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‘Wasted money’: How career-training companies scoop up federal funds with little oversight

The Hechinger Report

Magilke qualified for a government grant to go back to school, she was told, at a place the center suggested: an online company called MedCerts. But she said she was never told that she needed in-person clinical training — which MedCerts did not provide — to make her a viable candidate for a job as a medical assistant.

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Edtech Companies Need to Engage Families Now

Digital Promise

Edtech companies need to simplify their explanations about what their products offer learners, which should move beyond short-term, “freemium” possibilities. Parents and caregivers grew tired of unclear messages intended to help that often led to frustration and disillusionment with online learning.

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New Video Series Given to Teachers to Help with Online Learning

EdNews Daily

In today’s Freemium pay model used by EdTech companies, free only goes so far. We first heard about the classroom training program Classroom 2.0 The post New Video Series Given to Teachers to Help with Online Learning first appeared on EdNews Daily. That’s why Bob Riefstahl’s offer of free to all educators has meaning.

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Q Academy Ventures into Online Learning for Kids

eSchool News

British Columbia-based Q Academy, a pioneer in tech-focused education, taps into online learning with the soft-launching of Q Academy Kids (QA Kids), a coding and design platform for young people. Q Academy is known for delivering short-term training for individuals and corporate learners with a focus on upgrading their skills.

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LMS Comparison: What Learning Solution is the Best Fit for Your Business?

In fact, 47% of organizations have already incorporated mobile learning into their training programs. With the way things are changing, it can be hard to find the perfect learning solution for your needs.

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Can A New Online Learning Platform Improve Employment For Those With Visual Impairment?

Edsurge

The good news, according to Bell, is that college education and skills training—specifically the use of a white cane and braille—are associated with greater employment outcomes. However, the accessibility of workplace training can serve as a stumbling block. The company, Clusive, Inc.,

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What Will Online Learning Look Like in 10 Years? Zoom Has Some Ideas

Edsurge

Millions downloaded it—and first learned of it—back in early 2020, when lockdowns forced billions of students online, and at least 100,000 schools onto Zoom. But as the company itself will tell you, it didn’t spring up overnight. In the future, there may be many such companies piggybacking off Zoom’s popularity.