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Owl Ventures’ New $185M Edtech Fund Has Global Backers—and Ambitions

Edsurge

Fueled by an explosion of broadband access, education software and, of course, the irresistible allure of financial returns, investors across the world want a slice of the U.S. The new fund (simply dubbed “Owl Ventures II”) will support companies that serve a broad range of learners, from preschoolers to professionals.

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How Indian Tutoring App Provider Byju’s Got So Big

Edsurge

In this still from a Byju's provided video, about 20,000 students pack the country's largest indoor arena for a math lesson from the company's CEO in 2013. The stunt came years before the CEO’s company, Byju’s, launched a learning app that would take the company to 35 million downloads, with 2.7 million) this fiscal year.

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Strategies for Closing the Digital Equity Gap

edWeb.net

According to Davis, Fuller, Jackson, Pittman, and Sweet (2007) , the definition of digital equity is “equal access and opportunity to digital tools, resources, and services to support an increase in digital knowledge, awareness, and skills.” Professional Learning. Innovative Approaches.

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5 Trends to Watch in 2011

The Electric Educator

Look for them at the next education conference that you attend! As broadband service become increasingly common there is no reason for physical media such as DVD''s and CD''s. Media companies are slowly realizing the demand for streaming services and are opening their vaults to services such as Netflix, but at a hefty price.

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Mini-Conference for Small, Rural, and Independent Libraries - Wednesday, June 17th #library20

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Before "going rogue" in 2007, Kate was the Staff Training Coordinator for The Seattle Public Library. Kemper is a dedicated advocate for education and learning for people of all ages and backgrounds. Before that she worked in business development for OCLC, making connections between Silicon Valley companies and libraries.

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How a Local Telecommunications Company Helped Keep Students Connected for Remote Learning

Education Superhighway

Working with local school districts, Polar Communications delivered broadband to North Dakota students in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. On August 26, 2007, an EF4 tornado tore through Northwood, North Dakota. They needed to equip students with the resources and support necessary to access their education from home.

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June 17th - Library 2.0 Mini-Conference on "Small, Rural, and Independent Libraries" - Speaker Listing

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Before "going rogue" in 2007, Kate was the Staff Training Coordinator for The Seattle Public Library. Kemper is a dedicated advocate for education and learning for people of all ages and backgrounds. Before that she worked in business development for OCLC, making connections between Silicon Valley companies and libraries.