Doug Levin

AUGUST 28, 2017

I believe it is inevitable that technological tools and services will become more integral to schools and schooling. How, for whom, and to what ends these tools will be employed, however, all deserve much deeper and critical investigations. We need other better stories about the future of technology in education.

EdTech 150

EdTech Tablets Policies E-rate 150

Doug Levin

AUGUST 28, 2017

I believe it is inevitable that technological tools and services will become more integral to schools and schooling. How, for whom, and to what ends these tools will be employed, however, all deserve much deeper and critical investigations. We need other better stories about the future of technology in education.

EdTech 150

EdTech Tablets Policies E-rate 150

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APRIL 14, 2017

“Researchers say removal of an IRS tool for financial aid applicants may have slowed FAFSA submissions, while college aid groups warn that affected students could already be losing out on aid,” Inside Higher Ed reports. This Bootcamp Will Train Sales Chops (and Even Pay For It).” ” Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF.

Education 44

Education E-rate MOOC Data 44

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JULY 20, 2018

.” There’s more news from the White House in the job training section below. ” At least the e-cigarette company (which targets teens) offers a social-emotional learning curriculum, right? .” ” Via the AP : “ District of Columbia Mayor Muriel E. The Business of Job Training.

Education 46

Education MOOC Robotics Company 46

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APRIL 6, 2018

Via Education Week : “ FCC Chair Moves to Block E-Rate Funds for Companies Deemed ‘Security Risk’ ” (State and Local) Education Politics. The Business of Job Training. ” Robots and Other Education Science Fiction. ” “Homework therapist.”

Education 45

Education MOOC E-rate Facebook 45

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NOVEMBER 30, 2018

” “Stop Asking About Completion Rates: Better Questions to Ask About MOOCs in 2019,” says Edsurge. The Business of Job Training (and Educational Benefits for Employees). Via Mashable : “The e-waste nightmare lurking in your kid’s toy box.” Robots and Other Education Science Fiction.

Education 58

Education MOOC Social Media E-rate 58

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AUGUST 24, 2018

despite having Arizona ’s third-highest dropout rate.” The Business of Job Training. “ Can an Online Tool Depolarize Campus Discussions? ” e-Literate on the latest debates about LMS markets : “Response to MoodleNews: Some considerations for critical reading of market sizing claims.”

Education 46

Education MOOC Kaplan Robotics 46

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APRIL 28, 2017

” Via The Washington Post : “ Education Department relaxes financial aid process in the absence of IRS tool.” “5 Reasons Why e-textbooks in Egypt Would Be Inequitable” by Maha Bali. ” Via NBC News : “How to Thrive: Arianna Huffington Launches E-Learning Series.” Move along.

Education 47

Education E-rate Company Kaplan 47

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DECEMBER 30, 2019

Affluent students get to digital tools for creative exploration; poor students get to use theirs for test prep. There are a variety of reasons for this: language barriers, lack of Internet access, incompatible devices, lack of training. But let’s be honest: these sites are often quite poorly designed.). Interactive Whiteboards.

Pearson 145

Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

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JUNE 2, 2017

Department of Education today announced the IRS Data Retrieval Tool is now available for borrowers applying for an income-driven repayment plan. New encryption protections have been added to the Data Retrieval Tool to further protect taxpayer information. The IRS Data Retrieval Tool will return Oct. The Business of Job Training.

Education 48

Education MOOC Report Company 48

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OCTOBER 20, 2017

Via CNET : “ Verizon to pay $17M to resolve FCC, Justice E-Rate probes.” The Business of Job Training. Most MOOC news these days more accurately fits here under “job training.” Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF. ” More via Buzzfeed. The Business of Student Loans. Via Edsurge : “Woz U?

Education 48

Education Coursera MOOC Report 48

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MARCH 10, 2017

As if applying for financial aid wasn’t difficult enough already, it appears that the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, which pulls tax information into the FAFSA app, “ will be unavailable for several weeks.” ” New Nanodegrees from Udacity : Digital Marketing and Robotics. ” The Business of Job Training.

Education 46

Education Robotics E-rate Social Media 46

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DECEMBER 15, 2017

Not Net Neutrality, but another potential FCC move – ending the E-Rate program. ” The Business of Job Training. ” Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF. “ Robots will replace teachers by 2027 ,” Futurism predicts. Robots are coming for your children. More via Techcrunch. MOOCs are out.

Kaplan 50

Kaplan Education Robotics E-rate 50

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JANUARY 26, 2017

” Via Real Clear Education : “Connecting Schools to the Future: Rethinking E-Rate.” The Business of Job Training and Job Placement. Scammers advertise phony job opportunities on college employment websites, and/or students receive e-mails on their school accounts recruiting them for fictitious positions.

Education 40

Education Coursera Robotics E-rate 40