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Celebrate Today’s Educators During Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week 2013
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, May 6-10, 2013, is the perfect time to say thanks to your special school team. Positive Promotions offers hundreds of budget-friendly, top-quality recognition gifts that will elevate your celebration to a more notable level while leaving your teachers and staff feeling well appreciated for their dedication to educating others. - February 02, 2013 - Positive Promotions
@WashULaw Welcomes Inaugural Class
The inaugural class of foreign attorneys in Washington University School of Law’s new online Master of Laws (LLM) in U.S. Law Program, @WashULaw, represents seven countries and a variety of professional backgrounds. The 10 attorneys are benefiting from the program’s cutting-edge,... - January 31, 2013 - @WashULaw Washington University in St. Louis School of Law
Career Step Sponsors the Interactive HIM Career Map Developed by AHIMA
Career Step sponsorship of the AHIMA Foundation plays vital role in the development of the new HIM Career Map. - January 24, 2013 - Career Step
Career Step Launches New Online Training for the Microsoft Office 2010 Suite of Applications
Career Step has launched its newest training programs: a suite of courses designed to teach students how to use the 2010 edition of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access programs. - January 24, 2013 - Career Step
Small Group Content Rich Learning Experience Solution Announced from CS Odessa, ConceptDraw eLearning for Skype
CS Odessa announces new eLearning solution that uses ConceptDraw MINDMAP to present class materials via Skype conference call. - January 24, 2013 - Computer System Odessa
How to Learn Linux and Become a Tech with Levinux
One of the great modern problems of our time is how to enable both students and continuing knowledge seekers to make the transition from today's consumer-oriented proprietary technology platforms such as Windows onto the more arcane but timeless Linux and Unix server technology that underlies everything, and helps the journeyer fight professional obsolescence. - January 22, 2013 - MikeLev.in
GCFLearnFree.org Creates New Approach Within Math Program
In an effort to create a math curriculum that is relevant and helpful to adult learners, GCFLearnFree.org has revamped its math program, launching brand new content for its addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division tutorials. These new tutorials are a new approach to delivering content. - January 09, 2013 - GCFLearnFree.org
New Percolate LMS Captures the Power of Tags
Michaels & Associates announces the release of two new features of the Percolate LMS™ that take advantage of its powerful tagging system: self-registration and communication. "We're excited to offer these two new, important features," said Sherry Michaels, President. "Learners may now self-register for courses and admins can easily communicate with their learners." - January 08, 2013 - Michaels & Associates
Tutors with Computers Enters the Comic Book World
Tutors with Computers, LLC supplements its online reading program experience with an epic graphic novel. - January 08, 2013 - Tutors with Computers
"Lifelong Learning" Helps Satisfy New Year’s Resolutions by Offering a Discounted 3-Month College Language Class
Community Business College offers a “New Year’s Resolution” discount for learning a new language in 2013 that includes a mobile app. - January 02, 2013 - Community Business College
ASU Education Startup Tackles Problems with Online Learning; Steps Out of Beta
Onvard.com steps out of beta and challenges anyone who would like to learn new skills in programming, instruments, sports (basically anything) with their user-generated “Tracks” that answer the question every beginner has: “Where do I begin?” - December 26, 2012 - Onvard
New Language Classes Set to Begin January 15 at Maria Oliveira’s Language Learning Center
New Language Classes for Healthcare and Social services, online classes, language immersion program. - December 24, 2012 - Maria Oliveira
Community Business College Announces DealSaver Coupon for Gift Certificates
College offers online and traditional campus-based classes at over 74% off in a “Give The Gift of Learning” special using the DealSaver coupon deal system. - December 19, 2012 - Community Business College
Washington Legalizes Marijuana for Recreational Use
Celebration starts among marijuana users as the new law goes into effect - December 19, 2012 - Washington Cannabis Institute
Healthcare Organization Goes Online with Reflexology Training Program
Focus On Healing Wellness Institute is going online with Reflexology certification training. The online class will be open to all who want to learn how to use Reflexology therapy for health and wellness. - December 17, 2012 - Focus On Healing Wellness Institute
CommLab India Announces "How To" Series on Authoring Tools for eLearning Practitioners
