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The Learning House, Inc. Recognized as a High Growth Company During National Distance Learning Week
The Company, Founded in 2001, Receives “Hot Dozen” Award from Louisville Chamber for Entrepreneurial Growth and Achievement in Distance Learning Industry - November 14, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
JoomlaTraining.com Expands to OSTraining.com and Adds Training for Drupal and Wordpress
By the end of 2009, JoomlaTraining.com will have run over 100 Joomla training classes in locations from Alaska to Miami and from Los Angeles to London. Further extending its classroom training schedule, JoomlaTraining.com today announced that it is expanding to also provide Drupal and Wordpress training classes. As part of the growth a new website has been launched: OSTraining.com with the slogan "Open Source Training." - November 13, 2009 - OSTraining.com
RoboCounsellor Delivers Transactional Analysis Free 24/7
RoboCounsellor has added Transactional Analysis to the conventional counselling it delivers interactively free of charge to almost anyone. It does this by taking conventional counselling actions and duplicating not the actions themselves but their essence. - November 13, 2009 - RoboCounsellor
SyberWorks LMS e-Learning Implementation Podcast Looks at Hospital Certification and Training Learning Management
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: “Hospital Training and Certification Learning Management.” - November 12, 2009 - SyberWorks, Inc.
Language Learning Website Babbel.com Abandons "Freemium" Model in Favor of Quality
New version of Babbel features new learning material and Course system. 500,000 registered users since January 2008. Ad-free site allows for unhindered learning. - November 12, 2009 - Babbel.com
SMARTHINKING Names New Chief Financial Officer
SMARTHINKING, Inc. (www.smarthinking.com), the market leader in products and services to bolster student performance, persistence and retention, has announced that Joel Reiser has been named the firm’s new chief financial officer. With an extensive background in financial management and... - November 11, 2009 - SMARTHINKING
Newest Addition to Santa Cruz Waterfront is Geogad's Free Mobile Tour
Geogad's latest free multimedia tour to Santa Cruz, California is now available to travelers and would-be travelers. This tour can be viewed over the Internet, on any mobile phone with a mobile web browser or with Geogad's free Android-based application. Geogad's newest tour focuses on Santa Cruz's best known features, its boardwalk and beaches. Included in this one-hour long audio- and image-based tour are historical photos and descriptions of old Santa Cruz. - November 09, 2009 - Geogad Inc
RedVector Green Lights Participation in GreenBuild 2009 International Expo in Phoenix, Nov. 11 - 13
RedVector.com, the leader in online continuing education for the architectural, engineering, and construction industries and a USGBC-approved online education provider, will be showcasing its latest green building products and services at GreenBuild 2009. - November 08, 2009 - RedVector
The e-Learning Lingo Podcast Discusses the “Generative Learning Model”
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 concept used in learning theory: “Generative Learning Model.” - November 07, 2009 - SyberWorks, Inc.
GoLearnForex.net Publishes Daily Forex Analysis for Forex Traders
Golearnforex, the premier forex educational portal, now generates original forex analysis as well as offering top forex analysis from other respected financial analysts. - November 07, 2009 - GoLearnForex.net
Homeschooling Families and Friends Get a Free Guide to Festive Planning and Frugal Gifting
The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine announces the release of a complimentary gift to its readers and their E-community of friends—the Digital Holiday Supplement. - November 07, 2009 - The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
Citizens Demanding Vaccination Choice Carry Republican Chris Christie to New Jersey Governorship
In an unprecedented and historic move, Chris Christie put pen to paper last week and made an official campaign promise to citizens of New Jersey in support of vaccination choice. He further cemented his position on live radio with Don Imus, by becoming the first gubernatorial candidate to utter the... - November 06, 2009 - Life Health Choices
Sae Institute Graduate Gives Back and Shares Knowledge with Future Producers
Multi-platinum producer, Vincent di Pasquale, shares his secrets with SAE Institute of Technology students across the U.S. and Europe. - November 05, 2009 - SAE Institute of Technology, US
SyberWorks Media Center Presents a New Article: “Spreading the e-Learning Word (Part 1)”
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: “Spreading the e-Learning Word (Part 1),” by David Boggs, CEO and Founder of SyberWorks, Inc. - November 05, 2009 - SyberWorks, Inc.
Personal Care Aide Certification Course Provides Comprehensive Online Training for In-Home, Assisted Living Staff
Online training provides option for entry into healthcare profession in an accessible, affordable manner. - November 04, 2009 - aQuire Training Solutions
MoreSteam.com Announces Release of EngineRoom® 5.0
MoreSteam.com, the leading global provider of online Lean Six Sigma training and support technologies, today released EngineRoom 5.0, MoreSteam’s latest contribution to its suite of user-friendly data analysis tools. Featuring an interactive Design of Experiments (DOE) wizard, EngineRoom 5.0... - November 03, 2009 - MoreSteam.com
Swine Flu School Closings Drive Students to Online Tutoring
With Hundreds of Swine Flu-Related School Closings, Homebound Students Go Online in Search of Innovative Instructional Services. - November 03, 2009 - Tutorgiant.com
RoboCounsellor Delivers Conventional Counselling in an Unconventional Way
RoboCounsellor interactively delivers conventional counselling free of charge to almost anyone. It does this by taking conventional counselling actions and duplicating not the actions themselves but their essence. It came online on October 31, 2009. - November 03, 2009 - RoboCounsellor
Contemporary Latin Music Educators Present: Contemporary Drums and Percussion Camp - 2010 Edition Featuring: Grammy Award Winner: Clayton Cameron
Contemporary Drums and Percussion Camp at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. June 15-18, 2010 visit: www.contemporarypercussion.com for more information. - November 03, 2009 - Contemporary Latin Music Educators, LLC
"The State of Home Inspection in Texas" on Blogtalkradio.com; Champions School of Real Estate's Inspection Education Expert Brings the Latest Industry News to the Web
Roy Carter, Director of Inspector Education for Champions School of Real Estate, hosted the broadcast premiere of "The State of the Inspection Industry in Texas," Wednesday, October 21, at 12pm CST on blogtalkradio.com. Mr. Carter interviewed Gordon Fox, President & Owner of Fox... - November 01, 2009 - Champions School of Real Estate
The UOC - Open University of Catalonia - the Global Online University - Conference on the Hacker Ethic
Professor Pekka Himanen, one of the internationally best-known experts of the information age will give a lecture on "The Hacker Ethic: The Way Forward after the Current Global Economic Crisis." Himanen is an IN3 visiting professor, and during his stay at the institute, he directed a research seminar on the hacker ethic. The conference will take place on 2 November at 18h, at the UOC's Barcelona Regional Centre (Rambla de Catalunya, 6). The event is open to the public. - November 01, 2009 - UOC - Open University of Catalonia
North American Seminars Inc. Presents "Unlocking the Mystery of Effective Rehabilitation for Multiple Sclerosis"
Multiple sclerosis can affect any area of the central nervous system resulting in a multitude of symptoms. This course, offered in limited engagement in 2010, will address the most current evidence based treatments available for Multiple Sclerosis. North American Seminars, Inc. presents this physical therapy continuing education course in Sacramento, CA and Las Vegas, NV in 2010 - October 31, 2009 - North American Seminars
The e-Learning Lingo Podcast Looks at “Uniform Resource Identifiers”
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 computer network applications: “Uniform Resource Identifier.” - October 31, 2009 - SyberWorks, Inc.
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
"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 – 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
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