Edsurge

AUGUST 11, 2016

He’s credited with co-teaching the first MOOC in 2008, introduced the theory of “connectivism”—the idea that knowledge is distributed across digital networks—and spearheaded research projects about the role of data and analytics in education. Siemens says rich data about students is a game changer for higher education.

Digital Learning 60

Digital Learning Technology MOOC Learning Analytics 60

Marketplace K-12

JANUARY 25, 2016

The latest round of deals in the school marketplace underscores investors’ and ed-tech providers’ burgeoning interest in data analytics and instructional technologies. The program is part of AT&T’s $350 million “commitment to empower students to reach their full potential,” the company said in a statement.

Knewton 40

Knewton Kaplan Learning Company 40

Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

I have learned so much in the intervening years, and my analysis then strikes me as incredibly naive and shallow. I was inspired, I think, to select that topic because talk of “platforms” was incredibly popular in Silicon Valley – it had been for a while – as companies strove to become “the next Facebook.”

Technology 62

Technology Pearson LMS Edmodo 62

Marketplace K-12

MAY 16, 2016

He also talked about how he thinks policy shifts like the implementation of the common-core standards and the adoption of “open” educational resources are likely to affect the K-12 market, and his company’s work. Pearson officials have been talking about shifting away from being identified as simply a publishing company for years now.

Common Core 76

Common Core Pearson Resources Company 76

Hack Education

MARCH 30, 2018

Via Inside Higher Ed : “The budget bill President Trump signed Friday fixes a technical problem for private scholarship providers that rely on federal student aid data to help students pay for college.” ” Also via Wired : “Companies Are Cashing in on Reality TV for Tots.” The company has raised $4.8

Education 45

Education Robotics iPad Company 45

Hack Education

MAY 13, 2016

The learn-to-code company Treehouse has launched “Techdegrees,” “a guided-learning experience designed to prepare students for entry-level developer jobs at companies across the country.” ” “ Zynga ’s Headquarters Is Worth More Than The Actual Company.” Credit Cards).”

Education 52

Education Pearson Report MOOC 52

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.

Pearson 145

Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

JUNE 24, 2016

.” Testing, Testing… Via The Chronicle of Higher Education : “These days, everyone’s talking about ‘equity,’ and now a testing company has affixed the word to a new effort. An in-depth look at for profit companies selling their education products and services in Africa. “Can U.S.

Coursera 60

Coursera Education E-rate Company 60

Hack Education

JANUARY 26, 2017

Via Education Week : “ DeVos-Backed Company Makes Questionable Claims on Autism , ADHD.” ” “Betsy DeVos Won’t Shed Stake in Biofeedback Company , Filings Show,” The New York Times reports. Via Education Week : “ Mississippi Attorney General Sues Google Over Student-Data Privacy.”

Education 40

Education Coursera Robotics E-rate 40