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  1. Feb 2015
    1. However, there is such an obvious conflict of interest in a researcher investigating her own, commercially available (£645 for a set) material, coupled with a complete lack of regard for other key elements of research, such as matched control groups, make this a seriously flawed piece of work.

      This example shows why we need an objective assessment over a large sample of learners on the effectiveness of the Global Learning XPRIZE entrants.

  2. Jan 2015
    1. Complex economies are those that can weave vast quantities of relevant knowledge together, across large networks of people, to generate a diverse mix of knowledge-intensive products.

      This idea of "complexity" could also be a way of comparing different Global Learning XPRIZE teams.

    1. the Learning Xprize vanguards are forming a Meta-Team to build a free common software development kit

      The Global Learning XPRIZE Meta-Team aims to deliver a common platform for competitors. This could be used in many types of education/learning.

    1. put the cooperation into the infrastructure, to design systems that coordinate the output of the group as a by-product of the operating of the system

      Clay Shirky TED Talk . Collaboration

    1. They had understood that their role with myBO.com was to convene their supporters but not to control their supporters.

      Clay Shirky TED Talk . Social Media

    1. Design solutions for families. Help us become equal partners in supporting our children’s learning.

      VC funding addresses parent communications

    1. The core problem with our education system isn’t the technology or even the companies. It’s how we deform teaching and learning in the name of accountability in education.

      Interesting that the Global Learning XPRIZE aims to measure who learns most.

    2. the difference between improving learning and improving education

      Michael Feldstein's blog post . January 1, 2015