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Choosito! And Quick Key Mobile Partner to Deliver Personalized Learning Content Based on Quizzes and Quiz Results
Choosito! Inc., curator of open Web content for learning and National Science Foundation Business Innovation Award winner, and Quick Key Mobile, maker of mobile assessment software, have partnered to offer students personalized learning content based on quizzes and other assessment data. - October 26, 2016 - Quick Key Inc
Galen Announces Launch of 3-Year Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Galen College of Nursing announced today the launch of Louisville’s only 3-Year Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree. Offering solely nursing education, Galen is focused on supporting the nursing profession and the communities it serves at its four ground campuses in Louisville, San Antonio,... - October 20, 2016 - Galen College of Nursing
Flex Class Revenues Up 85% to US $16.26 Million in Q4, Net Loss Widens to US $1 Million
Flex Class will list on the OTC Markets in the early next year and will raise US $25 million to expand further in the online education arena. - October 06, 2016 - Flex Class
Allied Real Estate Schools Adds New Home Staging Specialist Designation to Course Offerings
With the increasing popularity of home staging, a designation can lead to more opportunity and increased income potential for real estate agents. - October 03, 2016 - Allied Business Schools
Kiron and tts Extend Their Partnership
Refugees get a free and comprehensive support package to build competence in Office 2016 and Windows 10. - September 30, 2016 - tts GmbH
Career Step and National Military Family Association Award Third 2016 Military Spouse Scholarship
Career Step is proud to team up with the National Military Family Association to award Shermaine Sampson-Turntine a full tuition scholarship toward its Medical Transcription Editor program. - September 29, 2016 - Career Step
CloudQast Makes All Its Video Output iOS10 Ready
Leadership communications specialist CloudQast has announced that it’s able to produce interactive video on the iPhone following the release of iOS10 this September. CloudQast director, Damian Gaskin, explained, “Interactive video on the iPhone hasn’t been possible until iOS10... - September 29, 2016 - CloudQast
CollegeSource Creates Free Microsite for Institutions to Evaluate ITT Courses for Transfer Credit
Today CollegeSource made available a public, free-to-use microsite (www.collegesource.com/itt) for institutions of higher education to use in evaluating ITT Technical Institute courses for transfer credit. “There are thousands of students who thought of themselves as in progress toward a... - September 22, 2016 - CollegeSource, Inc.
New All-Around Career Information Site - Best Career Picks Features Latest Data
Best Career Picks is inviting readers to explore its brand new website. The website aims to provide detailed career information for anyone looking to find their ideal career path. - September 21, 2016 - Best Career Picks
New Catholic University Aims to Renew Culture of Beauty
Pontifex University opens inaugural enrollment for its affordable and innovative Masters of Sacred Arts degree. - September 08, 2016 - Pontifex University
EdTech Company Paperscorer Launches App to Auto-Grade Google Quizzes
In direct response to the massive adoption of Google for Education by US schools, Paperscorer Inc. today launched its Paperscorer app for Google Classroom. Paperscorer enables teachers to generate bubble sheets from Google forms, administer assessments in paper, auto-score assessments with mobile devices and import grades back to their Google accounts. - September 07, 2016 - Paperscorer Inc.
Pocket Nurse® to Acquire Eriter Creations, Inc., Makers of SimLeggings™
Medical simulation company to manufacture and distribute simulation solutions for bariatric scenarios. - September 01, 2016 - Pocket Nurse
ACLS Certification Institute Offers Group Discounts for Its Accredited Online Curriculum
ACLS Certification Institute offers group discounts for those training at least five individuals for ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications. - September 01, 2016 - ACLS Certification Institute
Self-Published in the U.S., The Skinny On Book Series by Rand Media Co. Makes a Splash in China
In one of the oddities of international culture, several self-published books by a U.S. real estate attorney, Jim Randel, are experiencing big sales in China. In 2010 - 2011, Randel wrote a series of self-improvement books that he titled The Skinny On series. These books are illustrated narratives... - August 31, 2016 - Rand Media Co.
CleverTap Brings the Power of Triggered Notifications & Live User Segments to the Education Market
CleverTap's partnership with Hooked on Phonics and School4One provide educators with deeper engagement and retention with parents, teachers and students alike. Today, they have announced the expansion of their latest and most powerful mobile analytics & user engagement platform into the education sector. - August 30, 2016 - CleverTap
How Can the World Could be a Better Place Through Education? Young Potential Development LLC Launches a New Digital Tool for Tweens and Teens.
