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Biometric Tech Can Track How Well Students Are Paying Attention

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It’s the natural next step in the move toward personalized learning , in which technology tailors information and lessons to fit students’ knowledge and abilities. Her firm helps companies develop technology for young people that is compliant with safety and security concerns. “If

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” There’s more on legal battles involving student loan companies in the business of financial aid section below. The third: lifelong learning. Techcrunch says that “ EdTech is having a renaissance , powered by the emerging world.” The student loan company has raised $803.6 Contests and Awards.

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“The Education of Betsy DeVos ” – a profile of the Secretary of Education in Politico Magazine. Via Inside Higher Ed : “ DeVry Parent Company Makes Pledges to Students.” The Australian company provides courses for schools that decide to outsource their educational services. ” She was Ms.

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” They’re suing the company. Online Education and the Once and Future “MOOC” edX is offering an online master’s degree with Georgia Tech : an OMS (online master’s in science) in Analytics. For-profit higher and student loan companies. Government Over Dismal Education.” million total.

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” “Schools, Libraries Miss Out on Millions in E-Rate Funds,” according to EdTech Magazine – some $245 million for the 2014 fiscal year. Via San Francisco Magazine : “A Kindergarten Teacher May Be Evicted from Her Mission Apartment. “Is Estonia the new Finland ? .” “Can U.S.

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Via Education Week : “ DeVos-Backed Company Makes Questionable Claims on Autism , ADHD.” ” “Betsy DeVos Won’t Shed Stake in Biofeedback Company , Filings Show,” The New York Times reports. ” Among The EdTech Fund’s investments : Teachboost and Citelighter. million total.

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Unveils Free Online Tool for Rapid Evaluation of Edtech Products.” The company said that it would keep the Vine website online, but you should probably download anything you’ve got there. Via the New York Magazine : “The Death of Vine Makes the Internet a Worse Place.” ” Via Edsurge : “U.S.