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Global Learning Game-based Learning Virtual worlds, digital simulations and models Mobile learning Real-time data-based decision making

Conference at MIT "Across Boundaries: Innovation & The Future of Education." February 1-2, 2013, MIT Tang Center, Cambridge, MA (http://learnlaunchconference2013.eventbrite.com).

About Edmodo in High School classrooms

Important questions to ask students 1. What do students think is the best use of technology in schools? 2. What do students think the roles of computers should be in the classroom? 3. What do students think about computers being used as tutors? 4. Do students want more time with the teacher or is the computer instruction enough? 5. What is a good use of the internet in classrooms?

The real question, ultimately, is, "Does technology help our students become better independent, self-directed learners?" That's the game-changer. It's not about the latest fancy device, hot off the shelf.

About Duolingo using croudsourcing to make language learning free

His ideas is to empower teachers and students to experiment with learning software by giving small grants to teachers.The point is to incentivize the use of technology at the teacher, student and classroom level.

They define success in edtech as building a sustainable company that improves student outcomes, empower teachers, and increases the reach and efficiency of educational institutions.

1. Connectedness matters 2. Vision 3. Value 4. Support 5. Professional development 6. Embracement

"There is a danger that MOOCs will reinforce rather than disrupt a two-tier education system in the US, and eventually in the UK, with campus-based learning as premium elite education and online learning as a basic offering."

Supporting Teachers With Mobile Content And Methods For Reading Instruction

While the education market may look exciting to consumer electronics companies, it can be exhausting to deal with public-sector budgets and long purchasing cycles.

She's awesome. Just watch.

MOOCs ongoing push to college credit

Other than equipping students with both iPads and laptops and teaching digital citizenship, it seems like the same old preservationist classrooms with new gadgets

"The danger is that the technology of the 21st century is being applied using teaching methods of the 20th,"

1) Remote live proctoring 2) Remote web proctoring 3) Browser lockdowns 4) Keystroke pattern recognition software 5) Plagiarism detection software