Edsurge

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Key to such a tool was the ability to capture data—lots of it—to adjust the feedback and sequence of content that learners would encounter based on their performance. (He These partners range from household names such as Pearson and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, to upstarts like Waggle. That was a little bit off strategy,” he says.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Ostensibly these tools are for the greater good—keeping kids safe. Companies include an AI robot, student incubator and a startup called Pie for Providers. From facial-recognition cameras to web and social media filtering software, surveillance technologies are finding their foothold in schools across America. Tuesday, March 5, 4 p.m.

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Social Media EdTech Industry Pearson 102

Edsurge

MARCH 4, 2019

I stood facing the drone, about to face-off with a little robot. Soon we will have no use for interviews, focus groups or surveys—the typical go-to tools for understanding what people think and feel. My mind-control-drone-moving experience was nothing like this. Time to figure out who is boss. We will look right inside people’s minds.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

In the case of Woongjin Book Club, a reading and tutoring service provided by Woongjin ThinkBig, the tool gathers and analyzes data from the digital books, quizzes and activities that a child engages with. He’s also careful around how he frames adaptive-learning technology: “There’s a lot of legitimate concern about the robotic tutor.

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Adaptive Learning Knewton Pearson Company 66

Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

More often than not, these platforms also come with a series of tools that enable their users to build their own products, services, and marketplaces. Pearson is Not a Platform. I’m not sure if we can still call Pearson “the world’s largest education company.” Pearson does not have a platform.

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Technology Pearson LMS Edmodo 62

Iterating Toward Openness

JANUARY 24, 2017

We think platforms like Pearson’s MyLab and Cengage’s MindTap are the enemy. Yes, working actively to erode the student-faculty relationship – or worse, somehow obviate the faculty role – by trying to create “ a robot tutor in the sky that can semi-read your mind ” is entirely wrong-headed.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 22, 2018

A geek at heart, Julie mentors FIRST robotics teams in her free time. Pearson, littleBits, and the New York City Department of Education. Calvert helps schools elevate their K-8 virtual education with curriculum, tools and services that drive student success. He has consulted for clients such as Scholastic, Nick Jr.,

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Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2017

Yes, working actively to erode the student-faculty relationship—or worse, somehow obviate the faculty role—by trying to create “ a robot tutor in the sky that can semi-read your mind ” is entirely wrong-headed. Yes, leasing students temporary access to OER locked inside a platform, only to shut them out at the end of term, is ridiculous.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Wonder Workshop (robotics) – $41 million. Robotics , with ~ $99 million in funding. Pearson, for one.) ” Instead, it said it would offer some diagnostic tools online. Absorb (learning management system) – $59 million. Changingedu (tutoring) – $55 million. Coding bootcamps , with ~ $107.6

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Trends Coursera Company Personalized Learning 56

techlearning

MARCH 5, 2018

ALMA START ( www.getalma.com ) Alma Technologies launched an enrollment and admissions management tool called Alma Start. The new video tool runs inside the web browser already installed on teachers’ devices. Users will have immediate access to the video tool inside Edthena when using the Chrome web browser.

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Epson Blackboard Pearson STEM 53

techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

Bubble Bot walks students through creating a bubble-blowing robot and a Fan of Fortune. Compatibility: The pieces are perfectly sized for small vehicles, robots, figurines, or balls to navigate the maze. Terrapin is also offering a Makerspace Bundle, which includes all of their robots, the new Easi-Scope, and a variety of accessories.

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Robotics Android Software Tablets 66

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Previously, she was a Technology Integrator at Sacred Heart teaching robotics and programming to 5th through 7th grades and supporting the faculty''s technology and integration needs. Most recently Don has just co-founded Tools at Schools with design partner aruliden, who''s mission is to make design thinking our everyday.

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Conference Education Pearson Technology 59

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

Don Buckley - Co-Founder, Tools at Schools - "Is it Possible to Innovate in Education?" Candidate Advanced math for the young, the very young, and the young at heart - Dr. Maria Droujkova Affinity Spaces as Learning Tools - Lindsey Tropf, M.Ed.

