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Education Technology and the Power of Platforms

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At the time, I wrote about the importance of APIs; the issues surrounding data security and privacy; the appeal of platforms for users and businesses; and the education and tech companies who were well-positioned (or at least wanting) to become education platforms. The company has raised some $77.5

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Education Technology and the 'New Economy'

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Either way, he’s gone too soon; we’ve lost too much , too many in 2016. pic.twitter.com/BBhsgwY2FZ — Audrey Watters (@audreywatters) August 1, 2016. The work is also supported by companies including Apple, Google and Expedia, as well as education organizations including the CollegeBoard, Teach For America and STEMx.”

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Hack Education Weekly News

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There’s less than a month left of the 2016 Presidential campaign and The End can’t come soon enough. The ruling, which referred to players as employees, found that they must be freely allowed to post on social media, discuss issues of their health and safety, and speak with the media.” Small world).

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The Top Ed-Tech Trends (Aren't 'Tech')

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” Despite thinking of themselves as liberal-learning, today’s tech companies re-inscribe much of this. But the total dollars fell sharply in 2016 – “only” $2.2 What sorts of companies and what sorts of products do venture capitalists like, for example? “Disrupt.” ” “Unbundle.”

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'Robots Are Coming For Your Jobs'

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” I’ve looked at how for-profit colleges , MOOCs , and learn-to-code companies have tapped into these narratives in order to justify their products and services. Code.org is backed by a long list of technology companies – from AT&T to Amazon to Facebook to Google to Verizon. Bootcamp or Bust.

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Hack Education Weekly News

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” “ The Most Popular Courses of 2016 ” on Coursera. My bet is he joins the Trump administration; Edsurge thinks he’ll start a new company. The IMF has invested $15 million in test prep company BYJU’s. The English-language learning company has raised $15.25 ” From the HR Department.

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Hack Education Weekly News

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” They’re suing the company. Via Zion Market Research : “ Massive Open Online Course Market : Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecasts 2016-2024.” The social media platform had raised $2.5 For-profit higher and student loan companies. Go, School Sports Team!

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