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From Static to Interactive and From Open to Free: Consequences Both Intended and Unintended

Iterating Toward Openness

In relation to the first aim, the most important result is that students in face-to-face arithmetic/statistics courses using Khan Academy resources achieved significantly better exam grades than students who did not use any extra resources (p < 0.05) or those who used open textbooks as an extra resource (p < 0.01).

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The Business of Education Technology

Hack Education

Moreover, per this ideology, without the aid of algorithms and “personalization” technology, human educators and traditional institutions have historically failed to meet the needs of individuals as individuals. ” The agendas of other foundations – big and small – often echo those of Gates.