Competition
WhiteHat Jr.’s search for Tech Leaders steered by Purple Quarteredit
The Week – Online Web
With the requirement of online classes throughout the pandemic, the EdTech ecosystem has shot up to be the hottest sector. The EdTech startup, WhiteHat Jr., which was acquired by industry leader Byju’s in a $300 million deal last year, plans to introduce multiple new avenues of growth through technology over the next few months. To accommodate the augmenting tech requirements, the search for exceptional tech talent has also significantly escalated. The Bengaluru-based tech-head search firm, Purple Quarter has assisted WhiteHat Jr close multiple leadership positions recently.
Industry
How can Indian entrepreneurs institutionalise moat creationedit
Yourstory – Online Web
It’s a no-brainer that every startup needs an edge — or formally known as a moat — which gives the company a margin to stay strong in any market conditions and competitive landscape. Yet, most successes in the Indian startup ecosystem seems to have been a result of entrepreneurs discovering a moat and reinforcing it consistently over time. Indian startup founders seem to make little conscious effort at creating and defending what might be their company’s distinct competitive advantage.
CBSE launches competency based assessment framework aligned with NEP for classes 6 to 10edit
Financial Express – Online Web
The framework is a part of the CBSE Competency-Based Education Project that aims to replace the existing rote learning model as directed in the new National Education Policy over the next 2-3 years. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Wednesday launched a competency-based assessment framework for classes 6-10 for three subjects — English (reading), Science, and Maths.
Speak English like Shashi Tharoor, says language app ad; Tharoor fumesedit
Business Today – Online Web
Congress Member of Parliament and former UN Under Secretary General Shashi Tharoor’s mastery over the English language is known to all. An endorsement by English language speaking app Blackboard Radio (BBR) Learn English by Speaking, that tapped in on the same, has not gone well with the parliamentarian.
Learning startup Zotalabs raises fundsedit
News Barons – Online Web
Zotalabs plans to use the seed fund for team development, product growth and technological enhancements. It also aims to expand its presence across South-east Asia and develop deeper insights for learners in the K-12 segment. Building on a surge in demand for online education, Zotalabs has raised $100,000 in its seed funding round. The company aims to create a subscription-based platform to provide students access to K-12 education globally from multiple educational institutions.
Apple Teacher Portfolio: Apple unveils new tools for teachers, apps for students Latest Newsedit
Gadgets Now – Online Web
Digital learning has come a long way in the last 12 months. Apps, multiple tools to make teachers and students lives easier have come up. To further enhance its presence in the sphere of education and learning, Apple has announced a slew of tools for teachers and students.
AI and Automation to Make Content and Learning Accessible to Every Type of Useredit
The Tech Panda – Online Web
The spike in the e-learning market has speeded up digital adoption and democratized learning, bringing about the adoption of powerful Artificial Intelligence (AI)driven modern learning solutions. According to Facts and Factors, the EdTech sector is expected to reach USD 374.3 Billion by 2026.
Google adds practice problems, detailed step-by-step math explainer to Search Latest Newsedit
Gadgets Now – Online Web
For instance, searching for topics like chemical bond practice problems will open learning resources from educational providers like BBC Bitesize, Byju’s, Careers360, Chegg, CK12, Education Quizzes, GradeUp, Great Minds, Kahoot!, OpenStax, Toppr, Vedantu, and more, said Google
Accelerate with caution, do not fall into bad habits of the past: Sequoia India’s GV Ravishankaredit
Money Control – Online Web
Sequoia India’s Managing Director GV Ravishankar spoke to Money control’s Chandra R Srikanth on how Indian startups have fared in the last one year if there is froth amidst the funding exuberance, and the big themes he is bullish on. Ravishankar’s portfolio includes investments such as Byju’s, Five Star Finance, Rebel Foods, Prataap Snacks, and Wildcraft.