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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 16 Edition)

Doug Levin

Last week, the “Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News” was on vacation, amongst the tall trees of the northwestern coast, and mostly off the grid. Among them, I’ve updated my site to include a dedicated FAQ on open educational resources (OER). A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 16 Edition).

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 16 Edition)

Doug Levin

Last week, the “Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News” was on vacation, amongst the tall trees of the northwestern coast, and mostly off the grid. Among them, I’ve updated my site to include a dedicated FAQ on open educational resources (OER). A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 16 Edition).

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

” The phone was not a Samsung Galaxy Note 7, which have been recalled because of battery explosions, but an iPhone 6 Plus. A Techcrunch op-ed : “Why edtech can’t grow as much as healthtech.” ” From the EdTech Researcher blog : “ Project Based Learning as Mindset.”

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Speaking of child exploitation, this via The Financial Times : “ Apple’s iPhone X assembled by illegal student labour.” The business of OER. ” Via EdTech Strategies’ Doug Levin : “The COPPA Rule, FERPA , and the Security of Student Data.” ” “Personalization.”

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

” Among the new features: facial recognition to unlock the new iPhone. IBM wants us to believe that Watson is incredibly powerful – powerful enough, even, to search 1000 OER. ” Via YourStory : “Despite drop in funding , edtech still presents a huge opportunity.” Upgrades and Downgrades.