techlearning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Amesse Elementary at Denver Public Schools. Another aspect of inequity and access can be seen in the consequences of restrictive technology use agreements and imposing technology fees in schools with high free and reduced lunch populations, says Jeffrey McMahon, STEAM teacher leader at John H. Amesse Elementary.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 6, 2020

I've researched, written, designed, produced, and pitched data stories in higher education, at the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture , and at a financial technology company called Earnest. Completing a doctorate in Instructional Technology, she went on to earn a Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility in Pennsylvania.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2015

But the move from STEM to STEAM can also impact the way students synthesize abstract mathematical concepts and make new brain connections, according to Denise Douglas-Faraci an associate professor at Kaplan University’s college of education who frequently works with teachers at the intersection of art and math. Take time to build momentum.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 29, 2017

The report is always a big deal in technology circles – “a tech industry event in its own right,” as Wired’s Steven Levy put it in 2012 – and many publications and pundits dutifully cover Meeker’s observations, often adding very little analysis of their own. ”) How accurate are her observations?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Teachers and the Future of Education" (the importance of teacher voice in education discussions, "Hack Your Education" (thinking about self-directed learning--Audrey''s in this proposal), and "Technology, Pedagogy, and the Silver Bullet" (addressing the myopia of some ed tech business ventures).

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 28, 2021

Credit: Emily Kaplan for The Hechinger Report. “My Credit: Emily Kaplan for The Hechinger Report. Credit: Emily Kaplan for The Hechinger Report. Credit: Emily Kaplan for The Hechinger Report. Credit: Emily Kaplan for The Hechinger Report. She motivates me a lot.”. We get the girls who have problems,” said Hall.

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Hack Education

JANUARY 5, 2018

Humans, Not Technology, Are the Challenge in Toronto.” Edsurge reports that Weld North Education will still be run by former Kaplan exec Jonathan Grayer. " Via The New York Times : “ Met Changes 50-Year Admissions Policy: Non-New Yorkers Must Pay.” ” Via The New York Times : “City of the Future?

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Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Each week, I gather a wide variety of links to education and education technology articles. ” Also Facebook ’s DC lobbyist, Joel Kaplan, who was sitting right behind Kavanaugh as he screamed at Senators. Via MIT Technology Review : “ Oculus hopes its $399 headset will bring virtual reality to the masses.”

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Hack Education

AUGUST 24, 2018

Each week, I gather a wide variety of links to education and education technology articles. ” There are more stories about Purdue University Global, formerly the for-profit Kaplan University, in the “labor and management” section below. million from Omidyar Technology Ventures and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

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Hack Education

APRIL 28, 2017

Purdue University is buying Kaplan University for a dollar. Me, I wrote about how far Kaplan Inc ’s reach is in education politics and products. Via Campus Technology : “ Pearson Expands Textbook Rental Program.” million from Morningside Technology Ventures, University Ventures, and Silicon Valley Bank.

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Hack Education

JUNE 16, 2017

An op-ed in Inside Higher Ed from EAB’s Melanie Hoe : “What the Purdue-Kaplan Deal Means for You.” ” Via Education Dive : “The Purdue-Kaplan Earthquake.” Via The New York Times : “ New York to Shorten Standardized Tests in Elementary and Middle Schools.” ” Fox. .”

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 17, 2017

This is part eight of my annual look at the year’s “ top ed-tech stories ” In previous years, I’ve looked at how education technology is intertwined with narratives about “ skills ,” “ competencies ,” and “ credentialing.” He even praised Germany – Germany!

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Jeb Bush’s lieutenant governor, as assistant secretary of elementary and secondary education, the top post at the Education Department overseeing K–12 policy.” Kaplan Inc has agreed to acquire the College for Financial Planning from Apollo Education Group. It’s an amazing amazing breakthrough.

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