Hack Education

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Although no doubt, Microsoft, now the owner of Minecraft, would like us all to repeat that particular storyline.) Wonder Workshop (robotics) – $41 million. Robotics , with ~ $99 million in funding. Pearson, for one.) Absorb (learning management system) – $59 million. Changingedu (tutoring) – $55 million.

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Hack Education

APRIL 13, 2018

“Publishers Wiley , Cengage , Pearson and McGraw-Hill Education have won a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against a seller of fake textbooks ,” Inside Higher Ed reports. “ Apple and Microsoft Now Offer $100 Styluses. ” Robots and Other Education Science Fiction. The seller: Book Dog Books.

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AUGUST 25, 2017

” Open Up Resources is a non-profit – LOL – whose CEO Larry Singer used to be the managing director for Pearson’s K–12 marketing sales. ” Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF. “ Teaching Robots to Learn Teaches the Students Too,” says Campus Technology.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 11, 2016

.” Note the significant difference in language in this headline from The Verge , for example – “ Harvard’s Root robot teaches kids how to code ” – and the way in which Seymour would describe the LOGO Turtle – that students would using programming to teach the robot. Google’s Alphabet Inc.

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Hack Education

APRIL 20, 2018

” Via Edsurge : “What’s Next for Pearson ? Robots and Other Education Science Fiction. Via Wired : “The Young and the Reckless – A gang of teen hackers snatched the keys to Microsoft ’s videogame empire. Not Buying Your Education Startup.)” “ Do you need a blockchain? .”

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JULY 6, 2018

Robots and Other Education Science Fiction. Via Inside Higher Ed : “ Pearson today signaled an increased focus on artificial intelligence and personalized learning with the appointment of former Intel executive Milena Marinova.” .” That would be the founders of Minerva and Wayfinding. He wrote a very good response.

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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.” Via The New York Times : “To Close Digital Divide, Microsoft to Harness Unused Television Channels.”

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Education Pearson Report Robotics 46

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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.

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Education OER Pearson Report 48

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JUNE 23, 2017

” Via the BBC : “ Accenture and Microsoft plan digital IDs for millions of refugees.” ” 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.”

Education 54

Education Kaplan Pearson Elsevier 54

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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. Robots and Other Education Science Fiction. The company sold MinecraftEDU to Microsoft in 2016. ” Please stop. .”

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Education MOOC Company Pearson 45

Hack Education

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.

Education 40

Education Coursera Robotics E-rate 40

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Via Inside Higher Ed : “ U of Florida Online finds stability after canceling deal with Pearson , but scales back its plan for ”exponential“ growth in online education for undergraduates.” ” “ Robot Takeover of Higher Ed Hits a Snag,” Inside Higher Ed reports. Lee Partners.

Education 40

Education Company Data Pearson 40

Hack Education

JANUARY 26, 2018

. “Free College” Via Inside Higher Ed : “The restaurant group that operates the Chili’s and Maggiano’s chains announced an arrangement Monday by which it will, through Pearson Education , offer employees cost-free educational programs from language skills through associate degrees.” ” The firm: KPMG.

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Education MOOC Robotics Company 46

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JUNE 22, 2018

” After someone noticed that Microsoft had boasted that it was working with ICE , Nitasha Tiku says that “Microsoft’s Ethical Reckoning Is Here.” “ Microsoft backpedals on VR promise,” says Techcrunch. ” Robots and Other Education Science Fiction. Microsoft has acquired Flipgrid.

Education 45

Education Microsoft MOOC Coursera 45

Hack Education

JULY 1, 2016

“ Robots won’t replace teachers because they can’t inspire us.” Microsoft must’ve paid the big bucks to have this announced at the opening session: “ISTE and Microsoft collaborate to provide new school planning and professional learning resources.” ” Upgrades and Downgrades.

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MOOC Education Blackboard OER 48

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APRIL 28, 2017

It’s a partnership with Microsoft. Via Techcrunch : “As Chromebook sales soar in schools, Apple and Microsoft fight back.” Via Campus Technology : “ Pearson Expands Textbook Rental Program.” Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF. The Rwandan government plans to roll out digital education this summer.

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Education E-rate Company Kaplan 47

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AUGUST 4, 2018

Via EdWeek’s Market Brief : “Teaching Tech-Based Farming: Microsoft Backs Program for Ag Group’s 650,000 Students.” Via Edsurge : “ Pearson ’s Former Product Chief Reflects on the 4 Megatrends Shaping Global Education.” Robots and Other Education Science Fiction. More via AJC.

Education 43

Education Pearson Company Blackboard 43

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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

MAY 5, 2017

” Nope, robots will not be doing this job of content moderation , as Facebook recently boasted at its developer conference. Microsoft had a media event this week. Via The New York Times : “Microsoft Looks to Regain Lost Ground in the Classroom.” Here is the Microsoft blog post announcing its new products.

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Kaplan Education Blackboard MOOC 46

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MARCH 9, 2018

” Via The Chicago Tribune : “Pearson Family Members Foundation sues University of Chicago , aiming to revoke $100M gift.” “To get rural kids online, Microsoft wants to put Internet access on school buses ,” The Washington Post reports. Robots and Other Education Science Fiction. PHEW, RIGHT?

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Education Kaplan MOOC Coursera 47

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

.” Via EdWeek’s Market Brief : “ Microsoft Moves to Enable Streamlined Purchasing of Bundled Products for Education.” Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF. ” Via Getting Smart : “Using Robots to Teach Elementary Students About Human Nature.”

Education 48

Education Company Data Report 48

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

In 2012, Pearson, Cengage Learning, and Macmillan Higher Education sued Boundless Learning, claiming that the open education textbook startup had “stolen the creative expression of their authors and editors, violating their intellectual-property rights.” Pearson PARCC "Spies" on Students. Textbook Publishers vs. Boundless.

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Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Microsoft is doing a desktop PC thing. IBM partners with Pearson. OpenEd partners with Pearson. ” Via The Chronicle of Higher Education : “When the Teaching Assistant Is a Robot.” And Google has put plans to expand Fiber to more cities on hold. And Google is getting into the whiteboard business.

Education 40

Education Pearson Blackboard Survey 40

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JANUARY 12, 2017

” Via McClatchy DC : “Forced to watch child porn for their job, Microsoft employees developed PTSD, they say.” Robots and Other (Ed-Tech) Science Fiction. Via Edsurge : “​Are False Connections with AI Robots Putting Your Student’s Emotional Health at Risk?” Government Over Dismal Education.”

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