The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 20, 2020

She received the distinction of CFD (Certified Faculty Developer) from the Learning Resources Network which enables her to train faculty in the latest, most advanced faculty development strategies and techniques. As a CFD, she has been part of the training team for LMS’s platforms in eLearning, Bongo, BrightSpace, and MML (MyMath Lab).

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Edsurge

MARCH 1, 2017

ESSA: What Edtech Providers Need to Know : Whiteboard Advisors Senior Vice President David DeSchryver and Education Week Senior Editor Sean Cavanagh break down one of the biggest federal education policies to pass in the last decade: the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). continues to grow, how can edtech help serve this population?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 30, 2016

This has profound implications for our education and training systems—we will need to be much more systematic and efficient to help many more learners succeed in the long haul. All of this means our education and training systems need to be different than they have been. slide rules for me, when calculators were becoming available.).

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2021

New York, NY (December 6, 2021) – EdTech startup YaizY , an online platform with a wide range of curated courses in advanced digital subjects for kids, announced today a $2.1M seed round with total funding nearing $3 million. This is YaizY’s second investment round after the initial $800,000 equity round closed in January 2021.

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JULY 27, 2017

Even the sale of Kaplan University to Purdue University represents a different competitive approach. I did say to the CEO of Kaplan, who's a good friend, "Welcome to our space." You can train someone to have a skill set; you can't train the spirit. That probably means people are coming after you, right? 3U, 4U, 5U, 6U.

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AUGUST 22, 2016

Hundreds of business organizations also subscribe to Treehouse to help train their employees, he adds. It last raised $7 million in a Series B round led by Kaplan Ventures. More than 600,000 students have enrolled over time, according to Treehouse Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Carson.

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Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2018

This is the edtech industry’s premier financial conversation, packed with more than 4,100 people and 350 CEOs. General Assembly, one of the pioneers of the “bootcamp” model for coding and technical-skills training, found a buyer : the Swiss HR firm Adecco Group. Morning yoga, evening karaoke. No, it’s not a spa vacation.

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Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

” That’s Kaplan University and the Art Institutes. More on the Kaplan news via The Chronicle of Higher Education. Anger has grown over news that officer involved in fatal shooting was never trained in responding to situations involving people with mental-health issues.” ” The Business of Job Training.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

” Via Inside Higher Ed : “ Kaplan Will Offer Free Online PSAT Prep.” When Coursera announced its pivot to corporate training, it boasted that its certificates were the second most frequently listed on LinkedIn. ” “Two assessment companies – Educational Testing Service and Data Recognition Corp.

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JUNE 23, 2017

” Via The New York Times : “ Trump Move on Job Training Brings ‘ Skills Gap ’ Debate to the Fore.” ” More on the business of job training in its own section below. ” The Business of Job Training. .” Via The Washington Post : “ Education Dept. ” Upgrades and Downgrades.

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MAY 5, 2017

More on last week’s Purdue and Kaplan deal: “ Purdue ’s deal for Kaplan U trades a long-term business relationship for low up-front costs while raising worries – especially among faculty groups – about blurred lines between public and private higher ed,” Inside Higher Ed reports. .”

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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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APRIL 28, 2017

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. Perhaps this will help the Grovo fellows: “Tips for Landing an Edtech Gig – From the EdSurge Jobs Team.” ” The Business of Job Training.

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MAY 19, 2017

Via Edsurge : “Why Donald Graham Sold Kaplan University to Purdue for $1.” “​ Intel Hits Pause on Edtech Accelerator,” says Edsurge. The online training company has raised $76 million total. ” The “New” For-Profit Higher Ed. Good job, team.). Via The New York Times : “U.S.

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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.” The Business of Job Training. ” Via Edsurge : “What Is ‘Quality’? ” Fox. ” Contests and Awards.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2018

” The Business of Job Training (and Educational Benefits for Employees). Via Campus Technology : “The University of North Dakota has teamed up with for-profit training company Woz U to provide short-term technology education programs.” ” Via Edsurge CEO Betsy Corcoran : “ Edtech Incubators are Fading.

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DECEMBER 30, 2019

There are a variety of reasons for this: language barriers, lack of Internet access, incompatible devices, lack of training. Also, let me introduce you to other items on this list: brainwave monitoring, brain training, social emotional learning.). Brain Training. You're sexist. Unbundling".

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JULY 14, 2017

On the US House of Representatives’ proposed budget : “$2 Billion for Teacher Training, Salaries Eliminated in House Budget Plan,” Education Week reports. Kaplan is closing Dev Bootcamp , a coding bootcamp it acquired in 2014. The Business of Job Training. ” (State and Local) Education Politics. .”

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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.” The Business of Job Training. ” “Do You Know the Edtech Adoption Rules in Your State?

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JUNE 2, 2017

Via The Washington Post : “A coding school where college grads train and work without spending a dime.” Inside Higher Ed writes about accreditation and the “Fine Print and Tough Questions for the Purdue-Kaplan Deal.” The Business of Job Training. training centers.”

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FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Via The Chronicle of Higher Education : “As Kaplan Sale Faces Final Hurdle, Purdue President Criticizes Faculty Opponents.” There is some exciting Udacity news in the job training section below too. The Business of Job Training. .” The college in question: Northwest Suburban College. ” Of course.

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MARCH 9, 2018

Via Edsurge : “ Office of Edtech Wants Help Making Sense of All Those Higher Ed Providers.” ” Via The Conversation : “ Purdue-Kaplan deal blurs lines between for-profit and public colleges.” ” There’s more on the new Kaplan in the accreditation section below. Via Edsurge : “?In

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DECEMBER 4, 2017

Neurocore, a “brain training” company under investigation for making misleading claims. (“Brain training” and related neuro-bollocks have become so pervasive this year that I’ll write about that in its own, separate article.) ” “ Is Your Edtech Product a Refrigerator or Washing Machine?

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