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Wanted. Home-Grown Plumbers
Due to the number of immigrant workers returning home, there is a high demand for plumbers as the skills gap widens. - August 20, 2008 - Train 4 Trade Skills
Medical Learning Management at a Healthcare System - Interview with Jean Ann Larson, CLO, and Tawanna Foggs, Educational Systems Coordinator, of Beaumont Hospitals, Inc.
SyberWorks, Inc., a leader in the custom e-Learning Solutions and Learning Management System (LMS) industries, today announces the next episode in their LMS e-Learning Implementation Podcast Series: “Medical Learning Management at a Multi-Facility Healthcare System --- Interview with Jean Ann Larson, CLO, and Tawanna Foggs, Educational Systems Coordinator, of Beaumont Hospitals, Inc.” - August 16, 2008 - SyberWorks, Inc.
The e-Learning Lingo Podcast Show Discusses the Use of Situated Learning
SyberWorks, Inc. is a leader in the Learning Management System industry and a provider of custom e-Learning Solutions based in Waltham, Massachusetts. Today, the company announces the release of the next episode in the e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series, about an e-Learning theory known as “situated learning.” - August 16, 2008 - SyberWorks, Inc.
Upside Learning Wins Two Apex 2008 Awards of Excellence
Upside Learning won two Awards of Excellence in the Apex 2008 Annual Awards for Publication Excellence Competition. The winning entries were an interactive piece on Maritime Safety created for Walport International Ltd. (UK) and an eLearning module on Patient Safety developed for University HealthSystem Consortium (USA). Both were entered in the Electronic & Video Publications Category, under the Education & Training sub-category. - August 16, 2008 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Affordable PowerPoint Add-in Enhances Presentation Wow Factor
Visual Exemplars Ltd has released Perspector Lists v. 4.2, a Microsoft PowerPoint add-in. Priced at only $29.90(US), Perspector Lists transforms ordinary PowerPoint text bullet-point slides into memorable, eye-catching 3D list images. Using a selection of list styles from the Perspector Lists... - August 14, 2008 - Visual Exemplars Ltd
GuitarGames.net Releases Scale and Music Theory Webapp
GuitarGames.net expands its collection of educational online games with the release of the Super Scale Trainer, a music theory and scale webapp. - August 14, 2008 - GuitarGames.net
Anthony Stewart of Photoshopping4Dollars Teaches Design Beginners the Skills They Need to Start Working as High-Paid Graphic Artists in Less Than 8 Hours
Unlike any other graphic design course on the market today, the materials contained in Anthony Stewart's new Photoshop video training course Photoshopping4Dollars take complete beginners and turn them into pros in less than 8 hours. - August 14, 2008 - Photoshopping4Dollars
Brainvisa Announces Its New Range of Services for Rapid Mobile Learning
Moving up to the next level in Learning, Brainvisa unveils its capabilities in mLearning including-rapid eLearning authoring systems, custom mobile-based portals and custom content for Mobile phones. - August 14, 2008 - Brainvisa
Learning Organizations Get Help from Revised Best Practice Tool
Businesses aspiring to become a “Learning Organization” received a needed boost this week. Management consulting firm Business Performance P/L announced the release of the third edition of their comprehensive guide and assessment tools for measuring and improving an organization’s training capability. - August 13, 2008 - Business Performance Pty Ltd
StraighterLine Launches Online Course Covering the 2008 Presidential Election
StraighterLine (www.straighterline.com), a new online education solution that provides students a high quality, better supported, and lower cost way to obtain college credits through regionally accredited colleges and universities, has announced a new partnership with Metropolitan State College of... - August 13, 2008 - StraighterLine
The e-Learning Lingo Podcast Show Discusses Usability
SyberWorks, a leading e-Learning Solution and Learning Management System provider, announces the most recent episode of its e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series. This week’s topic is a term used in e-Learning, “usability.” - August 09, 2008 - SyberWorks, Inc.
