Doug Levin

MARCH 12, 2017

Here’s what caught my eye the week of March 6, 2017 – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. This from the school district that is still reeling from a major student data privacy breach. Tagged on: March 9, 2017 Belgrade schools may tap $1.5M

EdTech 170

EdTech E-rate OER Coursera 170

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

It works well, that is, if you disregard student data privacy and security. Affluent students get to digital tools for creative exploration; poor students get to use theirs for test prep. Purdue boasted that Course Signals increased retention by 21%, making it an incredibly effective tool.

Pearson 145

Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

MAY 27, 2016

I was recently informed that my pointing out the relationships between politics, tech investors, and their investment portfolio constitutes an “ad hominem” attack. ” Trends to watch: investors’ interest in English language learning (software). Education in the Courts.

Education 52

Education MOOC Common Core Trends 52

Hack Education

JANUARY 26, 2017

” “The California State Legislature is now considering two bills that would build a database firewall to block the flow of personal information from state and local government to federal efforts to deport immigrants and register people based on their religion, ethnicity, or national origin,” according to the EFF.

Education 40

Education Coursera Robotics E-rate 40