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.

Technology 62

Technology Pearson LMS Edmodo 62

Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Digital learning platforms are not, however, simply a matter of reproducing a print-first approach via high fidelity ebooks. As the financial viability of printed textbooks declines little by little, the demand for alternatives like online learning content continues to grow. Those days are coming to an end.

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Digital Learning Learning eBook Flipped Classroom 117

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 10, 2017

A fifth grader works on a digital lesson as part of a blended learning program. We have proven the fact that all children can learn — and can learn well — under the right instructional circumstances,” said Kenneth W. Related: Must a classroom be high-tech to make personalized learning work? Photo: Meghan E.

Trends 40

Trends Study Knewton Personalized Learning 40

The Hechinger Report

JULY 10, 2019

In one class, Danusis introduces me to a lanky child in rain boots, who clicks through an online math program while chatting about a baby goat that’s being weaned in her backyard. In another room, children rotate through learning stations, sometimes at screens, sometimes putting pencils to paper. Future of Learning.

Personalized Learning 96

Personalized Learning Learning Chromebook Elementary 96

Hack Education

JUNE 1, 2018

The Hechinger Report on personalized learning : “The massive experiment in New Orleans schools that few have noticed.” I think it’s called “social emotional learning” in education circles though.) ” Online Education (and the Once and Future “MOOC”). ” asks Edsurge.

Education 47

Education Kaplan Robotics Schoology 47

Hack Education

MAY 5, 2017

” Via The LA Times : “Trump is ending Michelle Obama’s ‘ Let Girls Learn ’ initiative, CNN reports.” “Is this the future of college : Online classes, but no degree?” Can Electrical Stimulation Help Us Learn?” “ Social-Emotional Learning Is the Rage in K–12. .”

Kaplan 46

Kaplan Education Blackboard MOOC 46

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

In 2012, Pearson, Cengage Learning, and Macmillan Higher Education sued Boundless Learning, claiming that the open education textbook startup had “stolen the creative expression of their authors and editors, violating their intellectual-property rights.” Textbook Publishers vs. Boundless.

Pearson 145

Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

JULY 27, 2018

Via Chalkbeat : “Just like their parents, Chicago students will soon have to learn cursive.” ” (Juul is an e-cigarette that markets its product to teens and peddles social emotional learning content.). ” Via Cleveland.com : “National e-school figure to test new approach to online learning here in Ohio.”

Education 43

Education MOOC E-rate Coursera 43

Hack Education

MAY 20, 2016

“ Pearson gets emergency test scoring contract from Tennessee ,” Chalkbeat reports. ” Online Education (The Once and Future “MOOC”). .” ” Werner Herzog Teaches Filmmaking on the Masterclass online platform. Pearson hearts coding bootcamps. No word on tuition.

Education 46

Education Pearson Report Company 46

Hack Education

JULY 1, 2016

Tony Bates looks at “Brexit and online learning in Europe.” ” She promises that every kid will learn to code (of course) by having the private sector train CS teachers. Online Education (The Once and Future “MOOC”). ” Try learning styles, maybe. Priorities. ” “U.S.

MOOC 48

MOOC Education Blackboard OER 48

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

But oh yes, kids, “everyone should learn to code” for job security. Founded by former Pearson exec Larry Singer , the company will offer openly licensed resources to schools. million from 1776, Learn Capital, Lerner Investments, and New Ground Ventures. ” More via Inside Higher Ed. ” Robo-advisory, yo.

Education 40

Education Report MOOC E-rate 40

Hack Education

APRIL 28, 2017

Online Education and the Once and Future “MOOC” Online education pioneer Tony Bates asks “ What is online learning ?” ” Via NBC News : “How to Thrive: Arianna Huffington Launches E-Learning Series.” Via Campus Technology : “ Pearson Expands Textbook Rental Program.”

Education 47

Education E-rate Company Kaplan 47

Hack Education

JANUARY 12, 2017

Via Zion Market Research : “ Massive Open Online Course Market : Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecasts 2016-2024.” “ The growth of online learning : How universities must adjust to the new norm” is sponsored content on Education Dive. ” Price tag for the report: $3599.

MOOC 40

MOOC Education Robotics Report 40

Hack Education

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Department of Education Releases Guidance on Supporting Early Learning through the Every Student Succeeds Act ,” per the press release. Online Education (The Once and Future “MOOC”). Via Fortune (Reuters, really): “Why This Education Publisher Is Betting on Online Degrees.” ” “U.S.

Education 40

Education Company Pearson E-rate 40

Hack Education

JUNE 22, 2018

” Via the Journal Sentinel : “More than 300 Kettle Moraine parents sign petition against online learning platform.” ” Also via that blog : “ Udacity’s School of Artificial Intelligence Opens the New Deep Reinforcement Learning Nanodegree Program for Enrollment.” ” (So yeah.

Education 44

Education Microsoft MOOC Coursera 44

Hack Education

AUGUST 4, 2017

Pretty sure this is the best MOOC story of the week: “ Russian Underground Launches Online Courses in Card Fraud ,” Infosecurity Group reports. Via Business Insider : “Online learning may be the future of education – we compared 4 platforms that are leading the way.” Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF.

Khan Academy 46

Khan Academy Elsevier Education MOOC 46