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Critica PPE Creates Online Resource Center for Safe Schools
Online Resource Center Open to all Schools Dealing with In-Person Learning Challenges of COVID-19. - April 14, 2021 - Critica PPE
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Launches iGrad Student Financial Literacy Platform to Staff, Faculty, Students and Parents
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi - a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority Serving Institution (MSI) with nearly 12,000 students - has partnered with iGrad to provide a customized, interactive online and mobile financial wellness platform to TAMUCC faculty, staff, students and parents. The funding for this financial literacy initiative was provided by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education. - April 13, 2021 - iGrad
Pioneering Online Theater Company Relaunches as a Live Cinema Studio
Remote Studios -- formerly Remote Theater -- to produce live Web teleplays and films featuring actors throughout the world - April 12, 2021 - Remote Theatre
The Digital Wellness Institute's Groundbreaking Certification Program Leads a New Sector That Addresses the Core Competencies for Remote Work and Mental Health
The Digital Wellness Institute’s certification program is now the go-to resource for workplace executives, mental health practitioners and educators seeking skills to optimize productivity and self-care in the digital age. The program addresses the challenges brought forth by the widespread transition to remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic. - April 12, 2021 - Digital Wellness Institute
International Digital Wellness Day Will be Celebrated Globally on May 7, 2021
Over 200 digital wellness companies, experts and researchers across the globe will together celebrate the second annual Digital Wellness Day via meaningful virtual gatherings in many locations – including California, New York, Greece, Greece, Dallas, Toronto, London, Italy, Spain, Ireland, India, the Netherlands and Argentina. - April 12, 2021 - Digital Wellness Institute
eCom Scotland’s Experience-based Tips to Promote eLearning Internally
There is growing evidence that the digital learning and assessment specialist eCom Scotland is solving an issue which is as old as eLearning itself: getting learners to enthuse about – and use – eLearning materials. Thanks to guidance from eCom, its clients report that their... - April 01, 2021 - eCom Learning Solutions
Hindi By Reena Announces Hindi-Learning Subscription Service for Kids
Hindi By Reena, the world’s first comprehensive Hindi-learning brand for kids -- has just launched the first-ever Hindi Learning Subscription Service, that teaches kids through Hindi online classes and immersion videos. The program was created by Reena Bhansali, after 10+ years of teaching... - March 30, 2021 - Hindi By Reena
Best Education Websites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 25th Annual WebAward Competition
The Best Education Websites in the world will be named as part of the 25th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site Development at www.webaward.org. - March 30, 2021 - Web Marketing Association
Florida-Based EdTech Startup Formed with Joint Venture Between Two European Technology Companies
MergingMinds International, Oneclick AG and Connect4Success AG join forces to launch EduPortle(TM). - March 25, 2021 - EduPortle
Pandemic and Brexit Prompt Surge in Online Learning and Assessment
Over the last year – faced with COVID-19 and Brexit among other issues - people have become a lot clearer about what matters to them and, therefore, their priorities in work and life. Lockdown has given people time to re-evaluate their lives and reassess their priorities. “At least,... - March 24, 2021 - eCom Learning Solutions
Sunil Ramlall Publishes Research Article on the Relevance of Competency-based Education
Sunil Ramlall is the author of an article on competency-based education. This article examines the practices around Competency-Based Education (CBE) in the U.S. by examining best practices and interviews with leaders at multiple academic institutions to understand strategies being used, identify strengths and opportunities of CBE initiatives. - March 23, 2021 - Sunil Ramlall
Rev. Dr. Dawson Taylor to Give Address for Lancaster Seminary's 196th Commencement
The Rev. Dr. Dawson B. Taylor, Senior Pastor of Naples United Church of Christ, Naples, Fla., will deliver the commencement address to Lancaster Theological Seminary’s Class of 2021 on Saturday, May 8, at 11:00 a.m. at Church of the Apostles in Lancaster. Naples United Church of Christ is... - March 22, 2021 - Lancaster Theological Seminary
