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Coursera Couple Returns to Higher Ed With $14.5M to Recreate In-Person Learning, Online

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“We want to build from the ground up an inclusive learning system for students and faculty, one that can recreate engaging, live learning experiences online,” says Dan Avida. The couple is no longer with Coursera, which is now valued at $2.5 million seed round for Engageli. But they are not done with higher education yet.

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

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Jeff Maggioncalda, the CEO of Coursera, can’t hide his excitement about AI. He has ChatGPT on his phone and his iPad, and our 45-minute conversation is peppered with references to Coursera’s newest personal learning assistant, “Coach.” And it’s not the only high-tech strategy that Coursera employs to shepherd users through courses.

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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

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It works well, that is, if you disregard student data privacy and security. Without revenue the company will go away. Or the company will have to start charging for the software. Boundless’s materials have been archived by David Wiley’s company Lumen Learning. And “free” doesn’t last. Wedge Tailed Green Pigeon.

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Hack Education Weekly News

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” Via ProPublica : “ New Jersey Will No Longer Collect Loans From Families of Dead Students.” million in charges from a Minnesota company over a software system that repeatedly failed during mandatory statewide elementary school testing.” ” Pay attention to student loan companies !