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Global Online Self-Study Market Outlook Report 2023-2028: Interactive Videos, Simulations, VR, and AR Set to Transform Online Learning

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

DUBLIN, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Online Self-Study Market - Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Online Self-Study Market - Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Some prominent players in the global online self-study market include Blackboard, British Council, Oracle, Pearson, Aptara, Adobe, Skillsoft, and NIIT.
  • As of 2022, North America led the global online self-study market, accounting for over 46% of the market share.
  • The increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in the online self-study market is a transformative trend.

Global Online Self-Study Market Outlook Report 2023-2028 Featuring Prominent Vendors - Adobe, Aptara, Blackboard, British Council, Coursera, NIIT, Oracle, Pearson, Skillsoft, & Udemy - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Some prominent players in the global online self-study market include Blackboard, British Council, Oracle, Pearson, Aptara, Adobe, Skillsoft, and NIIT.

Key Points: 
  • Some prominent players in the global online self-study market include Blackboard, British Council, Oracle, Pearson, Aptara, Adobe, Skillsoft, and NIIT.
  • As of 2022, North America led the global online self-study market, accounting for over 46% of the market share.
  • The increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in the online self-study market is a transformative trend.
  • Furthermore, the rollout of 5G technology is a significant driver of growth in the global online self-study market.

View the Night - When Art Becomes a Sensorial, Poetic Experience

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

I love to explore the city on foot at night to enjoy a unique experience," notes Philippe*.

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  • I love to explore the city on foot at night to enjoy a unique experience," notes Philippe*.
  • View the Night is also an encounter with nocturnal light, whether it is natural, like moonlight and starlight, or artificial, like candles and electric lights.
  • Led by Maude Lévesque, exhibition curator, the MNBAQ's teams sought to offer a museum experience that allows art to express itself, unaccompanied by texts.
  • View the Night comprises more than 60 works from the MNBAQ's collections, from ancient art to present-day art, and 15 objects from the collection of the Musée de la civilisation (MCQ).

Study Shows First-Ever Successful Deep-Brain Implant of Computer Chip in Living Animal

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A first study demonstrating successful deep-brain placement of a brain computer interface microchip into a living animal with no apparent neurological effects is now published from Julian E. Bailes, MD, a recognized leader in the field of neurosurgery and co-director of the NorthShore University HealthSystem. Dr. Bailes' work has addressed the long-standing challenge of safely accessing subcortical regions of the brain for the purpose of microchip implantation without disrupting surrounding tissue.

Key Points: 
  • First study of successful deep-brain implant of computer could lead to new treatments for many neurological disorders.
  • "This study had two intentions," Dr. Bailes explained.
  • The use of brain-computer interface (BCI) technologies is a rapidly developing area of interest in neurosurgery and medicine as a whole.
  • Its technologies have been featured in more than 180 peer-reviewed published papers with over 550 unique authors from major academic centers.

Procede Software Adds Key Functionality to Comprehensive Set of PACCAR Integrations with Three New Releases

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Procede Software, a leading heavy-duty commercial vehicle dealer business system (DBS) and solutions provider, today announced the release of three new integrations between its Excede software platform and PACCAR's proprietary systems. Together with Procede's existing PACCAR-specific integrations, they build on an already comprehensive integration set designed to streamline operations for dealerships across North America. The addition of these new integrations reflects Procede's ongoing commitment to building healthy relationships with OEMs across the industry for the benefit of its dealership network.

Key Points: 
  • Together with Procede's existing PACCAR-specific integrations, they build on an already comprehensive integration set designed to streamline operations for dealerships across North America.
  • Kettler continued, "A key part of that strategy is dedicating strategic resources to proactively build best-in-class OEM integrations.
  • Procede's comprehensive set of integrations between Excede and PACCAR's proprietary systems supports critical processes and operations for key departments across the dealership.
  • Procede engages closely with both OEMs and customers to identify key product development and integration opportunities to maximize business impact.

SIIA Releases Principles for the Future of AI in Education

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

AI technologies used in education should account for educational equity, inclusion and civil rights as key elements of successful learning environments.

