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Trump's Edtech Agenda Should Address Effectiveness, Equity, and Equilibrium in Higher Ed

Edsurge

radio and televisions in the early 20th century and online learning and MOOCs via the Internet in the early 21st century.) However, the questions have largely stayed the same: Do technologies ensure quality learning and positive student outcomes? Do they help or hurt underrepresented students? Distance education took place via.

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Education Technology and Data Insecurity

Hack Education

“Accountability rhetoric echoes a broader turn toward data-driven decision-making and resource allocation across sectors. According to the Data Quality Campaign , “Student data privacy was a priority issue in state legislatures in 2016.” “To keep schools accountable,” in part.

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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

Hack Education

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.

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