Educational technology

Colorado State University Global and Freedom Learning Group Partner to Provide Unique Employment Pathway for Military Spouses

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Friday, October 25, 2019

AURORA, Colo., Oct. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Colorado State University Global (CSU Global) and Freedom Learning Group (FLG) have partnered to create an innovative initiative to assist military spouses in earning high-quality academic credentials while gaining meaningful and mobile employment in the education sector.

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  • AURORA, Colo., Oct. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Colorado State University Global (CSU Global) and Freedom Learning Group (FLG) have partnered to create an innovative initiative to assist military spouses in earning high-quality academic credentials while gaining meaningful and mobile employment in the education sector.
  • CSU Global will provide military spouses with high-quality education, while FLG will offer employment in e-learning and instructional design.
  • Both CSU Global and Freedom Learning Group are educational partners within the U.S. Department of Defense's Military Spouse Employment Program.
  • Colorado State University Global (CSU Global) offers career-relevant programs for modern learners.

New Research Validates How Virtual Reality is Changing Training for the Current and Future Healthcare Workforce to Create Person-Centered Alzheimer’s Care

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Friday, October 25, 2019

Los Angeles, Oct. 25, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recent research from Rush University shows how new technology is changing the way the healthcare and aging care workforce are being trained by using the virtual reality (VR) immersive training platform developed by Embodied Labs .

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  • Los Angeles, Oct. 25, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recent research from Rush University shows how new technology is changing the way the healthcare and aging care workforce are being trained by using the virtual reality (VR) immersive training platform developed by Embodied Labs .
  • I believe the VR technology combined with Embodied Labs approach of using immersive storytelling and medical illustration is powerful in training healthcare professionals, said Phelps.
  • According to the Alzheimers Association, the disease currently affects 5.8 million Americans and more than 16 million of their family caregivers.
  • Embodied Labs award-winning Beatriz Lab is the companys premier product changing the way healthcare professionals and families learn about Alzheimers.

Global $17 Billion Digital Language Learning Market to 2027 - Analysis and Forecasts by Language Type, Deployment Type, Business Type, End User - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, October 25, 2019

The "Digital Language Learning Market to 2027 - Global Analysis and Forecasts by Language Type; Deployment Type; Business Type; End User" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Digital Language Learning Market to 2027 - Global Analysis and Forecasts by Language Type; Deployment Type; Business Type; End User" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Growth in recent years in the digital language learning market is primarily driven by the growing popularity of digital learning across various sectors.
  • Asia-Pacific region is observed to garner the highest market share in the digital language learning market.
  • The digital language learning market is gaining pace on the back of the rising digitalization in the education sector.

Learning Explorer by Lesson Planet Named 2019 SIIA CODiE Award Finalist

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Thursday, October 24, 2019

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Oct. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On May 1, 2019, SIIA named Learning Explorer a CODiE Award Finalist in the category for "Best Source for Library, Reference or Education Resources."

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  • SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Oct. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On May 1, 2019, SIIA named Learning Explorer a CODiE Award Finalist in the category for "Best Source for Library, Reference or Education Resources."
  • CODiE Award Judges describe Learning Explorer as a " wonderful tool for educators who may feel very overwhelmed with the amount and variety of content available to them.
  • About SIIA CODiE Awards: The SIIA CODiE Awards were established in 1986 so that pioneers of the then-nascent software industry could evaluate and honor each other's work.
  • Founded by educators for educators, Lesson Planet is committed to creating and delivering innovative digital tools and quality educational resources to help personalize student learning and inspire great teaching.

PowerSchool to Acquire Schoology, Creating the Most Comprehensive Unified Classroom Solution for K-12 Education

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Thursday, October 24, 2019

Combined, this will allow all customers to access a world-class unified classroom solution that will integrate with any student information system (SIS) they currently use.

