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As Colleges Move Away From the SAT, Will Admissions Algorithms Step In?

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Enshrining cliques and clubs, acne and braces, these artifacts capture students as they are, in the present. Companies selling admissions algorithms say they have a fairer, more scientific way to predict student success. Admissions With Algorithms One of those ways may be through mobile games. Enter the algorithms.

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The American Rescue Plan: Encouraging Transformation, Impact, and Longevity

edWeb.net

About the Presenters. Carl is the author of the six-part book series Mobile Learning Mindset , each part of which focuses on a different stakeholder and the role they play in a successful mobile learning initiative. In this case, maybe the “Rescue” in “American Rescue Plan” should be “Rejuvenation.”.

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?Updates, Upgrades and Overheard: What Was Unveiled at ISTE 2017

Edsurge

It’s also a time when companies of all sizes and ages announce their latest updates and tools. Our bread and butter has always been middle school ELA,” a representative from the company explains. “Our Our bread and butter has always been middle school ELA,” a representative from the company explains. classrooms. “As

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Reinventing The School Desk: Tip Tap Tap And The Internet of Things

Fractus Learning

Classrooms are embracing interactive whiteboards and mobile devices with enthusiasm. The school desk acts as a familiar interface for students, while ensuring each student gets a fairer opportunity to interact with learning content displayed on any presentation system – TV, projector or whiteboard. Gamification for Learning.

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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

Hack Education

Without revenue the company will go away. Or the company will have to start charging for the software. Or it will raise a bunch of venture capital to support its “free” offering for a while, and then the company will get acquired and the product will go away. And “free” doesn’t last. Sometimes they strike a deal.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

” From the press release (which explains why there’d be an article on the company this week): “ YouTube joins forces with Britannica to provide easier access to credible and authoritative information.” The company has raised $20.4 The company had raised some $40.5 million total. Goodwall has raised $10.8

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

The learn-to-code company Treehouse has launched “Techdegrees,” “a guided-learning experience designed to prepare students for entry-level developer jobs at companies across the country.” ” “ Zynga ’s Headquarters Is Worth More Than The Actual Company.” Credit Cards).”