Doug Levin

MARCH 12, 2017

Ever wonder how stories promoted by ‘thought leaders’ on social media get selected? "This sort of pie-in-the-sky belief that simply getting more computers in kids' hands and more app-development elective courses in schools will make the future bright is an oversimplification of a complex issue."

EdTech 170

EdTech E-rate OER Coursera 170

Hack Education

JULY 13, 2018

” The scheme involved Ed4Mil , “an online correspondence course provider,” and a former dean of Caldwell University. ” Via Edsurge : “ Britannica CEO Talks Google, Wikipedia and What Lil Pump Can Teach Us About Credibility.” ” The Pew Research Center on “ Activism in the Social Media Age.”

Education 43

Education Khan Academy Blackboard Report 43

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

There are, of course, vast inequalities in access to technology — in school and at home and otherwise — and in how these technologies get used. In 2011, Ning was acquired by “lifestyle” site Glam Media for around $150 million. By 2016, Glam Media, rebranded as Mode Media, shut its doors , transferring ownership of Ning to Cyndx.

Pearson 145

Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

MAY 13, 2016

” “Frustrated with how colleges have handled their claims of sexual abuse , more students are turning to social media to publicize their cases,” Inside Higher Ed reports. Speaking of loans, Google will ban ads for payday loans. ” [Insert Course Signals learning analytics joke here.].

Education 52

Education Pearson Report MOOC 52

Hack Education

DECEMBER 10, 2017

More data collection will improve course design. More data collection will improve student learning and student outcomes. ” “The Higher Ed Learning Revolution,” as NPR put it: Tracking Each Student’s Every Move.“ I delete all my old social media now on a regular and ongoing basis.

Data 78

Data Education Software Social Media 78

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Of course, Dick DeVos also works for Trump in a way – or at least, he’s now on an FAA civilian panel. The Australian company provides courses for schools that decide to outsource their educational services. ” Of course he did. Educators Discuss Pros and Cons of Learning Analytics.”

Education 48

Education Facebook Company Robotics 48

Hack Education

MAY 27, 2016

For those keeping score at home, here are Peter Thiel’s ed-tech investments (in addition to his “I’ll pay you to drop out of college” fellowship program, of course): Clever, Lore, Thinkful, Declara, and SoFi. ” (That giant: Pearson , of course.). Online Education (The Once and Future “MOOC”).

Education 52

Education MOOC Common Core Trends 52

Hack Education

JANUARY 12, 2017

Bob Thorpe, is proposing a far-reaching law in Arizona, House Bill 2120, banning virtually every college event, activity or course which discusses social justice , skin privilege, or racial equality. “ The growth of online learning : How universities must adjust to the new norm” is sponsored content on Education Dive.

MOOC 40

MOOC Education Robotics Report 40

Hack Education

JANUARY 26, 2017

was named in an investigation by The Associated Press last year for sharing racially charged content on social media.” Via The Guardian : “ Trump bans agencies from ‘providing updates on social media or to reporters’ ” This ban has been targeted at scientists at the EPA and USDA in particular.

Education 40

Education Coursera Robotics E-rate 40