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The Past Decade Forecasts a New Wave of Economic Opportunity in Education

Edsurge

Some call it “The Rise of the Machines” for the convergence of multiple technologies: artificial intelligence, big data, data science, robotics plus virtual and augmented reality. Unicorns such as Coursera, Udemy, Varsity Tutors and VIPKid led the way with innovative solutions.

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The Business of 'Ed-Tech Trends'

Hack Education

Wonder Workshop (robotics) – $41 million. Udemy (skills training) – $173 million. Robotics , with ~ $99 million in funding. “My kids have access to awesome things that, as a district, we could never afford,” teacher Nick Provenzano tells The NYT in justifying his relationship with a 3D printer company.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Robots won’t replace teachers because they can’t inspire us.” Via Inverse : “ Udemy ’s Exodus, Amazon ’s Gain. From the edX blog : “How to be a Better Learner: Determine Your Learning Style.” ” There’s an infographic (but perhaps no cognitive scientist on staff, eh).

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

The for-profit Charlotte School of Law says it might get its access to federal financial aid restored. ” Not sure why these are the four, but there you go: Udemy , Lynda , Coursera , and Skillshare. Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF. ” Codecademy, Edsurge contends, is now a competitor to Coursera and Udacity.