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OPINION: What’s the high-tech tradeoff for students and teachers?

The Hechinger Report

Thirty years ago, Channel One offered schools nationwide $30,000 worth of audiovisual equipment at no cost in exchange for requiring students to view a daily current events program during class. Revelations about the privacy practices of Facebook only serve to underscore the stakes surrounding the capture and use of personal data.

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Hero Awards finalists: 18 schools and educators dedicated to learning

eSchool News

The program gives students technology skills that can lead them into the future. The district also holds several events inviting staff to learn about technology tools and strategies for the classroom. The company was sold to Jostens, Inc. in 2012 and the platform continues to serve districts across the nation as School Way.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Via The Wall Street Journal : “The federal government is pumping $245 million into the creation and expansion of public charter schools across the nation with hopes of helping students in low-income communities.” ” Via the Data Quality Campaign : “ Student Data Privacy Legislation : A Summary of 2016 State Legislation.”

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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

Hack Education

It works well, that is, if you disregard student data privacy and security. Without revenue the company will go away. Or the company will have to start charging for the software. Boundless’s materials have been archived by David Wiley’s company Lumen Learning. Students would be required to pay.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Via The Chronicle of Higher Education : “ UVa Library’s Plan to Cut Stacks by Half Sparks Faculty Concerns.” ” (Contrary to the headline, from what I hear from my friends at UVa, most faculty, students, and librarians seem to support this move.). .” Apple had a big press event this week.