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Eyeing More Deals, 2U Raises $331 Million From Latest Public Offering

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He was vague on what the company is eyeing next, only saying that “technologies and services that support our students and improve our core business is critical.” Founded in 2008, 2U’s core business—helping universities create and market online, degree-bearing graduate programs—continues to grow. Earlier this year, 2U paid $14.5

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Are we more intelligent?

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Tara Brabazon (2008) appears equally cynical about the impact the Web is having on this generation of learners, but provides a more measured response. She suggests that it is an error for universities to invest more in technology than in teacher development, and in so doing, opens a debate on the future of education in the digital age.

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Live Thursday Dec. 9th with Julie Young from Florida Virtual School

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Today, as the president and chief executive officer of Florida Virtual School, she directs the work of more than 1200 faculty and administrators, courseware developers, web design specialists and technology support personnel. In 2003, her school was named as one of the WebSmart Top 50 organizations by Business Week Magazine.

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How an #EdTech Lens Can Improve a Learning Culture

A Principal's Reflections

From 2004 through 2008, I basically rubber-stamped the status quo while adding a splash here and there of technology. If we don’t hold others and ourselves accountable for purposeful technology integration aligned to real results, we run the risk of precious time and money being wasted.

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