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Sony Vows to Bring “Blockchain” Tech to Education. Will It Take Hold in K-12?

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Suppose an individual studied at a state school in China, took a virtual course from a U.S. How would a graduate school in Spain verify the myriad records, in weighing that student’s application? ” See also: ‘Digital Badges’ Would Represent Students’ Skill Acquisition.

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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

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It works well, that is, if you disregard student data privacy and security. The real digital divide, this article contends, is not that affluent children have access to better and faster technologies. (Um, Affluent students get to digital tools for creative exploration; poor students get to use theirs for test prep.

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As the Higher Ed Opportunity Act Turns 10, Here’s How the Landscape Has Changed

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Though some advocates believe this would lead to better consumer information and transparency about the return on investment for college, the linkage was banned because of differences over student data privacy and how big a role the federal government should play in higher education. Bootcamps on the Ground?