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‘Our Technology Is Our Ideology’: George Siemens on the Future of Digital Learning

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A researcher, theorist, educator, Siemens is the digital learning guy. He’s credited with co-teaching the first MOOC in 2008, introduced the theory of “connectivism”—the idea that knowledge is distributed across digital networks—and spearheaded research projects about the role of data and analytics in education.

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Profile of Asbury Park (NJ) Superintendent Sancha Gray

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Achievements are touted on social media, changing the tone of the district’s story to engage the public positively. KOOV is an educational robotics and coding kit for ages eight and up, made up of blocks, sensors, actuators, and a companion app. Google Classroom —Digital learning management system using Google apps ?

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Your Syllabus to SXSW EDU 2019 (and Where to Find Us!)

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From facial-recognition cameras to web and social media filtering software, surveillance technologies are finding their foothold in schools across America. Companies include an AI robot, student incubator and a startup called Pie for Providers. Ostensibly these tools are for the greater good—keeping kids safe.

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How We Turn Cybersecurity Concepts Into a Classroom Staple

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Robot”-like hackers striving for the greater good to take down “The Man.” From streaming services to photo-editing software, we love the ease of anything that comes with a subscription, and luckily VPN services have capitalized on this. For many, the topic of cyber-crime instantly brings to mind a horde of “Mr.

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

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CATCHON ( WWW.GETCATCHON.COM ) CatchOn is an administrative tool that provides a real-time digital inventory for district technology leaders on all apps, software, and website activity. Judges liked its ability to address any student learning deficiencies by connecting the dots between a student’s results and activities.

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35 edtech innovations we saw at FETC 2023

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In her current role, she works directly with the district’s online tutoring programs, including FEV Tutor , to accelerate learning for students. FTW Robotics displayed its drone technology in booth #518 that is currently in 1K schools throughout the United States.

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Pushback Is Growing Against Automated Proctoring Services. But So Is Their Use

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It may be the biggest question in college edtech during the pandemic: Should tests be allowed to robotically watch students? The more recent rise of automated proctoring tools replace those humans with software robots, thereby reducing the cost. The issue involves so-called automated proctoring services.

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