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North American Seminars, Inc. Introduces Advancements in the Management and Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury - Limited 2009-2010 Engagements
North American Seminars, Inc. introduces Advancements in the Management and Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury for limited engagements in 2010. This course is a physical therapy continuing education course focused on assisting patients with spinal cord injury. - October 30, 2009 - North American Seminars
SAE Institute Alumnus Receives TEC Award
Playback Recording Studio Owner, Tucker Bodine, wins 2009 TEC Award for Outstanding Creative Achievement: Studio Design Project - October 30, 2009 - SAE Institute of Technology, US
The UOC - Open University of Catalonia - The Global Online University - World Experts Debate Conflict, Conflict Resolution and Peace at the UOC
Two peace reporters in times of war, a member of Amnesty International's education group and an expert in gangs are some of those taking part in the 3rd International Conference on Conflict, Conflict Resolution and Peace organised by the UOC's Campus for Peace on 29 and 30 October. This conference, which is to take place at the UOC's Barcelonès Support Centre (Rambla de Catalunya 6), aims to act as a forum for debate and sharing of ideas on these subjects. - October 30, 2009 - UOC - Open University of Catalonia
"Scary Stories Are Good for Your Children," Says Host of the Art of Storytelling Show
Eric James Wolf, professional storyteller and host of the Art of Storytelling Show, is available for print, radio and television interviews to speak on how scary stories can be used to teach important life skills to children. - October 29, 2009 - Brother Wolf Storytelling
SyberWorks Media Center Presents New Article – “Distributor-Modeled Training”
SyberWorks, Inc., a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System (LMS) industry, today announces an article available in the SyberWorks Online Media Center: “Distributor-Modeled Training” by Steve Pena, Senior Instructional Designer and Implementation Consultant for SyberWorks, Inc. - October 29, 2009 - SyberWorks, Inc.
The UOC - Open University of Catalonia - The Global Online University - The UOC, Member of The Observatory on Borderless Higher Education
The President, Imma Tubella, has been named on the Global Advisory Council of The Observatory on Borderless Higher Education (OBHE). This group is responsible for reviewing and approving major programmes, services and external initiatives. The Observatory's primary purpose is to provide strategic information to enable policy-makers and institutional-organizational leaders to make informed decisions relevant to their existing and/or future cross-border higher education initiatives. - October 29, 2009 - UOC - Open University of Catalonia
The Uoc - Open University of Catalonia - The Global Online University - the UOC Library Offers Loans of e-Book Readers
The Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (Open University of Catalonia, UOC) Library has started up a new service for loan and use of e-book readers. The initiative has been a great success in its first week in operation. The Library management are to assess how the service works and users' level of satisfaction in order to decide whether to offer this service on a long-term basis. - October 29, 2009 - UOC - Open University of Catalonia
The UOC - Open University of Catalonia - The Global Online University - The UOC to Take Part in the International University Teaching and Research Conference
The 6th International University Teaching and Research Conference (CIDUI) which is to take place in 2010 has opened the call for presentation of symposium proposals until 15 January 2010. Cristina Girona, Albert Sangrà and Montse Guitert from the UOC's eLearn Center are on the Organizing Committee, and Lourdes Guàrdia, from the Psychology and Educational Sciences Department, is to take part on the Conference's Scientific Advisory Board as a member of its standing committee. - October 29, 2009 - UOC - Open University of Catalonia
Japplis Releases an Online Photo Effects Tool
Japplis releases a free online application that previews photos with different effects. - October 28, 2009 - Japplis
RedVector’s Mike Vandall to Illuminate Social Learning at AGC Conference
Mike Vandall, RedVector’s Executive Vice President of Business Development, has been asked to speak for the second consecutive year at the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Conference. Mr. Vandall, a well-known expert in learning technologies for the design and construction industry, is scheduled to present on Thursday, October 29th. - October 25, 2009 - RedVector
SAE Atlanta and Euphonix Present; Vincent Di Pasquale and the "Art of the Remix"
Vincent di Pasquale shares insider secrets and techniques that have made him one of the top remixers in the music industry at SAE Institute's Atlanta campus. - October 25, 2009 - SAE Institute of Technology, US
The e-Learning Lingo Podcast Show Talks About “RFPs”
SyberWorks, Inc., a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System industry, today announces the next episode of the e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series, about a tool used in systems acquisition: “RFP.” - October 24, 2009 - SyberWorks, Inc.
Humor Under Pressure: How Can Unemployment and Retraining be Pleasant to Talk About? Dr. Kathleen P. King.
