The Global Classroom by Lily Jones
Behind the scenes of a revolution in education. In 2013 Cindy Mi, a high school dropout turned English teacher, founded VIPKid with an innovative vision for education: facilitating personalized, one-on-one sessions with students and tutors from around the world. Six years later, her brainchild boasts a $3 billion valuation and connects approximately 500,000 students with 60,000 teachers worldwide. This the story of a revolution in education. A Boundless Class takes readers inside the startup's history, educational innovation, and unprecedented success. With a foreword from Mi, the book takes a deep dive into a new educational model and investigates how the company's platform has diversified to serve the needs of students from countries across the globe. Readers will hear from VIPKid's executives, teachers, students, and parents as they discuss the company's values, tangible success, and its impact on their lives. A Boundless Class is an inside look at the model for education in the 21st century and beyond.Lily Jones is the creator of Curiosity Pack and EducatorForever.com. She is a former elementary teacher and an instructional coach, educational blogger, curriculum consultant, and Forbes contributor.
Cindy Mi is a former English tutor and the founder and CEO of VIPKid.
Dr. Kai-fu Lee is a venture capitalist, technology executive, writer, and artificial intelligence (AI) expert.
Professor Jun Liuis a past president of TESOL International Inc. and current professor of linguistics at Stony Brook University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781510753532 |
| ISBN 10 | 1510753532 |
| Title | The Global Classroom |
| Author | Lily Jones |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Skyhorse Publishing |
| Year published | 2021-01-12 |
| Number of pages | 280 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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