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Education Technology and the Power of Platforms

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million in venture capital from high profile names like LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman and from firms active in ed-tech investing such as Learn Capital. Would there even be “learning analytics” without the LMS, I wonder?). Pearson is Not a Platform. Pearson does not have a platform.

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Pearson CEO Fallon Talks Common Core, Rise of ‘Open’ Resources

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Few corporate brand names in education are as recognizable, and as polarizing, as Pearson, the giant education provider whose reach extends to virtual schools, testing, language training and an array of other areas. Pearson officials have been talking about shifting away from being identified as simply a publishing company for years now.

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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

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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.” Textbook Publishers vs. Boundless. Wedge Tailed Green Pigeon.

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Hack Education Weekly News

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” (That giant: Pearson , of course.). This week: “ OpenStax Partners with panOpen to Expand OER Access.” “ Key Tensions in the Field of Learning Analytics ” by Bodong Chen. Via The US News & World Report : “The View From a Testing Giant.” MOOCs for credit !

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Hack Education Weekly News

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The company behind the ACT on Wednesday announced plans for a Center for Equity in Learning, which will focus on helping underserved students succeed in college and the work force.” ” “ Northwest Evaluation Association To Enter State Assessment Market,” says Education Week. “Is Estonia the new Finland ?”