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Eyeing More Deals, 2U Raises $331 Million From Latest Public Offering

Edsurge

That’s how much the Landham, Maryland-based company raised through its latest public offering of common stock this week. He’s referring to the South Africa-based company that works with universities to build short online courses, which 2U purchased for $103 million in May 2017. It posted $92.3 Still, 2U wants more cash.

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Transcription and Accessibility—New Partnerships from Microsoft and Amazon

Edsurge

A Microsoft spokesperson says over email that this technology is publicly available, and that the company is aware of dozens of K-12 schools that are using it in the classroom. The company says its transcription technology is also useful at a broader level.

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With $14M Fundraise, Noodle Wants Colleges to ‘Pick and Choose’ How They Build Online Programs

Edsurge

As more nonprofit colleges and universities bet their futures on online offerings, many are turning to for-profit companies to help create and advertise their new digital degree programs. Backdrop to the raise is a growing market and demand for online courses. Of course, many online programs still attract local students.

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6 Super Science Edtech Ideas: Using Technology to Level Up Science Classrooms

The CoolCatTeacher

I, of course, start off again by modeling — what does a SketchNote — or what could a SketchNote — look like? From iPads to robotics to 3d printers, science exploration with technology support is happening in @lacrossescience. This company has no impact on the editorial content of the show.

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3 Things Great Teachers Do

The CoolCatTeacher

You continue to get trained in the science of teaching throughout the course of your career. His primary responsibilities include the coordination of state chapters, STEM, virtual circles and NNSTOY Fellows, video production and technology support. He has received numerous educational awards over the course of his career.

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Beyond the Test: How Have We Learned This Decade?

Edsurge

and elsewhere regularly use software and curriculum developed within the past decade, often developed by small companies and former educators. Ten K-12 School Technologies Created Since 2010. Many of those technologies support collaboration. These days, millions of students in the U.S.

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Can Learning be Equitable if the Student Isn't Able to Access Learning Resources?

Connecting 2 the World

Over the last two days I have attended 2 different #MyFest22 presentations ( Accessibility Crowdsourcing for Digital Literacies Toolkit and Open Learning Journey Week 2 Kickoff) where the heart of the discussion was the question: what happens if a student or community is unable to access learning (tools, resources, content, courses)?