SyberWorks Partners with MedSenses to Provide Nursing and Healthcare e-Learning to the Medical and Healthcare Industries Through Their Hospital Learning Management System
SyberWorks, Inc., a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System industry, today announces their partnership with MedSenses, Inc., a supplier of e-Learning content to the medical and healthcare industries through the SyberWorks Hospital Learning Management System. - August 09, 2008 - SyberWorks, Inc.
Mobile Learning Proves Successful to Teach Over 100,000 Global Sports Fans
Beginning July 1, 2008, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and Hot Lava Software, Inc. have impacted the way fans learn about sports. The Sports Bytes Competition is a promotion that tests fans’ knowledge of the science behind sports via their mobile phones. Throughout the month of July,... - August 09, 2008 - OutStart
Baseball Used to Teach Kids About Math and Science Through Sports Byte Competition
At minor league baseball stadiums, children ranging in age are learning the science and math behind the sport all while having a good time watching the game courtesy of the Ewing Kauffman Foundation and powered by Hot Lava Software. - August 08, 2008 - OutStart
Internet Start-Up Confirmat Introduces Interactive Motor Selection on Website SpecAmotor.com Which Saves Engineers a Lot of Effort
The free and brand-independent electric motor selection website specAmotor.com has introduced a new functionality: interactive motor selection. The site directly reports back if the motor is capable of handling the vistors drive-problem. This new functionality will shorten the motor selection time and save engineers a lot of effort. - August 08, 2008 - Confirmat
Codimensional Software Announces Schoolweb
Codimensional Software announces the release of Schoolweb, a complete web 2.0 portal system for schools, designed to facilitate communication between students, parents, and faculty. - August 08, 2008 - Codimensional Software
balesio Introduces PPTminimizer for Servers - New Storage Alternative to Pricey Hardware
The software company balesio now offers a brand new approach in drastically reducing your operational IT expenses relating to data storage, data transfer and data backup. While other storage solutions focus on buying new and expensive hardware, PPTminimizer Enterprise for Servers compresses data intelligently and makes blocked data space available to users. - August 06, 2008 - balesio AG
No Magic Takes Eclipse-Based Requirements Capture and Management Into the Next Generation
No Magic releases new 4th generation business and software engineering requirements management tool, Cameo Requirements+. - August 03, 2008 - No Magic, Inc.
The e-Learning Lingo Podcast Explains the Term, “Metadata”
Today, SyberWorks, Inc., a global leader in the Learning Management industry, releases the newest installment of the e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series. In this week’s show, SyberWorks CEO Dave Boggs discusses a term used in e-Learning, “metadata.” - August 02, 2008 - SyberWorks, Inc.
The e-Learning Lingo Podcast #67: “Blended Learning”
Custom e-Learning Solutions providers and Learning Management System industry leaders, SyberWorks, Inc., today release the latest episode of their e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series, regarding a term used in e-Learning, known as “blended learning.” - August 02, 2008 - SyberWorks, Inc.
Small Business Development Centers Praise Business Plan Pro Software
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offices across North America are finding Palo Alto Software and its best-selling Business Plan Pro software an invaluable asset for their clients. - August 01, 2008 - Palo Alto Software
Training and Development Systems – the SyberWorks e-Learning Podcast Show Interviews Guy Wallace About His “T&D Systems View,” e-Book
SyberWorks, Inc., a global leader in Learning Management System technology, today announces the next episode in their e-Learning Podcast Show: “Training and Development Systems – The SyberWorks e-Learning Podcast Show Interviews Guy Wallace about His “T&D Systems View,” e-Book.” - August 01, 2008 - SyberWorks, Inc.
