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Usability Marathon – Results of the First International Online Conference
On 12-21 October 2009 UIDesign Group organized the second annual Usability Marathon, a series of seminars on practical issues of usability research and user experience design. This year the Marathon was held online, free of charge for attendants from all over the world. The Usability Marathon... - December 23, 2009 - UIDesign Group
Care2Learn Launches New Food Safety Course for Long-Term Care Facilities
Care2Learn, Inc., the leader in online continuing education and training for post-acute healthcare providers, recently introduced a critical safety course: “Food Safety in Long-Term Care.” - December 23, 2009 - Care2Learn.com
Sikkim Manipal University’s Distance Education (SMU-DE) Students Prove Their Mettle at IIM Ahmedabad
SMU-DE students win 1st and 2nd places at IIM-A case study contest - December 23, 2009 - Manipal Universal Learning Pvt Ltd
Founder of Macular Degeneration Foundation Dies at 94
After dedicating his life to public awareness of ARMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Edmund J. Aleksandrovich (Ed Aleks) dies at the age of 94. - December 22, 2009 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
The Power of Forgiveness
Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center, NFP, Features Rev. Jacki Belile of Living Well Ministries for Upcoming Meditations on Activism Presentation. - December 22, 2009 - Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center, NFP
SAT Preparation Group, Parkland, FL, Implements New Tool, EyeQ, to Enhance Students' Exam and Scholastic Performances
SAT Preparation Group, a South Florida company based in Parkland, is implementing a new tool, EyeQ, that has been shown to improve the brain’s information processing speed and enhance student scholastic and examination performances. - December 21, 2009 - SAT Preparation Group
Sikkim Manipal University Directorate of Distance Education Launches ‘Vidyadeep’ – a Nationwide Scholarship Initiative
The article is about the introduction of scholarships initiative taken by Sikkim Manipal University of Distance Education to the poorer section of the society. - December 21, 2009 - Manipal Universal Learning Pvt Ltd
Community Business College Expands and Upgrades Language Learning Programs
New languages of Tagalog, Vietnamese, Turkish and Latin are added to the Community Business College online language training program. The learning management system has also been upgraded with more reports and gift certificates are also now available for those who want to “Give the gift of language.” - December 21, 2009 - Community Business College
NSCS and KODA Announce Partnership
NSCS is pleased to announce its partnership with KODA.US, the premier online recruiting site for young professionals. “NSCS is an honors organization for high-achieving first- and second-year students, and we’re committed to helping our members throughout their lives,” said... - December 19, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
RedVector Achieves Milestone as 45th Private University Launches
RedVector’s initiative to provide a comprehensive online training and education solution to corporations in the design and construction industry is wrapping up its first full year with ongoing success and the launch of its 45th private online university. - December 19, 2009 - RedVector
Trinity Academy of Raleigh Students Recognized as AP Scholars
Dr. Robert Littlejohn, head of school at Trinity Academy of Raleigh (www.trinityacademy.com), a preK-12 college preparatory school community located in North Raleigh, has announced that three students have been honored by the College Board as Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars. Hannah Nelson, Stephen... - December 19, 2009 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh
AmericanFundraising.com a Division of America The Beautiful Introduces New 100% Made in the USA Fundraising Programs for 2010
When Americans are looking to raise money for their non profit organization - schools, youth sports, scouts and more - they now have a quality fundraising alternative that provides programs that feature only 100% made in America products. Peter Smith is focused on helping American nonprofit groups raise moeny the American way - supporting our country's manufacturers. - December 18, 2009 - America the Beautiful.com
Free Seminar on 3D Animation and TV Production at Alliance Training and Solutions - Lahore, Pakistan
Mr. Aamir Baig will deliver the seminar on 21st December 2009 at 5:00 PM - December 18, 2009 - Alliance Training and Solution
Donovan & Watkins Partners with IASeminars to Offer Training Courses on IFRS
Donovan & Watkins, a subsidiary of Willis Group Companies, is pleased to announce their collaboration with IASeminars, a leading global provider of training courses on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), in order to offer CPA consultants and other financial professionals a... - December 17, 2009 - IASeminars Ltd
A Rousing Reception for Author Jeffrey B. Allen and His Novel, Gone Away Into the Land. The Event Was Sponsored by the Allentown Brew Works and the Writer's Symposium.
Author, Jeffrey B. Allen enjoyed a successful reception for his recently released novel, Gone Away Into the Land, Book I. Being praised for its unique blending of reality and fantasy, Gone Away is being enjoyed by adults and adolescents as well as being quickly accepted into secondary school curricula for its adept handling of difficult social issues. - December 17, 2009 - Jeffrey B. Allen & Co.
