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Coursera is Evolving into a Third-Wave EdTech Company

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We often use the term “platform” in tech conversations to narrowly mean the features and architecture of a kind of software. Using Career Academy, Louisianians can explore careers develop key skills and competencies, build a portfolio of hands-on projects using actual workplace tools and earn industry-recognized credentials.

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EdTech Malaise: “He Not Busy Born is Busy Dying”

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Then again, some companies—even some industries—may not have effective responses to the changes. As universities realize that traditional enrollments may be harder to reach, I’m hearing a lot more talk about competency-based education (CBE), micro-credentials, and aligning education with skills, and work. Talk from universities.