Pink slips, unemployment, rejection letters and phone calls form job applications… What are displaced workers to do?? Scott Sloan of WLW Cincinnati Radio (and simulcast streaming on XM Radio) recently invited adult development and learning expert, Dr. Kathleen P. King onto his evening radio... - October 23, 2009 - Transformation Education LLC
FinanceDog Launches Website, Financial IQ Test and Training Modules
FinanceDog has rolled out their new website at www.financedog.com offering individuals and businesses assessment tools and training modules to help managers better understand corporate finance. The launch of the website coincides with a new study published in the Harvard Business Review this month... - October 22, 2009 - FinanceDog
TheAcademy.com Announces Reseller Agreement with ITC Learning
Strategic alliance provides TheAcademy.com with multiple libraries of high quality industrial skills courses, offering customers real time solutions for online training. - October 22, 2009 - TheAcademy.com
SyberWorks LMS e-Learning Implementation Podcast Looks at SCORM and Learning Management System Communication Flows
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: “SCORM and Learning Management System Communication Flows.” - October 22, 2009 - SyberWorks, Inc.
SMARTHINKING Completes 2 Millionth Online Tutoring Session
SMARTHINKING, Inc. (www.smarthinking.com), the market leader in online tutoring and best practices for online academic support has completed its 2 millionth tutoring session. Having just celebrated its 10th anniversary, SMARTHINKING provides online academic solutions that improve student... - October 22, 2009 - SMARTHINKING
Babbel.com Receives Funding from Berlin and the EU
Online language learning platform secures around 1 Million Euros for the expansion of technology and content through 2011. - October 22, 2009 - Babbel.com
NACON Consulting, LLC Appoints Blackboard Veteran Kent Leonard COO
NACON Consulting, LLC, a provider of Distance Learning Training Solutions and Information Technology Services today announced the appointment of Blackboard veteran Kent Leonard as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), to support the organization’s continued growth and global expansion. - October 21, 2009 - NACON Consulting, LLC
Train2Game Joins with Befordshire University
University adopts Train 2 Game’s ‘industry focused’ training program. - October 21, 2009 - Train2Game
The UOC - Open University of Catalonia - the Global Online University - Research Seminar on Interaction Between Technology and Society
The researcher from the University of Oslo's Computer Engineering Department Irene Olaussen and UOC IN3 research institute visiting professors Israel Rodríguez and Daniel López are to offer a research seminar entitled Tracing Transitions: an ANT (Actor-Network Theory) Approach to the Study of Political Practice. The seminar is to take place on 21 and 22 October at the IN3 building (Av. del Canal s/n, Castelldefels). - October 21, 2009 - UOC - Open University of Catalonia
Examville.com Launches New Features to Make Test Preparation and Tutoring Affordable for Everyone
Examville.com, a global online supplemental education platform, launched its new and improved site with enhanced features for social learning. Features such as live online classes and extra-help sessions, unlimited standardized practice tests, downloadable study aids, homework help and much more provide a highly affordable alternative to expensive educational extras. - October 20, 2009 - Examville.com, LLC
CommLab India Partners with eLearning for Kids
CommLab India, a veteran in developing custom eLearning courses has recently tied up with eLearning for kids, the global non-profit foundation to develop eLearning courses on various subjects for kids across the world. It will also translate and localize existing courses into a host of other languages to reach more kids. - October 20, 2009 - CommLab India
Contest Challenges Users to Tell "Scariest Freaking Story Ever"
The Scariest Stories you know or can imagine are being requested at ClassesAndCareers.com for a contest to win an Amazon Kindle. Contest ends midnight on October 31 and voting ends November 7. - October 19, 2009 - Classes and Careers
The UOC - Open University of Catalonia - the Global Online University – Management of Language Diversity in the Classroom, Under Debate with Expert John Edwards
Professor of psychology at St Francis Xavier University, Nova Scotia, Canada, John Edwards is to talk about Management of Language Diversity in the Classroom: What Teachers (and Others) Should Know on Monday, 19 October. The lecture, organised by the Linguamón-UOC Chair in Multilingualism, is to take place at the headquarters of the Catalan College of Doctors and Graduates of Philosophy and Letters (Rambla Catalunya 8) at 6pm. - October 18, 2009 - UOC - Open University of Catalonia
"We're Wild About Champions" Wins 2nd Place Austin Board of Realtors 2009 Realty Roundup Gets the Champions School of Real Estate Touch
Champions School of Real Estate made a "wild" impression at the 2009 Austin Board of Realtors (ABOR) Realty Roundup on Wednesday, October 7, with its jungle themed booth winning 2nd place. "We had a lot of fun with the theme "We're Wild About Champions", and we got to talk... - October 18, 2009 - Champions School of Real Estate
The UOC - Open University of Catalonia - The Global Online University - Research Seminar on Online Learning Conversations
Expert in learning interaction and Research Fellow at the UOC's IN3 research institute, Jakko van der Pol, offered a research seminar entitled Facilitating Online Learning Conversations. The seminar, organised by the UOC, took place on 8 October at the IN3 building (Av. del Canal Olímpic s/n, Castelldefels), from 10.30am to 12.30pm. - October 17, 2009 - UOC - Open University of Catalonia
The e-Learning Lingo Podcast Looks at “Keyhole Strategy”
SyberWorks, Inc., a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System industry, today announces the next episode of the e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series, about a tool used in learning theory, “keyhole strategy.” - October 17, 2009 - SyberWorks, Inc.
