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The Education of an Android Teacher

Edsurge

When you meet an android, it’s important to follow etiquette. I'm the world's first android teaching assistant. This makes it difficult to discern whether the android is a sci-fi character come to life or mere parlor trick. Educating an android happens one conversation at a time. Are you having a good day?”

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Novus Consulting Group Introduces New Approach to Cyber Citizenship Education with Course Focused on Digital Wellness

eSchool News

In response to these emerging needs, Novus Consulting Group (NCG), an organization dedicated to empowering the global youth, is launching its Cyber Citizenship course this summer. . The course was developed by experts in the cybersecurity industry and in partnership with CareerNet , an employment, training, and education solutions company.

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Try SplashLearn for Summer Learning and Fall Success

The CoolCatTeacher

Summer Camp – Fun online courses that provide more hands-on, personalized learning through small group classes that are taught by experienced tutors. Splash Summer Camp Courses for Student Success. Option #1: Personalized Splash Summer Camp Courses. 1a Splash Summer Camp: Math Adventure (courses available for K-5).

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After Layoffs and Acquisition, LightSail Education Charts a New, Uncertain Course

Edsurge

As LightSail Education charts a new course, the New York City-based developer of K-12 literacy software has had to make some difficult, unpleasant decisions over the holidays, EdSurge has learned. He and Ryan Alexander, the company’s president, are no longer involved in running the company. Newsela is still around.

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Noodle Companies Adds $5 Million Series A to Streamline K-20 Education Markets

Edsurge

Leading one education company is stressful enough for most people. That’s the challenge that John Katzman, one of the most recognized names in the business, has embarked on with The Noodle Companies. As founder and CEO of The Noodle Companies, he’ll decide how to allocate the funds. But try doing four—simultaneously.

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Distance Learning Short List: Best Free Resources by Grade and Subject

Graphite Blog

We’ve heard from educators how overwhelming it can be to wade through the dozens of emails and articles with hundreds of “great apps for distance learning” from people and companies that possibly have their interests -- and not yours -- in mind. Platforms: iOS, Android, Chrome. Tami's Tower. Picture Dots.

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5 Tech Resources for the Blind or Visually Impaired

The Innovative Educator

overTHERE (iOS only) Lazarillo (iOS and Android) Sighted Volunteer App Be My Eyes enables blind or visually impaired users to lead a more independent life by giving them access to a network of sighted volunteers and company representatives. Here are the two popular free apps. Other browsers like FireFox have addons.