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How to succeed with online PD for teachers

Neo LMS

Online training for teachers is the perfect opportunity to also train them to use edtech and other online tools. However, if you want them to use the school LMS or other online tools while you are not using it at all, why should they do that? Schools might be concerned about the lack of interaction in online learning.

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After Transforming a College With Online Offerings, a President Steps Down to Tackle AI

Edsurge

But LeBlanc, who was enthusiastic about technology and had worked in edtech, made a bet that was unusual at the time: He decided to grow the university’s online offerings. That growth ended up exploding as the acceptance of online learning grew, then got an unexpected boost from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Today's Newsletter: Some Vital Statistics for Educators

techlearning

They also predict a decrease in spending on self-paced online learning which would seem to indicate an increase in spending on mediated or teacher directed online learning. Thirty-three percent of college students are taking at least one online course according to the Center for Online Education.

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?Blockchain, Bitcoin and the Tokenization of Learning

Edsurge

A handful of other universities (and even preschools ) now accept Bitcoin for tuition, but that’s hardly the extent of how blockchains and tokens are weaving their way into education: Educators and edtech entrepreneurs are now testing out everything from issuing degrees on blockchains to paying people in cryptocurrency for their teaching.

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#SmartSeries Refresh | Data Backpacks: Portable Records & Learner Profiles

ExcelinEd

Customized learning requires an enhanced and expanded Learner Profile. In addition to the white paper, we’ve also released the 6 page executive summary overview “ Data Backpacks to Power Personalization and Protect Privacy ” that shares current problems, future opportunities, recommendations and resources.”.

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16 Great NonProfits Working to Support EdTech in Schools

Tom Murray

Organization: International Association of K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL). iNACOL provides a myriad of resources, white papers, and tools to implement a more personalized approach to technology infused learning and holds a Blended and Online Learning Symposium each year. URL: www.inacol.org.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Accelerate Learning has raised $10 million from Owl Ventures. Its Crunchbase description is great : “TX-based edtech company.” Via Edsurge : “Edtech’s Next Significant Impact: Health and Wellness.” “ Blackboard ’s Online Learning Trend Report ” by Blackboard.