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Reflections on 50 years of Game-Based Learning (Part 3)

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Companies like Microsoft (Minecraft), Epic (Fortnite Creator) and Roblox have set up education divisions with ambitious goals. While access to devices remains an equity concern, we now have a glimpse of what deeply immersive learning with compelling worlds and storytelling might look like.

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Just who are the people behind today’s educational software?

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In this first installment, software engineer Ben Slivka — inspired by science fiction — dreamed of creating truly adaptive learning software. His biggest fame and fortune came from his fourteen years at Microsoft, where he worked on every big project, including starting the Internet Explorer team in 1994.

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Education Technology and the Power of Platforms

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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 Okay, okay.

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From Silos to Sharing: Why Are Open Educational Resources Still So Hard to Find?

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Several software companies have their own repositories, such as Microsoft’s Docs.com, Schoology’s public resources, Canvas Commons, and more. Fishtree believes in giving students “voice and choice” to select the resource that matches their learning style. Many of the silos are poorly organized.

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What’s New: New Tools for Schools

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ADVANCED & MEASURED PROGRESS ( www.advanc-ed.org ) & ( www.measuredprogress.org ) Measured Progress and AdvancED will join forces to form a unique and far-reaching nonprofit educational company focused on data-driven tools for school improvement. has joined the ENA family of companies.

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The 3 Biggest Remote Teaching Concerns We Need to Solve Now

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Without training in how to evaluate technology for teaching and learning, educators may not be aware that they should be reviewing the privacy policies and terms of service of all digital tools and apps before determining whether to use them in their practice. Marcus, the Department of Education’s assistant secretary for civil rights.

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The Business of 'Ed-Tech Trends'

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When I first started working as a tech reporter, I assumed – naively – that venture capitalists were smart people who did thorough research before funding a company. I assumed that they looked to see if the company could do what it promised – financially, technologically. One should be conscientious, as such.

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