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SI&A Confirms Alarming Trends in Distance Learning; Early Data on Chronic Absenteeism
The California Department of Education (CDE) reaches out to School Innovations & Achievement (SI&A) for an early analysis on chronic absenteeism. With over 10 years' experience in K-12 attendance management, SI&A is a leading provider of data trends and data analytics. SI&A's early data reveals attendance taking practices must be modified. - November 19, 2020 - School Innovations & Achievement
SANS Inc. New LIVE Language Lab On-Demand™ Instructional Platform Supports World Language Teaching
SANS Inc. Software and Network Solutions is now delivering its new LIVE Language Lab On-Demand, online language teaching platform, to world language programs at schools around the country. LIVE Language Lab supports synchronous language classes in-person, remote, or in blended learning models. - November 18, 2020 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning
Open Pitch – India’s Own Social Platform for Small Businesses and Freelancers
Open Pitch is a new universal social platform with a vision to connect Indians with small businesses and freelancers. Small businesses and freelancers can create their profile on Openpitch.in to showcase their skills to the world. Unlike many other such platforms, freelancer information on Open... - November 18, 2020 - OpenPitch
OTS Offers New OSHA Awareness Training Virtually Asbestos, Lead, Mold, Fall Protection, & Silica Awareness Courses Now Offered
Are you in need of proper training, but don’t feel comfortable leaving the house? You can now stay up to date with your safety training while remaining safe at home. In response to COVID-19 regulations, Occupational Training and Supply now offers awareness courses via Zoom. Their certified... - November 14, 2020 - Occupational Training and Supply
Lancaster Theological Seminary Launches National Search for President
Lancaster Theological Seminary has launched a national search to find its 12th president to succeed the Rev. Dr. Carol E. Lytch. Lytch retired at the end of June after nine years as president of the 195-year-old graduate school of theology. The Seminary’s Board of Trustees is looking for an... - November 06, 2020 - Lancaster Theological Seminary
Amsterdam-Based Start-Up Bomberbot Empowers US Teenagers to Develop 21st-Century and Programming Skills Through Game Development Bootcamp
While there are numerous coding, game creation, and programming workshops for kids and teenagers, Bomberbot’s Remote Bootcamp about Game Design & Development is one that stands out. Unlike similar workshops that provide pre-recorded videos and tutorials, the Remote Bootcamp empowers 11-14 years old girls and boys to develop a basic knowledge of programming alongside creativity and soft skills through live online workshops given by experienced instructors. - November 05, 2020 - Bomberbot
The Citizen Science Lab Expands Facilities to Make STEM More Accessible to Youth
Nonprofit’s new location reinforces mission to expand access to experiences and opportunities in STEM. - October 29, 2020 - The Citizen Science Lab
iGrad’s Your Money Personality Receives 2020 Excellence in Financial Literacy Education Award from the Institute for Financial Literacy
"Your Money Personality™" - a financial behavior assessment used by Enrich and iGrad on their interactive financial wellness platforms, was recognized by the Institute for Financial Literacy with the 2020 Excellence in Financial Literacy Education (EIFLE) Adults’ Education Program of the Year award. - October 28, 2020 - iGrad
Azulle Launches Its Most Powerful Device Yet - The Byte4
Azulle, a leading brand and manufacturer of Mini PCs, has released a new compact, powerful and fanless mini desktop PC from their award winning Byte line. The Byte4 is now available for purchase and an ideal device to elevate business and consumers' PC experience. - October 28, 2020 - Azulle
Relearnit Welcomes First Senior Vice President of Marketing and Student Engagement
Jacques Rojahn joins Relearnit with extensive experience marketing and recruiting for online degree programs. - October 21, 2020 - Relearnit
Rishi Khandelwal Explores Students Making Most of COVID Situation
Rishi Khandelwal Encourages Every Student to Improve Their Vocabulary and Writing Skills in Their Free Time. Rishi Khandelwal Also Recommends Students Work on Their Soft Skills. - October 21, 2020 - Rishi Khandelwal
The Institute of Export & International Trade and Content Enablers Announce New Partnership to Transform Online Trade Compliance Training in the UK
The Partnership Brings Content Enablers’ Comprehensive, Online Trade Compliance Training to Aerospace, Defence and Technology Companies in the UK with the IOE&IT Providing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certification. - October 20, 2020 - Content Enablers
Millionaire Life Strategy Unleashes the Inner Power of Tech Geeks for Entrepreneurial Success
Millionaire Life Strategy, a business and mindset sales training and coaching organization out of Netherlands, announced today the launch of its new course “Advanced Sales Master Class,” to show left-brain, overly analytical introverts, technology gurus and shy business owners how to... - October 16, 2020 - Millionaire Life Strategy
555Production Launches State-of-the-Art Educational Movie for Free
Animated educational movie, clarifying the biological effects of electromagnetic fields, launches on 17 October 2020. - October 15, 2020 - 555Production
Chanimal Launches Chanimal University Online Channel Manager Training
Popular training course & Certified Channel Manager certificate is now available online. - October 14, 2020 - Chanimal
ABA Technologies, Inc. Announces Sudden Passing of Their Founder and President Dr. Jose Martinez-Diaz
ABA Technologies, Inc. is saddened to announce today that the Founder and President, Dr. Jose Martinez-Diaz, BCBA-D died on Monday, September 21, 2020. - October 13, 2020 - ABA Technologies, Inc.