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  • Combined, this will allow all customers to access a world-class unified classroom solution that will integrate with any student information system (SIS) they currently use.
  • Current PowerSchool customers will benefit from Schoology's best-in-class learning management system as part of its Unified Classroom solution providing a unified experience with its SIS, assessment, special education, and professional development offerings.
  • PowerSchool's Unified Classroom solution and Performance Matters assessment and analytics have previously been recognized with several awards.
  • Every day millions of students, parents, faculty, and administrators from nearly 2,000 K-12 school districts leverage Schoology to advance what is possible in education.

2019 Potential Vertical Applications in the AI Virtual Assistant Markets

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Thursday, October 24, 2019

DUBLIN, Oct. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Potential Vertical Applications for AI Virtual Assistant" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, Oct. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Potential Vertical Applications for AI Virtual Assistant" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report examines the main topics and requirements for AI virtual assistants in different industry verticals, their applications in the several industry sectors, including the banking, insurance, and financial service, telecommunications, medicine, online/physical retail, leisure/hospitality, and government/public utility sectors; explores their development potential in the future.
  • As AI capabilities like NLP (Natural Language Processing), machine learning, and voice/speech recognition keep improving, AI virtual assistants are becoming mainstream products in consumer electronics markets.
  • Companies are now in the process of exploring potential business opportunities related to these virtual assistants.

Ambitious Initiative Brings Together Education Sector to "Map the EdTech Genome"

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Thursday, October 24, 2019

Coordinated by the nonprofit Jefferson Education Exchange, the EdTech Genome Project will be overseen by a diverse group of educators, association leaders, researchers, and technology experts who represent the most influential voices in the national conversation on education technology.

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  • Coordinated by the nonprofit Jefferson Education Exchange, the EdTech Genome Project will be overseen by a diverse group of educators, association leaders, researchers, and technology experts who represent the most influential voices in the national conversation on education technology.
  • Getting useful information to address the needs of students in our specific contexts helps us provide an equitable education," said Alexander Kmicikewycz, a teacher at Chicago Public Schools.
  • The EdTech Genome Project is designed to address a critical collective action problem in education technology.
  • But in education, we haven't applied research the same way," said Katrina Stevens, Director of Learning Sciences for the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.

Survey of 30,000 U.S. Workers Suggests Automation Anxiety, College Debt is Driving Demand for Education Benefits

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Thursday, October 24, 2019

Among the nations youngest workers, education and training now outrank paid sick/vacation leave and retirement benefits.

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  • Among the nations youngest workers, education and training now outrank paid sick/vacation leave and retirement benefits.
  • The Working Learner Index establishes a baseline understanding of how employers can support and enable learning to equip employees for the fourth industrial revolution.
  • Eighty-eight percent say they would be more likely to recommend their employer because of its education benefits.
  • For employers, the Index suggests that education benefits are crucial for recruiting and retaining talent.

Qudian Inc. to Attend Upcoming Investor Conferences

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Thursday, October 24, 2019

For additional information or to request a meeting with management, please contact IR or your institutional sales representative.

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  • For additional information or to request a meeting with management, please contact IR or your institutional sales representative.
  • Qudian Inc. ("Qudian") is a leading provider of online small consumer credit in China.
  • The Company uses big data-enabled technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, to transform the consumer finance experience in China.
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iNACOL Offers Nine Recommendations to Bring Education Policy into Alignment with What We Know about How Kids Learn and Develop

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Thursday, October 24, 2019

In a new report, iNACOL ( @nacol ) explores the emerging research and offers a set of recommendations to align policy with how students learn best.

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  • In a new report, iNACOL ( @nacol ) explores the emerging research and offers a set of recommendations to align policy with how students learn best.
  • Aligning Education Policy with the Science of Learning and Development analyzes recent learning sciences research, and provides recommendations to address a critical need: how can education policy support and align with the science of learning and development?
  • "The imperative for alignment between state and federal education policy and the learning sciences is clear," said Susan Patrick, president and CEO of iNACOL.
  • With enabling policy aligned to research, students can develop as learners and whole individuals to attain successful and prosperous futures."