Edsurge

MARCH 1, 2017

Let’s Chat.Bots in Higher Education : What if all of your college questions could be answered by sending a text or Facebook message? Companies like Microsoft, Facebook and Google are all dipping their toes into virtual and augmented reality. Higher Ed 12:30 p.m. Will VR Really Impact Student Outcomes? 2:00 p.m.

MOOC 60

MOOC EdTech OER Kaplan 60

Hack Education

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Although no doubt, Microsoft, now the owner of Minecraft, would like us all to repeat that particular storyline.) Nor has it stopped Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg from making “personalized learning” a centerpiece of his venture philanthropy firm’s education work or from vowing to spend hundreds of millions of dollars on it.

Trends 56

Trends Coursera Company Personalized Learning 56

NeverEndingSearch

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Facebook Argument : Students consider the relative strength of evidence that two users present in a Facebook exchange. News on Facebook : Students identify the blue checkmark that distinguishes a verified Facebook account from a fake one.

Assessment 60

Assessment Analysis Social Media Libraries 60

Hack Education

APRIL 13, 2018

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified before Congress this week about privacy, data, monopoly power, and regulations. And there’s more Facebook-related news in several of the sections below. ” Via The Verge : “ Facebook -backed lawmakers are pushing to gut privacy law.” (National) Education Politics.

Education 44

Education Facebook Edmodo OER 44

Hack Education

JUNE 17, 2016

” Online Education (The Once and Future “MOOC”). Via The Hechinger Report : “ Virtual charter schools need ‘bold action’ for change, says national charter school advocacy group.” Microsoft announced it would make its largest acquisition ever, buying LinkedIn for $26.2

Education 49

Education Coursera Microsoft Company 49

Hack Education

JULY 13, 2018

” Online Education (and the Once and Future “MOOC”). “ Microsoft Hopes to Revive Its Education Tablet Efforts With the New $399 Surface Go,” says Edsurge. ” Via The New York Times : “ Facebook ’s Push for Facial Recognition Prompts Privacy Alarms.”

Education 43

Education Khan Academy Blackboard Report 43

Hack Education

APRIL 3, 2017

It ignores what happens in Seattle: the home of Amazon, Microsoft, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. An advocacy for libertarian politics – think Peter Thiel (a Stanford graduate) now advising Donald Trump. This is part of the push for MOOCs, we must be honest.). ”). .” A fierce embrace of the new.

Trends 64

Trends Company MOOC Edmodo 64