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Two Firms Partner to Advance the Assessment of Present & Future Employees’ English; Leading Workforce Development Consultant Field Tests Online Testing Platform to Assess
With the prevalence of global markets, and multilingual and multicultural workforces, employers need to accurately determine how well their present and future workers communicate in English. A new partnership between Babowal & Associates, Inc., a leading workforce development firm, and OWL... - April 13, 2008 - OWL Testing Software
Graphik Connexions Announces "April Spring Promo," and Continues to Achieve the Unachievable
Enduring to provide and expand their innovative Instructional Design and eLearning solutions across the globe, Graphik Connexions has announced their “April Spring Promo” offering new customers 6 free hours off of their first project. - April 13, 2008 - Graphik Connexions
SyberWorks e-Learning Podcasts: Episode #19: Tips on Using Graphics in e-Learning
SyberWorks, Inc., a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System industry, today announces the next episode in their e-Learning Podcast Series: “Tips on Using Graphics in e-Learning.” - April 11, 2008 - SyberWorks, Inc.
InfoSource Learning Partners with MPC/Gateway to Offer E-Learning Solution
InfoSource Learning, a leader in self-paced computer-and-web based training solutions and MPC/Gateway Learning, a technology pioneer announced today that MPC/Gateway Learning will be offering InfoSource Learning’s “How To Master” online training courses as part of MPC... - April 11, 2008 - InfoSource Learning
Critical Developments in Health Care Law Lead to Important New Series Commencing Spring 2008
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center, and West LegalEdcenter from Thomson West, both industry leaders in continuing legal education (CLE), today announced that with critical developments in health care law and compliance, they have expanded their course offerings to include new programs in issues ranging from health care compliance and regulation to recent antitrust cases and initiatives, and much more. - April 11, 2008 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
McGrath Training Systems Supports Adoption of California Law Extending Sexual Misconduct Statute of Limitations
Mary Jo McGrath, investigative attorney and expert witness in cases of educator sexual misconduct, believes the California legislature must extend statute of limitation for educator sexual abuse to the alleged victim's 26th birthday. Current law allows school districts to benefit from their own negligence. - April 09, 2008 - McGrath Training Systems
OWL Testing Software for Language Test-Building Priced Lower Than the Cost of the Average Textbook - Limited Time Offer
OWL Testing Software, the proven solution for creating, administering, and rating oral, aural, reading and writing tests for academic, business and government markets announced today new promotions designed to help teachers meet end-of-year testing needs without breaking departmental... - April 09, 2008 - OWL Testing Software
"Nessy Fingers Touch Typing" CD Released
Nessy are proud to announce the release of their eagerly-anticipated new software title, "Nessy Fingers Touch Typing." - April 07, 2008 - Net Educational Systems Ltd
Modality, Inc. Founder and CEO Receives the Apple Award for Innovation in Science
S. Mark Williams, Ph.D. Recognized by Apple, Inc. for Using New Technology in Research and Education. - April 06, 2008 - Modality, Inc.
Raptivity Voted #1 in Ease of Use and Integration with e-Learning Tools
Raptivity Voted #1 in Ease of Use and Integration with e-Learning Tools according to Global Survey on Immersive Learning Simulations. - April 04, 2008 - Harbinger Knowledge Products Inc.
Harbinger Knowledge Products, (a Harbinger Group Company) Makes Teaching Science More Interesting with Innovative Games
The Entomological Foundation partners with Harbinger Knowledge Products for teaching kids science through insects with the help of innovative game-based multimedia content. - April 03, 2008 - Harbinger Knowledge Products Inc.
