Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2020

The following year, Knewton was bought in a deal that has become a poster child for education technology hype. Already, the Sydney, Australia-based company has pulled back on its social media presence. Its accounts on Facebook and Twitter are no longer active, as an education industry analyst noticed. million in venture capital.

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Pearson Adaptive Learning Knewton OER 97

Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

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 Think Facebook.

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Technology Pearson LMS Edmodo 62

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 17, 2011

Ethics and Legalities The New York Times continues its investigation of education giant Pearson and ethics concerns surrounding lavish trips that the company''s foundation has sponsored for state education officials. Valve , the company behind the video game hit Portal, is working on an educational game. 12 points in the model.

Knewton 43

Knewton Pearson E-rate Education 43

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 24, 2011

of Text-Messaging at School A Big Step for Gesture-Based Learning? The online study tool StudyBlue has launched a new Facebook app called " Friends with Brainefits." The app lets student pick a particular topic -- from the ACT to AP tests -- and posts key terms to the student''s Facebook wall for friends to comment on.

Khan Academy 44

Khan Academy Education STEM Blackboard 44

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Without revenue the company will go away. Or the company will have to start charging for the software. Or it will raise a bunch of venture capital to support its “free” offering for a while, and then the company will get acquired and the product will go away. And “free” doesn’t last. Sometimes they strike a deal.

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Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

MAY 20, 2016

And The Next Web headline makes for… something: “ Facebook and Google could be allowed to award university degrees.” Via The Verge : “Lawsuit claims Facebook illegally scanned private messages.” The company, which allowed students to buy and sell their class notes, has raised over $14 million.

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Education Pearson Report Company 46

Hack Education

DECEMBER 18, 2016

Facebook’s Plans to “Personalize” Education. And “personalization” is the underlying promise of the new education software Facebook is itself building. But in this case, they must also sign away their right to sue Facebook or Summit Public Schools in case of a problem (like, say, a data breach).

Technology 73

Technology Pearson Education Facebook 73