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STEM Maker Movement MOOC Common Core 47

The Hechinger Report

JULY 10, 2019

They invoke Dewey and Freire and Montessori as guiding lights and take pains to emphasize, in almost liturgical unison, that personalized learning is not about tech — and that “tech is just a tool.” You have that concern: What are you trading for the free use of this tool?” (A There are no exceptions to this.”

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Personalized Learning Learning Chromebook Elementary 96

Hack Education

APRIL 14, 2017

“Researchers say removal of an IRS tool for financial aid applicants may have slowed FAFSA submissions, while college aid groups warn that affected students could already be losing out on aid,” Inside Higher Ed reports. Via Desmos : “The Desmos Geometry Tool.” ” Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF.

Education 44

Education E-rate MOOC Data 44

Hack Education

JUNE 1, 2018

” Via Education Week : “How an Online Tutor Became a ‘Math Celebrity’ ” Via Edsurge : “ CSU and California Community Colleges Partner on a Tool to Find Transferable Online Courses.” Via TPM : “No Test Left Behind – How Pearson Made a Killing on the US Testing Craze.”

Education 47

Education Kaplan Robotics Schoology 47

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

“ Can Pearson Sell Efficacy? ” Robots and Other Education Science Fiction. Via the BBC : “ IBM launches tool aimed at detecting AI bias.” The Hechinger Report lists “Ten jobs that are safe from robots.” .” This Week in Betteridge’s Law of Headlines. Sounds good. ” LOL.

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Education MOOC Pearson Blackboard 58

Hack Education

JUNE 23, 2017

.” The publishers in question are Cengage , McGraw-Hill , and Pearson. Testing, Testing… Via Chalkbeat : “Calculator mix-up could force some students to retake ISTEP, and Pearson is partially to blame.” ” The testing firm in question: Pearson. Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF.

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Education Kaplan Pearson Elsevier 53

Hack Education

APRIL 6, 2018

” Robots and Other Education Science Fiction. Pearson ’s Annual Report (2017) – my favorite part is how the numbers that are showcased on this web page are all green, even though they’re downward trending. .” I’m not sure when this was or where this was. Corwin has acquired Cognition Education Group.

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Education MOOC E-rate Facebook 45

Hack Education

MAY 5, 2017

” Via Inside Higher Ed : “The IRS data retrieval tool that let financial aid applicants automatically import income information into the FAFSA won’t be restored for the current aid cycle, said James Runcie, chief operating officer of the Office of Federal Student Aid, in written testimony to Congress Wednesday.”

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Kaplan Education Blackboard MOOC 46

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

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. Pearson PARCC "Spies" on Students. Textbook Publishers vs. Boundless.

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Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

MAY 13, 2016

Testing, Testing… Via EdWeek’s Market Brief : “British Officials, Pearson Probe Effort to Leak Test Content.” Hey, we could ask Pearson how much money it made off of those taking the GED last year to find out.). ” Via Chalkbeat : “They rejected multi-state Common Core exams. From the HR Department.

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Education Pearson Report MOOC 52

Hack Education

MAY 19, 2017

Via Edsurge : “ Pearson , an Investor in Knewton , Is ‘Phasing Out’ Partnership on Adaptive Products.” ” No disclosure in the story that Edsurge shares investors with Knewton , nor that Pearson is, by way of Learn Capital, also an investor in Edsurge. ” Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF.

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Edmodo Education Knewton Pearson 45

Hack Education

JULY 14, 2017

” More on the Afghan robotics team in the contest section below. ” “ University of Michigan adds an automated text-analysis tool to a growing program intended to give more students a chance to learn through writing,” Inside Higher Ed reports. for Robotics Contest.” Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF.

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Education Pearson Report Robotics 45

Hack Education

APRIL 28, 2017

” Via The Washington Post : “ Education Department relaxes financial aid process in the absence of IRS tool.” Via Campus Technology : “ Pearson Expands Textbook Rental Program.” Via Edsurge : “ Khan Academy ’s New ‘Teacher Aid’ Tool Goes for a Test Drive in Southern California.”

