Edsurge

MAY 14, 2017

“I could see that my students were distracted by social media during the lecture. At the time, I’d been hearing about what Khan was doing and suddenly I realized there’s a fundamental divide between how we’ve traditionally taught medical school and how the next generation is wired to learn.”

Khan Academy 65

Khan Academy MOOC Flipped Classroom Trends 65

Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

” And I wondered at the time if that would be the outcome for MOOCs. 2012, you will recall, was “ the year of the MOOC.”) Are any education technologies, for that matter? And accordingly, platforms are the underlying trend that ties together popular narratives about technology and the economy in general.

Technology 62

Technology Pearson LMS Edmodo 62

Learning with 'e's

JANUARY 27, 2016

3) How are MOOCs and other massive open study opportunities changing or influencing out thinking as educators? Should we all jump on the bandwagon and create open online programmes of study, or should we stand back and watch to see how the movement develops? What can we learn from the open and free social media tools we use?

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MOOC Social Media Course Study 28

Learning with 'e's

MARCH 16, 2015

1) You’re currently professor of educational technology at the British Open University. My field was ArtificialIntelligence , but I started experimenting with online tutor groups, producing web pages, etc and migrated into educational technology (as many people did). 5) What is your response to the criticism of MOOCs (e.g.

MOOC 28

MOOC Dropout OER Social Media 28

Edsurge

MARCH 29, 2018

Or, as Aneesa Davenport, Social Media & Analytics Manager for EdSurge, suggested, perhaps give them a periodic “check-up?” Lindsey Downes reminded us to, “Bring questions and encourage discussions about emerging technologies in all types of classes (not just computer science). How do we keep algorithms in check?

Education 73

Education Data MOOC Industry 73

EdTechSandyK

APRIL 8, 2014

Notes from the Discussion We no longer have to go to school if we want to learn. edX - www.edex.org - MOOC site, courses are all free, people who teach the courses are from Harvard, MIT, Berkeley, University of Texas, etc. Coursera is another option for higher ed MOOCS. Integrate the technology into core content PD.

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MOOC Khan Academy BYOD Libraries 75

Bryan Alexander

JANUARY 24, 2016

I helped start the conference with a half-day workshop on “How Technology Can Enhance Liberal Education: The State of the Art in 2016.” This last point has been a major theme in this quadrant of American higher education as far back as the 1990s. But participants were very, very engaged from the start.

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Conference ePortfolio LMS Education 40

Learning with 'e's

MARCH 20, 2014

When did you first become involved with research into distance education and online learning? I’m especially interested in social media that can be used to go beyond the often institutional centric LMS systems. What are your views on MOOCs? My first question is how did you start?

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E-rate Conference Social Media Study 73

Learning with 'e's

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

They were surely an asynchronous form of instruction, a sort of same place - different time learning. By comparison, in its technology supported multiple formats, contemporary distance education is much more sophisticated. Learning in any mode, in any place and at any time is accessible to anyone with the means to access it.

Learning 57

Learning Technology Support Course MOOC 57

Bryan Alexander

APRIL 12, 2016

Jim described it as a way to think through technology in order to empower the educational community beyond tech skills and training. He cited Jon Udell ‘s vision of Wikipedia as a place where knowledge is socially constructed. Users had to learn a galaxy of technologies (DNS, FTP, etc).

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Trends LMS Data MOOC 41

Bryan Alexander

APRIL 12, 2016

Jim described it as a way to think through technology in order to empower the educational community beyond tech skills and training. He cited Jon Udell ‘s vision of Wikipedia as a place where knowledge is socially constructed. Users had to learn a galaxy of technologies (DNS, FTP, etc).

Trends 40

Trends LMS Data MOOC 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 16, 2013

There are eight conference strands covering a wide variety of timely topics, such as MOOCs, e-books, maker spaces, mobile services, embedded librarians, green libraries, doctoral student research, library and information center "tours," and more! We have 146 accepted conference sessions and ten keynote addresses. Or Is There?

Libraries 51

Libraries Conference MOOC E-rate 51

Learning with 'e's

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

Punk learning (some would call it Edupunk ) reflects that seventies music ethos. For some time, educators have been subverting established methods and turning their backs on institutional tools and technologies such as the managed learning environment (also known as LMS or VLE). But punk educators need to be wary of a precedent.

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MOOC VLE Learning Social Media 28

Learning with 'e's

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

One of the most important questions for educators in this century is whether technology can offer a transformational influence for learning. The advent of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), the flipped classroom, games based learning, social media and mobile learning - on the face of it - seems to herald a new dawn for education.

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MOOC Flipped Classroom Game-Based Learning Learning 28

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

School Psychology Doctoral Candidate and Intern, CEO STEMx: Stemulating Teaching with Emerging Technology Methodologies - Simulation vs. Virtual Learning Environments - Dr. Nicole Simon, Assistant Professor Engineering/Physics/Technology Dept.

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STEM Maker Movement MOOC Common Core 47

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

At the end of every year since I founded Hack Education in 2010, I’ve reviewed what I think are the most important and influential trends in education technology. This is about the stories we’re told about education, about technology, and about education technology. (No

Technology 58

Technology MOOC Trends Khan Academy 58

NeverEndingSearch

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Claims on Social Media : Students consider the sources of a tweet and the information contained in it in order to describe what makes it both a useful and not useful source of information. Social Media Video : Students watch an online video and identify its strengths and weaknesses.

