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Learn to Code, But Please Don’t Stop There
Should Coding Be a Part of the Curriculum? You may have heard it said that reading, writing, and arithmetic are the branches of the learning tree. While some may think that I 'm quoting a song from the Jackson 5, I 'm actually referring to a long-held philosophy in traditional education. These three "R 's" have been well-established as necessary skills for young learners to succeed in the modern world. [...]
Data Science is the Career of the Future
Today, trends are showing that data science is the career of the future. The history of modern Data Science begins with the invention of digital information itself. Along with the entry of personal computers into homes in the 1970s, humanity stepped into the "Information Age," a brave new world in which data was more abundant and important than ever before. Data Science and the Information Age In contrast with the [...]
Cyber Security Is Important More Than Ever
Cyber Security and the Role of the Internet It 's safe to say that our world is now more connected than ever before. Cultural barriers and geographical boundaries that once separated us have been broken down with the power of the Internet and the free flow of information. New technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) are also making our daily lives more convenient and comfortable. With a mobile [...]
STEAM Education: How STEM Got the “A”
STEAM Education If you tend to stay up-to-date with the latest trends in education, there 's a good chance you 've heard of "STEM" and "STEAM" education. Since the early 2000s, STEM has risen meteorically in popularity and has become a widely recognized, household name. STEM education takes a departure from the classic liberal arts education and focuses on the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics instead of "soft" [...]
Woz Gives Advice on Preparing Your Children for Success
Woz Speaks About His Background Over the years, Wozniak has spoken openly about his childhood and the role that his upbringing played in his early success with technology. Since parting ways with Apple in the mid-80s, Wozniak has been an avid spokesman of early tech education and has dedicated much of his life to helping children develop and pursue their passions in the field of technology. From participating in various [...]
Who Are the Top EdTech Investors in the US?
US EdTech Investors on the Rise Last week, we wrote about the incredible growth of private investment in US EdTech and the exciting startups that are paving the way for the future. 2018 was a record-breaking year for the industry, in which we saw the highest amount of funds raised since 2015 and a higher concentration of capital, mirroring overall trends in the VC & PE market as a whole. [...]