Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

This is part four of my annual look at the year’s “ top ed-tech stories ” Way back in 2012, I chose “ The Platforming of Education ” as one of my “Top Ed-Tech Trends.” I have learned so much in the intervening years, and my analysis then strikes me as incredibly naive and shallow.

Technology 62

Technology Pearson LMS Edmodo 62

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

Via Education Week : “Why Neuroscience Should Drive Personalized Learning ” – because of “the propagation of myths and misinformation.” Mindwires Consulting’s Michael Feldstein continues to fight the LMS fight: “Fear and Loathing in the Moodle Community.”

Education 44

Education Khan Academy Company Training 44

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OCTOBER 6, 2017

“‘Eton for all’: will robot teachers mean everyone gets an elite education? “ Is Homework Compatible With Personalized Learning? “ No State Will Measure Social-Emotional Learning Under ESSA. . Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF. The project-based learning startup has raised $2.95

Education 49

Education Robotics Company MOOC 49

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MAY 5, 2017

Not ed-tech per se (unless you recognize that “personalized learning” is greyballing), but according to The New York Times , “ Uber Faces Federal Inquiry Over Use of Greyball Tool to Evade Authorities.” I wrote about social-emotional learning (algorithms) as a “trend to watch.”

Kaplan 46

Kaplan Education Blackboard MOOC 46

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NOVEMBER 10, 2017

“Why Moodle Supporters Should be Concerned,” according to Mindwires Consulting’s Michael Feldstein. “Inventor creates device to help fidgety kids learn better,” the AP reports. One of those “trends” is surely “character development” (a.k.a. “grit” a.k.a.

Education 45

Education Facebook Company Report 45