Dynamic Homeschooling Duo Brings You a Unit Study Metamorphosis
The Old Schoolhouse® announces an innovative new E-Learning resource for homeschoolers—the Download N Go™ series. - October 17, 2009 - The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
Win Prizes with Student Scavenger Contest 2009
ClassesAndCareers.com is hosting a Student Scavenger contest being held until midnight on October 31st, 2009. The easiest way to enter this contest is to comment on the blog answering the question: "What do you do to get free food?" - October 16, 2009 - Classes and Careers
RedVector/University of Tennessee Build Up Exclusive Certificate Program with New Course for Architects and Engineers
RedVector, Inc., the leading provider of online education for the architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) industries, and the University of Tennessee College of Architecture and Design are pleased to announce a new addition to the prestigious University of Tennessee Online Certificate in Sustainable Design and Green Buildings program with “Green Design: Introduction to High Performance Building Design.” - October 16, 2009 - RedVector
SyberWorks Media Center Presents a New Article: “Web 3.0, Schmeb 3.0”
SyberWorks, Inc., a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System (LMS) industry, today announces an article available in the SyberWorks Online Media Center: “Web 3.0, Schmeb 3.0,” by Stuart Campbell, Director of Software Development for SyberWorks, Inc. - October 16, 2009 - SyberWorks, Inc.
ACHS Announces 2009 ‘Be Part of the Solution’ Video Contest Winner
American College of Healthcare Sciences announces that Moses Untulan, a 21-year-old Vancouver, WA resident and student in the ACHS Associate of Applied Sciences in Complementary Alternative Medicine degree program, is the winner of the ACHS 2009 Be Part of the Solution video contest. Moses will be... - October 16, 2009 - American College of Healthcare Sciences
Howard Payne University Offers a Master of Education in Instructional Leadership Online
Howard Payne University now offers a Master of Education in Instructional Leadership completely online. The degree is designed for teachers who want to advance their knowledge and skills and become certified principals in the State of Texas. - October 16, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
ACHS Grad and Local Herbalist to Teach Kids & Herbs Course for Parents
American College of Healthcare Sciences announces that Angie Goodloe, a Portland-area ACHS graduate and Master Herbalist, will be teaching a new course called Kids & Herbs: A Naturally Simple Course for Parents. Goodloe graduated from the ACHS Diploma in Herbal Studies program in 2006 and now... - October 16, 2009 - American College of Healthcare Sciences
MoreSteam.com Announces Release of Lean Six Sigma “Blended Learning Playbook”
MoreSteam.com, the leading global provider of online Lean Six Sigma training and support technologies, is pleased to announce the release of The Blended Learning Playbook, the first and only practical guide dealing with the design and implementation of a Blended Learning model for Lean Six Sigma... - October 15, 2009 - MoreSteam.com
NJ Rallies Again for Vaccination Choice at William Paterson University on October 16, Large Numbers of Concerned Voters Gather at Governor's Debate in Wayne, NJ
With pandemic swine flu dominating the headlines, and half of all adults refusing to get the controversial new H1N1 vaccine, there is heightened awareness about importance of vaccination choice. Hundreds of voters, parents, health care workers, students and concerned citizens expected to gather to send a strong message to the three candidates for governor and all major press outlets on site covering the gubernatorial debate. - October 15, 2009 - Life Health Choices
Scholastic Testing Service, Inc. to Revise the Illinois Learning Standards Battery
Scholastic Testing Service, Inc. (STS) announced plans today to revise its leading Illinois standardized assessment, the Illinois Learning Standards Battery (ILSB). This revision comes as a direct response to the needs of Illinois schools and districts to align with Illinois State Board of... - October 15, 2009 - Scholastic Testing Service, Inc.
