It’s no secret that we’re big fans of maker education. So during this official National Week of Making 2016, we share with you stories around all types of making–from making updates to apps supporting education to making a difference through funding edtech startups, this week’s edition celebrates many who are making a positive impact on the world of education.
Want to read more about makered? We have a few blogs that might interest you:
Ready to get your #WeekofMaking on? Check out the more than 800 blogs on #makered we have on @Getting_Smart https://t.co/iOk4tQ8QsN #maker
— Carri Schneider (@CarriSchneider) June 17, 2016
Blended Schools & Tools
1. Personalized Learning Guru
.@gooru powers #PersonalizedLearning playlists https://t.co/2CWJvIh96v #OER #EdTech pic.twitter.com/nVE863SG16
— Tom Vander Ark (@tvanderark) June 17, 2016
Digital Developments
2. Measures That Matter
Measures That Matter Most: How do next gen educators measure success? https://t.co/eu7ETfTvTq#MeasuresThatMatter pic.twitter.com/6ndbk4QQtS
— NextGenLC (@NextGenLC) June 20, 2016
3. Office 365 Education Updates
These updates from @Office365 will increase PD & collaboration! Details: https://t.co/ISqgjIyb9t @msdocscom #edtech pic.twitter.com/rFFgWovvOL
— Microsoft Education (@Microsoft_EDU) June 20, 2016
Dollars & Deals
4. Africa’s Got Tech Talent
From Nairobi to Lagos to NYC we’re excited to announce a $24M Series B from Zuckerberg’s CZI https://t.co/ybRwkmN3lX pic.twitter.com/gtpzJymxNf
— Andela (@Andela) June 16, 2016
5. Funding Brainiacs
Excited to announce that @OpenStudy is joining forces with us to create an even larger network of #Brainiacs! https://t.co/WouLjmQrHq
— Brainly (@brainly) June 14, 2016
6. Knowledgemotion in Motion
Knowledgemotion Gets Funding from Ingram; Makes Deal with Pearson https://t.co/Oz60R8ajOP
— GSV Capital (@gsvcap) June 21, 2016
7. Flocabulary Funding (check out Getting Smart’s recent blog on Flocabulary)
Flocabulary Raises $1.5M After 12 Years of Bootstrapping: https://t.co/ACjeYywmIF #edtech #edtechchat pic.twitter.com/nwYsuWQozt
— EdSurge (@EdSurge) June 21, 2016
Stem Gems
8. 1,400+ Make a Maker Promise
Over a thousand schools are committed to making. Take the pledge: https://t.co/sBvMFhCEf7 #MakerEd #NationOfMakers pic.twitter.com/nUoWd1E6jr
— Digital Promise (@DigitalPromise) June 17, 2016
Teachers & Tech-ers
9. Professional Learning That Transforms
New #SmartBundle w/ @HTHGSE Rethinking Professional Learning https://t.co/TYl25AA8sl #RethinkPD #EdChat #HigherEd pic.twitter.com/ljdNVr7I7o
— Mary Ryerse (@maryryerse) June 15, 2016
10. Teacher Powered Schools
Our new piece on how #Teacherpowered schools fuel student success. from @BarnettCTQ & @farrisberg @teachingquality https://t.co/nxFRL766q7
— Barnett Berry (@BarnettCTQ) June 15, 2016
For more, see:
- EdTech 10: School is Out, Learning is On
- EdTech 10: It’s an Amazing Time to be an Educator
- EdTech 10: 21st Century Student Success
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