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Duolingo IPO Shows Investors Think Edtech Is Still Growing.

Edsurge

Since the beginning, the tool has focused on mobile delivery on a smartphone, and the company claims it is the leading mobile learning platform globally , with more than 500 million downloads between the Apple App Store and Google Play, and 40 million monthly active users.

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Can Technology in the Classroom Replace Expensive Textbooks

Kitaboo on EdTech

Smartphones, tablets, and laptops had become a permanent requirement along with using technology in the classrooms by this time. Similarly, Pearson has made some of its textbooks available for rent through Chegg. A subscription model is any day more affordable than buying new textbooks.

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Another problem with shifting education online: cheating

The Hechinger Report

Online tests have also meant a booming business for companies that sell homework and test answers, including Chegg and Course Hero. a month, Chegg is offering a new service that provides fast answers to math problems submitted by smartphone camera, step-by-step solution included. Snap a pic, get the answer.

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3 Apps to Build Solid Study Skills

Ask a Tech Teacher

Brainscape is accessible from desktops, smartphones, and tablets and synced across all devices when the user creates an account. Website Review: Chegg. Choose either the study or browse mode. Color-code each flash card after it’s reviewed to indicate level of understanding and get immediate feedback on answers.

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Edtech Industry Magnate Michael Moe Makes a Pivot

Edsurge

So you can look at Chegg, which we’re an investor in, which has a $5.5 billion people on the internet and 3 billion smartphones. Now, I’d argue that one of the greatest indicators that something important going on here is that you’re seeing deep talent come into this industry. Of course, “large” is a relative term.