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?Blockchain, Bitcoin and the Tokenization of Learning

Edsurge

On the one hand, some cryptocurrencies sound like something from a comic book with names like CryptoKitties. Take LiveEdu , for example, a Y Combinator-backed online learning company that touts itself as being the “next-gen Lynda.com,” referring to a platform that offers online courses and skills training.

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IPEVO VZ-R HDMI/USB Dual Mode 8MP Document Camera

Kathy Schrock

Zoom Microsoft Teams Google Hangouts/Meet GoToMeeting Webex Skype IPEVO VZ-R HDMI/USB plugged directly into a projector The IPEVO VZ-R HDMI/USB document camera can also easily be used to showcase items, live drawings, and book pages to the entire class, even without a computer! 3.07” x 1.57” x 11.42” (7.8 x 18.9” (270 x 480mm) [16:9] 13.5”

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Impatient with universities’ slow pace of change, employers go around them

The Hechinger Report

With a huge shortage of college graduates in data and computer science, tech companies are taking matters into their own hands and providing education directly to prospective tech workers. We talk about the days long gone when companies trained employees from the ground up and now we’re talking about companies training employees again. “We

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Edtech Bootstrapping 101: A Survival Story

Edsurge

On the other hand, there is a paucity of coverage about edtech companies that grow their businesses with little or no venture capital or outside investment. Bootstrapped companies rarely have “unicorn” potential and most aren’t nearly as sexy as their venture-backed counterparts. In a way, it makes sense. Below is our story.

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10 Things To Know about the Future of Blockchain in Education

Doug Levin

One , with the release of a new book ( BLOCKCHAIN REVOLUTION: How the Technology Behind Bitcoin is Changing Money, Business, and the World ) from Don and (his son) Alex Tapscott coming in May 2016 focused exclusively on the potential of blockchain, expect to hear much more about the technology in the popular press.

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April 12 - Interview with Karl Speak on Personal Branding as Making a Difference for Others

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

While the word "brand" has marketing connotations that feel awkward in the world of education, the book defines the core ethos of a strong personal brand as "using one''s values and distinctive qualities to make a difference for others." Karl is a best-selling author and sought-after speaker. Brand Tool Box, Ltd.,

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Can You Show Netflix in Class? Copyright for Teachers Made Simple

Edsurge

I just need three more copies of our book, can I make those? Tangible media that can be protected through a copyright include songs, movies, books and artwork. Printed materials, like books and articles, do fall under fair use in some cases—but this can be flexible. Can I show a video from Netflix in my classroom?