This document provides information about EnglishLive, an online English language learning platform. It summarizes that EnglishLive was founded by Rosally Daniel, Andre Bodowski, and Nakia Jawara to provide global English language instruction using online technologies. It aims to make English learning affordable and accessible anywhere through virtual classrooms taught by certified American teachers. The business plan projects strong revenue growth potential based on the large market demand for English learning globally and low costs of the online business model.
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With the nation's economic challenges and the prospect of state and local budget shortfalls, school systems everywhere are facing budgetary pressures and the possibility of significant reductions. Districts are seeking solutions for reducing costs without negatively affecting the quality and scope of their core instructional programs.
The good news is some districts are already doing just this by finding innovative ways to do more with less. Blackboard asked them to share their tips for success.
Two clients,Lubbock Independent School District and Baltimore City Public School System, share how they are stretching their dollars without compromising teaching and learning. This presentation shares insights and tips from fellow educators.
Also explored is how Blackboard K-12 helps districts deliver 21st century educational experiences that are engaging and effective- with an eye on doing more with less..
District Perspectives on Doing More with Less: A Client PanelBlackboard
With the nation's economic challenges and the prospect of state and local budget shortfalls, school systems everywhere are facing budgetary pressures and the possibility of significant reductions. Districts are seeking solutions for reducing costs without negatively affecting the quality and scope of their core instructional programs.
The good news is some districts are already doing just this by finding innovative ways to do more with less. Blackboard asked them to share their tips for success.
Two clients,Lubbock Independent School District and Baltimore City Public School System, share how they are stretching their dollars without compromising teaching and learning. This presentation shares insights and tips from fellow educators.
Also explored is how Blackboard K-12 helps districts deliver 21st century educational experiences that are engaging and effective- with an eye on doing more with less..
The net effect nbsb presentation june 29 2010Joel Martin
This presentation was delivered to the IT manages of the school districts of New Brunswick. It complimented a white paper and was developed for them to drive further consensus across their stakeholders of administration, educators, students and parents.
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MOOCs. Income-based tuition payment. College-ready. With higher education reform increasingly part of the national discourse, you may have heard buzzwords like these and wondered how they apply to the work of student leaders in Minnesota. This discussion will introduce “hot topics” in higher education and provide participants the opportunity to engage in conversation about how these topics could affect the future of our colleges.
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With unexpected events requiring K-12 schools to adopt remote learning initiatives, e-Learning has never been more important. We are outlining what e-Learning means for K-12 education, why it is so important to the current and future education landscape, and how to implement e-Learning initiatives in your school or district.
Zagami, J. & Becker, S. (2016, September). ACCE Leadership Forum. Forum conducted at the Australian Council for Computers in Education Conference, Brisbane, Australia.
Zagami, J. & Becker, S. (2016, September). ACCE Leadership Forum Summary. Presentation at the Australian Council for Computers in Education Conference, Brisbane, Australia.
Blog entry with links here: http://www.reachcap.com/blog/post/2016-edtech-outlook
It’s hard to believe it’s been three years since we published our first ReimaginED report. When we first drafted ReimaginED, we set out to expose systemic challenges in our nation’s K-12 education system and to highlight some of the innovative solutions edtech entrepreneurs were developing to address these challenges. In last year’s report, we showcased ways technology could help our school system become an escalator to opportunity for all.
A lot has changed in three years, including our spinout from NewSchools to Reach Capital. Edtech investment has hit an all time high with a variety of new funders entering the space. As the market begins to mature, global edtech brands are emerging with solutions that are improving educational outcomes and serving millions of students, teachers, and families.
Even with these changes, however, a lot remains the same. The escalator to social mobility remains broken with unequal access to quality education. Meeting individual student needs is still a challenge and grows more pressing as children in US public schools are more diverse than ever. Moreover, our education system is not designed to prepare children for the demands of today's knowledge economy. We're still stuck in a system that is largely manufacturing-based, which falls short on important skills such as coding, creativity, and synthesis. All these challenges and more have led to increasing demands on teachers as both their role and their responsibilities evolve, with little to no support in the transition.
