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EdTech Acronyms Explained

EdTech4Beginners

CMS – Content Management System (a tool to build websites and apps). GAFE – Google Apps For Education (include Google Docs, Google Sites etc). GAFE – Google Apps For Education (include Google Docs, Google Sites etc). COPPA – Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. DOK – Depth Of Knowledge.

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A true gift from SHEG: DIY digital literacy assessments and tools for historical thinking

NeverEndingSearch

The free assessments include Google Docs assessments to copy and digital rubrics to download. Using everyday digital content, the COR paper and online assessments directly connect to the questions posed in SHEG’s study and engage learners in credibility decision-making around three COR Competencies: Who’s behind the information?

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Online Education (The Once and Future “MOOC”). Via Class Central : “ XuetangX : A Look at China’s First and Biggest MOOC Platform.” The work is also supported by companies including Apple , Google and Expedia , as well as education organizations including the CollegeBoard , Teach For America and STEMx.”