Digital Promise

DECEMBER 20, 2018

We hosted 20 League districts at the ASU GSV conference (thanks to the support of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation), ISTE, CoSN, iNACOL, SXSW EDU, SIIA, NGLC, Remake Learning, JEX, and the EdElements Personalized Learning Summit. Computational Thinking Pathways : Articulating equitable, competency-based K–12 CS/CT pathways.

Data 201

Data Conference Assessment OER 201

Doug Levin

AUGUST 20, 2017

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this past week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. Tagged on: August 16, 2017 You Need Data to Personalize Learning | Data Quality Campaign → They need data to personalize learning.

EdTech 150

EdTech Social Media Data Policies 150

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Online case studies highlight OER implementation in schools. SETDA has published a series of case studies focused on the implementation of Open Educational Resources (OER) at the school level. SETDA encourages state, district and school leaders to leverage this work as they launch and expand OER initiatives.”.

Case Study 40

Case Study OER Study Trends 40

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JULY 20, 2017

That’s right, the identified nouns can give you keywords that will allow you to search a wonderful world of OER (Open Education Resources) on the internet. It is also important to gauge students’ age and ability while aligning it with the district AUP (Acceptable Use Policy) and the each tool’s Terms of Use.

Technology Support 112

Technology Support Khan Academy Technology OER 112

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

In the edWebinar “ Students Leverage Technology Tools and Makerspaces to Personalize Learning,” Grace Borst, Innovation Specialist at St. While students miss class for open lab, the teachers recognize the benefits of letting students explore technology to help them achieve both personal and educational goals.

Personalized Learning 41

Personalized Learning Learning OER Broadband 41

EdNews Daily

JULY 8, 2019

It’s important to note that normalized gifted programs and lowest-common-denominator whole group teaching are usually not individualized or personalized learning in the same way that software could enable it.

Learning 100

Learning Software E-rate Industry 100

SETDA Says

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Always working to engage state leaders, affiliates members, private sector partners, and partner organizations-SETDA developed tools and resources to support national, state, district and school leaders in the implementation of the digital teaching and learning. 2019 was an action packed year for SETDA.

Policies 52

Policies Resources Education Tools 52

SETDA Says

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

Best Practices Digital Content E-Rate ED Equity of Access In the News Interoperability OER Personalized Learning Policy' At the beginning of the month, the Board of Director’s announced a new.

E-rate 28

E-rate OER Equity of Access Policies 28

Edsurge

MARCH 1, 2017

Charisse Taylor , senior director of policy and implementation at NYC Department of Education, will share resources, templates and other activities aimed at helping educators create new CS programs that are “diverse by design.” and insights into how edtech can help schools support individualized learning. Higher Ed 9:30 a.m.

MOOC 60

MOOC EdTech OER Kaplan 60

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

Comprised of a coalition of state teams, private sector partners, and interoperability leaders, SETDA’s working group looked at three key areas: the future state of teaching and learning with interoperable data, the importance of interoperable data, and how states can achieve it. Maureen’s passion for serving kids drives everything she does.

Data 40

Data Report OER Policies 40

eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2016

This was followed by: 2) increased student engagement; 3) project-based learning for student instruction; 4) personalized learning; and 5) intervention for struggling students. OER versus paying for fully complete publisher products. Transition barriers. Next steps to move an initiative forward. Curriculum coverage.

Survey 40

Survey Learning OER BYOD 40

Marketplace K-12

MAY 16, 2016

He also talked about how he thinks policy shifts like the implementation of the common-core standards and the adoption of “open” educational resources are likely to affect the K-12 market, and his company’s work. Ultimately, it has to be paid for somewhere in the system.

Common Core 76

Common Core Pearson Resources Company 76

Hack Education

DECEMBER 22, 2017

“A new Education Department policy will dramatically limit the amount of student loan relief some students get after being misled by their schools.” ” “Personalized learning,” I believe Zuck calls this. ” More via Inside Higher Ed. The “New” For-Profit Higher Ed.