This year’s publication, rebranded as “Reach Capital’s 2016 Edtech Outlook”, touches on these persisting challenges, while also highlighting key drivers that make us optimistic about the potential of technology to improve access and opportunity for kids. This year, our publication is not a roundup of everything in K-12 edtech, but rather our perspective on the challenges,opportunities and promising solutions in the space that we find most compelling. If you're looking for a full report on the state of K-12 edtech, our friends at Edsurge in partnership with AT&T Aspire have recently published a state of edtech report and we encourage you to check it out.
Given our unique vantage point, we also provide a peek “around the corner” into emerging solutions that align with our mission. We continue to see a need for more innovations in critical areas like English Language Learner instruction and Social Emotional Learning. We look forward to finding and supporting talented, mission-driven entrepreneurs innovating in these and other areas that will improve access and opportunity for kids.
Thank you to co-authors Chian Gong, Aditya Kaddu, and Jennifer Wu as well as the entire Reach team for their guidance and feedback.
Applying Classroom Research to Improve Online Course Communication - Paul He...Samuel Edsall
We know a lot about what stimulates students in the classroom--but can we apply it to online coursework? There are a number of routes to effective teaching, even online--here's what the research says, and what you can do to move from just "high tech," to "high touch," online.
The net effect nbsb presentation june 29 2010Joel Martin
This presentation was delivered to the IT manages of the school districts of New Brunswick. It complimented a white paper and was developed for them to drive further consensus across their stakeholders of administration, educators, students and parents.
Presented by Jessica Medearis
MOOCs. Income-based tuition payment. College-ready. With higher education reform increasingly part of the national discourse, you may have heard buzzwords like these and wondered how they apply to the work of student leaders in Minnesota. This discussion will introduce “hot topics” in higher education and provide participants the opportunity to engage in conversation about how these topics could affect the future of our colleges.
5 Emerging Education Trends for 2017 | Michael G. SheppardMichael G. Sheppard
Michael G. Sheppard identifies five emerging education trends for 2017. Please visit MichaelGSheppard.com to learn more about important events and trends in education.
With unexpected events requiring K-12 schools to adopt remote learning initiatives, e-Learning has never been more important. We are outlining what e-Learning means for K-12 education, why it is so important to the current and future education landscape, and how to implement e-Learning initiatives in your school or district.
Zagami, J. & Becker, S. (2016, September). ACCE Leadership Forum. Forum conducted at the Australian Council for Computers in Education Conference, Brisbane, Australia.
Zagami, J. & Becker, S. (2016, September). ACCE Leadership Forum Summary. Presentation at the Australian Council for Computers in Education Conference, Brisbane, Australia.
Blog entry with links here: http://www.reachcap.com/blog/post/2016-edtech-outlook
It’s hard to believe it’s been three years since we published our first ReimaginED report. When we first drafted ReimaginED, we set out to expose systemic challenges in our nation’s K-12 education system and to highlight some of the innovative solutions edtech entrepreneurs were developing to address these challenges. In last year’s report, we showcased ways technology could help our school system become an escalator to opportunity for all.
A lot has changed in three years, including our spinout from NewSchools to Reach Capital. Edtech investment has hit an all time high with a variety of new funders entering the space. As the market begins to mature, global edtech brands are emerging with solutions that are improving educational outcomes and serving millions of students, teachers, and families.
Even with these changes, however, a lot remains the same. The escalator to social mobility remains broken with unequal access to quality education. Meeting individual student needs is still a challenge and grows more pressing as children in US public schools are more diverse than ever. Moreover, our education system is not designed to prepare children for the demands of today's knowledge economy. We're still stuck in a system that is largely manufacturing-based, which falls short on important skills such as coding, creativity, and synthesis. All these challenges and more have led to increasing demands on teachers as both their role and their responsibilities evolve, with little to no support in the transition.
