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Friday, October 15, 2004
A view from the trenches: E-learning entrepreneur Matthew Pittinsky talks about the latest trends - U.S. News
Matthew Pittinsky, 32, is cofounder and chairman of Blackboard Inc., which went public in June and whose E-learning software is now used by more than 2,000 colleges, schools, and companies worldwide. In his spare time, he's also pursuing a Ph.D. in the sociology of education at Teachers College, Columbia University, with a particular interest in how online and in-class peer relationships influence student achievement. Pittinsky, who eventually hopes to add teaching and research to his Blackboard responsibilities, recently shared his perspectives on the future—and past—of E-learning with senior writer Anne McGrath.
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