May 3, 2026

education technology

Meet Arjun Singh: Indian-origin Gradescope co-founder wins prestigious Mark Bingham Award for Excellence in Achievement | – The Times of India

Meet Arjun Singh: Indian-origin Gradescope co-founder wins prestigious Mark Bingham Award for Excellence in Achievement | – The Times of India

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Indian-origin entrepreneur Arjun Singh has been recognised with the prestigious Mark Bingham Award for Excellence in Achievement by Young Alumni, honouring his impactful contributions to education technology. A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, Singh co-founded Gradescope, a platform that has transformed how educators assess student work. Built during his time as a doctoral…

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‘AI will never replace teachers,’ says CEO of one of education’s Big Three: Here’s why – The Times of India

‘AI will never replace teachers,’ says CEO of one of education’s Big Three: Here’s why – The Times of India

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When conversations about artificial intelligence in education turn anxious, the fear is usually the same. Will machines replace teachers?Philip Moyer, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of McGraw Hill, does not think so.In a recent opinion piece published in Fortune, Moyer addressed the question. “Aren’t you terrified of what AI will do to your industry?”…

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How an IIT-failed youtube teacher from Prayagraj ended up on the Forbes Billionaires list – The Times of India

How an IIT-failed youtube teacher from Prayagraj ended up on the Forbes Billionaires list – The Times of India

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Before every major exam season, a familiar ritual played out across millions of Indian homes. Phones were propped against textbooks, earphones slipped in, and anxious students searched for one name on YouTube. They were not looking for entertainment. They were looking for clarity. Because when this teacher explained physics, something unusual happened: the confusion lifted….

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Students who take notes by hand score 28% higher: Why writing still outperforms laptops in classrooms – The Times of India

Students who take notes by hand score 28% higher: Why writing still outperforms laptops in classrooms – The Times of India

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Why students who take notes by hand score 28% higher than others. As laptops become ubiquitous in lecture halls, new evidence is prompting educators to re-examine a basic classroom habit: how students take notes. A landmark study by Pam A. Mueller and Daniel M. Oppenheimer suggests that the medium students use may shape not just…

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PhysicsWallah IPO: Issue off to slow start on Day 2; retail investors show early interest – The Times of India

PhysicsWallah IPO: Issue off to slow start on Day 2; retail investors show early interest – The Times of India

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The initial public offering (IPO) of edtech unicorn PhysicsWallah drew a muted response on the second day of bidding, with only 10% subscription recorded so far. The Rs 3,480-crore IPO, which opened earlier this week, will close for bidding on November 13.According to data available on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) till 11:30 am on…

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