Are families really preparing our children to discover their potential, achieve their best and develop their talents for the future? Guided by the belief that education is the best way possible to solve many of society’s challenges, Franco Soldi has developed and tested The CUBE with thousands of kids, parents and teachers around the world. Today, The CUBE is ready to be launched here in the US this coming September 7th on the Crowdfunding Platform Kickstarter. - August 29, 2016 - Young Potential Development (YPD), LLC
Increase in Penetration of Internet and Internet-Enabled Devices - a Driving Factor for Cloud-Based Language Learning Market
Analysts at Beige Market intelligence have identified the major driving factors of Worldwide Cloud-based Language Learning Market. - August 21, 2016 - Beige Market Intelligence
Zarantech Unveils Three New IT Courses
ZaranTech LLC, a leading online learning destination which provides unique learning platform to train freshers and working professionals who are looking for career enhancement through certification courses. ZaranTech LLC recently launched three new trending courses TOGAF, Tableau 10.1 and Workday HCM. - August 21, 2016 - ZaranTech
"Exploring the Core" Creates Valuable Tool for Educators and Parents
One teacher aims to demystify the Common Core State Standards with a new app that lets parents and educators see how core skills develop in and across grade levels, according to the Common Core State Standards. This tool will help bridge the information gap between parents and teachers, empowering both to be more informed about what children are expected to know - and why. - August 19, 2016 - Greg Mullen
Amazon Prime Video Adds Phonics School Cartoon Series to Its Growing Library of "Edutainment"
London based edutainment specialist EnablinGenius Ltd. releases Phonics School cartoon series (16 x 5 mins.) on Amazon Prime Video, the exclusive premium subscription service. - August 18, 2016 - EnablinGenius Ltd.
Stanford’s Mobile Security Course Helps Professionals Protect Data
The rise of mobile malware is an enormous burden and responsibility for developers and IT staff as they are challenged to implement greater security measures to protect sensitive data. - August 18, 2016 - Stanford Center for Professional Development
Language Learning Website LingQ Introduces New Version of Reader to Help Language Learners Reach Fluency
LingQ launches improved system for studying 24 languages. - August 13, 2016 - LingQ
Modesto Business College is Beta Testing Microsoft Access 2016 Certification Exams
Microsoft has selected Community Business College to offer free Microsoft Access 2016 certification vouchers. The college is looking for participants to help beta test these new online exams. - August 12, 2016 - Community Business College
NITA Adds Professional Development
The National Investigative Training Academy, Inc. (NITA) announced the school has expanded its curriculum by 140% – to launch its first-ever professional development program, also known as NITA’s Successful Investigator Series. Unlike other training programs for Private Investigators,... - August 12, 2016 - National Investigative Training Academy, Inc. (NITA)
Allied Real Estate Schools Lowers Prices on Select Appraisal and Texas Real Estate Licensing Packages
Allied’s low-cost training programs put real estate careers within reach. - August 09, 2016 - Allied Business Schools
Cudoo Joins the mLearning Bandwagon, Launches App on IOS and Android
With an app on the Play Store for Android and App Store for IOS, Cudoo makes e-learning mobile. - August 06, 2016 - LearningOnline.xyz
SitePoint Relaunches SitePoint.com
SitePoint, one of the world’s leading resources for Web developers, Designers and Entrepreneurs and an Alexa top 700 global website, is today proud to announce the re-launch of the SitePoint.com network. - August 03, 2016 - SitePoint
Allied Real Estate Schools Adds New Reverse Mortgage Specialist Designation to Product Catalog
Allied’s new senior demographic-specific designation allows professionals more opportunity for success in the real estate industry. - August 02, 2016 - Allied Business Schools
Small and Medium Sized Businesses Can Now Afford Employee Training and Development with Cudoo
Employee training and development is an expensive investment which SME’s are unable to afford and Cudoo aims to change that. - August 02, 2016 - LearningOnline.xyz
G-Cube Wins APEX Award of Excellence 2016 of Multimedia for Learning
For the fourth consecutive year, G Cube Solutions has been awarded the APEX 2016 Award of Excellence in Electronic Media – Multimedia. The award winning video-based solution was created for Aditya Birla Finance Limited (ABFL), one of the most reputed Non-banking Financial Companies (NBFC) of... - July 31, 2016 - G-Cube
CommLab India Launches Mobile App for E-learning and Training Professionals
CommLab India has launched a blogging app for iPhone and Android users that gives them access to the latest happenings in the world of learning and training. - July 29, 2016 - CommLab India
4Medapproved Receives 2016 Chicago Business Service Award
4Medapproved has been selected for the 2016 Best of Chicago Award! Each year, the Chicago Award Program identifies companies that have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. - July 29, 2016 - 4Medapproved
Sustainability Academy: 1 Year of Innovation in Sustainability E-Learning
Online Certified Courses in Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility for professionals who want to excel in this rapidly rising field. - July 29, 2016 - Centre for Sustainability and Excellence
"Charlie" the New Family TV Series Premieres Exclusively on Roku TV September 2017
"Charlie" is a unique single camera half hour sitcom for preschoolers and their parents starring a baby and her dog who solve neighborhood problems with the help of their animal friends. - July 22, 2016 - Camille Solari
New Online School Program Expands Education Options in Texas for Students Entering Grades 3 – 8
Futura Learning announced today that it has partnered with Responsive Education Solutions (ResponsiveEd) to operate a new online school program for students entering third through eighth grade this Fall. Futura Academy of Texas, a ResponsiveEd® charter school, is a tuition–free, public... - July 21, 2016 - Futura Learning
Career Step Announces Updated Medical Billing Program
Career Step has updated its Medical Billing program to incorporate Affordable Care Act changes and industry trends. - July 21, 2016 - Career Step
Allied Real Estate Schools Announces Launch of Two Texas Real Estate Continuing Education Packages
The 18-Hour and 98-Hour CE courses are designed to satisfy the TREC requirements for continuing education. - July 20, 2016 - Allied Business Schools
Learningonline.xyz partners with Eton Institute to Add Virtual ILT to Its Online Courses
Virtual Instructor-Led Training will make the experience of learning online more efficient and far more fun as Learningonline.xyz teams up with the reputable Eton Institute to provide synchronous VILT. - July 20, 2016 - LearningOnline.xyz
The James J. Hill Center Selects O’Neill Board Chair, Welcomes Three New Board Members. Organization Strengthens Ties to St. Paul Entrepreneurial Community.