CommLab India, a leading eLearning services provider, has announced a “How To” series on authoring tools which aims to be an online resource guide for eLearning practitioners. The series consists of Webinars, Flip books, Short videos etc., that provide specific guidelines on using various authoring tools and include tips on how to develop interactivities and customized templates. - December 16, 2012 - CommLab India
The Best Value LMS Gets Even Better; UpsideLMS Now Equipped with New Features
UpsideLMS, Upside Learning’s best value Learning Management System, is now equipped with new features that include time zone support, unified curriculum structure for blended training (including self-paced, ILT, Virtual classroom, and others), improved security, comprehensive calendar, to list a few. - December 14, 2012 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Comedy Guys Offers Beneficial, Fun and Entertaining Defensive Driving Classes in Texas
Comedy Guys offers defensive driving classes taught by professional comedians, so you can be entertained while learning valuable driving skills and getting speeding tickets dismissed. - December 13, 2012 - Comedy Guys
Education Online Services Corporation (EOServe Corp.) Names William Jones as Its USA Education Contact Center Director
Education Online Services Corporation Promotes William Jones to USA Education Contact Center Director - December 13, 2012 - Education Online Services Corp
New Courses Launched by Reputable Australian Provider of Distance Education and Online Courses
Many visitors to the Career FAQs website can find much there to assist them in pursuing their career and education goals. They can, for example, find a wealth of practical career information. - December 12, 2012 - Career FAQs
Advanced Medical Missionary Training School Offers Tuition-Free Course
School Director waives tuition fee as his way of “giving back” during depressed economic times. Attend in person or view live Online in the U. S. and around the world. Using health principles, taught in God's Word, The Bible, learn the causes, prevention, and alternative natural remedies for various diseases such as Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Cancer, etc. - December 09, 2012 - The Living Way Ministry
Tutors with Computers Fills Up a HeroBox
Tutors with Computers collaborates with HeroBox.org to support U.S. troops and spread cheer. - December 08, 2012 - Tutors with Computers
Online Dental Education Site Promoting New LMS Platform
eDen Education is currently rolling out their new LMS platform. It’s an LMS (learning management system) specifically for large organizations and suppliers to train their staff members. It possesses the ability to train thousands of individuals for an extremely low cost. The purpose of the... - December 07, 2012 - eDen Online Dental Education
New Faculty for Online Health Sciences and Nursing Programs at American Sentinel
American Sentinel University delivers the competitive advantages of accredited online nursing degree programs in nursing, informatics, MBA Health Care, DNP Executive Leadership and DNP Educational Leadership. - December 07, 2012 - American Sentinel University
Education Online Services Corporation (EOServe Corp.) Announces Promotion of Shantanett L. Sands to Director of Faculty Services
Education Online Services Corporation is proud to announce the well-deserved promotion of Shantanett L. Sands to Director of Faculty Services. As a long-term member of the Education Online Services team, Ms. Sands has been with the company from its inception in 2009 and has served in various... - December 06, 2012 - Education Online Services Corp
Celebrate the Holidays with Special Prices on UpsideLMS
Upside Learning is giving organizations a whole new reason to celebrate the upcoming festive season. The company has announced a special, limited period offer for UpsideLMS, its best value Learning Management System. - December 05, 2012 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Connected Visuals Launch Their Online e-Learning Software Platform
Online e-learning software has just taken a leap forward with Connected Visuals™, a new approached to on-line learning. Their site and software has been constructed by adappt.co.uk - convergence architects of the digital future, working with Drupal, .NET, Sharepoint, Mobile, Tablet and ConnectedTV. - December 03, 2012 - adappt
American College of Healthcare Sciences Graduate Jane Thomas Selected as the 2013 DETC Famous Alumni of the Year
American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) graduate Jane Thomas has been selected as the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) 2013 Famous Alumni. DETC Famous Alumni honorees are selected for their academic record and the level and quality of their contribution to society and their... - December 02, 2012 - American College of Healthcare Sciences
American College of Healthcare Sciences Graduate Tracey Robbins Selected as the 2013 DETC Outstanding Graduate of the Year
American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) graduate Tracey Robbins has been selected as the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) 2013 Outstanding Graduate. DETC Outstanding Graduate honorees are selected for their academic record and the level and quality of their contribution to... - December 02, 2012 - American College of Healthcare Sciences