Create Vast Interaction Libraries Offline, in a Short Time Span with RapideL-i
RapideL-i, the internet-based rapid e-Learning tool has been upgraded to include a new feature to create courses offline. - July 31, 2008 - Brainvisa
Convergence Introduces Computer-Based Training Software for U.S. Surface Mine Operators
Convergence introduces Surface Miner Training software with interactive content and training management tools to help non-metal surface mine operators meet MSHA’s Part 46 requirements. - July 31, 2008 - Convergence Training
New Online Course in Relocation Stress Syndrome in the Elderly Population and The Silent Killer: Stress and Burnout
EasyCEU Announces Nationally Approved Continuing Education Course in Relocation Stress Syndrome in the Elderly Population and The Silent Killer: Stress and Burnout. EasyCEU.com announced this week two new online administrator continuing education courses: Relocation Stress Syndrome in the Elderly... - July 31, 2008 - EasyCEU.com
Acuity Institute Achieves IACET Authorized Provider Status
Acuity Institute, a leading provider of affordable Six Sigma online training solutions and certification for individuals and organizations, has been granted Authorized Provider status by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). Being an Authorized Provider will... - July 30, 2008 - Acuity Institute
Upside Learning Wins Two Apex 2008 Awards of Excellence
Upside Learning won two Awards of Excellence in the Apex 2008 Annual Awards for Publication Excellence Competition. The winning entries were an interactive piece on Maritime Safety created for Walport International Ltd. (UK) and an eLearning module on Patient Safety developed for University HealthSystem Consortium (USA). Both were entered in the Electronic & Video Publications Category, under the Education & Training sub-category. - July 30, 2008 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
CyberBully Alert Develops Innovative Method for Combating Growing Problem of Online Cyberbullying
In an effort to protect children and teenagers online, California software developer CyberBully Alert is proud to introduce a ground-breaking new product designed to help the thousands of young people who every day are the victim of the growing crime of cyberbullying. CyberBully Alert is a... - July 28, 2008 - CyberBully Alert
STEM Education Goes Mobile and Exceeds 70,000 Registered Users
As of July 1, 2008, over 70,000 registered users have experienced mobile learning (mLearning) via interacting with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) educational modules during the Sports Bytes Competition. The goal of the Sports Bytes Competition is to facilitate on-demand... - July 26, 2008 - OutStart
The e-Learning Lingo Show Discusses Internet Etiquette or “Netiquette”
SyberWorks, Inc. is a global leader in Learning Management Systems technology. Today, the firm announces the release of the next episode of its e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series. The new show is about an expression used in Internet speak, “netiquette.” - July 26, 2008 - SyberWorks, Inc.
Learning Mobile Author (LMA) is Released on Download.com
Hot Lava Software is now listed on Download.com for a free 14-day trial of Learning Mobile Author (LMA.) - July 24, 2008 - OutStart
bingness.com Offers Premium Product for Free - to Bloggers Blogging About Wordpress Themes and Online Business
Bingness.com offers their premium wordpress video tutorials and resource book free of cost to bloggers who review their product or site. - July 23, 2008 - bingness.com
Increasing Demands for Specialized Guidance in Appellate Practice Lead to New Appellate Practice Series Commencing August 2008
Responding to increased demands for specialized guidance in appellate practice, Celesq® AttorneysEd Center today announced a new series that will cover practical tips, techniques and strategies for appeals. Presented by Sean M. SeLegue, Esq., and Amy E. Margolin, Esq., two experienced appellate... - July 23, 2008 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Fans, Take Out Your Cell Phones
Kauffman Foundation brings new lesson plans to the T-Bones field. - July 23, 2008 - OutStart
StraighterLine Announces Grand Canyon University as New Affiliate Partner
StraighterLine (www.straighterline.com), a new online education solution that provides students a high quality, better supported, and lower cost way to obtain college credits through regionally accredited colleges and universities, has announced that Grand Canyon University (www.gcu.edu) will be a... - July 23, 2008 - StraighterLine
Free Course in Learning Spanish as a Language
Does learning Spanish sound like an attractive proposition? Learn Spanish Language is a website offering just that, with a free course in learning the language. Charles Brugal, owner of LearnSpanishLanguage.co.uk, said: “The program we are offering is different from most of the programs... - July 21, 2008 - Learn Spanish Language
Web Searching Evolves with the Launch of InverSearch
InverSearch is a privately held company specializing in the development of software to afford everyone a real alternative to scouring the Web. InverSearch inverts the roles of the parties involved in a traditional search--the inquirer and the recipient, or the consumer and the business. Those interested in searching an entirely new way can visit InverSearch at http://www.inversearch.com. - July 19, 2008 - Inversearch
e-Learning Lingo Podcast Show Discusses the Theory of Reductionism
SyberWorks, Inc., a global leader in Learning Management Systems Technology today announces the next episode of their e-Learning Lingo Podcast Show which discusses the theory of “reductionism.” - July 18, 2008 - SyberWorks, Inc.
