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Blackboard to Sell Open LMS Product for $31.7 Million

Edsurge

million for all intellectual property and assets related to the Open LMS, formerly called Moodlerooms and currently considered the largest commercial Moodle provider worldwide, according to a statement Tuesday. Most Moodle products are hosted locally. Founded in 1997, Blackboard itself became a “Moodle partner” about 15 years later.

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How Kids Really Learn

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter How do kids learn and remember? com , talks about this pursuit of learning in the classroom. Blog: [link] Twitter: @mr_stadel Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.” This topic is his summer research topic.

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Live Thursday, February 2nd - Panel on Personal Learning Profiles

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

She did it with My eCoach as early as 1999 — way before there were blogs, wikis, Twitter or Facebook. Barbara is what you call a “Digital Pioneer.” McClaskey , resident of Ed Tech Associates, is a recognized UDL and Digital Learning Consultant with 28 years experience in using technology in the classroom.

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Education Technology and the Power of Platforms

Hack Education

But Posterous, if you’ll recall, was acquired by Twitter in 2012 and shut down one year later. Indeed, a few weeks after the funding news, Feldstein wrote about “Why Moodle Supporters Should be Concerned,” questioning the sustainability of the project. They’re amazing. Students will receive iPads.

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E-learning Engagement: Persuasive Design Strategies

The CoolCatTeacher

Laurie Korte on episode 283 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Elearning design needs to engage and persuade the learner to know how to engage with the content and learning. It takes the stress away from their learning environment.

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Collaborative & Creative Online Learning

Teacher Reboot Camp

Platforms like Moodle require server space. Get a foundation in pedagogy and instructional practices that support digital collaboration and literacy. Check out my bookmarks on Digital Blooms , Peeragogy, SAMR , and Connectivism. Hashtags are one of the most important inventions of our digital learning.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

The Huffington Post filed Twitter’s response to Ivanka Trump ’s announcement under “comedy.” The LMS Moodle has raised $6 million in its first ever round of venture funding. Journalist: “Care to comment on Ivanka Trump’s announcement she’s making ed-tech a focus of her time in the WH?” 2 Post at Ed. .”