Google challenges Duolingo and the HyFlex teaching model
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Articles and Resources of the week
Google takes aim at Duolingo with new English tutoring toolÂ
Google’s gunning for Duolingo with a new Google Search feature designed to help people practice — and improve — their English speaking skills. Rolling out over the next few days for Search on Android devices in Argentina, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Mexico and Venezuela, with more countries and languages to come in the future, the new feature will provide interactive speaking practice for language learners translating to or from English. But Duolingo, with 74M monthly active users, $6.3B market cap and a passionate following, might be a little too far gone for Google to swallow them up.
Will Hybrid Teaching Stick Around as the Pandemic Fades?Â
As the educational landscape evolves post-pandemic, educators grapple with the challenges and benefits of flexible teaching models. The article delves into the dynamic world of the so-called HyFlex model and explores how institutions are redefining the traditional classroom to meet the diverse needs of students in a rapidly changing environment.
Brighteye Healthcare and Childcare Market Maps and Reports releasedÂ
We recently published new thought pieces on current players and potential opportunities for founders in the healthcare reskilling and upskilling space as well as in the childcare market. Also, watch this space, a report on K12 x AI is coming soon.
Investment news
Amsterdam-based Cheflix announced that it has secured €1M in a fresh round of funding. The latest investment came from various investors, including the founders of startups Creative Fabrica and Studocu.
Jobs in Edtech
Ornikar is hiring a Head of Brand (Paris/remote).
Simbel is looking for a Client Success Manager (Paris/remote).
Pearson is hiring Product Managers (Madrid/remote).
EduDigital is looking for Instructional Designers and Learning Managers (Lisbon/remote).
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Stay curious,
Hannes