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K-12 Dealmaking: Udemy, Tynker Raise Funds; PeopleAdmin Acquires TeacherMatch

Marketplace K-12

A number of ed-tech companies, including Udemy and Tynker, have raked in funds from investors over the past week. In addition, PeopleAdmin, a talent-management software provider for the education sector, acquired TeacherMatch. In addition, Larry Illg, CEO of Naspers Ventures, is joining Udemy’s Board of Directors.

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A Step-by-Step Guide On How To Create Your First Online Course

EdTech4Beginners

Use a video recording and editing software like Movavi video editor to connect all the parts and add visual and sound effects. To help students learn the topic better you can recommend them additional materials : books, webinars, or checklists. Plugins (or third-party software) on your site. Screencasting. Course design.

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Enhancing Cybersecurity in Our Education Systems

EdTech4Beginners

This program must encompass programs or software for the institution to manage risks, while also supplying students (and employees) with the right reflexes if and when threats are no longer simulations. No One is Too Big or Too Small. We can all learn, as there are various resources available to anyone willing to put in the time.

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Must-have Resources for Blended Learning

Ask a Tech Teacher

Some of the best online academies include Udemy , Khan Academy, and CodeAcademy. Udemy offers a plethora of free and cheap online courses to take, including both academic and lifestyle topics to learn about. Emily Cleary is a writer and content marketer with a background in higher education teaching, writing tutoring, and marketing.

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Gale Receives Platinum and Gold in 2023 Modern Library Awards from LibraryWorks for the Second Consecutive

eSchool News

These books have been proven to improve fluency, increase comprehension, and reduce anxiety in young readers. Thorndike has been amazing to work with and my students adore their large print books. We love Udemy and recommend it highly…Our library patrons appreciate the diversity of classes that are offered.

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Gale Receives Platinum and Gold in 2023 Modern Library Awards from LibraryWorks for the Second Consecutive

eSchool News

These books have been proven to improve fluency, increase comprehension, and reduce anxiety in young readers. Thorndike has been amazing to work with and my students adore their large print books. We love Udemy and recommend it highly…Our library patrons appreciate the diversity of classes that are offered.

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Ed Tech News, a New Podcast, and the Hack Education Roundup!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

E-book provider Overdrive reports that e-book checkouts from libraries are up over 200% from last year. That class is produced by language learning software maker Rosetta Stone. According to the report, 38% of kids in this age range are playing mobile games, up from 8% in 2009. What makes this newsworthy?

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