Drug-Free Tennessee Encouraged Sober St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations
Drug-Free Tennessee has a mission to educate people on the dangers of drug abuse. - March 20, 2021 - Drug Free South
Wisdom Cafe Launches to Provide on Demand Tutoring for K-12 Students
Wisdom Cafe is an on demand app connecting students one on one with credentialed teachers. - March 19, 2021 - Wisdom Cafe
Hecht Trauma Institute Announces Inaugural Webinar: Cultivating Staff Resilience in Law Enforcement
The Hecht Trauma Institute announces the launch of its inaugural virtual Peace Officer Standards and Training certified course – Cultivating Staff Resilience in Law Enforcement. Live on Zoom, on March 24, 2021. About the Institute: The Hecht Trauma Institute is a global provider of affordable, culturally-sensitive training, research, and consulting, opportunities for professionals and paraprofessionals serving persons affected by trauma. - March 11, 2021 - Hecht Trauma Institute
Increasing Effective Learning in the Public Sector
In the current COVID-19 pandemic influenced – operating conditions, many traditional approaches to learning and development (L&D), including classroom-delivered courses, have been suspended. Providing alternatives, including curated and self-directed online learning, are taking on a new... - March 11, 2021 - eCom Learning Solutions
Wayne State University Offering the Award-Winning iGrad Financial Wellness Platform to Over 25,000 Students
Wayne State University partners with iGrad to provide a customized interactive financial education platform to all University students. - March 10, 2021 - iGrad
"Maestro's Magical Music Box," a New, Interactive Children's Series, Comes to Life March 19, 2021 on YouTube
An all-new, live action/animated children's web series, Maestro's Magical Music Box, is debuting on YouTube. Season One focuses on much-needed Fine Arts education, and it features broader reach with episodes in Spanish and ASL. Sing-alongs, DIY crafting and magical characters will appeal to families and kids of all ages. - March 06, 2021 - Dream Sweet Films, LLC
STEERus™ Launches the World’s First Soft Skills Academy
STEERus, an emerging edtech, has launched the world’s first Soft Skills Academy to enable students for successful transition from school to work by coaching life skills and workplace competencies. And it's free to all students and educators worldwide. - February 25, 2021 - STEERus
Civil Service Success Prepares Candidates for NYC Civil Services Exam with Comprehensive Classes
The civil service exam preparatory service offers offline and online classes to help candidates prepare for firefighter, police, and other NYS civil service exams. - February 19, 2021 - Civil Service Success
CommLab India Tops the List of Top Rapid eLearning Providers for 2021
CommLab India, the most sought-after rapid eLearning solutions provider for corporate training, has been ranked first among the top global rapid eLearning content providers for the third time in a row. This achievement is a testimony to its strength in, and commitment to, rapid eLearning design and... - February 18, 2021 - CommLab India
eCom counters COVID-19’s Adverse Effects on Learning and Development
As COVID-19 continues to have a major effect on the UK’s economic activity – encouraging both remote working and remote learning - eCom Scotland is discovering a growing appetite among customers for ready-made eLearning materials. - February 17, 2021 - eCom Learning Solutions
iGrad and Grand Valley State University Provide Financial Literacy Education to TRIO Students
Grand Valley State University and iGrad partner to provide college students with interactive financial literacy education. - February 15, 2021 - iGrad
Bringing Human Trafficking Education to the Forefront of Florida
United for Human Rights’ Florida chapter welcomes a new member as the Anti-Human Trafficking Educator for all their awareness and outreach on the human trafficking front. To schedule an event or educational seminar on the topic of human trafficking, contact Partnersfl@humanrights.com. In... - February 13, 2021 - United for Human Rights Florida
Ecommerce MGMT is a New Game Changing Co-Op for Manufacturers
Ecommerce MGMT is a cooperative committed to one thing, increasing ecommerce sales online for manufacturing companies. The providers involved in the cooperative are best in class. Dedicated to using the right solution for each member situation. - February 08, 2021 - Ecommerce MGMT
LEORON Institute Announces Val Jusufi as New CEO
