Week in Edtech 6/26/2024: Prosus Exits BYJU's, K-12 Digital Tool Surge, LAUSD Challenges, Chegg Workforce Cut and More! Feat. Elyas Felfoul of WISE, Arijit Raychowdhury of Georgia Tech and Lindsay Jones of CAST
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Challenges and Optimism in EdTech and Global Education
The chapter delves into recent developments in the EdTech industry, including Chegg's struggles and hopeful outlook under new leadership, the prevalence of consumer apps in American classrooms, and popular supplemental platforms like Khan Academy and Cool Math Games. It also explores the trend of gamified assessment tools in education, recent funding rounds for language learning and mental health platforms, and the transformative impact of technology on classroom experiences. Additionally, the chapter features discussions on innovative EdTech initiatives, global education acceleration, and the importance of investing in education for societal development in the global south.
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