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Fix v Start
The education paradox—radically constrained and empowered with new tools.
K12, Blackboard Among Rush of M&A Activity in Ed Tech
Bigger M&A activity seen in the education technology sector, and there are hints that there is an upswing in the creation of new education companies, with some attention being paid to Chile.
The Complicated Pivot to Digital Learning
Choice to the course level is key--but challenging
K12 Announces Acquisition of American Ed Corp
K12 has purchased American Education Corporation.
Blended Learning Update
Most secondary schools will soon be blended and that's good news for students
Online Partnerships for Elementary Success
Joyce Voelker was skeptical of an online elementary school, but after one year of teaching online is a wholehearted advocate after seeing the benefit to a wide span of families. “For every student, there is a different reason—behavior issues, health conditions, or students that are just a little different—but they come alive in this program and it is a godsend for these families.”
Five New Areas for Market Study and Investment
Nelson Heller, President at EdNET, had some interesting points in the most recent newsletter. Here's a recap of the five points for further investment and market study in education.
Carmel Henderson: Boot Up
Imagine a world in which the parents were up to date on their students’ homework assignments via Twitter. The class had a blog where students participate from home in meaningful conversations, and long-distance, long-term learning projects with each other, and peers from around the world.
Open High School of Utah Encourages K-12 Disruption
At the Open High School of Utah they’ve changed the typical approach to public education by turning the traditional one-size-fits-all delivery model on its head. Representatives from the school will be presenting at two conferences, one in Barcelona, November 1-4 and the other, the iNACOL Virtual Schools Symposium, in Glendale, Arizona November 14-16.
5 Ways to Deliver Blended Learning
This entire article looks at five different ways that K12, the nation's largest online education provider, uses blended learning to help schools and teach students. This is a good article for administrators, parents and teachers, because it explains how learning is done digitally.