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Education Technology Market Size Worth $285.2 Billion by 2027: Grand View Research, Inc.

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Monday, July 20, 2020
Education, Articles, Online education, Contents, Open educational resources, Distance education, Educational technology, Information technology, Massive open online course

SAN FRANCISCO, July 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The global education technology market size is anticipated to reach USD 285.2 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 18.1% from 2020 to2027, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Technology has revolutionized the process of learning.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The global education technology market size is anticipated to reach USD 285.2 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 18.1% from 2020 to2027, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Technology has revolutionized the process of learning.
  • From Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) to virtual classrooms, the education technology (EdTech) sector has emerged rapidly, leading to an influx of massive investments worldwide.
  • Countries across the globe are realizing the potential of integrating technology to enhance student learning, enabling education leaders to undertake range of initiatives in integrating EdTech into their education systems, schools, and classrooms.
  • Grand View Research has segmented the global education technology market based on sector, end user, type and region:
    Education Technology Sector Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016 - 2027)

Education Technology Market Size Worth $285.2 Billion by 2027: Grand View Research, Inc.

Retrieved on: 
Monday, July 20, 2020
Education, Articles, Online education, Contents, Open educational resources, Distance education, Educational technology, Information technology, Massive open online course

SAN FRANCISCO, July 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The global education technology market size is anticipated to reach USD 285.2 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 18.1% from 2020 to2027, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Technology has revolutionized the process of learning.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The global education technology market size is anticipated to reach USD 285.2 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 18.1% from 2020 to2027, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Technology has revolutionized the process of learning.
  • From Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) to virtual classrooms, the education technology (EdTech) sector has emerged rapidly, leading to an influx of massive investments worldwide.
  • Countries across the globe are realizing the potential of integrating technology to enhance student learning, enabling education leaders to undertake range of initiatives in integrating EdTech into their education systems, schools, and classrooms.
  • Grand View Research has segmented the global education technology market based on sector, end user, type and region:
    Education Technology Sector Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016 - 2027)

Online School Made Simple: K12 Inc. Introduces New Tech Tools for Thousands of Students

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Thursday, July 16, 2020
Other Education, Technology, Primary, Secondary, Education, Training, Other Consumer, Women, Teens, Parenting, Children, MEN, Family, Software, Consumer, Internet, Education, Articles, Learning, Curricula, K12, Online education, Educational technology, K12, ClassLink

This fall, the company will begin using its newly redesigned online school (OLS) for kindergarten through fifth grade.

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  • This fall, the company will begin using its newly redesigned online school (OLS) for kindergarten through fifth grade.
  • At K12, we know providing online learning is complex, but we strive to make it simple, said Doug McCollum, K12s Senior Vice President of Products and Technology.
  • Were excited to partner with K12, a leader in online education, to make remote learning easy for students and staff.
  • The new OLS and ClassLink tools complement K12s existing technology-rich online platform, experienced online teachers, and interactive, standards-aligned curriculum.

KwikBoost and K-12 Texas School District, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, Partner to Solve Remote Learning Challenge

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Thursday, July 16, 2020
Online education, Education, Curricula, K12, Learning

When the current public health crisis closed K12 school buildings, school administrators had to quickly adapt their education models to support remote learning.

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  • When the current public health crisis closed K12 school buildings, school administrators had to quickly adapt their education models to support remote learning.
  • The move to remote learning and no-contact policies created new challenges for district leaders: device deployment, management and technical support.
  • KwikBoost helps K12 school districts keep students, teachers, and staff connected with a robust lineup of products and solutions designed to empower healthier school spaces.
  • For more information about how KwikBoost can help your school district safely bring students, teachers, and staff back to school, visit kwikboost.com .

Coursera 2020 Global Skills Index Highlights Urgent Need for Reskilling

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Thursday, July 16, 2020
Education, Technology, Software, Continuing, Internet, University, Training, Online education, Open educational resources, Learning, Coursera, Skill, Behavior modification, Cognition, Education

Higher skills proficiency is linked to GDP growth, labor force participation, and income equality, according to Courseras latest Global Skills Index.

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  • Higher skills proficiency is linked to GDP growth, labor force participation, and income equality, according to Courseras latest Global Skills Index.
  • Institutions must lead this effort by providing people with equal access to skills needed for the jobs of the future, said Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO of Coursera.
  • This years Global Skills Index reveals skills trends and insights that will inspire institutions to coordinate skills development for a more inclusive and advanced workforce.
  • Since March, there have been more than 800,000 enrollments and a 540% enrollment increase in Coursera courses teaching these skills.