Local Baseball Team Teaches Math and Science during Summer Home Games
This summer the Frederick Keys are changing the way that fans learn about baseball. The Keys have teamed up with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and Hot Lava Software, Inc. to bring fans a new way to learn the science behind sports. The promotion, dubbed the Sports Bytes Competition, tests... - July 18, 2008 - OutStart
Plumbers to Ride Out the Recession, Says Train 4 Trade Skills
Despite the credit crunch, more and more people are wanting to enroll on blended learning plumbing courses with Train 4 Trade Skills. - July 18, 2008 - Train 4 Trade Skills
Modality Launches Mobile Learning Applications on Apple App Store
Modality Partners with Leading Publishers to Bring Trusted Learning and Consumer Reference Tools to iPhone and iPod Touch Users. - July 17, 2008 - Modality, Inc.
The SyberWorks LMS e-Learning Implementation Show Discusses On-the-Job and Classroom Training-Certification Management with Viola Hamilton-Wilkes of PneuDraulics, Inc.
SyberWorks, Inc., a global leader in Learning Management System (LMS) technology, today announces the next episode in their LMS e-Learning Implementation Podcast Series: “On-the-Job (OJT) and Classroom Training-Certification Management – An Interview with Viola Hamilton-Wilkes of PneuDraulics, Inc.” - July 17, 2008 - SyberWorks, Inc.
MagicDraw 15.5 Adds Project Branching and Merging Capabilities for Large Team Collaboration
No Magic releases the latest version of MagicDraw that features Project Branching, Model Merge, Active Validation, and Provided/Required Interfaces in the Composite Structure diagram. Parameters and Arguments synchronization, Open API and Report Wizard were all enhanced in this release as well. - July 17, 2008 - No Magic, Inc.
StraighterLine Introduces Education Team Leader
StraighterLine (www.straighterline.com), a new online education solution that provides students a high quality, better supported, and lower cost way to obtain college credits through regionally accredited colleges and universities, has announced that Christa Ehmann Powers, Ph.D., will lead a team... - July 16, 2008 - StraighterLine
EMS Solutions’ The NREMT A/V Showcase Brings the Best of Both Worlds Together
This product offer both audio and video study help to pass the NREMT practical skills exam. Offering both BLS and ALS versions, it will allow students to focus not only on the step by step skills but also on key areas that many students struggle with. - July 14, 2008 - The EMS Professional
The e-Learning Lingo Show Discusses Localization
SyberWorks, Inc., a global leader in Learning Management System Technology today released the next installment of the e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series. This week’s episode discusses a term used in e-Learning development, “localization.” - July 12, 2008 - SyberWorks, Inc.
Raptivity Releases Blackboard and Moodle Integration Accelerators
Harbinger Knowledge Products today announced the release of Raptivity Integration Accelerators for Blackboard and Moodle. Trainers and educators who use Blackboard or Moodle can now quickly integrate learning interactions built using Raptivity, the award-winning eLearning software for creation of... - July 12, 2008 - Harbinger Knowledge Products Inc.
DonorPerfect Announces New Social Network Fundraising Tool
DonorPerfect has announced the release of a powerful new viral fundraising and awareness tool for nonprofit organizations. - July 10, 2008 - SofterWare
StraighterLine to Exhibit at National Small College Enrollment Conference
StraighterLine (www.straighterline.com), a new online education solution that provides students a high quality, better supported, and lower cost way to obtain college credits through regionally accredited colleges and universities, has announced that its representatives will participate in the 20th... - July 09, 2008 - StraighterLine
HunterStone Releases Curriculum Standards ToolKit for Microsoft SharePoint Office Server 2007
HunterStone released today the Curriculum Standards Toolkit for the Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 System on the CodePlex. This toolkit enables Educators to apply multilevel curriculum standards to documents in the SharePoint Document Libraries. - July 08, 2008 - HunterStone Inc