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LinkedIn spends $1 billion on education company to improve skill training

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LinkedIn to acquire lynda.com to better connect the global workforce, says company. Through a subscription to lynda.com’s service, individual members and organizations have access to a collection of courses taught by what the company says are industry experts, offered in various languages.

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LinkedIn’s New Learning Platform to Recommend Lynda Courses for Professionals

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Today the social media site for professionals. If that offering sounds like what one might find on Lynda.com, which LinkedIn acquired 18 months ago. If that offering sounds like what one might find on Lynda.com, which LinkedIn acquired 18 months ago. The company, which is in the midst of being.

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Forbes’ 2018 ‘30 Under 30’ Came Early This Year. Here’s Who Made the Education List.

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Most of the 38 honorees (cofounders are grouped together) are listed as entrepreneurs, though their companies—and backgrounds—are rather diverse. Dias helps direct the Thiel Fellowship , the brainchild of billionaire Peter Thiel, which gives $100,000 grants to students that drop out of college and start their own companies.

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Reid Hoffman Challenges Universities to Embrace the ‘Network Effect’

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They addressed questions like, “How much should public universities let companies fund research?” It’s a fitting message from the man who started the world’s largest social media network for professionals. Last week LinkedIn launched a new platform to connect professionals to Lynda.com courses that are relevant to their careers.

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Education Technology and the Power of Platforms

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At the time, I wrote about the importance of APIs; the issues surrounding data security and privacy; the appeal of platforms for users and businesses; and the education and tech companies who were well-positioned (or at least wanting) to become education platforms. The company has raised some $77.5

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Media Literacy Resources for Classrooms

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LinkedIn Learning : Formerly Lynda.com, LinkedIn Learning is a subscription-based site for courses in media production and beyond. Developing Habits of Reflection: Key Questions to Ask When Creating Media Messages (by Project Look Sharp): This poster is perfect for media-production classrooms.

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Education Technology and the 'New Economy'

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The work is also supported by companies including Apple, Google and Expedia, as well as education organizations including the CollegeBoard, Teach For America and STEMx.” Others have argued the recent rash of layoffs at tech companies belies concerns there’s a worker shortage in that sector.