Learning with 'e's

JANUARY 27, 2016

Today at 8pm GMT, the second #EDENchat of 2016 will be live on Twitter. 3) How are MOOCs and other massive open study opportunities changing or influencing out thinking as educators? Are we in danger of being left behind if our organisation/institution is not involved in MOOCs? 4) Is open content truly 'free'?

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ProfHacker

APRIL 26, 2017

Watch recording below (or read the storify by Robert Schuwer, and some crowd-curated select quotes from blogs Twitter and the hangout itself): This conversation was sparked by controversy over David Wiley’s initial blogpost (he has since revised his view) on what open pedagogy is, as part of the #YearOfOpen invited posts.

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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. ” And I wondered at the time if that would be the outcome for MOOCs.

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Bryan Alexander

JANUARY 24, 2016

I was there for a few reasons, starting with having the fine opportunity to lead a pre conference workshop, followed by presenting on two panels, helping out with a Twitter component, and reconnecting with dozens of friends and colleagues. That meant open source software, open education resources, and open access in scholarly publication.

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Bryan Alexander

APRIL 12, 2016

Twitter activity during the hour was also very energetic, so I Storified it. Data and ownership of one’s web space, being wary of silos, should be discussed now. But other departments already provide the backbone (internet connectivity, access to hardware, etc) and can afford – even desire – to let Domain projects go on.

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Bryan Alexander

APRIL 12, 2016

Twitter activity during the hour was also very energetic, so I Storified it. Data and ownership of one’s web space, being wary of silos, should be discussed now. But other departments already provide the backbone (internet connectivity, access to hardware, etc) and can afford – even desire – to let Domain projects go on.

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Educator Innovator

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Kids have access to information; we must teach them how to navigate a world constantly evolving where content is at their fingertips. isn’t simply limited to YouTube either (though it does work seamlessly there); Khan, Vimeo, and several MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) platforms work as well. Follow her on Twitter: @NatalieFranzi.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 16, 2013

There are eight conference strands covering a wide variety of timely topics, such as MOOCs, e-books, maker spaces, mobile services, embedded librarians, green libraries, doctoral student research, library and information center "tours," and more! We have 146 accepted conference sessions and ten keynote addresses.

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Bryan Alexander

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Continuing with our reading of Richard DeMillo’s Revolution in Higher Education: How a Small Band of Innovators Will Make College Accessible and Affordable (2015) ( publisher ; Amazon ): this week we’re discussing chapter 4, “Technology Curves.” That’s not where the chapter begins. and get reading.

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Hack Education

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

As concerns about “fake news” make clear, Silicon Valley’s influence also extends to how we access information and build knowledge; it extends to the stories we hear and share. Data Insecurity. Beyond the MOOC. The Compulsion for Data. Data and Privacy. MOOCs and Anti-MOOCs.

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NeverEndingSearch

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Claims on Twitter : Students read a tweet and explain why it might or might not be a useful source of information. News on Twitter : Students consider tweets and determine which is the most trustworthy. Claims on YouTube: Students watch a short video and explain why they might not trust a video that makes a contentious claim. .

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ProfHacker

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

The report is available for download without monetary charge and without collection of your personal data. Additionally, the report is disappointing in its approach to data privacy as a matter of equity in learning technologies in that it is largely not mentioned in the report at all. MOOCs vs Open textbooks).

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Hack Education

AUGUST 19, 2016

One of the big stories this week: the US Department of Education ’s announcement about which “non-traditional providers” ( MOOCs , coding bootcamps ) will be eligible for financial aid as part of its EQUIP experiment. ” Online Education (The Once and Future “MOOC”). Education Politics. Innovation!

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Learning with 'e's

APRIL 16, 2015

Don''t get me wrong, it wasn''t like MOOCs or anything, but it was a pretty strong response from a simple blog post. You can see it for yourself at Twitter hashtag #ds106. 6) Why are open access and online programmes of study becoming so important in the learning ecology? What is the secret behind the success of MOOCs?

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Bryan Alexander

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

It describes a meeting of MOOC evangelists, several university leaders, and the press at the Carnegie Corporation’s offices. [T]he If you sympathize with this Revolution, or with MOOCs, this is a moving affirmation. The MOOC movement (or moment) is one tool for accomplishing this. The epilogue is quite simple.

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Hack Education

JUNE 17, 2016

” Online Education (The Once and Future “MOOC”). ” Via Inside Higher Ed : “For-profit institutions that cater to service members see chance to connect with students in Senate-passed provision expanding access on military bases.” ” Data, Privacy, and Surveillance.

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Hack Education

JANUARY 26, 2018

” Online Education (and the Once and Future “MOOC”). Via Class Central : “A Product at Every Price: A Review of MOOC Stats and Trends in 2017.” ” There’s more MOOC news in the certification section below. I’m also putting some MOOC news in the job training section.

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Hack Education

OCTOBER 6, 2017

The Huffington Post filed Twitter’s response to Ivanka Trump ’s announcement under “comedy.” In the future, you might want to look for most MOOC-related news in the “business of job training” section below. ” Also via The Chronicle : “How 2 Professors Used Data to Improve Their Courses.”