This year’s publication, rebranded as “Reach Capital’s 2016 Edtech Outlook”, touches on these persisting challenges, while also highlighting key drivers that make us optimistic about the potential of technology to improve access and opportunity for kids. This year, our publication is not a roundup of everything in K-12 edtech, but rather our perspective on the challenges,opportunities and promising solutions in the space that we find most compelling. If you're looking for a full report on the state of K-12 edtech, our friends at Edsurge in partnership with AT&T Aspire have recently published a state of edtech report and we encourage you to check it out.
Given our unique vantage point, we also provide a peek “around the corner” into emerging solutions that align with our mission. We continue to see a need for more innovations in critical areas like English Language Learner instruction and Social Emotional Learning. We look forward to finding and supporting talented, mission-driven entrepreneurs innovating in these and other areas that will improve access and opportunity for kids.
Thank you to co-authors Chian Gong, Aditya Kaddu, and Jennifer Wu as well as the entire Reach team for their guidance and feedback.
Applying Classroom Research to Improve Online Course Communication - Paul He...Samuel Edsall
We know a lot about what stimulates students in the classroom--but can we apply it to online coursework? There are a number of routes to effective teaching, even online--here's what the research says, and what you can do to move from just "high tech," to "high touch," online.
I started studying English, my TOEIC score was 400 points or less.I didn’t know how to improve my English skill but I tried some method to study English. I will introduce how to study English.
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I created these PowerPoint slides for a presentation I delivered during an internship at the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Korea. The audience was a group of Korean university students who
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Join educators from around the globe for learning at the 4th annual MMVC15 3-day free online conference at http://moodlemoot.integrating-technology.org and on WizIQ: http://integrating-technology.wiziq.com/course/74432-moodle-moot-for-2015-mmvc15 for the live online webinars: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L2K9gyo3gnyKayDkVVxguZ1D3toB5aedSJvAdq6xJR0/edit#heading=h.1xvvcz8blxm8
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Traditionally, learning has been a part of teaching in the classroom, but internet has changed all that. Our pupils learn 24 hours a day. This is a reality teachers are facing when they meet students today. Many teachers use flipped classrooms to enhance pupil’s learning. It is a challenge for some of us. How can we provide excellent quality in our flipped education? It is a technical issue as well as a methodological challenge. This interactive workshop will explore this topic. I will give examples from Swedish schools and provide the audience with tools for teaching in a modern classroom.
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International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Humanities and Social Science. IJHSSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Humanities and Social Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
2. Founded and operated by:
Rosally Daniel is a Business Administrator
with a degree in Psychology & Economics, and
has over 15 years of management experience.
Andre Bodowski is a Marketing Director with
over 10 years of international experience,
bringing new services and products to
emerging markets.
Nakia Jawara is aAnaylst with a degree in
communication and culture, and over 18 years
of experience in all areas of office procedures.
3. A global ESL solution which
will enable non English
speakers develop the skills
and confidence to
communicate with the world.
We make learning English fun
and affordable by leveraging
the technologies of theWeb,
mobile, cloud and big data.
4. English is the official
language of business and the
Internet
globalization pressured
individuals to learn how to
communicate in one
common language for
business.
There is a shortage of
certified ESL teachers who
are willing to travel abroad.
Schools can be expensive,
and affordable schools often
offer subpar services.
5. Countries with low English proficiency will miss out on
sharing economic opportunities as globalization continues to
blur international & economic borders.
In 2012, among the BRIC countries, India was rated the
highest, #14, which means “Moderately Proficient” using the
EF EPI (English Proficiency Index) ratings (www.ef.com)
A country with a low rating will not be deemed attractive by
global companies as a potential offshore location.
Enterprise fluency in one common language (English) has
become more relevant to an individual’s professional growth
and mobility as well as the success of global organizations.
