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Pearson Bets on Adaptive Learning (Again) With $25M Acquisition of Smart Sparrow

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Last week, Pearson announced it paid $25 million to acquire Smart Sparrow’s technology, in a move that the publisher says will bolster the digital infrastructure that will soon support all its future higher-education offerings. As part of the deal, most of its staff will join Pearson. million in venture capital.

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Colleges Face Investigations Over Whether Their Use of Social Media Follows Accessibility Regulations

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Among the newer aspects of these kinds of complaints is whether college social media communication meets accessibility standards. While some institutions have tried to punt responsibility for the accessibility of digital tools to the companies that produce them, that reasoning hasn’t persuaded federal agencies or judges.

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The Fault Lines Between Sharing and Shilling for an Edtech Product

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At issue is whether “ambassador” programs and other branding efforts, wherein companies give teachers T-shirts, gift cards and other perks, constitute ethical violations. Nicholas Provenzano, one of two teachers featured in the piece, wrote to clarify his decision-making before agreeing to work with companies. “I

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Podcasting How To’s and Tips with Jeff Bradbury and Vicki Davis

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Jeff Bradbury on episode 267 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. When the power goes out, you’re the last people that the power company comes to. Twitter: @teachercast. This company has no impact on the editorial content of the show.

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Tips and Scoops from ASU GSV That You Won’t Find on the Agenda

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And social media feeds on our worst instincts when it comes to self-esteem. Don’t compare yourself behind the scenes to everyone else’s highlight reel,” she said, pointing out that we see our own flaws but are rarely privy to the flaws of others when watching their Facebook, Instagram or Twitter feeds.

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6 things schools can do to ensure student data privacy

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In 2014, a student data privacy controversy sparked around the practices of a new digital learning company inBloom , which then kick-started a debate on student privacy and data storing and sharing that has not yet abated. Others argued that the company was simply protecting the integrity of its tests. Controversy over weakened laws.

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Education Technology and the Power of Platforms

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At the time, I wrote about the importance of APIs; the issues surrounding data security and privacy; the appeal of platforms for users and businesses; and the education and tech companies who were well-positioned (or at least wanting) to become education platforms. The company has raised some $77.5 They’re amazing.