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Learning Analytics 2018 – An updated perspective

IAD Learning

Learning analytics has been a hot topic for a while in the education industry. Not by chance, learning analytics and all its related technologies (measuring learning, artificial intelligence, adaptive learning, personalized learning, etc.) Let’s discuss these components one by one.

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?Updates, Upgrades and Overheard: What Was Unveiled at ISTE 2017

Edsurge

It’s also a time when companies of all sizes and ages announce their latest updates and tools. PHARRELL TEACHES GARAGEBAND: Apple has a new book on the shelf: Tuniversity , a project co-founded by Pharrell Williams that aims to “reinvigorate” music education by helping teachers use Apple’s Garageband in the classroom. classrooms.

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In the marketplace: Science achievement skyrockets, makerspaces expand, and more

eSchool News

Essential Physics is a full-color, comprehensive physics textbook, paired with an e-book offering over 100 interactive tools to increase student engagement and understanding. CMS is implementing Essential Physics in all 19 high schools that offer physics or honors physics courses.

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Ed-Tech and the Commercialization of School

Hack Education

Companies and venture capitalists alike see huge opportunities for what they insist will be a growing market: last year, McKinsey called education a $1.5 One firm predicted that the “ smart education and learning market ” will grow from $105.23 Testing and assessment are the largest category of this market.

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Marketplace trend update: 6 ed-tech developments

eSchool News

The new ClassFlow Marketplace is an open community where teachers may buy and sell original teaching resources such as digital lessons, unit plans, assessments, teaching guides, worksheets, and more. Collaborative software provider ClassFlow announced a way for teachers to earn extra cash during the upcoming school year.

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Education Technology and the Power of Platforms

Hack Education

At the time, I wrote about the importance of APIs; the issues surrounding data security and privacy; the appeal of platforms for users and businesses; and the education and tech companies who were well-positioned (or at least wanting) to become education platforms. The company has raised some $77.5

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As Colleges Move Away From the SAT, Will Admissions Algorithms Step In?

Edsurge

In addition to assessing students’ grades and essays, admissions officers have long looked to the SAT and ACT to help them decide who will make it in their campus settings, and beyond. The pastimes produced by the company KnackApp are designed to feel as fun and addictive as popular diversions Candy Crush and Angry Birds.

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