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Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Department of Veterans Affairs this week backed Ashford University ‘s attempt to shift its state-based eligibility for veterans’ benefits from Iowa to Arizona , likely preserving the for-profit university’s access to Post–9/11 GI Bill and active-duty military tuition benefits.” “Blame Big Data.”

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Hack Education

OCTOBER 14, 2016

According to excerpts of speeches published by Wikileaks – stolen data – Clinton called the Common Core a “political failure” in a speech she gave to Knewton. Online Education (The Once and Future “MOOC”). Via Inside Higher Ed : “ Microsoft -Branded MOOCs for K–12 Leaders.”

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Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Online Education (The Once and Future “MOOC”). Inside Higher Ed has more details on the University of California Berkeley ’s announcement that they’ll remove free online content rather than comply with a Justice Department demand to make it accessible to those with disabilities. ” Meanwhile on Campus.

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Hack Education

AUGUST 31, 2018

“Every Generation Gets the Beach Villain It Deserves” – The NYT’s Nellie Bowles on tech billionaire Vinod Khosla ’s attempts to restrict access to the California coastline near his mansion. Online Education (and the Once and Future “MOOC”). Thank you, big data, for giving people this insight.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

That being said, if you’re using a piece of technology that’s free, it’s likely that your personal data is being sold to advertisers or at the very least hoarded as a potential asset (and used, for example, to develop some sort of feature or algorithm). It works well, that is, if you disregard student data privacy and security.

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Hack Education

MAY 13, 2016

Online Education (The Once and Future “MOOC”). In related MOOC news, there's more on “ nanodegrees ” in the “credentialing” section below. “ Online tutoring by students raises access fears,” says the Times Higher Education. Data, Privacy, and Surveillance. Or something.

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Hack Education

JANUARY 19, 2018

.” Online Education (and the Once and Future “MOOC”). There’s more MOOC news in the job training section below. There’s more MOOC news in the job training section below. ” More news about a data breach at a testing company in the infosec section below. Doane University has joined edX.

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Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

A public service announcement from the FBI : “ Education Technologies : Data Collection and Unsecured Systems Could Pose Risks to Students.” Online Education (and the Once and Future “MOOC”). Via Class Central : “ Monetizing A MOOC Platform.” ” She’s 9.

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Hack Education

MARCH 17, 2017

Via Inside Higher Ed : “By taking about a third of the program’s multi-billion-dollar surplus and cutting other college access programs, [advocates for low-income students] assert, the new administration would jeopardize Pell’s long-term sustainability and harm the prospects of low-income students.” Are MOOCs webinars?

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Hack Education

JUNE 16, 2017

Via Inside Higher Ed : “A pending Connecticut law will now mandate that the University of Connecticut and the state’s four other public universities publicly release data on which transfer student credits they accept and which they reject.” ” Immigration and Education. ” Go, School Sports Team! .

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 13, 2016

There was a regularly updated Facebook page, a Twitter account, as well as a LinkedIn profile for its supposed president. Financial data on coding bootcamps can be found on funding.hackeducation.com. The ACICS is the accrediting agency for many for-profits. Or it was.). million ads for software-developer jobs nationwide.

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Hack Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Senate bill compels data collection on foreign-born college students.” Online Education and the Once and Future “MOOC” Via George Veletsianos : “A large-scale study of Twitter Use in MOOCs.” ” Research finds there’s a " global achievement gap in MOOCs. Data dashboards.

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Hack Education

JUNE 2, 2017

Department of Education today announced the IRS Data Retrieval Tool is now available for borrowers applying for an income-driven repayment plan. New encryption protections have been added to the Data Retrieval Tool to further protect taxpayer information. The IRS Data Retrieval Tool will return Oct. Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF.

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Hack Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Department of Education Launches New English Learner Data Story.” ” “Data story” is a fancy way of saying “website.” Online Education (and the Once and Future “MOOC”). It’s baaaaack: “Return of the MOOC ,” The City Journal tells us. Upgrades and Downgrades.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Charter schools, according to a study based on this OCR data, have an even higher rate of suspending Black students and students with disabilities. Black, Latino, and Native students are less likely to have access to high-level math and science courses. The majority of teachers are still white.).

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Hack Education

AUGUST 5, 2016

” Online Education (The Once and Future “MOOC”). John McKernan controlled a nonprofit foundation in Portland for years that critics say should not have had charitable tax status and may have been designed to help circumvent federal rules governing access to student aid programs. MOOCs, CAI, and now this.

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Hack Education

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Online Education (and the Once and Future “MOOC”). Related, via Wired : “ Pro-Gun Russian Bots Flood Twitter After Parkland Shooting.” Emmersion Learning has raised $600,000 from Zylun Global and Access to Education. Data, Surveillance, and Information Security. Kaleidoscope Group has raised $1.3

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Hack Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Data-Protection Law Looms.” ” Via The New York Times : “ Kremlin Cash Behind Billionaire’s Twitter and Facebook Investments.” ” Via The Guardian : “ Russia funded Facebook and Twitter investments through Kushner associate.” ” Via Inside Higher Ed : “ E.U.

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Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Inside Higher Ed on the “Return of the College Scoreboard” : “The Department of Education published updated information on the College Scorecard Thursday, including a new feature that allows students to compare data from up to 10 institutions at once.” ” (Worth clicking on this link just to see the image.).

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