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MAY 19, 2017

Via Edsurge : “ Pearson , an Investor in Knewton , Is ‘Phasing Out’ Partnership on Adaptive Products.” ” No disclosure in the story that Edsurge shares investors with Knewton , nor that Pearson is, by way of Learn Capital, also an investor in Edsurge. ” Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF.

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DECEMBER 30, 2019

For the past ten years, I have written a lengthy year-end series, documenting some of the dominant narratives and trends in education technology. In 2011, Barber went to work for Pearson as its Chief Education Advisor, continuing his advocacy for competition, data collection, measurements, and standards-based reforms.

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JULY 1, 2016

“ Robots won’t replace teachers because they can’t inspire us.” Millennials prefer badging and certificates to traditional degrees, according to researchers from UPCEA, Penn State and Pearson.” But oh look, Pearson – which wants you to buy its proprietary badge system, Acclaim. ” B t.

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JULY 14, 2017

” More on the Afghan robotics team in the contest section below. Speaking of predictions about the future of online education, EdTech Strategies’ Doug Levin pens part 2 of his look at Clayton Christensen and Michael Horn ’s prediction that “ by 2019, half of all high school classes will be taught over the Internet.”

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JANUARY 12, 2017

Via Zion Market Research : “ Massive Open Online Course Market : Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecasts 2016-2024.” Robots and Other (Ed-Tech) Science Fiction. Via Edsurge : “​Are False Connections with AI Robots Putting Your Student’s Emotional Health at Risk?”

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FEBRUARY 17, 2017

“What Betsy DeVos means for edtech ,” according to venture capitalist Ryan Craig. Here’s a trend to watch in 2017 : companies and organizations who “help” schools buy ed-tech : The Hechinger Report looks at a couple of these , LEAP Innovations and LearnLaunch. .” ” Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Via Techcrunch : “ Pearson is adding LittleBits kits to its STEM curriculum.” ” That’s former Pearson exec Larry Singer , who now runs Open Up Resources. Robots and Other Education Science Fiction. ” From Educause : “ Higher Education’s Top 10 Strategic Technologies and Trends for 2018.”

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DECEMBER 1, 2017

” According to Edsurge , Knewton is now a courseware company and not a “robot tutor in the sky.” Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF. ” Maha Bali writing for Prof Hacker : “Against the 3A’s of EdTech: AI , Analytics , and Adaptive Technologies in Education.” The Chinese Communist Party.

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DECEMBER 20, 2016

Indeed, the World Bank issued a report in January arguing that digital technologies – not just robots in factories – stand to widen inequalities as well, “and even hasten the hollowing out of middle-class employment.” None of this has played out equitably, as the benefits have accrued in management and not by labor.

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JUNE 22, 2018

Where Is the Office of EdTech ?” ” (Guess what’s going to be one of the " top ed-tech trends" this year ?). ” Ben Williamson on Pearson : “Edu-business as usual – market-making in higher education.” ” Robots and Other Education Science Fiction. “The Dept.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

” Via EdScoop : “Two edtech champions to join White House offices as fellows.” Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF. ” Via Getting Smart : “Using Robots to Teach Elementary Students About Human Nature.” Department of Education Awards $253 Million in Grants to Expand Charter Schools.”

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APRIL 7, 2017

” Via Edsurge : “What Federal Education Budget Cuts Mean for Edtech.” ” Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF. ” “ Robots Are Changing The World,” says edX , which hopes to sell you on some classes on robots. .” Via The New York Times : “Learning to Think Like a Computer.”

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MARCH 9, 2018

Via Edsurge : “ Office of Edtech Wants Help Making Sense of All Those Higher Ed Providers.” ” Via The Chicago Tribune : “Pearson Family Members Foundation sues University of Chicago , aiming to revoke $100M gift.” Edsurge on ”Words to Never Use If You Want to Build a Diverse Edtech Company."

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NOVEMBER 17, 2017

” If you repeat these stories enough, it’s almost as if you can convince people to make it a trend. ” Mindset marketing from Pearson : “3 steps to upgrade your GRIT in education.” ” GRIT is one of Pearson’s “mindset”-oriented career success programs. What Does That Mean?

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JUNE 3, 2016

” Also via The New York Times : “A Mission to Bring STEM Skills, and Robots, to Children in West Africa.” Via Edsurge : “Three Rookie Mistakes That Edtech Entrepreneurs Make.” ” Data and “Research” “ Mary Meeker ’s 2016 internet trends report.”

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JANUARY 26, 2017

” Via Politico : “ Stanley Buchesky , formerly a managing partner at the venture capital firm The EdTech Fund , will work [at the Department of Education] on budget and finance issues.” ” Among The EdTech Fund’s investments : Teachboost and Citelighter. Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Via Inside Higher Ed : “ Pearson , after spending hundreds of millions of dollars on learning management systems , is leaving the market as the company seeks to restructure itself and boost its profits.” ” Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF. ” Venture Capital and the Business of Ed-Tech. ” Inheritance.

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