Towards Maturity’s 2012 Benchmark Study Released – the Ambassador Speaks
The leading benchmark research company, Towards Maturity, has unveiled the findings of its major annual learning technology Benchmark Study for 2012. Upside Learning, one of Towards Maturity’s ambassadors, speaks about the implications of the findings of this study on its product offerings and the learning domain, and its association with the research body. - December 01, 2012 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Education Online Services Corporation (EOServe Corp.) Announces Acquisition of She Can Play.org
Education Online Services Corporation announces the acquisition of She Can Play.org, a nonprofit corporation with over 2000 college prospects in its exclusive college and coaches database as well as three web properties and blog sites which generate over 600,000 unique visitors per month within the demographic of student athletes and their parents. - November 29, 2012 - Education Online Services Corp
Upside Learning Sponsors eLearning Network’s 25th Birthday Bash and Conference; to Showcase Its Revolutionary mLearning Platform, Upside2Go
Upside Learning announced the sponsorship and participation at eLearning Network’s 25th Birthday Bash and Conference to be held on 6th December at the Museum of London. The company will be demonstrating its revolutionary mLearning platform, Upside2Go, as a part of the ‘Innovation Showcase’ at the event. - November 28, 2012 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Roganix Launches New Website, GetYourDrivers.co.za, a Resource Hub to Help South Africans Pass the Driver’s Test
Roganix’s new website, GetYourDrivers.co.za has a wide range of resources to help South Africans pass their driver’s licence test easily. Users can browse advice articles, the Driving Instructor Directory, and the learning resource database to revise for the Driver’s Test. - November 24, 2012 - GetYourLearners
Education Online Services Corporation (EOServe Corp.) Announces Hire of Nicola A. Rowe as Human Resources Manager
Education Online Services Corporation announces the hire of Nicola A. Rowe as Human Resources Manager as part of its continued commitment to employee development and performance, and to develop employee education and certification programs. - November 21, 2012 - Education Online Services Corp
Medical Coding Experts LLC Releases Medical Record Auditing and ICD-10 Training Details
Medical Claims Audits (also referred to as Medical Records Audits, CMS Audits and Government Audits) embody significant risks to legitimate revenues and profit margins for healthcare providers and managed care organizations. These audits often include very complex appeals processes with stiff penalties such as the automatic recoupment of funds if appeals deadlines are not met. - November 20, 2012 - ICD-10 Coders Academy
California Teen Driver Education: New Online Course Available
Leading Online Traffic Safety Provider Venturing Into New Teen Territory - November 19, 2012 - National Online Traffic Schools, LLC
Wexford University Accepting Final Registration for 2013 Fitness, Health and Sports Psychology Classes Online
Wexford University is accepting its final registration for classes starting January 2013. The online university offers a variety of health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs of all levels. - November 12, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Australian Parliament is Meeting with Beyond Bullies to Discuss Sexting Issues
Sexting is a growing problem that is hard to regulate in the United States and abroad. The Parliament of Victoria Australia’s Law Reform Committee is meeting with Beyond Bullies to discuss sexting among adolescents and teens. The committee intends to travel to Canada and the United States to gain an international perspective on legislative and policy responses to sexting and cyber-bullying. - November 12, 2012 - Beyond Bullies
The Irish Academy Launches International Online Diploma in Event Management Course
The Irish Academy launched its Diploma in Event Management course today. It is available in every state of the USA. “The Academy’s Diploma in Event Management is truly international because it combines Irish certification with international best practice and American tutoring. The... - November 10, 2012 - The Irish Academy
U.S. Air Force Veteran Robin Hasbrouck Awarded $1,000 ACHS Military Scholarship
“We have to take our health into our own hands and do what we can to empower ourselves to live the best life we can, and then pay it forward. That is why I love ACHS. It is empowering me to be able to help others to live better, to feel better, and to love better,” says Robin Hasbrouck, 2012 ACHS Military Scholarship award recipient. - November 09, 2012 - American College of Healthcare Sciences
Wixie Wins 2012 Tech & Learning Award of Excellence
Wixie, Tech4Learning's online authoring tool for education, wins a 2012 Award of Excellence from Tech & Learning magazine. - November 09, 2012 - Tech4Learning, Inc.
