Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Our district uses a wide variety of technology—MAC, PC, iPads, Android tablets, Chromebooks, cell phones—which can be a challenge for IT departments and teachers. There is also more time for students to reflect on learning and for teachers to reflect on lessons. Plus, we’re a BYOD environment. Has SSO helped with security issues?

BYOD 159

BYOD Data Pearson Learning Analytics 159

Hack Education

MAY 5, 2017

Not ed-tech per se (unless you recognize that “personalized learning” is greyballing), but according to The New York Times , “ Uber Faces Federal Inquiry Over Use of Greyball Tool to Evade Authorities.” The private equity firm Education Growth Partners has acquired Apex Learning.

Kaplan 46

Kaplan Education Blackboard MOOC 46

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

In 2012, Pearson, Cengage Learning, and Macmillan Higher Education sued Boundless Learning, claiming that the open education textbook startup had “stolen the creative expression of their authors and editors, violating their intellectual-property rights.” Pearson PARCC "Spies" on Students.

Pearson 145

Pearson MOOC Company Software 145