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Meet the 83-Year-Old App Developer Who Says Edtech Should Better Support Seniors

Edsurge

Last year, Wakamiya, who is a former banker, released the app Hinadan , a Japanese doll game designed for senior iPhone users. EdSurge spoke with Wakamiya to hear more of her ideas on how edtech can better reach aging generations. In my case, I also wanted to make an iPhone app, so I learned Swift.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

From the FCC : “Fact Sheet on Broadband Consumer Privacy Proposal.” ” The phone was not a Samsung Galaxy Note 7, which have been recalled because of battery explosions, but an iPhone 6 Plus. A Techcrunch op-ed : “Why edtech can’t grow as much as healthtech.” Accreditation and Certification.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

” Among the new features: facial recognition to unlock the new iPhone. “Great EdTech Success Story Turns Into The Biggest Philanthropic Story of the Year,” Getting Smart argues , pointing to Curriculum Associates ’ donation of its stock to the Iowa State University Foundation. .” Upgrades and Downgrades.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Via Education Week : “ Trump Signs Orders on Rural Broadband Access.” Via The New York Times : “ Apple Investors Warn iPhones and Other Technology May Be Hurting Children.” According to Metaari (formerly known as Ambient Insight), “ Global Edtech Investment Surges to a Record $9.5 Perfect, really.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 13 Edition)

Doug Levin

A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 13 Edition). Tagged on: April 2, 2017 School IT Leaders Share Strategies on Defending Against DDoS Attacks | EdTech Magazine → This article claims students are primarily responsible for denial of service attacks on schools. Strong opinions may be weakly held.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 13 Edition)

Doug Levin

A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 13 Edition). Tagged on: April 2, 2017 School IT Leaders Share Strategies on Defending Against DDoS Attacks | EdTech Magazine → This article claims students are primarily responsible for denial of service attacks on schools. Strong opinions may be weakly held.

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