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ASU Education Startup Tackles Problems with Online Learning; Steps Out of Beta
Onvard.com steps out of beta and challenges anyone who would like to learn new skills in programming, instruments, sports (basically anything) with their user-generated “Tracks” that answer the question every beginner has: “Where do I begin?” - December 26, 2012 - Onvard
New Language Classes Set to Begin January 15 at Maria Oliveira’s Language Learning Center
New Language Classes for Healthcare and Social services, online classes, language immersion program. - December 24, 2012 - Maria Oliveira
HBFITES Launches Training for New Cisco Data Center Certifications. Leader in IT Training Prepares Students for CCNA Data Center, CCNP Data Center and CCIE Data Center.
“HBFITES (A Division of HBF Networks), Cisco’s Learning Partner today announced the availability of new and updated courses to support the Cisco Certified Network Associate Data Center (CCNA Data Center), Cisco Certified Network Professional Data Center (CCNP Data Center) and Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Data Center (CCIE Data Center) certifications recently announced by Cisco.” - December 24, 2012 - HBFITES
IT Students Prepare PC Donation to Children from Stanbridge College
Stanbridge College IT students prepared over 25 PC computers with Microsoft Office for donation to children in Costa Mesa. - December 21, 2012 - Stanbridge University
Washington Legalizes Marijuana for Recreational Use
Celebration starts among marijuana users as the new law goes into effect - December 19, 2012 - Washington Cannabis Institute
Over 150 Needy Children Receive Christmas Toys from Stanbridge College
Stanbridge College students, staff and faculty collected over 150 new toys for needy children in Orange County for the US Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. - December 16, 2012 - Stanbridge University
CommLab India Announces "How To" Series on Authoring Tools for eLearning Practitioners
CommLab India, a leading eLearning services provider, has announced a “How To” series on authoring tools which aims to be an online resource guide for eLearning practitioners. The series consists of Webinars, Flip books, Short videos etc., that provide specific guidelines on using various authoring tools and include tips on how to develop interactivities and customized templates. - December 16, 2012 - CommLab India
The Best Value LMS Gets Even Better; UpsideLMS Now Equipped with New Features
UpsideLMS, Upside Learning’s best value Learning Management System, is now equipped with new features that include time zone support, unified curriculum structure for blended training (including self-paced, ILT, Virtual classroom, and others), improved security, comprehensive calendar, to list a few. - December 14, 2012 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Immucor, Inc., Launches Enhanced Customer Education Platform for the Blood Banking Community
Lab Education And Resource Network (LEARN) enables blood bank professionals to gain knowledge about their field and connect with peers through interactive case studies and online educational materials. - December 12, 2012 - Knowledge Anywhere
Online Dental Education Site Raising Money for Local Charity
e-Den Education is currently raising money to support those with Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s Australia (http://www.fightdementia.org.au/default.aspx) Dementia Research Foundation is an organization committed to offering support, education, and information about Alzheimer’s to people with dementia, their families, and those professionals working in the dementia industry. - December 12, 2012 - eDen Online Dental Education
Japan's Business Know-How "BISCUE App" for Global Businesspersons Released
Shubiki Corporation, Japan's leading business content provider, has begun marketing their business training applications named "BISCUE App" in 3 languages (English, Spanish, and Japanese) for smartphones and tablets in the global market. - December 10, 2012 - Shubiki Corporation
Lisa C. Decker, Divorce Financial Planner, Does It Again - Selected 3 Years in a Row as a "Top-Idea Maven" by Woman's Advantage Calendar
Lisa Decker, CDFA, of Divorce Money Matters was selected from over 5,000 submissions to be featured in The 2013 Woman’s Advantage Shared Wisdom Calendar. The calendar provides daily bites of inspirational advice for women business owners from influential women leaders across the US and Canada. - December 09, 2012 - Divorce Money Matters
Ethica Launches 700 Page Islamic Finance E-Book for Professionals
The Islamic finance industry's leading certification institute, Ethica, today launched what may soon become the desktop reference of choice for the Islamic finance professional: a 700 page e-book packed with practical, usable information. Everything from sample Islamic finance contracts, over... - December 08, 2012 - Ethica Institute of Islamic Finance
Online Dental Education Site Promoting New LMS Platform
eDen Education is currently rolling out their new LMS platform. It’s an LMS (learning management system) specifically for large organizations and suppliers to train their staff members. It possesses the ability to train thousands of individuals for an extremely low cost. The purpose of the... - December 07, 2012 - eDen Online Dental Education
New Faculty for Online Health Sciences and Nursing Programs at American Sentinel
American Sentinel University delivers the competitive advantages of accredited online nursing degree programs in nursing, informatics, MBA Health Care, DNP Executive Leadership and DNP Educational Leadership. - December 07, 2012 - American Sentinel University
HealthEdSolutions.com Launches Special Section: Your Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider Manual
Online Certification Provider Helps Healthcare Professionals and First Responders - December 06, 2012 - Health Education Solutions
The New Version of Japplis Website Optimizer is Now Free
Japplis has released Japplis Website Optimizer 3.0, a software that reduces the size of the website. This version is now free even for commercial use. - December 05, 2012 - Japplis
Celebrate the Holidays with Special Prices on UpsideLMS
Upside Learning is giving organizations a whole new reason to celebrate the upcoming festive season. The company has announced a special, limited period offer for UpsideLMS, its best value Learning Management System. - December 05, 2012 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Lawline.com to Offer Free CLE to Attorneys Affected by Superstorm Sandy