MyCAA Financial Assistance for Military Spouses Now Available for ACHS Programs in CAM
Up to $6,000 in MyCAA assistance for military spouses now available for ACHS programs in CAM. - December 17, 2009 - American College of Healthcare Sciences
Today's Child Snags STAR 4 Designation at Primos
Today's Child Learning Centers announced Tuesday, that it's Primos campus received a STAR 4 designation from the PA Keystone STARS program. - December 17, 2009 - Today's Child Learning Centers
Almost 4,000 Would-be Accountants Sit ACCA Exams at Excel Centre, London
Finance Professionals of the future take corporate reporting and tax exams as part of global eight-day exam session. - December 17, 2009 - ACCA
2009 Edition of the Crane Technical Paper No. 410 (TP-410) Ships Today
Engineered Software Announces the First Shipments of the New 2009 Edition of Technical Paper No. 410. The first major rewrite in over 20 years and includes new chapters, and accompanying online calculators. - December 16, 2009 - Engineered Software, Inc.
Sagemont School, a Private School in Broward, Fulfills Wishes of Impoverished Kids and Their Families
Sagemont National Junior Honor Society members collect holiday gifts for Kids in need in conjunction with the ChildNet Agency serving Broward County - December 16, 2009 - The Sagemont Schools
Learn360 Partners with Encyclopaedia Britannica to Offer Educators Exclusive Online Resources
Educators have access to Trusted Information Database through Learn360 - December 16, 2009 - Learn360
Tutors International Reports Significant Increase in Enquiries from American Families Regarding Full-Time Private Tutors
Tutors International has reported a reversal of American sales enquiry trends with regards to demand for full-time private tutors following the end of the recession in America. - December 16, 2009 - Tutors International
Reading Horizons Online Game Offers Education, Entertainment and a Way to Change People’s Lives
Reading Horizons is awarding a free software package to Michael of Dayton, Nevada, its latest spotlight for the Lemons for Literacy donation program. Michael was selected as a Reading Horizons spotlight for Lemons for Literacy because of his need to improve his reading skills, which are hindered... - December 16, 2009 - Reading Horizons
SMARTHINKING Forms K-12 Partnership with Florida School District
SMARTHINKING, Inc. (www.smarthinking.com), the market leader in products and services to bolster student performance, persistence and retention, has announced its first public K-12 partnership in Florida with the Osceola School District. Students in Osceola’s nine high schools will have... - December 16, 2009 - SMARTHINKING
Woodfork Genealogy, LLC is Preserving the History of Union High School in Caroline County, VA
Woodfork Genealogy, LLC, has started a history project to document and preserve the history of Union High School in Bowling Green, VA. - December 15, 2009 - Woodfork Genealogy LLC
NihongoUp - Serious Games Showcase & Challenge Winner
divita (http://divita.eu/) is proud to announce that the final results of the Serious Games Showcase & Challenge (SGS&C) were announced and NihongoUp (http://nihongoup.com/) was chosen as the Best Game in the Student category. The game was selected among many other entries including the... - December 14, 2009 - NihongoUp
Free Online Financial Literacy Program Adds Up to Success in Pittsburgh
Free online Financial Literacy training has received a major boost as the first pilot project of 200 learners complete their studies successfully on ALISON. - December 13, 2009 - ALISON
movemanSKG Platform Lift Customer Receives Royal Visit
movemanSKG has installed a Prestige platform lift in Box Hill School's new music block, which HRH The Duke of Edinburgh opened last month. The lift allows wheelchair users to reach recording studios and a percussion room on the building's upper floor. - December 13, 2009 - movemanSKG
Preparatory Course for Fashion and Design Italian Academies
The Italian language school for foreigners Leonardo da Vinci offers new Preparatory Courses dedicated to all students whose desire is to learn the Italian language in order to enter one of the prestigious and renowned Fashion and Design Italian Academies. - December 13, 2009 - Scuola Leonardo da Vinci
Defend Yourself Economically in the New Year with a Home-Based Business
Full Safety Armor joins MyFamilyCD IDentification and Safe Warriors 101 Safety Education Curricula together in a Fun, Fitness, and Safety Awareness program to all kids and adults. - December 12, 2009 - Safe Kids Card, Inc
Sun & Ski Holidays for Kids and Teens
Junior Winter Camps organized by Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Milano, a beautiful skiing holiday for children in Trentino region, Italy: sport, nature and fun on the snow. - December 12, 2009 - Scuola Leonardo da Vinci
Train2game Delivers Early Christmas Present to Flamstead Youth FC U11
Train2Game, the world’s first distance learning computer games developer and games design course provider, have sponsored the Flamstead Youth Football Club for the Under 11’s. Mr Telensky made a surprise visit during the teams training session and handed out 12 complete football kits,... - December 12, 2009 - Train2Game
HowToMoodle Announces February 2010 Moodle Seminar. Keynote Speaker RAF on elearning; Moodle 2.0