Final Registration Days for Veracord & SyberWorks Learning Management Systems Webinar on 21 CFR Part 11 Regulations
SyberWorks, Inc., a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System (LMS) industry, announces that due to overwhelming response, registration for the Webinar, 21 CFR Part 11 and Its Application in a Compliant Environment ends Thursday October 22nd, 2009. - October 15, 2009 - SyberWorks, Inc.
TraderInsight.com Launches All-New, All-Video Site for Stock and Futures Traders
After more than five years online, TraderInsight.com has re-launched an all-video super-site for traders. - October 13, 2009 - TraderInsight.com
New Free Service: Internet Users Cannot Avoid Learning Thousands of New Foreign Language Words While Surfing the Web Like Always
Effortless, effective and free way to learn thousands of words from any of 88 languages available every time the web browser is used - October 13, 2009 - 12word.com
21st Century Learning Systems is Preparing Students with Tomorrow’s Skills Today
21st Century Learning Systems is now providing the homeschooled students with many of the resources and accreditations necessary for them to enhance their success. Programs cover the core subjects and can be delivered in a manner that is best suited for the student’s learning style. They can provide total online courses many with accreditation, Internet mentored courses where questions can be answered on line by an experienced educators, and in some areas tutoring services. - October 12, 2009 - Websites And Then Some
Free Tour is the Latest Technology for Bangkok Travelers
Travelers to Central Bangkok have a new, free option for touring Bangkok, Geogad's Mobile Tour of Bangkok, Thailand. With this tour loaded on their favorite mobile media players or streaming to their mobile phones, travelers can learn about Bangkok's culture and history as they are guided around the city's most popular destinations including the Grand Palace, the Temple of the Dawn, and the National Museum. - October 12, 2009 - Geogad Inc
Is Diversity Awareness Important in Business?
SafetySkills™ encourages employers to celebrate Diversity Awareness Month. - October 10, 2009 - SafetySkills
The e-Learning Lingo Podcast Discusses “Intellectual Property”
SyberWorks, Inc., a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System industry, today announces the next episode of the e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series, about a tool used in technology, “Intellectual Property.” - October 10, 2009 - SyberWorks, Inc.
SyberWorks e-Learning Podcast Discusses e-Learning Development Tools for the Net Generation Audience
SyberWorks, Inc., a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System (LMS) industry, today announces the next episode in their e-Learning Podcast Series: “e-Learning Development Tools to Design Courses for the Net Generation Audience” - October 08, 2009 - SyberWorks, Inc.
Manuel Castells Receives the National Sociology and Political Science Award
UOC - Open University of Catalonia - The Global Online University research professor and director of the IN3, Manual Castells has received the 2008 National Sociology and Political Science Award at the Cervantes Institute. The Culture Minister, Ángeles González-Sinde, presented this award in recognition of a career of professional and academic excellence in the field of Sociology and Political Science. The jury highlighted his international projection and capacity for innovation. - October 08, 2009 - UOC - Open University of Catalonia
The UOC - Open University of Catalonia - The Global Online University Joins the YouTube EDU Educational Platform
The UOC has joined the YouTube EDU educational platform (http://www.youtube.com/edu), a teaching platform which provides users with content from higher education institutions. As of today, the YouTube channels of universities in seven European and Middle Eastern countries, including Spain, France, Italy and Great Britain, will be centralised and accessible on Google?s video platform. - October 08, 2009 - UOC - Open University of Catalonia
A Scientific Study by a UOC Open University of Catalonia - the Global Online University’s Professor Awarded the Honour Prize by the European Council for Agricultural Law
Professor in the UOC's Law and Political Science Department, Aura Esther Vilalta, has received the Honour Prize from the European Council for Agricultural Law (CEDR) for the book El Derecho de superfície: la superfície rústica [Land Law: Rustic Land]. The prize-giving ceremony took place at Queen's College, Cambridge, on 26 September. - October 08, 2009 - UOC - Open University of Catalonia
UOC - Open University of Catalonia - the Global Online University's New Master's Degree in Healthcare Technology Takes Part in a Conference on the Environment in Madrid
The UOC is co-organizing the 1st Conference on the Environment and Healthcare Technology taking place on 7 October at Madrid's Hospital Clínico San Carlos. Among the different speakers taking part, there are faculty members from the UOC's Health Sciences Area, including its director, José Esteban. The UOC's new master's degree in Healthcare Technology Planning and Management is to be presented during the event. - October 08, 2009 - UOC - Open University of Catalonia