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110 Interesting Edupreneurs at SXSW
The best thing about SXSWedu is the crowd in the lobby. Here’s a red carpet recap of 110 interesting edupreneurs.
EdTech
SXSWedu: That’s a Wrap!
As we all make our way back home and reflect on the lessons learned, hopefully everyone is ready to go out and make change- whether it be in the classroom or the community. We’re sad to see SXSWedu come to an end but we hope you enjoyed our recaps over the last few days.
EdTech
EdTech10: #SXSWedu–A Big EdTech Selfie
Its been a busy week of announcements at #SXSWedu. The best quote of the week from a charter exec and first time attendee to SXSXedu in Austin was, “It’s like a big EdTech selfie.”
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#SXSWedu: It’s Hump Day!
It was another powerful day at #SXSWedu and the weather seems to be making a turn for the warmth Austin is known for. We’ve made it through half the week and still have another great day of programming ahead of us tomorrow.
Personalized Learning
Live From SXSWedu: Cook Up A Batch Of Blended Learning
By: Brianna Soliz. We don’t want our future to be fully dependent on technology; we just want technology to play a supporting role. It was a great first session and I’m glad I was able to be part of it.
EdTech
Edupreneurs Swim in the Dolphin Tank at SXSW
Alex Hernandez and Tom Vander Ark and kicked of their annual Investing in Education Innovation workshop at SXSWedu by noting their mutual enthusiasm for innovations in learning and the anticipated worldwide impact. “There’s never been a better time to be an entrepreneur,” said Alex.
EdTech
#SXSWedu: Warming Up
Things are warming up outside and inside here in Austin at #SXSWedu on Tuesday, day two of the conference.
EdTech
What Does The Google Investment in Renaissance Learning Mean?
Kerns is excited about the potential of combining multiple measures of progress for every student every day--many of them embedded in learning experiences. "We're working on some new projects to do just this - platforms to collect additional data from more embedded/formative experiences and visual reporting (dashboard) to bring that all together in a usable form for educators."
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Prizes & Pull Mechanisms Can Boost Global Learning
USAID is also awarding $100,000 prize "to the organization or individual that develops a software solution to help writers create reading materials in local languages for children in developing countries."
Leadership
Tomorrow is NOW at #iPDX14
By: Jeremy Macdonald. I am here today because I know that tomorrow is NOW, and now (because of you), it will be different for many. And now take what you’ve heard, seen, and learned, take it back to your class, back to you schools, back to your homes not just because you need to better, but because it’s time to be different.