Educational technology

ATD Research: Use of Simulations, Scenario-Based Learning Is Rising

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Articles, Modeling and simulation, Simulation, Education, Educational technology, Computer-assisted language learning, Association for Talent Development

Just five years ago, 48 percent of organizations used technology-based simulations in talent development programs, 75 percent used nontechnology-based simulations, and 88 percent used scenario-based learning.

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  • Just five years ago, 48 percent of organizations used technology-based simulations in talent development programs, 75 percent used nontechnology-based simulations, and 88 percent used scenario-based learning.
  • In 2015, the median organization did not use technology-based simulations in its TD programs.
  • It incorporated nontechnology-based simulations and scenario-based learning in between 1 and 20 percent of its TD programs.
  • ATD supports talent development professionals who gather locally in volunteer-led US chapters and international member networks, and with international strategic partners.

The Leading Online Learning Platform For Parents Reimagines Childbirth Education

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Articles, Midwifery, Motherhood, Fatherhood, Childbirth, Educational technology, Virtual learning environment, Parent

BOSTON, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tinyhood , the leading online education platform for parents, is reimagining the way people prepare for labor and delivery with the launch of their newest virtual course: Childbirth 101: From Labor through Postpartum.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tinyhood , the leading online education platform for parents, is reimagining the way people prepare for labor and delivery with the launch of their newest virtual course: Childbirth 101: From Labor through Postpartum.
  • Tinyhood creates next-generation virtual childbirth class with the convenience and quality of modern online learning.
  • Tinyhood's courses are taught by the industry's leading experts in order to give parents the most reliable information.
  • Tinyhood is the leading online learning platform for the modern parent, giving them information they can trust and strategies to make them feel empowered throughout their parenting journey.

TVO Learn and TVOkids Power Hour of Learning Provide At-Home Learning Support for Students, Parents and Teachers

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Articles, Education, Educational psychology, TVOKids, Educational technology, TVOntario, Learning

TVO Learn is an online learning tool that provides curriculum-linked resources to support Ontario parents, teachers, and students in Grades 1 through 12, especially during this period of at-home learning.

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  • TVO Learn is an online learning tool that provides curriculum-linked resources to support Ontario parents, teachers, and students in Grades 1 through 12, especially during this period of at-home learning.
  • TVO also announced the immediate return of TVOkids Power Hour of Learning daily programming for elementary school students.
  • Parents, caregivers, educators and students can also view this programming through TVOlearn.com or the TVOkids Power Hour of Learning YouTube channel .
  • Families will appreciate the grade-appropriate education support of TVO Learn and TVOkids Power Hour of Learning that helps strengthen the bridge between learning at school and learning at home, said Rashmi Swarup, Vice President of Digital Learning at TVO.

Develop Changes Subscription Terms, Allowing Learners to Build Job Skills One Month at a Time

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Articles, Cloud computing, Cloud infrastructure, Subscription business model, Educational technology

Develop's growing portfolio includes five free courses plus three affordable subscription options with tracks tailored to specific professions in the IT and business space.

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  • Develop's growing portfolio includes five free courses plus three affordable subscription options with tracks tailored to specific professions in the IT and business space.
  • The Foundation Subscription provides learners with essential knowledge over a broad range of topics including project management, software development, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, and more.
  • The revision to Develop subscriptions further supports users, their professional journeys, and additional content catered to the changing job landscape.
  • Develop is an online learning platform that enables business and technology professionals to get ahead in the tech-driven world.

CES 2021 Enter the world of AR/VR coding-free content creation with MAKAR

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
User interface techniques, Digital media, Articles, New media, Educational technology, Training, Video gaming, Virtual reality, Consumer Electronics Show, Computing, Makar

Their product, MAKAR, will be showcased at CES 2021 as part of the 100 featured Taiwanese startups selected by Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA).

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  • Their product, MAKAR, will be showcased at CES 2021 as part of the 100 featured Taiwanese startups selected by Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA).
  • This inspired Mifly to develop MAKAR, a platform capable of supporting AR and VR as well as MR content development.
  • With MAKAR, everybody can create AR and VR content in a few, easy steps.
  • MAKAR is the only 100% coding-free integrated content creation solution that lets anybody create and share augmented and virtual reality experiences.

