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Education Technology and the Power of Platforms

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”) It was certainly the outcome that investors were hoping for Edmodo , which raised $25 million in 2012, boasting that it had 15 million users. Remember Edmodo? Edmodo was one of the early stars of the most recent resurgence in ed-tech startup founding and funding (circa 2008 onward, that is).

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Experiences in Self-Determined Learning: Moving from Education 1.0 Through Education 2.0 Towards Education 3.0

User Generated Education

Other than libraries and news outlets, students were dependent on the educator to provide them with information. Learners already possess many skills related to self-determined learning due to their informal learning experiences interacting with the web. Education 1.0

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Librarian Approved: 30 Ed-Tech Apps to Inspire Creativity and Creation

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Luckily, several tech-savvy librarians have been curating the apps their colleagues find useful and sharing the all-stars with one another through personal learning communities (PLC) and edWeb webinars. If a library uses Follett Destiny , sharing functions are integrated there too.

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WHAT’S NEW: NEW TOOLS FOR SCHOOLS

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EDMODO AND CLEVER ( www.edmodo.com/integrations ) & ( www.clever.com ) Edmodo announced a new partnership with Clever to give teachers, students and parents immediate access to fully rostered digital classrooms. who are interested in establishing a makerspace in their libraries.

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Technology Tools Used in Teaching and Learning

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These tools, ranging from interactive whiteboards to educational apps and virtual learning platforms, bridge traditional methodologies with innovative approaches. Integrating technology in the classroom not only cultivates digital literacy but also fosters collaborative and personalized learning environments.

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Hack Education Weekly News

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Via Education Week : “Why Neuroscience Should Drive Personalized Learning ” – because of “the propagation of myths and misinformation.” From the Edmodo blog : “We’re Partnering with Clever to Give Districts Automatic Digital Classrooms!” ” Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF.

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Hack Education Weekly News

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” The New York Times looks at “ anti-tax fervor ” in southern Oregon , which will result in the one public library in Roseburg closing its doors. He’s referring to “ personalized learning ,” but might as well be any buzzword when you frame the headline that way, bud.). ”).

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