The Daring Librarian

JUNE 30, 2013

I mention it only again because I don''t want *anyone* to feel self-induced "tech guilt" for not trying a new tool right away! LOL Either way, however you get to a new tool, talent, or challenge - do it when YOU are ready! aasl13 curaiton curation tools iste13 joyce valenza mentormob michelle luhtala playlist shannon miller'

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Tools Kaplan Libraries Mobility 51

Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2018

The former Kaplan executive, who served as its CEO from 1994 to 2008, oversaw 67 acquisitions that turned the test-prep business into a global education services provider. In 2010, he pooled his own money with KKR, a private equity firm, to launch Weld North , which has since acquired another 16 edtech companies (and invested in 4 others).

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Symantec Kaplan Company EdTech 70

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2021

We view OnRamp as a critical forum for connecting edtech and workforce startups to funding during a time when many similar venues have disappeared.”. gener8tor’s “OnRamp” model is designed to efficiently connect startups, corporations and capital. “At More than 500 one-on-one meetings will be facilitated today at this year’s conference.

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Kaplan Industry Pearson Company 56

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

In 2013, co-founders and childhood friends Kim Taylor and Cecilia Retelle started Ranku out of the Kaplan EdTech Accelerator, raising $500,000 in seed funding led by Mark Cuban, GSV and Microsoft Ventures. Ranku offers a recruitment platform using predictive analytics to help colleges increase online degree enrollment.

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Kaplan Software Company Microsoft 60

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Augmented reality is emerging in the education space as a tool for motivating children to learn. Tools such as these captivate students by using augmented reality to bring everyday objects, images, and words to life. This broadcast was hosted by edWeb.net and sponsored by Kaplan Early Learning.

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Kaplan Learning Company Software 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 15, 2020

What tools and methods will be discussed on “What makes online learning effective and engaging to the student? She also holds two Master of Science Degrees in Higher Education minoring in Teaching and Learning and Online Technology from Kaplan University now Purdue University. Candy Mowen Candy Mowen, MS Ed.,

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Conference Kaplan Learning Libraries 41

Edsurge

MARCH 1, 2017

Opinionated Products : There’s a word for the kinds of tools and products—like say, Google search results—which adapt to a user’s behavior: opinionated. DeSchryver and Cavanagh will look at how ESSA is guiding the work of edtech companies now and in the future. continues to grow, how can edtech help serve this population?

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MOOC EdTech OER Kaplan 60

Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2018

Founded by former Kaplan executive Jonathan Grayer, Weld North has purchased 16 companies since 2010. According to a spokesperson for Weld North Education: “We will source our curriculum through organic development and acquisition, always looking to offer our students and teachers the best digital learning tools available anywhere.”.

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Kaplan Common Core Education Company 64

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 20, 2020

Bell 1:30 PM Empowering Students in a Distance Learning Environment with John Spencer (60 minutes) 3:00 PM Personalizing the Online Classroom Through Creative Teaching and Learning (60 minutes) with Candy Mowen 4:00 PM Rethinking Students Evaluations as a Tool to Improve Online Instruction (30 minutes) with Steven J.

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Conference Kaplan Learning Libraries 36

Edsurge

OCTOBER 30, 2016

Now, robotic manufacturing systems are ever-shifting relationships between tools, people, tasks, and outcomes, and skills must rapidly evolve to keep up. Bror Saxberg is Chief Learning Officer of Kaplan Inc. More tasks and decisions are moving to where the expertise is, and where costs are lower.

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Learning Education Outcomes Training 60

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

He ran Kaplan as its CEO from 1994 to 2008, during which he oversaw 67 acquisitions and more than doubled the company’s revenue—to nearly $2 billion —by the time he left. Many of these tools were used in environments that more closely resemble cubicles than classrooms, with students working by themselves in front of a computer.

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Company Kaplan Flipped Classroom Blended Learning 75

Edsurge

JUNE 17, 2017

Dreamit Edtech network to get their “lemon lists” of concepts, statements, and business models that edtech entrepreneurs may want to think twice—or thrice—about. Startups that are attempting to build the following tools are at least 10 years too late to the party, especially if they’re attempting to tackle the US market.

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EdTech LMS Facebook Chegg 89

Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2018

This is the edtech industry’s premier financial conversation, packed with more than 4,100 people and 350 CEOs. Maia Sharpley , who spent 9 years as vice president for strategy and innovation with Kaplan , is now a full partner with Learn Capital. Morning yoga, evening karaoke. No, it’s not a spa vacation.

