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5 Ways to Communicate Better in Meetings

ViewSonic Education

A big part of learning how to run effective meetings is related to communication, so a strong emphasis must be placed on this area. Learning to communicate better in meetings can boost overall business results because they become more productive and are more likely to achieve objectives.

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Companies go to high schools for career training

eSchool News

Since the second semester of his senior year of high school, he has responded to field calls as an employee of the largest underground utility locating company in North America — the Indianapolis-based U.S. Infrastructure Company (USIC). You learn how to work with people,” he said.

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Course Hero Adds $70 Million to Series B Fundraise

Edsurge

When Course Hero raised $10 million in early February, the amount seemed curiously small for $1.1 As it turns out, the company wasn’t done fundraising. The deal pushes the company’s Series B round to $80 million. (It Capitalizing on increased usage seems to be the formula among edtech companies seeking new money this year.

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Expanding into Early Childhood Is Good for Edtech Companies. Is It Good for Kids?

Edsurge

Instead, the Norway-based company—which counts Disney as an investor —revealed a new suite of digital games, called Kahoot! It’s the latest example of an established K-12 education company moving into the early childhood space. It’s the latest example of an established K-12 education company moving into the early childhood space.

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Google Jamboard 2021 with Tom Mullaney

The CoolCatTeacher

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The Future Belongs to Online Learners — But Only If Programs Can Help Them Succeed

Edsurge

In response, Coach throws up explanations, summarizes lessons, links videos and suggests further courses for the learner to check out. And it’s not the only high-tech strategy that Coursera employs to shepherd users through courses. Today’s online courses are evolved cousins of the early MOOC, or massive open online course.

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Ed tech companies promise results, but their claims are often based on shoddy research

The Hechinger Report

Examples from The Hechinger Report’s collection of misleading research claims touted by ed tech companies. Same for Matific, which gives students math practice tailored to their skill level, and Edgenuity, which develops online courses. Video: Sarah Butrymowicz. This story also appeared in USA Today. But they are all misleading.

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