In case you missed it: This week’s top stories at EdTech Times
Here’s a selection of what was new and exciting at EdTech Times this week:
Monday:
Ancient MN law makes online ed providers outlaws; starts mini-uproar
America’s neglected geniuses (infographic)
Study reveals Twitter usage boosts college grades and class engagement (video)
MS unveils new, heavily discounted Office 365 University edition; $79.99 for a 4 year subscription
Y-Combinator grad Clever raises $3M to integrate new edtech into schools
Tuesday:
The most educated nations in the world (infographic)
U of Southern Miss student makes breakthrough discovery on Alzheimer’s
Apple’s iPad mini priced at $329, $429, $529; Wi-Fi + LTE for $459, $559, and $659
Wednesday:
Are we wired for mobile learning? (infographic)
Pearson Canada announces new CEO
Do educational video games actually work?
Everything you need to know about the Apple iPad Mini event
New report indicates number of K-12 students taking online courses on the rise
Thursday:
Social networking & education 2.0 (infographic)
A look at the mobile-political landscape (infographic)
iPad Mini, Kindle Fire HD, Nook HD & Nexus 7: The pros & cons of each
Language learning startup Busuu raises $5M
Facebook awards $250K grand to U Alabama to fight cybercrime
Friday:
Do smartphones make smart students?
Silverback Learning teams up with Gooru to personalize instruction