Education 47

Education Robotics MOOC Facebook 47

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

“Will Reversal of FCC’s ‘Net Neutrality’ Policy Help or Hurt Schools?” Schools should consider the ways in which their own social media surveillance re-inscribes these sorts of violent, nationalist policies. Department of Labor as a senior policy adviser.” The business of OER.

Education 44

Education Company Khan Academy Training 44

SETDA Says

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Through the continued leadership of the Board of Directors and the dedication of our members and staff, during 2016 SETDA celebrated 15 years of. read more.

Digital Learning 28

Digital Learning Resources Learning Equity of Access 28

SETDA Says

DECEMBER 22, 2015

As the year winds down, we reflect on our accomplishments from 2015. Needless to say, SETDA had a busy year! Through the continued leadership. read more.

Resources 28

Resources Equity of Access E-rate OER 28

SETDA Says

JUNE 19, 2015

SETDA and the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at NC State University College of Education recently co-released the national report, State Digital Learning Exemplars: read more.

Digital Learning 28

Digital Learning Learning Report OER 28

Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

And then there’s Mark Zuckerberg’s venture philanthropy firm and its commitment to fund “personalized learning.” “New Facebook features intended for developers could, if expanded, turn the social networking site into an online learning platform,” Inside Higher Ed reported in June.

Technology 63

Technology Pearson LMS Edmodo 63

Hack Education

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Via Edsurge : “Experts Look Into the Crystal Ball of the Next Administration’s Ed Policy.” In other Salesforce news, “The University of Texas System teams up with Salesforce to turn its learning platform into a learning relationship management system ,” Inside Higher Ed reports.

Education 66

Education MOOC Report Facebook 66

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 27, 2016

Awe is a driving force for learning that will not just benefit our students now, but also well into their future. However, traditional views and functions of school deprive many students from experiencing the joy and power of awe as a catalyst for meaningful learning.

Learning 289

Learning OER Gamification Policies 289

Doug Levin

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Will schools continue to accelerate the pace of blended learning – which incorporates technology into classes along with in-person instruction? Will states enable schools to pursue personalized learning strategies, which make use of technology to create custom-fit lessons for students? No one knows.

Technology 170

Technology Future Ready Blended Learning EdTech 170

Hack Education

MAY 20, 2016

Via NPR : “ Wyoming School District Stalls On Transgender Student Policy.” “ OpenStax , Knewton introduce adaptive learning into OER.” From iNACOL: “ Promising State Policies for Personalized Learning.” Remember what I’ve said: watch the student loan space.).

Education 46

Education Pearson Report Company 46

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

“15 Ways Taylor Swift ’s Lyrics Solve Education Policy ’s Most Pressing Issues” is, no doubt, the most godawful white lady thing I’ve seen this week in education news. ” Inside Higher Ed looks at how Notre Dame is changing its policies and practices regarding campus sexual assault.

Education 48

Education OER Pearson Report 48

Hack Education

JUNE 24, 2016

“Can Venture Capital Put Personalized Learning Within Reach of All Students?” It’s so revealing how this is framed – the problem with “personalized learning” up ’til now? More, via Inside Higher Ed , on various colleges’ OER initiatives. ” Hell no.

Coursera 61

Coursera Education E-rate Company 61

Hack Education

JULY 29, 2016

Via the Sunlight Foundation : “A look at local education data policies.” ” From Data & Society : “ Personalized Learning : The Conversations We’re Not Having.” ” Phil Hill also weighs in on the latest Babson survey on OER. I wish more education companies would follow his lead.

Education 40

Education Company Report Data 40

Hack Education

JANUARY 26, 2017

.” “The California State Legislature is now considering two bills that would build a database firewall to block the flow of personal information from state and local government to federal efforts to deport immigrants and register people based on their religion, ethnicity, or national origin,” according to the EFF.