The 16th Annual Best of Elearning! Awards Finalists Revealed - 45 Solutions Across 16 Categories Earn Honors for Excellence
This exclusive Industry Users Choice Award recognizes best-in-class brands for Best LMS, training content, e-learning development tools and virtual platforms. Winners will be revealed in November 2020 at 2elearning.com. - October 12, 2020 - Elearning! Magazine
Zookal Helps Students During Pandemic by Offering Free 10-Day eBook Pass While Paper Books Ship
Zookal has introduced Asia Pacific’s first “Courtesy eTextbook” service. This service gives University and high school students free access to the eBook version of thousands of textbook titles while the physical book ships to them. The Ed-Tech start-up has partnered with 10+ leading publishers including Cengage Learning to provide this new, revolutionary service to its customers. - October 09, 2020 - Zookal Pty. Ltd.
Helping Students Get Into and Through Physician Assistant School Seems to Have Gotten a Little Easier Thanks to This New Company
The number one most subscribed video producer of PA related content in the world, Adanna Hackett, PA-C (Adanna The PA), has partnered with the industry leading producer of test prep and question banks, Dr. Adam Rosh (Rosh Review) to create a unique and exciting online platform called, Get That C University to help Pre PA Students and PA Students get into and through PA School. - October 06, 2020 - Get That C University
InfoDepot Supports Teachers: Everyone Can Become an Infopreneur Today
InfoDepot celebrates World Teachers’ Day by supporting teachers in the time of crisis reminding us that there are no limits or restrictions over what a person can teach. - October 05, 2020 - InfoDepot
N.J. Military Software Vendor Releases Low Cost Alyssa's Law Solution for Schools
2019 Astors Platinum Winner. DIY kit for Alyssa Law Solution. Low Cost Solution. No onsite engineers required. Panic Buttons, Mobile APP, Text Messaging and 911 calling. - October 02, 2020 - Desktop Alert
Afrofuturism and the Black Speculative Arts - a Three-Part Virtual Series, 2nd Sundays, 2 pm (PST) October – December 2020
The Afrofuturism and Black Speculative Arts virtual series takes place on October 11, November 8, and December 13, the second Sundays of each month at 2pm (PST), 3pm (MT), 4pm (CST), and 5pm (EST).The October and November portions of the series are roundtable discussions, while the December program is the reading of poetry of an Afrofuturist immersion and is curated. - October 02, 2020 - Kim McMillon, Inc.
Knowledge Anywhere Introduces the Next Innovation in Corporate Content Distribution
Content Distribution System, Conveyor, Allows for Secure Access, Distribution, and Monetization of Courses. Limited Time Offer for a Free Trial of the System - No Credit Card or Commitment Required - September 24, 2020 - Knowledge Anywhere
CUDDLY® and All Pet Voices™ Launch #MYUNSPOKENPET Campaign
Pandemic pet adoptions showcase the power of storytelling across the nation. - September 21, 2020 - All Pet Voices
"Find Joy, Give Grace!!" Flies to #1 New Release on Amazon Lists
New Children's Book is Just What Teachers Searched for - September 21, 2020 - Find Joy, Give Grace!!