Rashmi Putcha Launches Digital Marketing Training Institute
Rashmi Putcha, Co founder of Redeye Media, a full service agency focused on educational institutes & Binary EDGE, a vocational marketing training company has launched Digital Marketing and Training Institute (DMTI) of India. - November 07, 2012 - Digital Marketing Training Institute (DMTI)
Upside Learning to Participate in CLO Summit, India; to Be a Part of a Power Session on Mobile Learning
The upcoming Chief Learning Officers (CLO) Summit, India will see Upside Learning participating in its conference cum exposition on 1st and 2nd November. The company’s Director for Custom Learning Solutions will also be a part of a power session on Mobile Learning. - November 02, 2012 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Career Step to Donate for Every Referral in November to the National Military Family Association
Career Step will donate $50 for every student referred to the school who enrolls in November to the National Military Family Association in celebration of National Military Family Appreciation Month. - November 01, 2012 - Career Step
Wexford Online University Names Leslie Musser Professor for Health, Wellness, Sports and Nutrition Degrees
Strength and conditioning specialist Leslie Musser recently joined Wexford as professor. The 100 percent online university offers a variety of health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs. - October 30, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
NicheTrainings Launches a Platform to Connect Authors and Subscribers and Provide a Means for Everyone to Learn New Skills Through Brief Videos
http://www.nichetrainings.com provides simple tools to quickly upload brief videos and monetize by making them available to everyone at an affordable price. Features include, multi-language subtitles, course bundling, author collaboration, and course recommendation. - October 29, 2012 - NicheTrainings
PaExSkIn (PXSN) Joins Upside Learning’s Channel Partnership Program for UpsideLMS
PaExSkIn (PXSN) is Upside Learning’s New Channel Partner for UpsideLMS to sell best value Learning Management System, UpsideLMS, to organizations in UK. - October 27, 2012 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
4-Day Quality Learning Seminar Lead by David P. Langford - Nov. 14-17, 2012
Tired of doing the same thing and expecting a different result? Join David P. Langford for an intensive, interactive learning experience. Learn to create a state-of-the-art common core learning system. Learn how 60 Quality Improvement tools and 23 Lean tools can combine to create a new dynamic learning environment. Learn to create intrinsic motivation environments that reduce or eliminate behavior problems. - October 24, 2012 - Langford International, Inc.
Zoomstra Partners with Steve Blank to Launch The Founder’s Workbook, Online Companion to the Startup Owner’s Manual
Interactive guide leads founders through the startup process outlined in The Startup Owner’s Manual, helping track progress while building a great company. - October 24, 2012 - Zoomstra
Wexford Online University Names Tracy Daly Department Chair and Professor for Nutrition and Exercise
Tracy Daly was recently named department chair and professor of nutrition and exercise for Wexford University. The university offers 100 percent associate through doctoral level online education in a variety of health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs. - October 23, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development