Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

million in venture capital from high profile names like LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman and from firms active in ed-tech investing such as Learn Capital. It’s not even an LMS, quite frankly – something Edmodo tried to use as a selling point for a little while. The company has raised some $77.5 If so, what are they?

Technology 62

Technology Pearson LMS Edmodo 62

Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2017

Prior to launching Rethink, Greenfield and co-founder Rick Segal had invested in SchoolNet and Wireless Generation, acquired by Pearson and News Corporation for an estimated combined $620 million. He also believes the market is also moving towards tools that bundle assessment and content, rather than being offered as separate products.

EdTech 60

EdTech lynda.com Education Company 60

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 17, 2011

The Rise of the Low-Cost Tablet & the Promise It May Hold for Learning BYOD: Does It Solve or Does It Worsen K-12 Tech Woes? Pearson announced this week that it plans to release a free learning management system aimed at the higher education market. Among its investors in this round: Pearson.

Knewton 43

Knewton Pearson E-rate Education 43

techlearning

MARCH 5, 2018

It includes a variety of assessments, multiple-choice and claim-evidence-reasoning assessments, along with extensive support for teachers such as embedded professional development and instructional resources to support a differentiated learning experience for each student. Incorporating end user feedback, the 10.0

Epson 49

Epson Blackboard Pearson STEM 49

Hack Education

DECEMBER 11, 2016

.” That hasn’t really worked out that well , nor has the mantra “everyone learn to buy and sell real estate” – although that one was a hell of a powerful lure for Trump University, wasn’t it. And then there’s the advice from Pearson. See: the LMS, the MOOC.

Technology 85

Technology Education Microsoft Industry 85

Hack Education

MAY 13, 2016

.” The Whiteboard Advisors’ latest “Education Insider” report ( PDF ) is on assessment trends, higher education, and the presidential campaigns. Testing, Testing… Via EdWeek’s Market Brief : “British Officials, Pearson Probe Effort to Leak Test Content.” ” asks Edsurge.

Education 52

Education Pearson Report MOOC 52

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

In 2012, Pearson, Cengage Learning, and Macmillan Higher Education sued Boundless Learning, claiming that the open education textbook startup had “stolen the creative expression of their authors and editors, violating their intellectual-property rights.” Pearson PARCC "Spies" on Students. Wedge Tailed Green Pigeon.

Pearson 145

Pearson MOOC Company Industry 145