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Kaplan Company EdTech Industry 96

Hack Education

JUNE 23, 2017

Via Inside Higher Ed : “The as-yet unnamed online university resulting from the proposed acquisition of Kaplan University by Purdue University has set discounted tuition rates for in-state students and free tuition for Purdue employees.” .” The “New” For-Profit Higher Ed. For-profit Hickey College will close.

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Education Kaplan Pearson Elsevier 53

Hack Education

JANUARY 12, 2018

More on the for-profit formerly known as Kaplan University in the online education section below. ” This new school is a result of Purdue’s acquisition of the for-profit Kaplan University. The collaborative writing tool has raised $6.5 More funding for coding schools in the venture capital section below.

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Education Company Blackboard Kaplan 43

Hack Education

MAY 5, 2017

” Via Inside Higher Ed : “The IRS data retrieval tool that let financial aid applicants automatically import income information into the FAFSA won’t be restored for the current aid cycle, said James Runcie, chief operating officer of the Office of Federal Student Aid, in written testimony to Congress Wednesday.”

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Kaplan Education Blackboard MOOC 46

Hack Education

AUGUST 24, 2018

” There are more stories about Purdue University Global, formerly the for-profit Kaplan University, in the “labor and management” section below. ” There are more stories about Purdue University Global, formerly the for-profit Kaplan University, in the “labor and management” section below.

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Education MOOC Kaplan Robotics 46

Hack Education

APRIL 28, 2017

” Via The Washington Post : “ Education Department relaxes financial aid process in the absence of IRS tool.” Purdue University is buying Kaplan University for a dollar. Me, I wrote about how far Kaplan Inc ’s reach is in education politics and products. The “New” For-Profit Higher Ed.

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Education E-rate Company Kaplan 47

Hack Education

JUNE 16, 2017

An op-ed in Inside Higher Ed from EAB’s Melanie Hoe : “What the Purdue-Kaplan Deal Means for You.” ” Via Education Dive : “The Purdue-Kaplan Earthquake.” ” “A Guide for Resisting Edtech: the Case against Turnitin ” by Sean Michael Morris and Jesse Stommel. ” Fox.

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Education Coursera MOOC Kaplan 44

Hack Education

MAY 19, 2017

Via Edsurge : “Why Donald Graham Sold Kaplan University to Purdue for $1.” “​ Intel Hits Pause on Edtech Accelerator,” says Edsurge. Via the Huffington Post : “ Nicki Minaj Is Starting An ‘Official Charity’ To Pay Off Student Loans.” ” The “New” For-Profit Higher Ed.

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Edmodo Education Knewton Pearson 45

Hack Education

JULY 14, 2017

Kaplan is closing Dev Bootcamp , a coding bootcamp it acquired in 2014. Speaking of predictions about the future of online education, EdTech Strategies’ Doug Levin pens part 2 of his look at Clayton Christensen and Michael Horn ’s prediction that “ by 2019, half of all high school classes will be taught over the Internet.”

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Education Pearson Report Robotics 45

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Affluent students get to digital tools for creative exploration; poor students get to use theirs for test prep. Purdue boasted that Course Signals increased retention by 21%, making it an incredibly effective tool. There were several high profile closures of bootcamps — Dev Bootcamp, owned by Kaplan Inc.,

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Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Via The Washington Post : “A hiccup in Purdue ’s acquisition of for-profit Kaplan University.” ” Via The Journal & Courier : “Purdue disputes claims Kaplan deal leaves taxpayers on hook.” “ Can VR be a tool for inspiring empathy in higher ed? ” asks Education Dive. ”).

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Hack Education

JUNE 2, 2017

Department of Education today announced the IRS Data Retrieval Tool is now available for borrowers applying for an income-driven repayment plan. New encryption protections have been added to the Data Retrieval Tool to further protect taxpayer information. The IRS Data Retrieval Tool will return Oct. ” RIP.

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Education MOOC Report Company 48

Hack Education

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Via The Chronicle of Higher Education : “As Kaplan Sale Faces Final Hurdle, Purdue President Criticizes Faculty Opponents.” Via Edsurge : “ Jefferson Education Accelerator Winds Down, Rebrands to Focus on Edtech Reviews and Procurement.” .” The college in question: Northwest Suburban College.

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Education Company Data Elsevier 46

Hack Education

DECEMBER 4, 2017

” “Her articulated commitment to trying different approaches to teaching and learning may bode well for the field of edtech,” Penn GSE’s Barbara Kurshan said in Forbes. ” “ Is Your Edtech Product a Refrigerator or Washing Machine? ” and so on. “Innovation,” right? .”

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Technology Kaplan Education Company 58