Leading EMEA training provider LEORON Institute is delighted to announce the appointment of Val Jusufi as its new CEO, effective January 1, 2021. A founding member of LEORON, Mrs. Jusufi has led the executive and leadership team since 2010 – acting successively as Head of Business... - February 03, 2021 - LEORON Institute
WCA Presents Your Last Chance to Register "Smart Credit Policies That Improve Collections" Webinar
Time is running out to register for this Webinar. In this time of uncertainty, it has never been more important to get things right the first time and to collect money quickly. A great way to accomplish this is to document credit policies. In this interactive program, it will be discussed about... - January 29, 2021 - WCA/BCMA
Posse Launches Virtual Program, Expands to Recruit Students from 20 Cities Across America for Full-Tuition Scholarships
The Posse Foundation - a national college scholarship and youth leadership development organization - has launched a major expansion initiative to recruit students from 20 cities across the United States. The new Virtual Program project was inspired by Posse’s successful transition to an... - January 28, 2021 - The Posse Foundation
Southwest Tennessee Community College Wins Prestigious 2021 National Bellwether Award
Southwest Tennessee Community College has won the prestigious national 2021 Bellwether Award in the category of Planning, Governance and Finance. The highly competitive award recognizes community colleges for their cutting-edge, trendsetting programs that are worthy of replication. Bellwether... - January 27, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
New Dental-to-Medical Cross-Coding and Billing Credential Program Launches Nationally
Developed by Dental Medical Billing in Partnership with QPro, Program Offers Industry-Recognized Credentials to Qualified Professionals - January 27, 2021 - Innoventrum
iGrad Launches Debt Letter Initiative as Part of Student Financial Wellness Program
Dickinson College becomes the first school to use iGrad's new student loan debt letter service in conjunction with the interactive student financial wellness platform. - January 26, 2021 - iGrad
From the Barrio Foundation, eFuse to Provide Gaming Scholarship in Dr. Renteria’s Name
"Gaming scholarship to be awarded in Dr. Robert Renteria's name." - Fran Briggs, Publicist to Dr. Renteria - January 26, 2021 - eMediaCampaigns!
2cool4school Helps Fight Virtual School Burnout
2cool4school.org is excited to announce the launch of their new online learning tool for kids in grades 1 to 8. Kids can use this new eLearning platform to navigate curated lists of hundreds of hand-picked videos teaching Math, English, Science, Health and Social Studies. Aligned to the Common Core... - January 23, 2021 - 2cool4school Inc.
Family Historian 7 Adds Word Processing and New Data Entry Tools
Calico Pie today announced the release of version 7 of Family Historian, the award-winning desktop genealogy program. The new version includes word processing features, source templates, and tools to support a wholly new way of entering data, based around sources. Although announced today, version 7 has been available for purchase since before Christmas. - January 22, 2021 - Calico Pie Limited
AAIMS Announces Zero Impact to Their Academic Operations Thanks to EduThrill Assessment Platform
Earlier this year, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic coincided with the time when institutes all over the world were at various stages of conducting final exams. With the pressure of exams already very high under normal circumstances, the sudden impact of the pandemic caused a vastly detrimental... - January 21, 2021 - EduThrill
Galantine's Day Oysters & Bubbles by Oysters XO
Join the Oyster Party on V/Galantine's Day for a Virtual Oyster Shucking Class with Oyster Chef Rifko. When you sign up Oysters XO sends you 36 premium oysters from an Oyster Farm closest to you and all the tools you need to have an Oyster Party. The Oyster Kit comes with video instruction on what to do when the oysters arrive, how to prepare condiments and your zoom code for the Virtual Class. It’s a fun-filled class on need to know, want to know and never knew bits. - January 17, 2021 - Oysters XO
eCom Speaks on Digital delivery at British Council Online Conference
The digital learning and assessment specialist, eCom Scotland, will be speaking on "digital delivery" at the British Council’s International Education Virtual Festival. The Festival which, this year, takes the form of an online conference from 18th to 21st January, attracts an... - January 16, 2021 - eCom Learning Solutions
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) Announces the Passing of President William B. Robinson, Jr.
