cover of episode Week in Edtech 12/08/2023: Gemini, 2U's Challenges, Testing Overhauls, Veering into Politics and More! Feat. Gavin Cooney of Learnosity and Jared Grusd of Ethiqly

Week in Edtech 12/08/2023: Gemini, 2U's Challenges, Testing Overhauls, Veering into Politics and More! Feat. Gavin Cooney of Learnosity and Jared Grusd of Ethiqly

2023/12/12
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In this episode of Week in Edtech, Ben and Alex discuss:1. Big Tech:

  • Gemini) - Google’s largest and most capable AI model.
  • 2U faces upcoming existential changes)** **- Helpful analysis from Phil Hill on the financial challenges 2U is up against as their stock continues to get hammered in the public markets.

 

2. Assessment:

  • States are radically changing testing requirements in both red and blue states)
  • All Yale students get As)

3. Politics:

  • University Presidents royally blow it in Congress)
  • Oakland Educators Hold Unauthorized Teach-in Supporting Palestinians)
  • AP African American Studies)

4. Legacy of Paul LeBlanc

  • Southern New Hampshire University President Paul LeBlanc to Step Down after Transformative 20 Years of Leadership)

5. Future of Work

  • Nolej raises a $3M Seed)
  • Carnegie Learning Announces LiveHint AI)
  • Curriculum Associates Expands Student-Focused AI Capabilities with Purchase of SoapBox Labs)

Special Guests:

  • Jared Grusd), Co-founder of** **Ethiqly)
  • Gavin Cooney), CEO of Learnosity)