Aftermath Services Launches Pay It Forward Education Grant, Gives Back to Teachers During Pandemic
Aftermath Services has launched the inaugural Pay It Forward Education Grant. The grant strives to thank and acknowledge the incredible teachers and educators who have made positive differences in the lives of their students and in their communities. Three nominated teachers or educators from... - September 19, 2020 - Aftermath Services
PTC Wizard Partners with Zoom
PTC Wizard is offering scheduling for virtual parent-teacher conferences during the COVID-19 pandemic. - September 18, 2020 - PTC Wizard
Leaders in Peace Building, Science, Mindfulness and Spirituality to Transmit the Experience of Peace to 40 Million People on International Day of Peace 21 September 2020
Heartfulness to host the Free-to-Participate Virtual Event with celebrated ambassadors of peace Daaji, Deepak Chopra, BK Sister Shivani, Bruce Lipton, Bob Boisture, Sharon Salzberg, Thomas d’Ansembourg & Amandine Roche, & sports legends Javier Zanetti, Marta Bassino & Michela Moioli, all anchored by actor & director Shekar Kapur. Musicians, Pandit Hari Prasad Chourasia, Shashank Subramanyam & Mike Hertig and Grammy award winner, Ricky Kej will enliven the event with their inspiring music. - September 17, 2020 - Heartfulness
iGrad Partners with Columbia University to Combat Student Loan Crisis with AI-Powered Student Financial Wellness Platform
Leading financial wellness company iGrad has partnered with Columbia University to provide a customized, interactive online and mobile financial wellness platform to the private Ivy League university’s students. - September 12, 2020 - iGrad
The World's First Digital Wellness Certificate Program for Leaders and Practitioners Addressing the Social Media Dilemma
The Digital Wellness Institute’s certification program has become the go-to resource for workplace and community leaders seeking skills to optimize productivity and self-care in the digital age. A partnership with the groundbreaking film The Social Dilemma, available on Netflix, promises to provide significant impact to those seeking Digital Wellness certification. The program addresses the challenges brought forth by the widespread transition to remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic. - September 12, 2020 - Digital Wellness Institute
Body & Brain Get Bright Brain Education Festival Sept. 2020
National Online Learning Event Features 15 Mindfulness Experts, Sept. 11-13, 2020. Open to the public. Learn many different ways of understanding and experiencing mindfulness as a way to grow your awareness, confidence and inner calm. 30 days access to video recordings of the 15 live sessions is included with registration. See agenda, bios and other details at https://BEFestival2020.bodynbrain.com. - September 11, 2020 - Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi
Featuring Actress Kristen Bell and Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author and Library of Congress' National Ambassador for Young People's Literature
The Orange County Children’s Book Festival Goes Virtual - September 06, 2020 - Orange County Children's Book Festival
PataTutor, a Kenyan Edtech Startup, Announces the Launch of Its Education Based Online Marketplace in Kenya to Help Curb Effects of Corona on Education
PataTutor today announces the launch of its online, education based market place. The web app shall allow parents and students to find, compare, book and pay for affordable, verified, and professional private academic tutors. Teachers and students shall have their lessons online (one-on-one or in groups) in their integrated online classrooms on the web app. - September 05, 2020 - PataTutor
The Future of Presentations in a Virtual World
Presentation Guild convenes panel of industry experts to share what’s next in format, technology, skills, etc. Experts include Sandy Johnson, Nancy Duarte, Patti Sanchez, Dr. Nick Morgan, Peter Arvai, Cliff Atkinson, Ken Molay, Yulia Barnakova, Dr. Alberto Cairo and John Ramilow. - September 03, 2020 - Presentation Guild
Allen Interactions and Clients Garner 6 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence in Learning Awards
The Brandon Hall Awards Group has awarded six HCM Excellence in Learning Awards to Allen Interactions, a leading custom learning and digital engineering company focused on performance improvement. A sought after and prestigious honor in the learning and development industry, Allen Interactions... - September 02, 2020 - Allen Interactions
iSpring Suite Max: An Extremely Fast eLearning Course Authoring Tool for Teams
iSpring announced the release of iSpring Suite Max, a new all-in-one solution for eLearning authors. Now, users can build courses right in their browsers, cowork on them with their team, and share with stakeholders for approval. - September 01, 2020 - iSpring Solutions, Inc.
