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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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This is part 2 of the series on technological futures. When discussing the future, especially the future of technology, there are some writers who almost always seem to be quoted. In a nutshell, the Singularity describes a tipping point in technological development when computers exceed the power of total human capability.

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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, she was inducted into the USDLA “Hall of Fame.”

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How an #EdTech Lens Can Improve a Learning Culture

A Principal's Reflections

I remember the days when I was not a very big believer in educational technology. As I moved from the classroom to administration, I still saw technology from a mere delivery aspect. From 2004 through 2008, I basically rubber-stamped the status quo while adding a splash here and there of technology.

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