Education 47

Education E-rate Company Kaplan 47

Hack Education

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

” Via Education Week : “ New Online Tool Aims to Help K–12 Leaders Choose Instructional Materials.” ” Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF. “In an age of robots , schools are teaching our children to be redundant,” says George Monbiot. ” Via Fast Company : “Want to Fight Inequality?

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Education Company MOOC Khan Academy 45

Hack Education

MARCH 2, 2018

Chalkbeat on how a Denver school uses yoga as a disciplinary tool. ” Robots and Other Education Science Fiction. Alex Usher reviews Robot-Proof : Higher Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. “ Business Schools Have No Business in the University,” says The Chronicle of Higher Education.

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Education Chegg MOOC Broadband 48

Hack Education

OCTOBER 13, 2017

” Testing, Testing… Via EdWeek’s Market Brief : “ Pearson is fighting to halt a decision by the state of Iowa to award a $31 million testing contract to the American Institutes for Research , arguing that the scoring of bids was riddled with ‘preferential treatment and bias.’” ”). .”

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MOOC Education Kaplan Company 43

Hack Education

MARCH 31, 2017

From the Department of Education press release : “To protect sensitive taxpayer data, the IRS and FSA announced today the Data Retrieval Tool on fafsa.gov and StudentLoans.gov will be unavailable until extra security protections can be added. ” Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF. ” Via Politico : “After proposing a $9.2

Education 40

Education Coursera Pearson Report 40

Hack Education

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Indeed, the World Bank issued a report in January arguing that digital technologies – not just robots in factories – stand to widen inequalities as well, “and even hasten the hollowing out of middle-class employment.” Harassment using annotation tools. Harassment in virtual reality.

Technology 40

Technology Education Pearson Company 40

Hack Education

JUNE 22, 2018

Speaking of Microsoft … “ GitHub ’s New Education Bundle Equips Students With Industry-Standard Coding Tools,” says Edsurge. ” Ben Williamson on Pearson : “Edu-business as usual – market-making in higher education.” ” Robots and Other Education Science Fiction.

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Education Microsoft MOOC Coursera 44

Hack Education

APRIL 20, 2018

She’s Building Tools to Boost Student Character.” ” Via Edsurge : “What’s Next for Pearson ? .” ” Via Edsurge : “What’s Next for Pearson ? Robots and Other Education Science Fiction. From Edsurge : “This Year’s ASU+GSV Summit Is Hard to Describe.

Education 43

Education Pearson Edmentum lynda.com 43

Hack Education

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Pearson has added Snap chairman Michael Lynton to its board of directors. ” Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF. “ Robots will replace teachers by 2027 ,” Futurism predicts. “ When the Robots Come for Our Jobs, They’ll Spare the Teachers ,” Edsurge tries to reassure its readers. million total.

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Kaplan Education Robotics E-rate 50

Hack Education

APRIL 7, 2017

” (No mention of the FAFSA tool, which is a good reminder than when Edsurge writes about ed-tech they really only mean what corporations can sell to schools.). ” Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF. ” “ Robots Are Changing The World,” says edX , which hopes to sell you on some classes on robots. .”

Education 47

Education Coursera Robotics Broadband 47

Hack Education

AUGUST 4, 2017

” From the Pearson blog : “The future of language learning: Augmented reality vs virtual reality.” Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF. Via Edsurge : “ Apple iPad Sales to Schools Jump 32%, Selling 1M Tablets in Fiscal Q3 2017.” Spoiler alert: it’s about learning how to teach differently.).

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Khan Academy Elsevier Education MOOC 46

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

” I think many historians of ed-tech would note that this has long been the argument for teaching Microsoft productivity tools in lieu of computer science. ” Mindset marketing from Pearson : “3 steps to upgrade your GRIT in education.” ” Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF. ” “Why the U.S.

Education 47

Education OER Pearson Report 47

Hack Education

JUNE 3, 2016

has been making its way through the conservative blogosphere,” writes Catherine Gewertz, “which is pitching it as a tool for families who don’t want their children taking college admissions tests that reflect the Common Core State Standards.” ” asks Pearson. ” Riiiiight. “Try marketing.”

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