ISACA Certifications: Path to Higher Salary and Successful Career - certxpert.com
ISACA Certifications are globally recognized credentials which are extensively respected and trusted by the professionals and employers globally. According to a survey, ISACA certifications are today's most sought-after certification in cybersecurity proficiencies and job roles as well as consistently rank among the highest paying security certifications. - August 31, 2020 - Certxpert.com
Local Nonprofit Autism Shifts Takes Mission Global Due to COVID-19
Local nonprofit Autism Shifts has provided specialized training, resources, and connection opportunities to educate and empower the Autism community in Tampa Bay, Florida, for more than a decade. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the nonprofit has now made a shift to online programming,... - August 27, 2020 - Autism Shifts
LEORON Institute Plants First Flag in Egypt with Recent Franchise Location in Cairo
LEORON Institute is excited to announce its new franchise in Egypt in partnership with Bankers Learning Hub - BLH. Led by seasoned entrepreneurs, the franchise is expected to launch September 2020, catering to the Egyptian market under the name LEORON Egypt. Following a comprehensive assessment... - August 25, 2020 - LEORON Institute
Pep Talk Radio Launches Free Online Spanish and English Language Learning Events
Pep Talk Radio is a team of language enthusiasts and they saw that language learners around the globe lack the environment to learn and practice. So, Pep Talk Radio team decided to make language learning more fun and interactive by organizing online and offline events. Which brings an opportunity for all the the language enthusiasts to practice the conversational skills in real life. - August 23, 2020 - Pep Talk Radio
ECCI Brings World-Class Online Learning to Philippines with Udemy for Business
The massive shift towards remote working brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a partnership between ECC International (www.eccinternational.com), one of the region’s leading process consulting company and Udemy (www.Udemy.com), the world’s largest online learning marketplace. - August 22, 2020 - APEX Global Learning
Ester Digital Provides Design and Development Services for the E-Learning Industry
Ester Digital, the leading web design and development agency with offices in New York, London, Tallinn and Israel, is proud to announce that the company has added e-learning design & development services to their competencies list. Having already worked on creative art direction, custom... - August 21, 2020 - Ester Digital
Project & Team, a Scaled Agile Gold SPCT Partner, Announces Its Next Batch of SAFe Scrum Master Certification Training
SAFe Scrum Master training is a remote class for candidates who are looking to upskill, return to the workforce, or switch careers and are driven to obtain a SAFe® 5 Scrum Master (SSM) certification to increase their competitive edge. - August 20, 2020 - Project & Team
Dating Coach to Discuss "Toxic Masculinity" with Young Men in High School and College
Alan Roger Currie, a self-help book author and professional dating coach for single heterosexual men, will soon be collaborating with Katie Koestner who is the nation's leading date-rape & sexual assault prevention activist and Executive Director of the Campus Outreach Services Organization, which provides mentors, counselors, self-help gurus and public speakers for a number of high schools, colleges, and universities all across the United States. - August 19, 2020 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
TreNova Launches MyMathsHero - An Online Mathematics Learning Platform for Secondary Schools in Nigeria
MyMathsHero is Nigeria’s largest selection of mathematics lessons with about 2,400 video lessons and 8,000+ maths quizzes. - August 19, 2020 - MyMaths Hero
CAPPM Announces Its Next Batch of PMP Preparatory Internet Training
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification internet training is a remote class for candidates who are looking to upskill in their career or switch careers and are driven to earn PMP Certificate to increase their competitive edge in this competitive market. - August 19, 2020 - CAPPM
Free Online Animated Video Lessons Make It Easier to Learn Chinese Remotely
The second Chinese online course was just released, featuring 19 animated video lessons which are completely free without any opt-in requirements. These lessons can not come at a more appropriate time when many students are forced to learn remotely. - August 16, 2020 - MSL Master
Top 10 Solutions for Helping Returning High School Students
Summer’s nearly over, and it’s time to prepare for the return of teachers, webcams and books. Most students are looking forward to the new school year while still adjusting to life in this pandemic world. Yet, typical issues of teen life are still prevalent, whether learning from home... - August 15, 2020 - Celestial Publishing LLC
New Product Release: Find Me A Stream! Launches Largest, Most Diverse Curated Livestream Directory Features Music, Entertainment, Art, Science and More
Find Me A Stream! (https://findmeastream.com) launched today with a growing curated collection of over 500 upcoming livestream programs and 3,500 on-demand programs on 14 channels (categories), ranging from music to art to business and science/nature. With a goal of supporting small businesses that... - August 12, 2020 - Find Me A Stream!
Organic Farm School Embraces Change
In this year of change, the Organic Farm School on Whidbey Island has had its share. It shifted to include online instruction, created new distribution channels and changed its crop plan to focus on feeding the local island community. The biggest change has been the return of a former student to serve as interim farm manager. Farming is a rewarding career for anyone who loves the outdoors and is not afraid of hard work. The school is recruiting now for the class of spring 2021. - August 09, 2020 - The Organic Farm School