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Master Mobile Learning: The Best Corporate Training Apps for On-the-Go Education

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The Best Corporate Training Apps KITABOO Udemy for Business LinkedIn Learning IV. Data-driven insights enable organizations to refine and optimize their training strategies and ensure that the learning initiatives they provide remain impactful and effective.

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K-12 Dealmaking: Udemy, Tynker Raise Funds; PeopleAdmin Acquires TeacherMatch

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A number of ed-tech companies, including Udemy and Tynker, have raked in funds from investors over the past week. In addition, PeopleAdmin, a talent-management software provider for the education sector, acquired TeacherMatch. In addition, Larry Illg, CEO of Naspers Ventures, is joining Udemy’s Board of Directors.

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Enhancing Cybersecurity in Our Education Systems

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Hackers and attackers have become even more skilled at stealing students’ data and intellectual property, and many schools find themselves unprepared should these breaches occur. The more this attitude prevails, the more vulnerable you may be towards breaches in data privacy. This should be a school-wide concern.

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‘Faculty Information System’ Developer, Interfolio Acquired for $110M+

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based Interfolio aims to help simplify the workflow for faculty with software it dubs “faculty information systems.” Founded in 1999, Interfolio claims at least 300 colleges and universities, including University of California, Los Angeles, University of Texas at Austin, Reed College and Dartmouth, use its software. Washington D.C.-based

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The Past Decade Forecasts a New Wave of Economic Opportunity in Education

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Some call it “The Rise of the Machines” for the convergence of multiple technologies: artificial intelligence, big data, data science, robotics plus virtual and augmented reality. Unicorns such as Coursera, Udemy, Varsity Tutors and VIPKid led the way with innovative solutions.

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US Edtech Raises $803M in First Half of 2020 As COVID-19 Forces Learning Online

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“With COVID-19 jeopardizing in-school learning, we expect the widespread adoption of edtech software to continue, and this is not a short-term trend,” says Jeff Lieberman, a managing director at Insight Partners, a private equity firm that has backed nearly two dozen education companies. Source: EdSurge U.S.

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K-12 Dealmaking: Barnes & Noble Ed. Acquires LoudCloud; Volley Labs Raises $2.3 Million

Marketplace K-12

In addition, investment company Weld North Holdings acquired Performance Matters , a student assessment and data-analytics company that it will merge with K-12 ed-tech business Truenorthlogic, which provides data on teachers’ performance and tracks their professional development.

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