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FEBRUARY 1, 2017

And the word “intelligence” is now used – oh so casually – to describe so-called “thinking machines”: algorithms, robots, AI. IBM Watson, which has partnered with Pearson and with Sesame Street, to “personalize learning” through data collection and data analytics.

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APRIL 6, 2018

“A Response to Larry Berger’s ‘Confession’ on Personalized Learning ” by New Classrooms’ Joel Rose. ” Robots and Other Education Science Fiction. .” “Schools won’t like how difficult the new iPad is to repair,” says The Verge. ” More from Edsurge.

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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.”

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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. In 2011, Barber went to work for Pearson as its Chief Education Advisor, continuing his advocacy for competition, data collection, measurements, and standards-based reforms.

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MAY 13, 2016

.” The Whiteboard Advisors’ latest “Education Insider” report ( PDF ) is on assessment trends, higher education, and the presidential campaigns. Testing, Testing… Via EdWeek’s Market Brief : “British Officials, Pearson Probe Effort to Leak Test Content.” From the HR Department.

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MAY 19, 2017

He’s referring to “ personalized learning ,” but might as well be any buzzword when you frame the headline that way, bud.). Via Edsurge : “ Pearson , an Investor in Knewton , Is ‘Phasing Out’ Partnership on Adaptive Products.” ” Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF. ”). .”

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DECEMBER 18, 2016

And “personalization” is the underlying promise of the new education software Facebook is itself building. There were several attempts this year to link the history of “personalized learning” to recent education reforms (but not surprisingly, not to Skinner). ” Edsurge asked in June. Poor Rousseau.

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JULY 1, 2016

From the edX blog : “How to be a Better Learner: Determine Your Learning Style.” “ Robots won’t replace teachers because they can’t inspire us.” Not sure if this is new or just new-to-me, but the learn-to-code startup Codecademy now has a paid “ Pro ” option that, for $19.99/month

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JULY 14, 2017

” More on the Afghan robotics team in the contest section below. “Mind-reading robo tutor in the sky” company Knewton has a new CEO , Brian Kibby , formerly with Pearson. for Robotics Contest.” Sensing a trend here? Via Inside Higher Ed : “ OpenStax Launches Learning Platform.”

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FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Via Techcrunch : “ Pearson is adding LittleBits kits to its STEM curriculum.” ” That’s former Pearson exec Larry Singer , who now runs Open Up Resources. You can learn a lot about how entrepreneurs view education when they’re talking with their investors about the business. ” Please stop. .”

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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. Robots and Other (Ed-Tech) Science Fiction.

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JUNE 22, 2018

” “ Personalized learning ” now includes working on a goat farm apparently. ” (Guess what’s going to be one of the " top ed-tech trends" this year ?). ” Ben Williamson on Pearson : “Edu-business as usual – market-making in higher education.”

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MARCH 9, 2018

” Via The Chicago Tribune : “Pearson Family Members Foundation sues University of Chicago , aiming to revoke $100M gift.” ” “One Standardized Tests Provider Looks to Gaming and Personalized Learning to Innovate Exams” – Edsurge on ETS. Robots and Other Education Science Fiction.

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APRIL 7, 2017

” “ Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Hiring Personalized-Learning Engineers ,” says Education Week. “Learning engineers.” ” Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF. Via The New York Times : “Learning to Think Like a Computer.” ” Thanks to everyone who promoted that b t phrase.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2017

” If you repeat these stories enough, it’s almost as if you can convince people to make it a trend. ” Mindset marketing from Pearson : “3 steps to upgrade your GRIT in education.” ” GRIT is one of Pearson’s “mindset”-oriented career success programs. What Does That Mean?

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JANUARY 26, 2017

” “ Cengage , McGraw-Hill , and Pearson have started a new round of lawsuits against textbook sellers,” The Digital Reader reports , this time targeting those who sell through Amazon’s marketplace. “Can robotics teach problem solving to students?” Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Via Inside Higher Ed : “ Pearson , after spending hundreds of millions of dollars on learning management systems , is leaving the market as the company seeks to restructure itself and boost its profits.” ” Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF. ” Venture Capital and the Business of Ed-Tech. .”

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