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The Business of 'Ed-Tech Trends'

Hack Education

The report is always a big deal in technology circles – “a tech industry event in its own right,” as Wired’s Steven Levy put it in 2012 – and many publications and pundits dutifully cover Meeker’s observations, often adding very little analysis of their own. Coursera (online education) –- $64 million.

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events , the real party takes place in the volunteer moderator lounge, where a devoted, energetic, and highly beloved group of volunteer moderators keeps the conference running and humming. Spreading the word : this a free event, so be sure to tell others! Volunteering : as with our other conference 2.0 See you online!

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

I missed this news earlier in April, via Class Central : financial aid applications for Coursera take at least 15 days. Microsoft had a media event this week. ” Edreports.org has released new reports on math textbooks and how well they align to the Common Core. Not sure why this is called a MOOC.

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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

Hack Education

Of course, teachers have utilized social media sites for years to launch various side-hustles — speaking gigs and “ brand ambassadorships ”, for example — as well as to facilitate their main hustle — you know, teaching. It’s now become a way in which educational events, organizations, and institutions dole out funding for projects.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

” Via The Washington Post : “ School offers ‘incentives’ to get kids to take Common Core standardized test.” ” Via The Financial Times : “ Coursera chief on the future of online learning and the Trump era.” Robots hate the Common Core. ” asks Graham Attwell.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

” Via KJZZ : “ Arizona Board Of Education Replaces Common Core State Standards.” ” “ The Most Popular Courses of 2016 ” on Coursera. Via The Awl : “Letting Kids Use Social Media Is One More Way We Show Them We Don’t Care About Them.”