EdTechTeam

Our teammate and Events Director, Al Thomas , a former principal himself, ran the Education Leaders Network Playground, which featured 28 sessions for leaders by leaders, and one session in particular stood out when we talked about it… a session called Leading EdTech Initiatives for Social Good by Jennifer Williams , author of Teach Boldly.

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General Assembly to Be Acquired By Swiss HR Firm for $412.5 Million

Edsurge

The rise of automation also creates a critical need to re-skill workers, with as many as 375 million employees globally needing to transition to new roles by 2030. Still, the company says its business is growing, having booked approximately $100 million in revenue in 2017. The company also underwent a round of layoffs in 2016.

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10 Ways Interactive Touch Screen Displays Improve Education

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By 2030, 30 to 40 percent of jobs will require strong social-emotional skills. Although they were book smart, they were failing at applying this knowledge in other ways. EdTech provides abundant ways to create effective feedback. Some teachers love edtech. Interactive displays enable constructivist learning. Easy to Use.

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Digital K-12 Classroom Online Summit | Feb 21-23, 2020

EdTechnocation.com

A special bonus from the sponsor: the free e-Book "EdTech at School" will also be included. ** Early Bird All-Access Pass | Sales ends February 1, 2020 ** Get it for €39.90 (Euro) / $44.40 REGISTER HERE Only 1000 tickets available!