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Overcome, Learn, and Excel at Engage 2021 on February4

The CoolCatTeacher

Join me and other education innovators on February 4, 2021 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Join me and other education leaders at the upcoming online conference Engage 2021 sponsored by Kognity. This post is sponsored by Kognity , sponsor of Engage 2021. Engage 2021 Topics.

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5 E-learning trends for 2021 and beyond

Neo LMS

A version of this post was originally published in Education Technology , on April 14, 2021. The shift to virtual learning environments has only brought to light what I’ve known for years as an edtech company founder: schools must adapt to digital learning to meet student needs.

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Predictions for 2021: An Acceleration of 2020?

Edsurge

Lest 2020 be forgot and never brought to mind—a hope more than a few of us hold—existing trends that accelerated during the pandemic will continue in 2021. That’s what lies ahead, at least in the realms of education and employment, according to three college presidents and executives at large companies. Here’s how it breaks down: 1.

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A Decade of MOOCs: A Review of Stats and Trends for Large-Scale Online Courses in 2021

Edsurge

In 2021, two of the biggest MOOC providers had an “exit” event. Coursera went public , while edX was acquired by the public company 2U for $800 million and lost its non-profit status. The company is expected to bring in more than $400 million in revenue in 2021. At the time of writing, the company is valued at about $1.6

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Harvard and MIT Launch Nonprofit to Increase College Access

Edsurge

The $800 million underpinning the effort derived from a controversial decision by the two universities in 2021 to sell their edX online learning platform to 2U. That’s a private company that helps colleges start online degree or certificate programs, usually in exchange for a cut of tuition revenue.

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‘Wasted money’: How career-training companies scoop up federal funds with little oversight

The Hechinger Report

Magilke qualified for a government grant to go back to school, she was told, at a place the center suggested: an online company called MedCerts. After finishing the roughly seven-month-long program and passing her certification exam in late 2021, she found that no one would hire her. On paper, she would count as a win for MedCerts.

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29 K-12 edtech predictions for 2021

eSchool News

We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2021. To provide a safe and effective learning environment, educators will reimagine schools to improve accessibility and inclusivity. Collin Earnst, CEO, LearnWell.

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