Achiever Chooses .NET for Latest Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) System
Europe’s leading GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) systems company, Achiever Business Solutions, has launched a .net version of its widely acclaimed AchieverPlus system that delivers a single point of access across all regulatory, quality and process resources in an organisation. - April 02, 2008 - Achiever Business Solutions
EMS Solutions Launches “The EMS Professional”
The EMS Professional will provide an extremely affordable selection of study and training resources: • Video • Audio • Downloads • Exams • VIP member access • Member only discounts • EMS Resource Directory • Plus an Instructor only area and plans for many other features. Each month the sections will grow and so will the type of resources offered. - April 02, 2008 - The EMS Professional
The European Repository Adds Hot Lava Software as Project Partner
Take Shape Share (TSS), The European Repository Selects Hot Lava Software, Inc. as Its Standard For Mobile Creation, Delivery and Tracking. - March 30, 2008 - OutStart
Home Study Plumbing Courses Have Age-Appeal
Mature students show preference for home learning as Train4Trade continues to attract thousands of older learners onto their home study plumbing courses. - March 29, 2008 - Train 4 Trade Skills
New Colorado Assisted Living Residence Owner/Operator Online Training Course Launched
Colorado Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (CAHSA) announced today the release of the first online training course approved by the state for new owners and operators of Assisted Living Residences in Colorado. Completion of this training is required by the state Department of Public Health and Environment Health Facilities to own and operate an assisted living residence in the state. This course marks the first time that the course has been available via the internet. - March 28, 2008 - EasyCEU.com
E-Learning Fits Today’s Busy Senior Care Professional
Assisted living and nursing home administrators today have more tasks to juggle than ever before. Add to that the increasing requirements for continuing education, the high cost of fuel and lodging, and the result is many more administrators finding online, “e-learning” solutions to meet their continuing education unit (CEU) needs. - March 28, 2008 - EasyCEU.com
Etraffic Solutions is a Finalist for Coveted Innovation Award
Etraffic Solutions has been named as a finalist in the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce’s 2008 Greater Victoria Business Awards. This award recognizes Etraffic’s innovative new publishing strategy, as seen in its premier Pilot Math program (www.pilotmath.com). The Etraffic approach... - March 28, 2008 - Etraffic Solutions Inc.
Delaware School and Government Officials Learn Effective Bullying Prevention and Intervention Strategies
Nearly all school districts in Delaware attend a half-day program to stop bullying and learn measures needed to comply with the new state anti-bullying law. Utica National Insurance Co. selected McGrath Training Systems, Santa Barbara, CA, to conduct the training because of its national reputation as the premier provider of legally fit and educationally sound compliance training for schools. - March 27, 2008 - McGrath Training Systems
Achiever Plus Governance Risk and Compliance Management Software Released for Microsoft .NET
Achiever Business Solutions is proud to announce the release of Achiever Plus for Microsoft .NET. With the release of Achiever Plus for Microsoft .NET all the power and flexibility associated with the world’s leading Governance Risk & Compliance Management software, Achiever Plus, can now be used in a platform independent environment. - March 26, 2008 - Achiever Business Solutions
Performance Pathways: Taking Curriculum Management to a New Level
Performance Pathways announces a new application designed to revolutionize curriculum mapping and management. The application is due in 2009. - March 21, 2008 - Performance Pathways
SyberWorks LMS e-Learning Implementation Podcast #15: Interview With Victor Dacey of Broker Educational Sales & Training, Inc.
SyberWorks, Inc., a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System (LMS) industry, today announces the next episode in their LMS e-Learning Implementation Podcast Series: “Interview with Victor Dacey of Broker Educational Sales & Training, Inc.” - March 21, 2008 - SyberWorks, Inc.
