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FETC 2019: Day One

eSchool News

Because this is my 13th FETC, I confidently walked into the conference center as a tour guide for an FETC first timer. The new and improved conference registration location is an upgrade from its previous place in the corner of the Expo floor. Student Data Privacy.

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Year in Review: Our Top Edtech Business Stories of 2018

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When teachers rely on tools from Google and Facebook just to keep up with students, it’s a “ race to the bottom ,” says Tristan Harris, who heads the Center for Humane Technology. Why Are We Still Personalizing Learning If It’s Not Personal? The problem arises when people conflate personalization with individualization.

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Tart Retorts and Tools: Overheard at SXSWedu

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From personalized learning to ethical analytics, what stood out amongst the conversations? For instance, at last year’s conference, only 3 percent of the 350 panels explicitly addressed the role that technology plays in widening or closing the opportunity gap. Who Said What?

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T&L’S ISTE 2018 BEST OF SHOW AWARDS WINNERS

techlearning

For the fifth year, Tech & Learning presents its awards program that honors great products at ISTE 2018. The products below were selected by an anonymous panel of educator judges, who scoured the exhibit hall floor during the conference in Chicago.

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Hero Awards finalists: 18 schools and educators dedicated to learning

eSchool News

At that moment, a top-down approach to create a “Campus of the Future” was devised by adopting smart signage within lecture halls, hallways, athletic facilities, and executive conference rooms to transform the entire campus. Additionally, student motivation is high, as they are able to track their monthly growth and celebrate successes.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 11 Edition)

Doug Levin

Tagged on: March 19, 2017 The Top 10: Student Privacy News (Feb-March 2017) | Future of Privacy Forum → If you care about student data privacy, worth the read and worth signing up for the email newsletter. with an emphasis on the what of deeper learning." " Readers respond.with gusto.

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5 Reasons to Address Cyber Security

edWeb.net

Under his leadership, Bristol Tennessee City Schools has embraced personalized learning through an effort that includes providing laptops for students to use at school and at home. She is a frequent presenter at state, national and international education conferences.