6. “Our (global) staff have to be able to
communicate and connect with their colleagues,
customers and channel partners wherever they are
in the world.”
- Laura Overton, Arrow Electronics
Offering an online solution that will not only teach
English but also provide English students a platform
to practice outside of a “formal” environment like
school or offices can help promote learning, fluency
and confidence.
7. The best English teachers in the
world are here in America.
Using the latest online education
technologies, EnglishLive created
an online platform that brings
demand and supply closer
together
We created virtual classrooms
with interactive tools that
enables students to learn English
anywhere, and teachers to teach
English to foreign students in the
most efficient and effective way.
8. The abundance of information and death of distance by
leveraging technology have changed education in several
ways, among them:
learner’s preference for time, place and style are
accommodated
Personalized learning pathways
Role of instructor has evolved to tutor, mentor and coach
the nature of educational and learning institutions will be
learner centric
Predicts 2013: Digitalization Powers Education, Gartner, 11/12
9. According to the 2011 Ambient Insight Study, the potential
for Digital English learning products and services will reach
$2.58B by 2016, with over 100 million potential students.
Even a tiny fraction of market share is enough to make our
school successful.
10. All of our classes are conducted online. We provide a solution
that combines the convenience of online classes, with the
power of one-to-one learning experience.
The platform is online: all stakeholders (students, instructors,
administrators) interact via the LMS platform: no physical
classes, no overheads related to facilities maintenance. All
teachers are independent contractors will be working from
home
11. Live online sessions with a certified ESL teacher, as well as
live pre-recorded audio available to students with
subscriptions
Textbooks which can be bought directly from Cambridge
University Press or from ourWeb site.
Access to online EnglishLive communities for feedback,
practice in written communication which will be monitored
by a certified ESL teacher
Software development for on the go learning
Enterprise training.
12. EnglishLive Competitors
(traditional schools, other online EFL
schools)
Offers localization
(classes tailored to micro-regions)
Offline schools do. Online
schools don’t.
100% of teachers are native
speakers
Local traditional schools located
in foreign countries , and most
online schools do not offer such
guarantee because they are not
located in the U.S. like we are.
13. The Chinese government wants to transform China’s
economy from “Made in China” to “Designed in China”
(Gartner, 2012)
China’s growing supply of university graduates is a
talent pool which global companies are eager to tap
(Bradsher, 2013)
Chinese consumers have fully embraced technology
(Nielsen Report 2010)
There is a shortage of certified and experienced ESL
teachers in small villages and remote areas of China
Widespread broadband connection in rural China
14. Basic Assumptions FY1
Class duration/hours 2
Teacher
compensation/hour $40.00
Classes per month 8
Student tuition per
hour $12.00
Number of Classrooms 20
Payment processing
fee% 3%
Students per classroom 8 Effective tax rate 15%
TOTAL STUDENTS 160
15. Total Gross Revenue (Sales) $ 437,760
Cost of Sales
Hourly Payroll Teachers $ 128,000
Hourly Programmers $ 3,000
Hourly quality controllers / Facilitators $ 25,600
Hourly School secretary $ 8,000
IT Support $ 12,800
Moodle costs $ 9,600
CMS Solution $ 10,800
Web/DB Hosting $ 12,000
Payment processing $ 9,216
Total Cost of Sales $ 231,016
Gross Profit $ 203,672
Advertising $ 15,530
Accounting and legal $ 3,000
Taxes (real estate, etc.) $ 48,384
Total Expenses $ 61,149
Net Profit $ 142,523
16. This is not a capital intensive enterprise.
No systems are going to be developed. Solutions such as Moodle used
worldwide by several thousand online schools, will be incorporated.
Only basic set up costs and marketing costs are required. Initial
investments:
US$ 10,000 for advertising at a cost per acquisition of US$ 62.50.
Founders are responsible for most programming and setup. IT costs
are limited to SaaS services and hosting: US$ 2,000
Total investment needed: US$ 12,000
Payback: 8 months.