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A Siri for Higher Ed Aims to Boost Student Engagement

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Called Differ, the LMS is a product of Edtech Foundry , an Oslo-based tech company that works with universities. They wanted a solution that would not only manage course content, but would “make the students an active part of the teaching and learning process.”

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Savvas Delivers Innovative Back-to-School Solutions to Help Teachers, Students and Families Succeed with Distance Learning

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After listening to educators, parents and caregivers from across the country, Savvas Learning Company today introduced a range of platform enhancements and new K-12 educational products aimed at making distance learning more impactful. ABOUT SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY. At Savvas, we believe learning should inspire.

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Your Syllabus to SXSW EDU 2019 (and Where to Find Us!)

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SXSW EDU Launch Competition Judge Tony will try his best Judy Judy impersonation, as he joins Bridge Burns (University Innovation Alliance), Vince Chan (Creta Ventures) and Jonathan Rochelle (Google) to dispense advice and feedback for eight companies pitching their wares. Join us for a slice of the action! Tuesday, March 5, 4 p.m.

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Former Pearson, edX Exec Raises $7.5M to Build AI-Powered Digital Courseware

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But companies looking to differentiate themselves in this increasingly competitive sector have to bring something new to the table. The Boston-based company today announced the close of a $7.5 Our vision is to be the premier digital learning company for working professionals,” said co-founder and CEO, David Shrier.

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Pearson CEO Fallon Talks Common Core, Rise of ‘Open’ Resources

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Few corporate brand names in education are as recognizable, and as polarizing, as Pearson, the giant education provider whose reach extends to virtual schools, testing, language training and an array of other areas. Pearson officials have been talking about shifting away from being identified as simply a publishing company for years now.

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‘A Deal With the Devil’: NPR Reporter Anya Kamenetz On Teaching With 'Addictive Tech' Like Facebook

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First of all, we have to acknowledge that some of the reasons for adoption of technology in the classroom are exactly the engagement that Harris is decrying. Online platforms are built to engage, and a lot of teachers want their students engaged. They're free to the students and the families.

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ClassIn Launches its World-Class Teaching and Learning Platform in the United States

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ClassIn serves over 50 million students across 160+ countries. ClassIn has partnered with more than 80,000+ educational institutions including Oxford University Press, Sony Education, EF, The British Council, Pearson, and Udacity.

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