Education 40

Education Coursera Robotics E-rate 40

Hack Education

JULY 21, 2017

” “ Personalized learning ” equals cutting the teacher workforce in Oklahoma. His wife is the co-founder of OER organization CK–12.). Via Education Week : “ Personalized Learning : ‘A Cautionary Tale’ ” eCampus News offers “9 online learning predictions for the upcoming term.”

Education 46

Education LMS Robotics Coursera 46

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

It points to policies the university can pro-actively ennact, and laws that could have been enforced by university police.” ” According to WCET , “Developing Effective Courses Using Adaptive Learning Begins with Proper Alignment.” ” Tom Vander Ark lists “ 15 Dimensions of Personalized Learning.”

Education 53

Education ProctorU Company Report 53

Hack Education

JULY 1, 2016

The US Department of Education released its “ #GoOpenDistrict Launch Packet ,” encouraging schools to use OER. ” Via The 74 : “ Trump Towers Over Education: How His Candidacy Is Already Affecting Federal Policy.” month gives you a “personalized learning plan.” ” Rebrand.

MOOC 48

MOOC Education Blackboard OER 48

Hack Education

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Via E-Literate : “ Hawai’i Senate Bill: Would mandate OER material for all U Hawai’i system courses.” ” And later in the week, an update : “Hawai’i Senate OER Bill Update: Amended language saves the day.” ” Immigration and Education. ” The school-to-deportation pipeline. .”

Education 49

Education Robotics Company OER 49

Hack Education

MARCH 16, 2018

Via The New York Times : “ Trump Finds Unlikely Culprit in School Shootings: Obama Discipline Policies.” ” Via The Wall Street Journal : “ Visas Issued to Foreign Students Fall, Partly Due to Trump Immigration Policy.” Via Edsurge : “ VR Could Bring a New Era of Immersive Learning.

Education 47

Education MOOC Company Report 47

Hack Education

OCTOBER 13, 2017

” Via Edsurge : “ Betsy DeVos Visits Bay Area Public School for a Lesson in Personalized Learning.” Also via The Chronicle of Higher Education : “ Purdue ’s President Says Free-Speech Policy Forces Him to Defend Faculty Critic.” ” The White House wants an investigation.

MOOC 43

MOOC Education Kaplan Company 43

Hack Education

APRIL 28, 2017

Via The New York Times : “ Trump Orders Review of Education Policies to Strengthen Local Control.” The NAACP endorses OER. ” I’m more interested in hearing about segregation and state laws in Mississippi than the adaptive learning software a school is using. Education Politics.

Education 47

Education E-rate Company Kaplan 47

Hack Education

MARCH 9, 2018

” “One Standardized Tests Provider Looks to Gaming and Personalized Learning to Innovate Exams” – Edsurge on ETS. Edsurge on the business of OER. Via The 74 : “ Harvard - MIT Personalized Learning Program to Help Early Readers Gets $30M From Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.”

Education 47

Education Kaplan MOOC Coursera 47

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

At the time, David Wiley expressed his concern that the lawsuit could jeopardize the larger OER movement, if nothing else, by associating open educational materials with piracy. The sale, the FTC contended, would violate ConnectEDU’s own privacy policy, and it requested that users be notified so they could request their data be destroyed.

Pearson 145

Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

JULY 27, 2018

Good thing IBM Watson isn’t making any claims about “personalized learning” or partnering with beloved shows like Sesame Street. “The RISE Package for R: Reducing Time Through the OER Continuous Improvement Cycle” by Lumen Learning’s David Wiley. ” More via the AP.

Education 43

Education MOOC Coursera E-rate 43

Hack Education

MAY 26, 2017

” And here’s what DeVos said when she spoke to the American Federation for Children’s National Policy Summit. Via Edsurge : “OER Pioneer David Wiley Predicts All Community Colleges Will Dump Traditional Textbooks By 2024.” Via NPR : “Here’s What Betsy DeVos Said Wednesday On Capitol Hill.”

Education 46

Education Data Report Software 46