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As LinkedIn Learning Subsumes Lynda.com, Library Groups Raise Privacy Concerns

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Libraries have long been enthusiastic subscribers to Lynda.com, offering their patrons access to the once-upstart company’s collection of educational videos on a range of topics. Currently, to access Lynda.com in a library, a person logs in using their library card and a PIN. LinkedIn acquired Lynda.com in 2015 for $1.5

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Varsity Tutors to Go Public at $1.7B Valuation Through SPAC Acquisition

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But it has doubled down on its online services, which now include small-group classes alongside one-on-one sessions. TPG was also a backer of Lynda.com, an early pioneer in online video instruction, which was acquired by LinkedIn for $1.5 These include DreamBox Learning, EverFi, InStride and Renaissance Learning. billion in 2017.

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5 #GR8Finds #ThisWeek 04.10.15: Google Field Trips to Science Museums, LinkedIn to buy Lynda.com, 25 Google Search Shortcuts, Kids Summer Reading List 0-YA

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LinkedIn to buy Lynda.com. WeAreMaunaKea "This is a growing map of locations across the world where groups of people and. GR8Finds #This Week #WeAreMaunaKea field trips Google Maps Google search LinkedIn Lynda.com summer reading' My list is very v-e-r-r-r-y selective --my own crème de la crème curation. h/t +Kyle Pace 2.

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LinkedIn Learning Opens Its Platform (Slightly)

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A few years ago, in a move toward professional learning, LinkedIn bought Lynda.com for $1.5 The plan, announced Friday, is to let companies or colleges who already subscribe to LinkedIn Learning add content from a select group of other providers.

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Is Creativity a Skill?

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Lynda Weinman, founder of Lynda.com: Creativity is a soft skill. Lynda Weinman, founder of Lynda.com Jaime Casap: The best creative solution usually comes from collaboration. It combines elements of both. Other soft skills include critical thinking, collaboration, and negotiation. It is a skill because it can be learned.

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Can a Subscription Model Work for Online Learners and Teachers? Skillshare Just Raised $28M to Find Out

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Among them is a “groups” feature, where discussions that were previously accessible only within a course will be publicly discoverable by any user. Skillshare’s new group feature. Another household name is Lynda.com, now owned by Microsoft and whose courses are now also offered through LinkedIn.

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Forbes’ 2018 ‘30 Under 30’ Came Early This Year. Here’s Who Made the Education List.

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Most of the 38 honorees (cofounders are grouped together) are listed as entrepreneurs, though their companies—and backgrounds—are rather diverse. But his company, Command Education Group , helps both paying and underserved students gain access to elite colleges. Christoper Rim (22) is also devoted to college admissions.