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Assessment Analysis Social Media Libraries 60

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 22, 2014

The Learning Revolution Weekly Update April 22nd The only person who is educated is the one who has learned how to learn.and change. Carl Rogers The technologies of the Internet and the Web are reshaping where, when, and from whom we learn--and even how we think about learning. Learn how to leverage web 2.0

Conference 51

Conference Digital Citizenship Libraries Common Core 51

Hack Education

JUNE 17, 2016

. ” Via The Clarion-Ledger : “Contracts between the Mississippi Department of Education and two of the state superintendent’s former co-workers appear to duplicate technology-related services while costing the state hundreds of thousands of dollars.” ” Online Education (The Once and Future “MOOC”).

Education 49

Education Coursera Microsoft Company 49

Hack Education

JUNE 1, 2018

Each week, I gather a wide variety of links to education and education technology articles. ” Online Education (and the Once and Future “MOOC”). Via The Diplomat : “ Online Learning in North Korea.” ” “The Theranos Story and Education Technology” by John Warner.

Education 47

Education Kaplan Robotics Schoology 47

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Each week, I gather a wide variety of links to education and education technology articles. The only other media attending the event would be a national crew from ABC.” ” Idaho Ed News quotes local high school students who protested the visit and their school’s reliance on technology.

Education 58

Education MOOC Social Media E-rate 58

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Trump’s education platform promises to “make post-secondary options more affordable and accessible through technology enriched delivery models.” ” “Make MOOCs great again.” ” Some of New Markets Venture Partner’s investments include BetterLesson, Credly, Civitas Learning, and Mashable.

Education 54

Education Common Core Company Facebook 54

Hack Education

MAY 5, 2017

Online Education and the Once and Future “MOOC” Brown University joins edX. “ Y Combinator MOOC for Tech Startups Attracts Thousands of Views,” says Campus Technology. Not sure why this is called a MOOC. Via The Outline : “ Machine learning is racist because the internet is racist.”

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Kaplan Education Blackboard MOOC 46

Hack Education

JULY 13, 2018

Each week, I gather a wide variety of links to education and education technology articles. ” Online Education (and the Once and Future “MOOC”). “ Can We Design Online Learning Platforms That Feel More Intimate Than Massive? ” “How do children of color learn to draw themselves?

Education 43

Education Khan Academy Blackboard Report 43

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

It’s time once again for my annual review of “the year in education technology,” something I’ve done since 2010. I’m feeling quite tentative about whether or not the insights that I might be able to glean about the year will have much relevance for the business and politics of education technology under Trump.

Trends 40

Trends MOOC Khan Academy Maker Movement 40

Hack Education

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. The organization, which was founded in 1994, was best known for its annual Horizon Report, its list of predictions about the near-future of education technology. Um, they do.)

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Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

JULY 27, 2018

Each week, I gather a wide variety of links to education and education technology articles. Online Education (and the Once and Future “MOOC”). Via Edsurge : “ Coursera ’s First Ivy League Degree: An Online Master’s From the University of Pennsylvania.” National) Education Politics.

Education 43

Education MOOC E-rate Coursera 43

Hack Education

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Online Education and the Once and Future “MOOC” Via The GW Hatchet : “Oversight of online learning programs lacking in some schools, report finds.” More MOOC job changes: Techcrunch reports that “ Coursera ’s chief product officer just left to become a VC.”

Education 48

Education Coursera MOOC Report 48

Hack Education

JUNE 2, 2017

Department of State has received emergency approval from the Office of Management and Budget to collect additional information regarding certain visa applicants ’ travel and employment histories, familial connections, and social media usage in accordance with a notice it posted in the Federal Register May 4.

Education 48

Education MOOC Report Company 48

Hack Education

MARCH 10, 2017

Online Education and the Once and Future “MOOC” An op-ed in Forbes by University Ventures’ Ryan Craig : “Make Online Education Great (For The First Time).” ” Via The Financial Times : “ Coursera chief on the future of online learning and the Trump era.”

Education 46

Education Robotics E-rate Social Media 46

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

” Online Education and the Once and Future “MOOC” “How Much Hollywood Glitz Should Colleges Use in Their Online Courses ?” Speaking of Hollywood Glitz, Variety reports that “ Kevin Spacey ’s Online Acting Course Pulled by MasterClass.” ” asks MIT Technology Review.

Education 45

Education Facebook Company Report 45

Hack Education

MAY 27, 2016

Testing, Testing… “ Common Core testing group wages aggressive campaign against critics on social media,” according to The Washington Post’s Valerie Strauss. Online Education (The Once and Future “MOOC”). MOOCs for credit ! ” (That giant: Pearson , of course.).

Education 52

Education MOOC Common Core Trends 52

Hack Education

JANUARY 12, 2017

The Department of Education has released a “Higher Education Supplement to the National Education Technology Plan ,” just in the nick of time I guess. The Economist on “ The Return of the MOOC.” Via Salon : “ Noam Chomsky : You can’t educate yourself by looking things up online.”

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MOOC Education Robotics Report 40

Hack Education

JUNE 22, 2018

Each week, I gather a wide variety of links to education and education technology articles. From the Department of Education press release : “ Federal Commission on School Safety Meeting to Focus on the Effects of Entertainment , Media , Cyberbullying and Social Media on Violence and Student Safety.”

Education 44

Education Microsoft MOOC Coursera 44

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

” “ Education Technology Under Trump : A Syllabus.” ” “How will the presidential election results influence education technology in schools?” ” Online Education (The Once and Future “MOOC”). ” And from MIT Technology Review : “Is the Gig Economy Rigged?”).

Education 40

Education Company Data Pearson 40

Hack Education

DECEMBER 8, 2016

” Online Education and The Once and Future “MOOC” “ Deakin University in Australia will next year offer graduate degrees and certificate programs through FutureLearn , the online learning platform owned by the Open University in the U.K.,” ” “So-So Social Media Privacy?

Education 40

Education Report E-rate Company 40