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Martin Burrett

Soluto - Anti-Frustration Software - 26 views

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    A must try downloadable program that removes or delays processes during your computer's bootup and shaved 2 minutes for me. Easy to use and every Windows computer should have it. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+&+Web+Tools
Emily McCarren

FAQ - Imagine K12 - 82 views

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    List of current projects in imagine K12 project. Check out Goalbook, looks awesome!
Maureen Greenbaum

Knewton raises $33M for adapting online education for each student | VentureBeat - 39 views

  • Knewton’s Adaptive Learning Platform can dynamically and automatically remix a school’s online educational materials to match every student’s strengths, weaknesses and unique learning style. It is part of a larger trend of “big data,” or using a large amount of feedback to analyze and then adjust to a user’s individual needs. And it is believed to be the largest funding round ever for an education technology startup.
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  • algorithm-driven, generating unique lessons dynamically and automatically for the student.
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  • students to skip boring lessons they have already mastered and allows them to move on to targeted lessons.
  • Knewton launched two first-year college math courses – College Mathematics and College Algebra – and a self-paced Math Readiness for College course
  • , Knewton has been adopted by Penn State University, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Mount St. Mary’s University, Washington State University, and Education Management Corporation.
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    this is the future folks
Mark Blaisdell

Technology in Education: An Overview - Education Week - 28 views

  • $3 billion per year on digital content.
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      thats a ton of money
  • he booming ed-tech industry, with corporate titans and small startups alike vying for a slice of an $8 billion-plus ye
  • to even the most rural and remote schools.
Siri Anderson

SeeMeTeach - 13 views

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    Craig Berg from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, created this teacher observation tool for teacher education programs or district leaders. Looks interesting.
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