Boxlight Wins Two Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence

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Thursday, July 16, 2020
Software, Audio, Video, Other Education, Technology, Primary, Secondary, Education, Training, Other Technology, Education, Articles, Distance education, Technology, Educational technology, Information technology, Global education, Online education

Boxlight Corporation (NASDAQ: BOXL), a leading provider of interactive technology solutions for the global education market, today announced they are the recipients for two Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence for their Boxlight-EOS Distance Teaching Essentials and MySTEMKits 3D printing curriculum.

Key Points: 
  • Boxlight Corporation (NASDAQ: BOXL), a leading provider of interactive technology solutions for the global education market, today announced they are the recipients for two Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence for their Boxlight-EOS Distance Teaching Essentials and MySTEMKits 3D printing curriculum.
  • Tech & Learning magazine announced the 2020 winners of its annual Awards of Excellence contest.
  • For over 40 years, Tech & Learning has reported on how edtech products are improving teaching and learning and this has never been more important than during this unprecedented time, says Tech & Learning Publisher and Content Director Christine Weiser.
  • Boxlight Corporation (Nasdaq: BOXL) (Boxlight) is a leading provider of technology solutions for the global learning market.

United States Air Force Relies on UdacityⓇ to Build Critical Skills in Advanced Technologies

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Thursday, July 16, 2020
Computer science education, Online education, Udacity, Andreessen Horowitz, Andreessen, Education

Udacity's Nanodegreeprograms are available to BESPIN via Digital University , a new USAF initiative being developed by BESPIN that focuses on democratizing technical training across the Air Force.

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  • Udacity's Nanodegreeprograms are available to BESPIN via Digital University , a new USAF initiative being developed by BESPIN that focuses on democratizing technical training across the Air Force.
  • After weighing its training options, BESPIN selected Udacity because of its focus on building skills in core and emerging technologies, with a particular emphasis on the latter.
  • Headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., the private company has operations in the United Kingdom, Egypt, Germany, India, and the United Arab Emirates.
  • Udacity has raised $163 million in funding to date from investors including Bertelsmann, Andreessen Horowitz, Charles River Ventures, and Drive Capital.

Pluralsight Announces Date for its Second Quarter 2020 Earnings Conference Call

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Telecommunications, Online education, Farmington, Utah, Pluralsight, Conference call

Pluralsight will host a conference call that day at 2:30 p.m., Mountain time (4:30 p.m. Eastern time) to discuss the results.

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  • Pluralsight will host a conference call that day at 2:30 p.m., Mountain time (4:30 p.m. Eastern time) to discuss the results.
  • The dial-in number will be (877) 350-6732 or (629) 228-0693, conference ID: 1883129.
  • A live webcast of the conference call will be accessible from the Pluralsight website atinvestors.pluralsight.com.
  • The press release will be accessible from the Pluralsight investor relations website prior to the commencement of the conference call.

Join the Future of Education: K12 Inc. to Hire More Than 1,300 Educators for the ‘20-21 School Year

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Software, Professional services, Internet, Training, Consumer, Technology, Other Education, Primary, Secondary, Teens, Education, Parenting, Children, Human resources, Education, Learning, Articles, Pedagogy, Online education, Educational practices, Curricula, K12, Educational technology, Personalized learning

As the nations leading provider of online and blended education, K12 has more than 20 years of experience delivering online and in-person instruction.

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  • As the nations leading provider of online and blended education, K12 has more than 20 years of experience delivering online and in-person instruction.
  • The company delivers personalized learning to students nationwide through integrated platforms and innovative technology, which are time-tested and built specifically for online learning.
  • K12 employs more than 6,000 educators nationwide, who receive specialized training to deliver standards-aligned curriculum in the online environment.
  • K12 Inc. (NYSE: LRN) helps students of all ages reach their full potential through inspired teaching and personalized learning.

TiE Boston Elects Anu Chitrapu as 12th President

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Monday, July 13, 2020
Educational technology, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Online education, Open educational resources, Education, TiE, edX, Australian National University, Boston, Anant Agarwal, Geography of Massachusetts

BOSTON, July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --TiE Boston, the region's chapter of the world's largest not-for-profit network dedicated to helping startups grow, has announced it has elected Anu Chitrapu as its President.

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  • BOSTON, July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --TiE Boston, the region's chapter of the world's largest not-for-profit network dedicated to helping startups grow, has announced it has elected Anu Chitrapu as its President.
  • Anu will be the chapter's 12th president and the second woman to hold the role.
  • Chitrapu has been a charter member of TiE Boston since 2006 and helped create the TiE Women's Initiative (TiEWIN) with the mission of inspiring and empowering women leaders.
  • She was also part of the TiECON conference organizing team for multiple years and had recently joined the TiE Boston board in Jan 2020.
    edX CEO & Founder, MIT Professor and 2019 TiE Boston Lifetime Achievement Recipient, Anant Agarwal shared, "Congratulations to Anu Chitrapu on her appointment as President of TiE Boston.