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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 37 Edition)

Doug Levin

Equifax , Facebook , facial recognition , DACA , etc.). And whether you are personally concerned about issues of privacy (perhaps because you believe you have nothing to hide ), you should be concerned about the ability of even the most sophisticated technology company to keep the data collected about you secure. paywalled).

EdTech 150
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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 37 Edition)

Doug Levin

Equifax , Facebook , facial recognition , DACA , etc.). And whether you are personally concerned about issues of privacy (perhaps because you believe you have nothing to hide ), you should be concerned about the ability of even the most sophisticated technology company to keep the data collected about you secure. paywalled).

EdTech 150
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Glimpse Into The Future: What Facebook’s education project means for America’s classrooms

Education Superhighway

Facebook unveiled its newest education project, the Personalized Learning Plan (PLP), and in doing so underscored the need for greater broadband access in public school classrooms across the country. Parents across the country overwhelmingly support personalized learning experiences for their children.

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More schools are online than ever before – but it’s far from perfect

The Hechinger Report

Here’s why it matters: A technology snafu creates a situation where precious class time can be lost. Some say technology can help teachers create lessons that are tailored to fit each child. (Is Is technology necessary to personalize learning?

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Leading Teaching and Learning in Today’s World

edWeb.net

The 2021 Driving K-12 Innovation report released by CoSN selected the most critical Hurdles (challenges), Accelerators (mega-trends), and Tech Enablers (tools) that school districts are facing with personalized learning, innovation, and digital equity. Tech Enablers. Looking Forward.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Each week, I gather a wide variety of links to education and education technology articles. The New York Times notes it’s not just rural students who struggle with broadband access : “Why San Jose Kids Do Homework in Parking Lots.” Via The New York Times : “‘I Don’t Really Want to Work for Facebook.’

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Getting schooled in social media

The Hechinger Report

“Schools need to get better at telling the story of the good things happening in classrooms,” said Steven Anderson, a former teacher and instructional technology director who now consults with districts about venturing into social media. Then, he suggests they start small.