HowToMoodle's inaugural seminar on elearning will feature a case study from the RAF on their use of Moodle for elearning; an update on Moodle 2.0; and the development path for Moodle. - December 12, 2009 - HowToMoodle
Trinity Academy of Raleigh Student Named Semifinalist in Scholarship Competition
Dr. Robert Littlejohn, head of school at Trinity Academy of Raleigh (www.trinityacademy.com), a preK-12 college preparatory school community located in North Raleigh, has announced that Kristin Ziegler has been named a semifinalist in the 2010 National Achievement Scholarship competition. Since... - December 12, 2009 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh
Recent Independent Schools Show a Great Success for Specialist Private Tutor Agency Tutors International
Tutors International made their first exhibition appearance at the Independent Schools Show held in Battersea at the end of October, founder Adam Caller explains why attending the exhibition was so beneficial. - December 12, 2009 - Tutors International
University of Nebraska Partners with Top Career Education Provider, Career Athletes
Career Athletes to Provide Nebraska’s Current and Alumni Athletes with Mentoring, Job Placement and Career Development. - December 12, 2009 - Career Athletes
The Critical Thinking Co.™ Donates Five-Percent of 2009 Gross Sales in Product to Charities and Children in Need
As aid to U.S. charities shrinks for a second consecutive year, 50-year-old family-owned educational publisher substantially increases charitable giving - December 12, 2009 - The Critical Thinking Co.
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Launches New Series on Environmental Health
Environmental Health as part of the Insights series. - December 11, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Adaptation Chairman Develops New Approach to Revitalising the Professions
White paper shows how professional bodies can remain relevant, current and vital. - December 11, 2009 - Adaptation Ltd
Hawaii Community Action Group Collects Over 17,000 Participants for Online Petition to End Hawaii Furlough Fridays - Only 7,000 Short of Goal
Hawaii Educational Support Group FurloughFridaysHelp.Com reaches out to it's community in their time of need. - December 11, 2009 - Furlough Fridays Help Action Committee
Journalism Internship Opportunities in Washington, D.C. on the Rise
Industry Woes Benefit College Journalism Students Looking for summer Internships in Nation’s Capital - December 11, 2009 - The Fund for American Studies
Acclaimed Author Joy Cowley Returns to Writing Children’s Books with 15 All-New Titles
Mrs. Wishy-Washy Returns! The All-New Joy Cowley Collection Brings Back Cowley’s most Famous Characters - Mrs. Wishy-Washy, Dan the Flying Man, the Hungry Giant, the Meanies and Smarty Pants. - December 11, 2009 - Hameray Publishing Group
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Collaborates with the National Rural Education Association
Story collaboration with the NREA as Content Advisor on Educational Issues for Consumer and Expert Awareness - December 10, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Collaborates with the North American Association for Environmental Education
Story collaboration with the NAAEE as Content Advisor on Environmental Issues for Consumer and Expert Awareness - December 10, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Learn360™ Joins Forces with the Toronto Catholic School Board and Others to Deliver Superior Online Educational Content
New digital delivery platform’s success highlights digital media’s shift from supplemental content to a turnkey instructional solution - December 10, 2009 - Learn360
ALISON Launches a New Face
ALISON, the world’s leading free learning for the workplace website launched its new-look website today. The website includes many new social networking features, faster registration, a more intuitive study area and new free tools to make learning, teaching or training on ALISON an even better experience than before. - December 10, 2009 - ALISON
Wondershare Launches Quiz Management System 3.2 for Quiz Creator Users
Wondershare today unveils Quiz Management System (QMS) 3.2, which is an easy-to-use quiz results reporting and tracking system for QuizCreator which helps teachers, instructors, and trainers to track how students, employees, customers, and prospects perform in their assessments. - December 10, 2009 - Wondershare Software
The Visual Multimedia 4th Edition
QA International presents new downloadable version of celebrated Visual Dictionary: The Visual Multimedia 4th Edition. - December 09, 2009 - QA International
Gleedo and The Thomas A. Edison Papers at Rutgers University Enliven Research for Academics, Inventors and Edison Fans
Gleedo™ and the Thomas A. Edison Papers at Rutgers University today announced a joint program that will leverage Gleedo to facilitate live collaboration with those seeking to explore Edison’s body of work. Founded in 1978, the mission of the Thomas A. Edison Papers is to make available... - December 09, 2009 - Gleedo
Legacy of Giving Continues-the Malina Girls Help Students with Autism in Their Community
The Malina daughters raise funds for The Victory Center for Autism and Behavioral Challenges, a not-for-profit school for children with Autism and Behavioral Challenges in North Miami, FL - December 09, 2009 - The Victory Center for Autism & Behavioral Challenges