InfoSource Learning Launches New Award Winning Soft Skills Library
InfoSource Learning, a leader in self-paced Web-based training solutions, announced today the launch of its new Soft Skills Library. Created using a unique model developed with the end user in mind to ensure skills are highly targeted, this interactive training is Flash-based and includes numerous... - March 13, 2008 - InfoSource Learning
Trail Making Test Online for First Time Ever
Each year, clinicians administer millions of trail making tests on paper. In an effort to streamline operations, improve the healthcare quality, and promote green testing alternatives, SpecialtyAutomated introduces Online Trail Making Tests to rapidly and objectively screen the brain function of people of all ages. - March 12, 2008 - SpecialtyAutomated
Business Performance P/L Announces New Succession Planning Product
Business consulting firm Business Performance P/L this week announced the release of an exciting new tool and guide designed to assist organizations effectively identify and track potential career moves of future leaders. - March 11, 2008 - Business Performance Pty Ltd
Anderson Turns to Policy Management with PolicyPoint
Policy management company, PolicyPoint, has appointed Grant Anderson to the position of Sales Director. Mr Anderson believes there is a "clear - and in many cases, urgent" need for PolicyPoint's service which helps businesses and governments improve their policy management, governance and compliance capabilities. - March 06, 2008 - PolicyPoint Pty Ltd
RapideL-i Supports Creation of HTML Based eLearning Courses
RapideL-i, the internet-based rapid eLearning tool supports creation of HTML based courseware. - March 06, 2008 - Brainvisa
British Plumbers Opt for Stay at Home Studies
In the light of Britain’s continued shortage of qualified trades people, home study specialists Train4Trade Skills has announced that thousands are signing up to study at home, using their unique blended learning plumbing courses. - March 05, 2008 - Train 4 Trade Skills
Train4TradeSkills Plumbing Home Study Gets PM’s Backing
British businessman, Mr. Jan Telensky, supports government's concern for British workers to train for new skills. The CEO of plumbing home study organisation Train4Trade skills was speaking in the light of the British Prime Minister Gordon Brown's recent statements announcing plans to encourage British workers to train for a skill, or face future unemployment. - March 05, 2008 - Train 4 Trade Skills
TelSim Software Announces a Major Upgrade to its NOAH Animated Character Technology for E-learning
The NOAH animated character technology can now integrate with projects made with Lectora, Articulate, Captivate, and many PowerPoint to SWF conversion programs. - February 26, 2008 - TelSim, Inc
New CD Version of Spanish Whiz
Braser Soft has released a new CD version of their popular Windows program, Spanish Whiz (TM), with over 72 MB of sound files. Spanish Whiz is a vocabulary building program which is popular with both schools and individual users who want to learn Spanish quickly. - February 24, 2008 - Braser Soft
SigmaZone.Com Unveils New QFD, FMEA, and Pugh Concept Selection Software
SigmaZone.com today announced SnapSheets XL (http://www.sigmazone.com/SnapSheetsXL.htm), the newest member of their popular add-in software for Microsoft Excel. SnapSheets XL is a low-cost software application that integrates into Excel to provide Quality Function Deployment Houses of Quality, Failure Mode Effects Analysis functionality, and Pugh Concept Generation and Selection matrices. - February 16, 2008 - SigmaZone.com
OWL Testing Software Hires Leading Technology Executive
OWL Testing Software, a learning technology company serving the K-12 and Higher Education market, is pleased to welcome veteran technology expert Len Brush as a Senior Advisor, Higher Education in the organization. Mr. Brush brings more than 40 years experience serving the information technology, networking and systems integration needs of institutions of higher education such as Carnegie Mellon University, Penn State University and Loyola University in Chicago. - February 16, 2008 - OWL Testing Software
SyberWorks e-Learning Podcasts: Episode #18: Tips for Creating Online Tests
SyberWorks, Inc., a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System industry, today announces the next episode in their e-Learning Podcast Series: “Tips for Creating Online Tests.” - February 16, 2008 - SyberWorks, Inc.
ASAP Leadership Modules Free to Florida Educators
The Accelerated School Administrator Program (ASAP) is pleased to announce that all of ASAP’s award winning modules will soon be available free through the William Cecil Golden (WCG) website to support school leadership development programs throughout the state of Florida. - February 14, 2008 - Etraffic Solutions Inc.
Time-Tested Study Tips Give Today’s Techno-Savvy Student the Best of Both Worlds
Young students today have access to a wide range of online tools, programs and resources to make learning fun and effective. But even though they now live in a digital world of laptops, iPods and cell phones, Wayne Poncia, CEO of Etraffic Solutions, says some of the best tools they can use are... - February 14, 2008 - Etraffic Solutions Inc.
Green Textbook Publishing Company Etraffic Solutions Was Named as a Finalist in the EcoStar Awards
Etraffic Solutions has been named as a finalist in the Capital Regional District EcoStar Community Environmental Awards. This award recognizes Etraffic’s innovative new publishing strategy, as seen in its premier Pilot Math program (www.pilotmath.com). The Etraffic approach makes a small... - February 14, 2008 - Etraffic Solutions Inc.
