Distance education

Bank Street Graduate School of Education and Meteor Learning Partner to Launch New Online Education Degree Programs

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Thursday, March 21, 2019
Education, Primary, Secondary, University, Continuing, Technology, Other Technology, Professional services, Human resources, Training, Education, Articles, Learning, Distance education, Child care, Teacher education, Educational technology

Bank Streets online Master of Science in Education programs are flexible and provide convenient online access to a sought-after Bank Street education.

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  • Bank Streets online Master of Science in Education programs are flexible and provide convenient online access to a sought-after Bank Street education.
  • To launch the new programs nationwide, Bank Street is partnering with Meteor Learning , a leader in supporting higher educational institutions with employer-aligned programs aimed at adult learners.
  • Meteor Learning is focused on extending the Bank Street approach to teacher preparation into school districts around the country, providing greater access to aspiring educators and leaders.
  • Bank Street Graduate School of Education is a recognized leader in teacher and leader preparation and the development of innovative practice in schools, childcare settings, and learning communities.

Paradigm launches Cirrus™, the next-generation, digital learning environment driving technical proficiency for today's in-demand jobs

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Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Education, Learning, Pedagogy, Distance education, Articles, Cirrus, Learning environment, Educational technology

Cirrus delivers a comprehensive, personalized and seamless learning experience in a 100 percent cloud-based environment.

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  • Cirrus delivers a comprehensive, personalized and seamless learning experience in a 100 percent cloud-based environment.
  • Cirrus provides all course content, including tutorials, videos, practice exercises and assessments in a completely cloud-based environment.
  • Within seconds, students access the Cirrus learning environment, anytime, anywhereon PCs, Macs or Chromebooks.
  • "It's essential that students trust their courseware instruction and the grading of their work," said Christine Hurney, vice president of learning solutions at Paradigm.

Kaplan Early Learning Announces New Assessment Tool

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Monday, March 18, 2019
Education, Educational stages, Distance education, Educational technology, Information technology, Kindergarten

LEWISVILLE, N.C., March 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaplan Early Learning Company announces the launch of the Learning Accomplishment Profile (LAP) Birth to Kindergarten assessment tool, providing educators with a faster, easier and more straightforward approach to early childhood assessments.

Key Points: 
  • LEWISVILLE, N.C., March 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaplan Early Learning Company announces the launch of the Learning Accomplishment Profile (LAP) Birth to Kindergarten assessment tool, providing educators with a faster, easier and more straightforward approach to early childhood assessments.
  • "The early education industry was ripe for a comprehensive, easy-to-use and easy-to-understand assessment to measure children ages birth to 72 months."
  • "The LAP Birth to Kindergarten rounds out Kaplan Early Learning's strong portfolio of early childhood professional services, ranging from curriculum to assessment to professional learning," Bailet said.
  • Kaplan Early Learning Company provides products and services that enhance children's learning.

WGU Texas, UPGRADE Announce Partnership

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Monday, March 18, 2019
Educational institutions, Online schools, Western Governors University, Distance Education Accreditation Commission, Education in Salt Lake City, Distance education, WGU Indiana

SAN ANTONIO, March 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- WGU Texas has partnered with UPGRADE, a San Antonio Education Partnership program, to provide employees with pathways to high-quality educational opportunities.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, March 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- WGU Texas has partnered with UPGRADE, a San Antonio Education Partnership program, to provide employees with pathways to high-quality educational opportunities.
  • "WGU Texas is delighted to assist with UPGRADE employee development goals," said Dr. Steven Johnson, WGU Texas Chancellor.
  • Under the terms of the partnership, all UPGRADE employees are eligible to receive a five percent tuition discount (for up to four academic terms) off WGU Texas' flat-rate tuition of approximately $6,300 per year for most programs, and are eligible to apply for special scholarships, including the WGU Texas Institutional Partner Fund Scholarship .
  • Formed through a partnership between the state of Texas and nationally-recognized Western Governors University, WGU Texas is open to all qualified Texas residents.

Online College Plan Ranks Online PhDs in Curriculum & Instruction

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Monday, March 18, 2019
Curriculum, Didactics, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education, Education, Learning, Articles, Educational technology, Distance education, Master of Business Administration, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Curriculum is a broad term with multiple applications but at its simplest, it is all of the academic content in a given course or program.

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  • Curriculum is a broad term with multiple applications but at its simplest, it is all of the academic content in a given course or program.
  • OnlineCollegePlan did the research and has found that that experience can be gained online.
  • In light of that, they have written a new ranking, the Top 30 Online PhD Programs in Curriculum & Instruction.
  • You can read it here:
    PhD programs are typically rare to find online, so this ranking features both Doctor of Philosophy online programs as well as Doctor of Education online programs.

