Hack Education

MARCH 23, 2018

” It’s being positioned here as the first time Congress has funded open textbooks, but it’s not the federal government’s first commitment to OER. From the press release : “IMS Global Learning Consortium Announces Open Badges 2.0 “ Does tech designed to personalize learning actually benefit students?

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Education Robotics OER MOOC 46

Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

I have learned so much in the intervening years, and my analysis then strikes me as incredibly naive and shallow. million in venture capital from high profile names like LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman and from firms active in ed-tech investing such as Learn Capital. Arguably, one of the best candidates is the learning management system.

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Technology Pearson LMS Edmodo 62

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

“The Education of Betsy DeVos ” – a profile of the Secretary of Education in Politico Magazine. “In the Era of Microcredentials , Institutions Look to Blockchain to Verify Learning,” says Edsurge. Tell me more about how the blockchain is going to “verify learning.” ” She was Ms.

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Education Facebook Robotics Company 48

Hack Education

JUNE 24, 2016

” “Schools, Libraries Miss Out on Millions in E-Rate Funds,” according to EdTech Magazine – some $245 million for the 2014 fiscal year. The company behind the ACT on Wednesday announced plans for a Center for Equity in Learning, which will focus on helping underserved students succeed in college and the work force.”

Coursera 60

Coursera Education E-rate Company 60

Hack Education

JANUARY 26, 2017

” Via EdSource : “New program aims to create more uniform standards among linked learning academies.” ” The Linked Learning Alliance is a voluntary certification program for California’s high school career academies. Adeptemy , an adaptive learning company, has raised $3.48 Go, School Sports Team!

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Education Coursera Robotics E-rate 40

Hack Education

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Mozilla announced it is handing the Open Badges initiative to the IMS Global Learning Consortium. Via the New York Magazine : “The Death of Vine Makes the Internet a Worse Place.” Via eCampus News : “ Barnes & Noble Education announces advanced OER courseware.” Accreditation and Certification.

Education 40

Education Pearson Blackboard Survey 40