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The Post-Pandemic Outlook for Edtech

Edsurge

Soon, schools would be inundated with sales pitches from edtech companies, and it didn’t take long before they started pushing back against those that seemed predatory. For the edtech industry, the pandemic poses a paradox. Yet this reality seems not to have dampened investor enthusiasm for private edtech companies.

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60+ Great Educational Websites

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

That's how volatile the nature of the EdTech world is. That said, through my decade-long experience blogging and reviewing EdTech resources, I come to notice a common trend that I call 'outlier EdTech'. The latest trend in EdTech that I see currently gaining traction is Artificial Intelligence technologies.

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Codecademy, an Early (and Now Profitable) Pioneer of Coding Education, Raises $40M in New Funding

Edsurge

Money has flowed into the edtech sector over the last twelve months. Unlike other edtech startups seemingly on the fast track to big checks, Codecademy has been in the business for over a decade. The deal with Owl Ventures, one of the largest edtech-focused venture funds , appears to tick all of these boxes.

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Top Trends Higher Education Textbook Publishers Must Follow

Kitaboo on EdTech

For those who are newly exploring the digital market, keeping up with the trends which change rapidly is difficult. Here are some of the top trends that higher education textbook publishers must follow to increase their digital sales: 1. These apps will give students access to a number of eBooks.

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In Move to ‘Unlimited’ Pricing Model, Cengage Hopes for a Comeback

Edsurge

I'm thinking you could sell a single book for $120 and now you're giving unlimited access for $120 total. Over the last 10 years or so, the majority of the acquisition activity for smaller edtech startups came from the big textbook companies. Tell me a little bit about some of your recent partnerships with companies such as Chegg.

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Edtech Industry Magnate Michael Moe Makes a Pivot

Edsurge

Together they have run the ASU GSV Summit , the annual must-go-to event for business leaders and investors in edtech. But that grew into the 25-year passion for me, both professionally and personally, around re-imagining the education system and how you provided people equal access to the education they need to thrive.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

“Is Your Edtech Product a Refrigerator or Washing Machine?” ” Pearson and Chegg are partnering for textbook rentals. “Ed access to VR growing as low-cost options expand,” says Education Dive. “Why Fixing the Pipeline Alone Won’t End Edtech’s Diversity Problem ,” says Edsurge.