In the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, Continuing Education company Lawline.com will open its doors to any and all attorneys affected by the storm. Lawline will be hosting over 10 free live CLE events in the month of December, all of which can be attended by attorneys in the tri-state area. Lawline. - December 04, 2012 - FurtherEd
Ufology: Richard Dolan Teaches Rare Ufology Class Online
The International Metaphysical University offers an online, ufology class taught by noted UFO expert Richard Dolan. - December 04, 2012 - International Metaphysical University
360 Education Solutions' Master Educators 2012 - Writing Contest Winners
The winners for 360 Education Solutions' 2012 Writing Contest have been chosen, and the Master Educators themselves have been informed. 360 Education Solutions would like to proudly announce the 2012 Master Educator Winners. - December 03, 2012 - 360 Education Solutions
American College of Healthcare Sciences Graduate Jane Thomas Selected as the 2013 DETC Famous Alumni of the Year
American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) graduate Jane Thomas has been selected as the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) 2013 Famous Alumni. DETC Famous Alumni honorees are selected for their academic record and the level and quality of their contribution to society and their... - December 02, 2012 - American College of Healthcare Sciences
American College of Healthcare Sciences Graduate Tracey Robbins Selected as the 2013 DETC Outstanding Graduate of the Year
American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) graduate Tracey Robbins has been selected as the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) 2013 Outstanding Graduate. DETC Outstanding Graduate honorees are selected for their academic record and the level and quality of their contribution to... - December 02, 2012 - American College of Healthcare Sciences
Towards Maturity’s 2012 Benchmark Study Released – the Ambassador Speaks
The leading benchmark research company, Towards Maturity, has unveiled the findings of its major annual learning technology Benchmark Study for 2012. Upside Learning, one of Towards Maturity’s ambassadors, speaks about the implications of the findings of this study on its product offerings and the learning domain, and its association with the research body. - December 01, 2012 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Dr. James Serpell to Present on a Scientifically Validated Dog Behavioral Assessment Tool, in an Online Webinar Brought to You by E-Training for Dogs
E-Training for Dogs to hold an online webinar on December 5, 2012 at 8 PM EST/11 PM GMT (available recorded) featuring Dr. Serpell to describe the research behind and the many uses of the C-BARQ, the only behavioral assessment tool thoroughly tested for reliability and validity on large samples of dogs. Correct assessment of a dog’s temperament allows for early and targeted intervention of developing behavioral, and more accurate selection for placement in homes, as working dogs, or breeding. - November 30, 2012 - E-Training For Dogs, Inc.
Gearing Up Students for STEM
To address the lagging performance of students in science and math, the Atlanta CARES STEMfest at Georgia Tech was held to empower students to lead in emerging STEM fields. As one of its lead sponsors, Aya Academy of Excellence steered the planning of this initiative to expose and engage metro Atlanta youth in an interactive STEM conference. - November 30, 2012 - Aya Academy of Excellence
The Ultimate Guide to LMS Switching is Out
"LMS Switching Guide" a free eBook by Upside Learning, has been released today. Addressing the common pain points pertaining to the process of LMS switching, it is designed to help organizations planning to or carrying out the LMS switching endeavor change over to a new LMS effortlessly. - November 29, 2012 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Upside Learning Sponsors eLearning Network’s 25th Birthday Bash and Conference; to Showcase Its Revolutionary mLearning Platform, Upside2Go
Upside Learning announced the sponsorship and participation at eLearning Network’s 25th Birthday Bash and Conference to be held on 6th December at the Museum of London. The company will be demonstrating its revolutionary mLearning platform, Upside2Go, as a part of the ‘Innovation Showcase’ at the event. - November 28, 2012 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
International Metaphysical University Announces Personnel Changes
International Metaphysical University (IMU) announces personnel changes: Allison Sandblom is the new Registrar and Ken Bush becomes Online Marketing Manager. - November 28, 2012 - International Metaphysical University
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center Announces December-January CLE re Ethics, Lawyer Substance Abuse, Elimination of Bias, Litigation, IP, Technology Law
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following web casts for December 2012 and January 2013. Ethical Considerations for Asset Protection and Estate Planning Lawyers: Avoiding Ethical Violations and the Civil and Criminal Liability that Can Result Therefrom (2218) Live web cast:... - November 27, 2012 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Dr. Krakovsky is Invited to Deliver a Keynote Speech at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
Dr. Krakovsky is invited to deliver a keynote speech at the 2013 annual scientific meeting for the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery 29th annual scientific meeting will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 15-19, 2013. The prestigious meeting... - November 26, 2012 - International Phalloplasty Institute
Roganix Launches New Website, GetYourDrivers.co.za, a Resource Hub to Help South Africans Pass the Driver’s Test
Roganix’s new website, GetYourDrivers.co.za has a wide range of resources to help South Africans pass their driver’s licence test easily. Users can browse advice articles, the Driving Instructor Directory, and the learning resource database to revise for the Driver’s Test. - November 24, 2012 - GetYourLearners
CommLab India’s Complimentary eLearning Kits for Thanksgiving
A host of free eLearning kits launched by CommLab India this year to celebrate Thanksgiving holiday. - November 24, 2012 - CommLab India
Tech4Learning Releases Wixie App for the Kindle Fire HD
Wixie, the cloud-based creativity tool, from Tech4Learning is now available for Kindle Fire HD tablets through the Amazon Appstore for Android. - November 21, 2012 - Tech4Learning, Inc.
