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The Facebook Scandal: What Can We Learn as Educators

The CoolCatTeacher

Britt Watwood on episode 327 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Britt: In my classes, I’m using strictly a Blackboard LMS and I’m using Twitter, which I felt was a less onerous use of social media for classroom conversations. What is it?

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A Bored Student Hacked His School’s Systems. Will the Edtech Industry Pay Attention?

Edsurge

Specifically, he tried to get into some of the learning and student management systems built by Blackboard and Follett, which are two of the most widely used edtech systems in the country. EdSurge: The student reported the security holes to both companies. Blackboard didn’t respond either, which also frustrated him.

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Website Platforms Share Accessibility Support with Schools at #NYCSchoolsDigIn Summit

The Innovative Educator

In attendance were the following website platforms: Blackboard / Schoolwires eChalk Edlio Google Intrado / School Messenger Wix WordPress. What people were saying Participants were abuzz with their learning on social media. In fact the project hashtag trended on Twitter that day.

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For Some Students, #DeleteFacebook Is Not Really an Option

Edsurge

She says if she was still using Facebook groups, she doesn’t think the recent news about the company would bother her. Her peers communicated more via apps like Twitter, Instagram and the Remind. Opting out of social media, he says, isn’t ever really an option for people. She felt like having both would be redudant.

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Output or compliance?

The Principal of Change

The basic premise (I suggest you read the whole article ) is that a 17 year old working at BlackBoard (a technology company), is ridiculed for using their phone during a meeting by some older adults, because it looks like he is texting, while he is actually taking notes. The ending (spoiler alert!): I’m a digital native.

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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 They’re amazing.

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2016 Global Education Conference Starts Sunday - Important Information!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Thanks to the GEC Sponsors Social Media Amazing List of Currently Scheduled Sessions! We are grateful for companies and organizations who believe in the power of globally connected learning. Become a Partner Organization! We're Still Taking Proposals! See our other sponsors, supporters, and partners on the conference website.