ELearning Software Gets an A+
How to Create & Deploy eLearning Rapidly, Securely & Affordably - February 08, 2008 - Atrixware
SyberWorks LMS e-Learning Implementation Podcast #14: Interview with Janet Kuhn at itSM Solutions LLC
SyberWorks, Inc., a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System (LMS) industry, today announces the next episode in their LMS e-Learning Implementation Podcast Series: “Interview with Janet Kuhn at itSM Solutions LLC.” - February 07, 2008 - SyberWorks, Inc.
Go2tape: the Difference Between Victory and Defeat
Internet software helps teams connect with their players and fans. - February 07, 2008 - Go2Tape
Emantras at the Training Conference and Expo 2008
At this year, Training 2008 conference, Emantras will be showcasing its new cutting edge product REED. - February 06, 2008 - Emantras
Leadership Development Program Impacts Over 1 Million Students Nation-Wide
Seven of the 20 largest school districts in the United States now use the Accelerated School Administrator Program (ASAP) for professional learning, impacting 1.3 million students. The program has had a 86 percent increase in enrollment since the program's inception. Urban school districts across... - February 02, 2008 - Etraffic Solutions Inc.
Raptivity Voted Number One in Time to Proficiency: Also Tops in Three Other Areas of Learning Interactions According to Global Survey
Raptivity bagged the number one slot on four areas of learning interaction design according to a recent global survey by eLearning Guild, a member-driven online information center and Community of Practice which has more than 28,000 members. More than 1400 members submitted responses in this survey titled ‘Rapid e-Learning Authoring and Development Tools’. - January 31, 2008 - Harbinger Knowledge Products Inc.
WiZiQ Announces a Live Class Module for Moodle
The much awaited free virtual classroom module for Moodle has been launched. Moodle users can now activate a "block" and an "activity" from within Moodle to schedule and launch sessions in WiZiQ’s virtual classroom, which is free for both teachers and students. The need for an education oriented, user-friendly and free virtual classroom for Moodle has long been felt by Moodle users to replace complicated, expensive and web conferencing systems made for non-educational purposes. - January 30, 2008 - authorGEN Technologies
WhiteSmoke Launches Facebook Application to Improve Users’ Writing Skills
WhiteSmoke announces the immediate availability of its new Facebook application—a message composer powered by WhiteSmoke’s award-winning English grammar and spelling correction technologies. The new Facebook application brings the full power of the WhiteSmoke writing engine to users of... - January 25, 2008 - WhiteSmoke
Emantras to Showcase “The Emantras Experience” at LearnTec 2008
HALO - Highly Accessible Learning Objects, is a new innovative tool that increases content accessibility to maximum. - January 25, 2008 - Emantras
Black History Month: an Opportunity to Encourage Black Youth Entrepreneurship Education
The history of blacks in business is an inspiring story of ingenuity and invention in the face of adversity… And our youth should know that long before slavery ended, black Americans were engaged in businesses of their own. - January 23, 2008 - EDTEC, Inc
EMS Solutions Announces Turbo Medic v3.0
Turbo Medic v3.0 will give both paramedics and EMT’s more resources than any other comparable product and have them perform better on exams, increase their knowledge and provide a complete resource that will allow them to have it at their fingertips whenever they need it. - January 23, 2008 - The EMS Professional
NEA’s Sponsorship of the Gateway to 21st Century Skills Brings Relevant Resources to Educators
The Gateway to 21st Century Skills website features over 49,000 learning resources for educators and is a project of The GEM Exchange, a partnership of the University of Washington, Syracuse University and the non profit, JES & Co. Administration of the portal is provided by JES & Co. (www.JESandCo.org), located in Tucson, Arizona. - January 18, 2008 - JES & Co.
The Verizon Foundation Supports JES & Co.’s Achievement Standards Network
Education’s Greatest Public Asset: Academic Standards for Everyone - January 18, 2008 - JES & Co.