Edsurge

OCTOBER 26, 2018

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

Microsoft 100

Microsoft Company Common Core Learning Analytics 100

Hack Education

DECEMBER 1, 2020

I was a speaker today at the #AgainstSurveillance teach-in , a fundraiser for Ian Linkletter who is being sued by the online test-proctoring software company Proctorio. Quite literally so in the case of Microsoft, which now offers managers a way to measure and score workers based on how often they email, chat, or collaborate in Sharepoint.

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Software LMS Microsoft Company 132

Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

At the time, I wrote about the importance of APIs; the issues surrounding data security and privacy; the appeal of platforms for users and businesses; and the education and tech companies who were well-positioned (or at least wanting) to become education platforms. The company has raised some $77.5

Technology 62

Technology Pearson LMS Edmodo 62

edWeb.net

JANUARY 22, 2021

Geotags can also be used to identify locations and build maps that make important types of information more apparent, and filters can be included to provide quick access to subsets of information for certain subjects or types of students. Erin is a certified ISTE CAP Trainer, Google Trainer, and Microsoft Innovative Educator.

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Data Education Report Professional Learning 53

Hack Education

MARCH 23, 2018

For example, this story from the School Library Journal : “ Charter Schools , Segregation , and School Library Access.” ” There’s more on legal battles involving student loan companies in the business of financial aid section below. The student loan company has raised $803.6 The Business of Financial Aid.

Education 46

Education Robotics OER MOOC 46

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Many silver linings emerged and digital learning cemented itself as a “must have” in schools. Equity remained front and center, too, raising issues of inequitable technology access, along with racial and socioeconomic disparities and discrimination. Access to interactive experiences, 3D drawings, site visits, etc.

EdTech 110

EdTech Data Classroom Accessibility 110

Hack Education

JULY 13, 2018

” Via Inside Higher Ed : “A Virginia circuit court on Thursday ruled against a George Mason University student group seeking access to donor agreements between a university foundation and the Charles Koch Foundation.” The company has raised $20.4 The company had raised some $40.5 million total.

Education 43

Education Khan Academy Blackboard Report 43