Key Points: 
  • AI technologies used in education should account for educational equity, inclusion and civil rights as key elements of successful learning environments.
  • AI technologies used in education should strive for transparency to enable the school community to effectively understand and engage with the AI tools.
  • Companies building AI tools for education should engage with education institutions and stakeholders to explain and demystify the opportunities and risks of new AI technologies.
  • The education technology industry should work with the greater education community to identify ways to support AI literacy for students and educators.

Third-Party ASMI Study Concludes Phy Health Provides "Remarkably Similar" Results to 'Gold Standard' for Human Pose Estimation

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A recently published study in the Journal of Biomechanics shows that Phy Health, a B2B musculoskeletal health tech company, offers a promising new technology for measuring musculoskeletal (MSK) health.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A recently published study in the Journal of Biomechanics shows that Phy Health, a B2B musculoskeletal health tech company, offers a promising new technology for measuring musculoskeletal (MSK) health.
  • The study concluded that "The Phy Health image-based system provided remarkably similar results to the 'gold standard' 12-camera marker-based system.
  • This study demonstrates the ability of the Phy Health system to consistently and precisely capture human static pose estimation data for use in its musculoskeletal assessments.
  • Phy Health's musculoskeletal measurements offer a promising new way to objectively assess MSK health and support better diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.

MetaMetrics' Lexile and Quantile Measures Now Included in Pearson's PRoPL Interim Assessments for K-12 Students

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

DURHAM, N.C., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MetaMetrics, developer of the Lexile® Framework for Reading and the Quantile® Framework for Mathematics, and Pearson, the world's learning company, announced the expansion of their relationship to provide Lexile and Quantile measures for grades K-12 through Pearson Review of Progress and Learning (PRoPL), a group of three standards-based tests students take throughout the year to measure their progress toward meeting year-end goals.

Key Points: 
  • Integrated Lexile and Quantile measures support Pearson's PRoPL Interim Assessments in delivering precise, actionable learning insights throughout the school year.
  • Over thirty-five million students receive Lexile and Quantile measures through state summative testing and our partners, empowering educators and families with actionable data.
  • Quantile measures help educators to differentiate instruction and match students with the math skills and concepts they are ready to learn.
  • Both Lexile and Quantile measures are used to monitor growth, putting students on the path to success in school, college and careers.

Greenberg Traurig Continues to Strengthen Energy & Natural Resources Practice with Regina A. Pearson in Austin

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues its strategic growth in Texas and its Energy & Natural Resources Practice with the addition of Regina A. Pearson as a shareholder in the Austin office. Pearson joins Greenberg Traurig from Faegre Drinker, where she served as co-chair of the infrastructure team, co-lead of the energy asset class, and a leader of the energy transactions team. Prior to that, Pearson was in-house counsel at a global engineering and construction company, where she advised executive, global, regional, and project management on projects and facilities exceeding $50 billion in value.

Key Points: 
  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues its strategic growth in Texas and its Energy & Natural Resources Practice with the addition of Regina A. Pearson as a shareholder in the Austin office.
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues its strategic growth in Texas and its Energy & Natural Resources Practice with the addition of Regina A. Pearson as a shareholder in the Austin office .
  • Pearson joins Greenberg Traurig from Faegre Drinker, where she served as co-chair of the infrastructure team, co-lead of the energy asset class, and a leader of the energy transactions team.
  • "Greenberg Traurig continues to execute its strategic growth plans, in both the Texas market and Energy & Natural Resources Practice, with highly qualified team members.

MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell and State Representative Justin J. Pearson of the “Tennessee Three” to keynote the Community Heroes Celebration on November 3

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Monday, October 16, 2023

According to Scott-Chandler, advocating for and empowering underserved and under-represented communities is part of the organization’s DNA.

Key Points: 
  • According to Scott-Chandler, advocating for and empowering underserved and under-represented communities is part of the organization’s DNA.
  • “Since our inception during the tumultuous 1960’s, ABCD has blazed a trail in every aspect of anti-poverty and social justice work in Greater Boston,” she said.
  • Both Mr. Pearson and Mr. Jones were reinstated and went on to win the general election last summer.
  • Learn more about the 2023 Community Heroes Celebration here .