Edsurge

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Augmented reality (AR) is a technology that enriches the classroom learning experience by overlaying digital content onto real-world content, simply using devices that already exist in most classrooms, like tablets and smartphones. My classroom has become student-led, so I’m really there to facilitate.

Digital Divide 178

Digital Divide EdTech Smartphone Collaborative Learning 178

EdNews Daily

JANUARY 7, 2020

Families are just saying “No” to the public classroom experience and instead are opting for homeschooling, charter and magnet schools, virtual schools or a blending of multiple options. It’s the 800-pound gorilla in the classroom. This year, 27 percent of school-aged children have opted out.

Trends 130

Trends Blended Learning Robotics Industry 130

Hack Education

APRIL 13, 2018

” Via KMOV , news from Montville High in Montville, Connecticut : “ Substitute teacher arrested for starting ‘ fight club ’ in classroom.” “Testing group says no; others are unconvinced.” ” The Chronicle of Higher Education lists “Pros and Cons of Virtual Reality in the Classroom.”

Education 44

Education Facebook Edmodo OER 44

Hack Education

MAY 25, 2018

Via Inside Higher Ed : “The biggest chain of for-profit colleges that is still overseen by an accreditation group axed by the Obama administration – and given a second chance by Betsy DeVos – failed this month in its initial bid to get recognition elsewhere.” Group Battling Her Campus Appearances.”

Education 46

Education MOOC Social Media Report 46

Hack Education

MARCH 24, 2017

Via The USA Today : “Kids on winning robotics team told, ‘Go back to Mexico’ ” The kids were from Pleasant Run Elementary School in Indianapolis. More on racism at a robotics competition in the immigration section above. ” “ VR makes a big classroom impact,” Education Dive claims.

Education 52

Education Coursera Robotics E-rate 52

Hack Education

MARCH 16, 2018

” Via Inside Higher Ed : “A bipartisan group of 30 attorneys general signed on to a letter Thursday opposing House legislation to reauthorize the Higher Education Act over a provision that would bar states from regulating student loan servicers.” Perhaps it should go in the “robots” section.

Education 46

Education MOOC Company Report 46

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

” The article is accompanied by a photo of a classroom full of Asian students – as if Asian is not American. “How Silicon Valley Plans to Conquer the Classroom” by The New York Times’ Natasha Singer – through some pretty shady practices, no doubt. But anyway… Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF.

Education 45

Education Facebook Company Report 45