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Thoughts on EdTech, learning science, and building technology for education.
Jan 7, 2026
Why EdTech Works (and Why Some of It Doesn't): A Three-Layer Model of Learning
A three-layer model for understanding effective learning: information transmission, engagement, and neural linkage formation.
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Jan 15, 2026
When EdTech Breaks: What an Online Language Learning Shutdown Really Tells Us
Why EdTech failures keep repeating: the gap between content delivery and real learning, and what actually builds lasting education businesses.
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Dec 11, 2025
Why Southeast Asia Is Quietly Becoming the World's Most Important Mandarin-Learning Region
The most dramatic shift in Mandarin learning is unfolding in Southeast Asia, driven by economics, policy, and parental aspirations.
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