O’Neill, a third generation St. Paul attorney, joined the Board in 2013 and is a partner at the law firm of Larson King where he focuses his practice on professional liability and business service litigation. He is a graduate of St. Olaf College and earned his J.D. at the William Mitchell College of Law. - July 13, 2016 - James J. Hill Center
TopperLearning Launches CBSE Class 11 Commerce
Quality of Commerce Education is Just a Step Away; Being in the space of digital learning, Topper Learning has always been a pioneer when it comes to providing the best quality of education products for students. Committed to innovation, collaboration, transparency and ownership, Topper Learning has now launched study resources for Commerce for Class 11 CBSE. With this newly launched product, students will be able to garner meticulous ways to enhance their knowledge and understanding. - July 11, 2016 - TopperLearning
SKILLSdox Rebrands Itself to betterU, Focuses on Holistic Growth of the Learner
Aims to Bridge the Prevailing Gap Between the Education and Employment Industry - July 08, 2016 - betterU Canada
LlamaZOO Interactive Opens Revolutionary 3D Veterinary Anatomy Learning App for Pre-Orders
LlamaZOO Interactive Inc. has announced that EasyAnatomy, their 3D veterinary anatomy learning platform, is now available to pre-order. EasyAnatomy features a 100% medically accurate 3D canine model that can be manipulated and taken apart, layer by layer, organ by organ, on smartphones, tablets and... - July 07, 2016 - LlamaZOO Interactive
Brandman University SHRM Student Chapter Announces Chartering Ceremony
Brandman University’s Society for Human Resources (SHRM) Student Chapter is proud to announce its official status as an affiliated SHRM student chapter. The Chartering Ceremony takes place on Thursday, July 7, at 7 p.m. (PST) The Chartering Ceremony will be available through Adobe Connect or... - July 07, 2016 - Brandman University
Career Step Updates Computer Technician Program
Career Step brings its Computer Technician program in line with the latest CompTIA A+ exams. - June 29, 2016 - Career Step
Announcing the Spanish Voice Over Experts New Website and Branding, Ready to Help Clients Reach and Engage the Fast - Growing Latino Audience
Spanish Voice Over Experts, Julio and Tamra Rivera, announce the release of their new website and branding for social media outlets. Their main goal is to help their clients reach and engage the increasingly affluent and influential Hispanic population through Spanish Voice Overs that earn their trust and loyalty. - June 21, 2016 - Spanish Voice Over Experts
Record Number of Students to Walk in San Diego Virtual School Graduation Ceremony
Online high school holding commencement ceremony at San Diego State University for the first time. - June 14, 2016 - San Diego Virtual School
Oaks Christian Online Increases Course Quality and Student-Teacher Interaction with Portable, Media-Rich LMS
Leading Online High School Increases Course Quality and Student-Teacher Interaction with Portable, Media-Rich, Open-Source LMS Oaks Christian Online (OCO), a fully accredited online high school, puts the focus on providing a high quality student experience by using the cloud-based, open-source... - June 13, 2016 - Oaks Christian Online
“Free Online Learning Could Transform Chinese Economy” Says CEO of World’s First Free Open Learning Platform
Free online learning could help transform the Chinese economy. - June 10, 2016 - ALISON Free Online Learning
NICA Member Authors Project Management Course
Tricia Hoekwater, certified in Project Management and Asset Inventory, authored a Project Management Course for the home inventory industry Continuing Education Program. - June 07, 2016 - National Inventory Certification Association
Register with ExamDelhi and Start Practicing Online Test Series for Banking Railways, SCC Exams
Every year, thousands of aspiring candidates apply for banking, railway and SSC Exams. To help such people achieve their goal, Ambition has launched ExamDelhi, a one-stop destination for students preparing for government exams. - June 04, 2016 - Ambition Group