It is with profound sadness that Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) announces the passing of William B. Robinson, Jr., 10th President of Pennsylvania Institute of Technology. Mr. Robinson was hospitalized with complications related to COVID-19 in late November before succumbing on... - January 13, 2021 - Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
FAPA Virtual Pilot Job Fair Draws Over 500 Job-Hunting Pilots
On Wednesday 16 December, Future & Active Pilot Advisors (FAPA) hosted their monthly Pilot Job Fair via virtual conference. The online event caught the attention of 536 job-hunting aviators, all of them interested in the existing job opportunities in an otherwise widely-accepted stalled-out... - December 21, 2020 - FAPA (Future and Active Pilot Advisors)
Generation’s Partnership with Southwest Tennessee Community College Offers Free Access to Online Training Programs
Generation USA, a nonprofit organization that transforms education to employment systems, is excited to announce its partnership with Southwest Tennessee Community College, a public community college in Memphis, Tennessee, to offer free, online Digital Marketing Analyst and IT Help Desk Technician... - December 21, 2020 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Southwest Tennessee Community College President Tracy D. Hall Elected to SACSCOC Board of Trustees
Southwest Tennessee Community College President Tracy D. Hall has been elected to serve on the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Board of Trustees, effective Jan. 1, 2021. Her term runs through Dec. 31, 2023. The SACSCOC is the regional body for the... - December 18, 2020 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Unfavorable Environment for U.S. International Students Fuels Increased Demand for Interstride Portal
Interstride 2.0 Portal Launched; New Mobile Apps, Admin Portal to Follow - December 17, 2020 - Interstride
SBA and SCORE Manasota Present “Marketing in the Digital World” Four Virtual Events
4 Livestreams for Small Business Success in Creating Effective Inbound and Outbound Strategies - December 15, 2020 - SCORE Manasota
"Moral Courage" Documentary Film Series Reveals Previously Unknown Stories of Rescues of Jewish Fugitives in Holocaust
Six interview-based stories of heroism by Rescuers of Jewish fugitives during the Holocaust are available, with study guides, for teachers of Holocaust studies in schools and universities. - December 14, 2020 - Foundation for Moral Courage
PMP Certification: Open the Doors to Unlimited Job Opportunities – certxpert.com
According to an analysis, enterprises will require 87.7 million project management Inclinable roles by the year 2027. PMP Certification is the most demanding respected and recognized project management certificate worldwide. So, getting PMP certified can open the doors to unlimited job opportunities in project management aspirants. Certxpert.com helps aspirants to pass PMP certification exam so they can get benefits from Unlimited Job Opportunities in project management field. - December 12, 2020 - Certxpert.com
The University of Texas at San Antonio Institute for Economic Development and Retail Strategies to Host Inaugural Texas Retail Academy
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Institute for Economic Development has partnered with Retail Strategies, LLC to offer Retail Academy to six communities across Texas. The UTSA Institute for Economic Development will act as an accountability partner for the communities. Retail Academy... - December 09, 2020 - Retail Strategies
Shields Marketing Consultancy Giving Back to the Arts
Shields Marketing Consultancy, an online training provider, is offering free training to musicians, as a way to support the arts through coronavirus hardships. - December 08, 2020 - Shields Marketing Consultancy
Harmel Codi, Author and Advocate, Publishes Children’s Books to Promote Early Literacy in COVID-Related Homeschooling
Author and her books offer a way for parents to inculcate the joy of reading despite pandemic pressures, a serious issue for under-served communities. - December 01, 2020 - Community Alliances and Improvements
CoreAxis Launches New Website & Virtual Academy
CoreAxis, a leading provider of custom learning solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its newly designed website. The launch coincides with the release of CoreAcademy, a suite of in-demand virtual learning courses for organizations that want to rapidly grow, develop and upskill their... - November 24, 2020 - CoreAxis
XinFin Network EdTech Platform, Blockdegree is Now Accredited by Singapore's Ministry of Education
After being recognised by the US Education Blockchain Action Network, Blockdegree, an edTech platform powered by XinFin Fintech PTE Ltd, has received in-principle accreditation from SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), a statutory body under Singapore's Ministry of Education. Widening its repertoire of... - November 23, 2020 - Blockdegree