O'Reilly Announces Significant Growth as Businesses Invest in Learning in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Software, Networks, Internet, Professional services, Training, Technology, Other Education, Continuing, Security, Education, Human resources, Other Technology, Educational technology

This indicates, despite a downturn in IT spending this year , that enterprise organizations are making greater investments in learning.

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  • This indicates, despite a downturn in IT spending this year , that enterprise organizations are making greater investments in learning.
  • One of the big contributors to OReillys continued success during the COVID-19 pandemic was its live virtual training .
  • In 2020, more than 1 million registered for live events through OReilly online learning.
  • OReillys platform growth and registration numbers come on the heels of a lineup of significant customer wins.

GABA Links Medical Students with Ideal Educational Resources and Personalized Career Development

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Software, General Health, Data management, Training, Consumer, Technology, Continuing, University, Education, Other Consumer, Women, Health, Articles, Medical school, Educational technology

In the United States, for example, we lose about 3,000 of our medical students from each years entering class due to challenges identifying supportive communities and effective study tools.

Key Points: 
  • In the United States, for example, we lose about 3,000 of our medical students from each years entering class due to challenges identifying supportive communities and effective study tools.
  • Based on innovative machine learning techniques, GABA connects medical trainees at any level of study with the ideal educational resources, schools and personalized career development for them.
  • GABAfounded by medical students for medical studentsis the first verified community for medical students and graduates of medical school.
  • Based on innovative machine learning techniques and its assessment of students cognitive thumbprints, GABA delivers personalized career development for medical trainees.

Global virtual events pioneer wtv. set for an unprecedented period of growth as demand for corporate virtual events rises exponentially.

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Educational technology

released today an updated global forecast for the sector of 35% year-on-year growth until 2024 - considerably higher than industry research previously predicted.

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  • released today an updated global forecast for the sector of 35% year-on-year growth until 2024 - considerably higher than industry research previously predicted.
  • I don't think it's an understatement to say it is the biggest shakeup of business processes since the launch of the internet.
  • How then, does mainstream communication technology need to adapt to the challenges faced by staff, their employers, customers and consumers?
  • is a leading global virtual & hybrid events company supporting the world's largest companies, organisations and Governments to engage their audiences through Virtual Events, Hybrid Events, Webcasting, and Technology Platforms.

Sommet Education: Keeping education on track with blended learning programs

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Education, Articles, Human activities, Glion Institute of Higher Education, E-learning, Hospitality management studies, Blended learning, Flexible learning, Educational technology, Glion, Distance education

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sommet Education , worldwide hospitality education group encompassing the highly reputed education institutions - Glion Institute of Higher Education , Les Roches and Ecole Ducasse - is reinforcing its study portfolio with a wide range of flexible learning solutions including blended learning programs.

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  • LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sommet Education , worldwide hospitality education group encompassing the highly reputed education institutions - Glion Institute of Higher Education , Les Roches and Ecole Ducasse - is reinforcing its study portfolio with a wide range of flexible learning solutions including blended learning programs.
  • Through the blended learning solution, Bachelor students have two remote learning options.
  • The blended learning solution provides students with the level of flexibility necessary to adapt their needs and the current circumstances.
  • Sommet Education is a unique education group specialized in hospitality management and the culinary arts, committed to delivering an exceptional student experience and developing future talent for the experience industry.

Edupoint Honors First-Ever Synergy Achievement Award Recipients in Online Event

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Educational technology

The recipients were selected based on the impact of their nominated initiatives and announced at the company's Virtual Week event in November.

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  • The recipients were selected based on the impact of their nominated initiatives and announced at the company's Virtual Week event in November.
  • The awards program attracted nominations from Edupoint partner districts of all sizes across the country.
  • Districts were invited to submit any number of nominations in three categories: Process Improvement, Student Outcomes, and Communication & Collaboration.
  • For over 35 years, the leadership of Edupoint Educational Systems has provided well-designed, technologically advanced student data management systems that empower K-12 stakeholders to improve student achievement.