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Friday 5 — 9.23.2016

Perry Hewitt

This article argues that developing data literacy through three habits -- checking source and context; being numerate; watching your biases -- can be a good substitute. LinkedIn has revealed the learning program made possible by its Lynda.com acquisition, with consumer plans available for $29.99/month.

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Technology Holds Great Promise for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum

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For families of individuals with autism, the online training website lynda.com may be helpful for learning how to use tablets and other devices. This article was modified and published by eSchool News. The app Social Detective teaches users to use their different social skills to investigate clues. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Education Technology and the Power of Platforms

Hack Education

” Re-reading that article now makes me cringe. More on that in a subsequent article in this series.) It’s a theme that runs throughout almost every article in this series.“Fake The Thrillist had just published an article on “ The Netflix Prize: How a $1 Million Contest Changed Binge-Watching Forever.”

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Media Literacy Resources for Classrooms

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Note: The template is linked near the bottom of the article.) Why and How to Use YouTube Video Essays in Your Classroom (by Common Sense Education): Video essays -- a popular genre on YouTube -- can make for great student projects; this article offers a bunch of examples for inspiration. For more, check out our review.

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Education Technology and the 'New Economy'

Hack Education

I’d hardly know where to begin in writing one, but I want to open this particular article – one that focuses, in part, on the whole “everyone should learn to code” craze – recognizing his great contribution to educational computing as well as his loss. Read Mindstorms. ” ).

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

” The answer, in part, is in this Buzzfeed article by Molly Hensley-Clancy : “ Native American Colleges Have Abandoned The Student Loan System.” Some say… “What to Ask When Choosing Tech for Schools” – a new Lynda.com course offered by Edsurge (which is funded in part by Lynda.com’s founder.

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The Top Ed-Tech Trends (Aren't 'Tech')

Hack Education

Every year since 2010, I’ve undertaken a fairly massive project in which I’ve reviewed the previous twelve months’ education and technology news in order to write ten articles covering “the top ed-tech trends.” ” (This talk will hopefully serve as an explanation for you and a nice reminder for me.).

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