California Teen Driver Education: New Online Course Available
Leading Online Traffic Safety Provider Venturing Into New Teen Territory - November 19, 2012 - National Online Traffic Schools, LLC
A Metaphysical University Announces an End of the World Special
The International Metaphysical University has slashed prices on classes until 21 December 2012, the infamous end of the Mayan calendar. - November 16, 2012 - International Metaphysical University
HealthEdSolutions.com Issues Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician Programs Special Section
Online Healthcare Certification Provider Launches New Fire Departments Special Section - November 15, 2012 - Health Education Solutions
Cyber Safety for Kids and Families
Security expert Winn Schwartau announced new project called "Cyber Safety and Ethics and Stuff," created to generate discussion and awareness of the real consequences involved in internet usage. - November 14, 2012 - Cyber Safety & Ethics & Stuff
Latitude Learning Helps VIP Earn Praise
VIP Parts, Tires and Service has leveraged the Latitude Learning LMS to provide staff and vendor training. The company was recently recognized for it's committment to employee training. - November 14, 2012 - Latitude Learning LLC
Increasing Adoption of Business Process Management (BPM)
New BPM Resource Center simplifies BPM for Executives, Business Managers and Analysts to increase awareness, understanding and adoption. - November 13, 2012 - StraightForward Methods, LLC
The Irish Academy Launches International Online Diploma in Event Management Course
The Irish Academy launched its Diploma in Event Management course today. It is available in every state of the USA. “The Academy’s Diploma in Event Management is truly international because it combines Irish certification with international best practice and American tutoring. The... - November 10, 2012 - The Irish Academy
Upside Learning Adopts Tin Can API in Its Proprietary Courseware Framework
Upside Learning has entered the league of early adopters of Tin Can API by integrating this latest learning standard into its proprietary courseware framework. - November 09, 2012 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
U.S. Air Force Veteran Robin Hasbrouck Awarded $1,000 ACHS Military Scholarship
“We have to take our health into our own hands and do what we can to empower ourselves to live the best life we can, and then pay it forward. That is why I love ACHS. It is empowering me to be able to help others to live better, to feel better, and to love better,” says Robin Hasbrouck, 2012 ACHS Military Scholarship award recipient. - November 09, 2012 - American College of Healthcare Sciences
Wixie Wins 2012 Tech & Learning Award of Excellence
Wixie, Tech4Learning's online authoring tool for education, wins a 2012 Award of Excellence from Tech & Learning magazine. - November 09, 2012 - Tech4Learning, Inc.
2012 ACCSC Community Service Award Finalists, Stanbridge College
Stanbridge College was named a 2012 ACCSC Community Service Award Finalist by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. - November 07, 2012 - Stanbridge University
Upside Learning Records YOY Growth of 97% In FY 2012
For Upside Learning, the first half of FY 2012 ended with a stunning YOY growth of 97%. Revenues for this leading provider of learning technology solutions company are primarily driven by UpsideLMS, its multi award-winning Learning Management System, and Custom Learning Solutions, which include tailor-made solutions for desktops and mobile devices. - November 07, 2012 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Popular Instant Photo Editing Service GFRANQ Changes Its Interface Completely and Heads for Socializing
Since October 2012, gfranq.com, a popular photo editing startup from Russia, is no longer just an online photo editor, but has instead evolved into a completely interactive creative network. Such features as “commentaries”, “favourites”, “likes”, and... - November 05, 2012 - GFRANQ Ltd.
Babbel.com Apps Launched on New Windows 8 - Offering Whole New Language Learning Experience
The Language learning platform babbel.com (http://babbel.com/) now offers eleven top language learning apps for Windows 8 tablets and PCs. An additional app for Windows Phone 8 is in the pipeline. - November 04, 2012 - Babbel.com
Study Life Highlights Increase in Student Visa Living Costs
International students have to prove that they have genuine access to required living cost amount in order to be granted Australian student visas. - November 03, 2012 - StudyinAustralia
Upside Learning to Participate in CLO Summit, India; to Be a Part of a Power Session on Mobile Learning
The upcoming Chief Learning Officers (CLO) Summit, India will see Upside Learning participating in its conference cum exposition on 1st and 2nd November. The company’s Director for Custom Learning Solutions will also be a part of a power session on Mobile Learning. - November 02, 2012 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.