Achieve3000 and Successful Practices Network Introduce New Literacy-Focused Summit for Educators

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Monday, March 18, 2019
Education, Articles, Human behavior, Distance education, Educational technology, Information technology, Literacy, Teacher

LAKEWOOD, N.J., March 18, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Achieve3000 , the leader in differentiated literacy instruction, and Successful Practices Network , a non-profit membership organization committed to improving student education, have partnered to present the National Literacy Summit .

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  • LAKEWOOD, N.J., March 18, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Achieve3000 , the leader in differentiated literacy instruction, and Successful Practices Network , a non-profit membership organization committed to improving student education, have partnered to present the National Literacy Summit .
  • The Summit will draw educators from across the U.S. for three days of interactive professional learning and networking.
  • Through guided facilitation, educators will build a plan to address their greatest opportunities and return from the Summit equipped to rapidly increase student outcomes.
  • Founded in 2003, Successful Practices Network (SPN) has worked with schools and districts around the United States to ensure a rigorous relevant education system for ALL students.

Pro Series by O’Reilly Blended Courses Combine Online Learning and In-Person Training for a Comprehensive Business Education Experience

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Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Education, Technology, Data management, Networks, Software, Training, Education, Articles, Learning, Educational technology, Educational psychology, Distance education, Pedagogy, Information technology, Asynchronous learning, Virtual learning environment

Through a blended format, Pro Series by OReilly courses allow employees to quickly acquire new skills through the unique combination of self-paced online learning and a small commitment of in-person class time.

Key Points: 
  • Through a blended format, Pro Series by OReilly courses allow employees to quickly acquire new skills through the unique combination of self-paced online learning and a small commitment of in-person class time.
  • Pro Series by OReilly blended courses are designed to be learner-centric, providing an engaging learning experience through clear learning objectives, interactions with experts, multi-modal training, collaboration with peers, hands-on practice and a blend of live and asynchronous learning events.
  • Pro Series by OReilly blended courses are three-week long courses, offered in a three-course series, taking part at various times throughout the year.
  • Our unique network of experts and innovators share their knowledge and expertise at OReilly conferences and through the companys SaaS-based training and learning platform, OReilly Online Learning.

Age of Learning Partners with "Highlights" to Add the Most Popular Stories from its Leading Children Magazine to ReadingIQ's Expanding Digital Library

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Thursday, March 14, 2019
Distance education, Educational technology, Information technology, Articles, Information

The series includes the most popular storieshandpicked by children themselvesfrom the pages of Highlights, the beloved magazine that has been engaging and delighting children since 1946.

Key Points: 
  • The series includes the most popular storieshandpicked by children themselvesfrom the pages of Highlights, the beloved magazine that has been engaging and delighting children since 1946.
  • As with all books in ReadingIQ's library, the Reading Quest titles were carefully selected by Age of Learning's literacy experts for their ability to help nurture reading skills.
  • Age of Learning is a leading education technology innovator, creating engaging and effective learning resources to help children build a strong foundation for academic success.
  • Because Highlights offerings may be print or digital, purchased through subscriptions or retail, kids can engage with Highlights anytime, anywhere.

eThink Education Launches Custom Content Service to Connect Learning Professionals with Bespoke Digital Learning Solutions

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Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Educational software, Educational technology, Learning, Learning management systems, Cross-platform software, Moodle, Distance education, Moodlerooms

BALTIMORE, March 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- eThink Education, a fully-managed eLearning solution provider for the open-source Moodle and Totara Learning Management Systems (LMS), has launched a Custom Content Service which connects users to bespoke digital learning content.

Key Points: 
  • BALTIMORE, March 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- eThink Education, a fully-managed eLearning solution provider for the open-source Moodle and Totara Learning Management Systems (LMS), has launched a Custom Content Service which connects users to bespoke digital learning content.
  • eThink Education is the global market leader in providing certified services for both Moodle and Totara, the most widely used Learning Management Systems worldwide.
  • With the launch of their Custom Content Service, eThink aims to simplify the selection process for clients looking to incorporate custom content into their learning strategy.
  • To learn more about eThink's Custom Content Service or schedule a consultation, click here .

WILL Interactive and Crisis Consultant Group Create Potentially Life-Saving Response to Workplace Violence

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Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Distance education, Workplace, Ataxia telangiectasia and Rad3 related, Educational technology, Articles, Technology

WASHINGTON, March 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- To address an urgent and growing need, WILL Interactive and Crisis Consultant Group have created"Active Threat Response: What Everyone Should Know" (ATR).

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- To address an urgent and growing need, WILL Interactive and Crisis Consultant Group have created"Active Threat Response: What Everyone Should Know" (ATR).
  • This groundbreaking interactive video training brings CCG's proven curriculum to life online using WILL's evidence and scenario-based learning.
  • ATR uses gaming, storytelling, and interactive movie to create a highly engaging and memorable learning experience in which users become the characters in a workplace active threat situation.
  • According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, workplace homicides averaged 435 annually in the most recent five-year period surveyed, and co-workers were responsible for a large percentage of workplace violence.