Pedagogy

iTacit is Digitizing Training for Indigenous Services Canada Ontario's Remote Healthcare Delivery Teams

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

b'FREDERICTON, NB, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --With their teams of healthcare specialists distributed in remote locations, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) Ontario is digitizing training and certification courses with iTacit\'s learning management system (LMS) and app.\nLuke Megarity, President and Chief Operations Officer of iTacit, states: "Our goal is to make training more accessible, effective and engaging.

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  • b'FREDERICTON, NB, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --With their teams of healthcare specialists distributed in remote locations, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) Ontario is digitizing training and certification courses with iTacit\'s learning management system (LMS) and app.\nLuke Megarity, President and Chief Operations Officer of iTacit, states: "Our goal is to make training more accessible, effective and engaging.
  • For distributed workforces like ISC Ontario\'s healthcare teams, targeted and mobile-first learning enhances both compliance and efficiency.
  • "\nISC Ontario delivers essential healthcare and supports to remote First Nations communities, and First Nations communities delivering health care independently, serving as the point that connects them to the healthcare system.
  • Whether teams are on the front-line or in the office, iTacit increases compliance and makes work more efficient.

ROYBI Enters Into Collaboration Agreement With LING Project to Support Girls' Education in Ghana

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

ROYBI is able to decolonize learning and expose underserved kids to sophisticated AI technology and educational resources.

Key Points: 
  • ROYBI is able to decolonize learning and expose underserved kids to sophisticated AI technology and educational resources.
  • Supporting LING Project is aligned with our mission to provide quality education to all children worldwide regardless of their location or family income status.
  • ROYBI guides a child\'s linguistic development beyond traditional pedagogies, facilitating collaboration between home and school contexts.\nROYBI is the creator of ROYBI Robot, TIME Magazine\'s Best Inventions in Education.
  • ROYBI creates a robust educational foundation for children during early childhood, putting them on track for a successful future.\n'

VHS Learning Opens Fall 2021 Registration

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Thursday, May 13, 2021

b'BOSTON, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Educators across the nation are deciding on the appropriate instructional approach to adopt for the fall 2021 semester.

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  • b'BOSTON, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Educators across the nation are deciding on the appropriate instructional approach to adopt for the fall 2021 semester.
  • Those that opt for online or blended instruction, whether full-time or supplemental, can make use of VHS Learning semester and full-year courses.
  • Courses are designed from the start to use effective online tools and techniques, using our 25 years of experience in online learning," said Carol DeFuria, President & CEO of VHS Learning.
  • VHS Learning stands ready to help educators use online learning to its full advantage as they navigate their educational options this fall.

STEMscopes Math Receives Top Marks from Learning List for Alignment to Common Core State Standards for Grades 3-5

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Thursday, May 13, 2021

b'STEMscopes Math from Accelerate Learning has received the highest rating for alignment to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) from Learning List .

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  • b'STEMscopes Math from Accelerate Learning has received the highest rating for alignment to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) from Learning List .
  • Learning List\xe2\x80\x99s independent review of STEMscopes Math includes a standard-by-standard review of the alignment of material for grades 3-5, a review of the product\xe2\x80\x99s instructional quality, and a review of its technology compatibility.\nSTEMscopes Math is a core mathematics program for grades K-5.
  • It combines digital and print components to provide teachers with everything they need to create meaningful math learning experiences for students.
  • The curriculum is available in English and Spanish, and it can be used in the classroom, distance learning, and hybrid learning settings.\n\xe2\x80\x9cLearning List has found the STEMscopes Math material to be highly aligned to both the content standards and mathematical practices of the CCSS,\xe2\x80\x9d said Jackie Lain, president of Learning List.

First-Ever Stride K12 National Spelling Bee for Online Learners: Students Compete to Spell “Champion” on May 16

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021

b'Students from across the country will have a unique opportunity to test their spelling skills at the first-ever K12 National Spelling Bee, hosted by Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN) later this month.

Key Points: 
  • b'Students from across the country will have a unique opportunity to test their spelling skills at the first-ever K12 National Spelling Bee, hosted by Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN) later this month.
  • As part of a nationwide tournament, Stride K12-powered students have gone head-to-head in school and regional spelling competitions throughout the spring.
  • Throughout the school year, the schools provide online and in-person extracurricular activities, including clubs, workshops, and student organizations.
  • Stride is a premier provider of K-12 education for students, schools, and districts, including career learning services through middle and high school curriculum.

EdTech Company Connect For Education Introduces OnMusic Companion (OMC), a Complete Teaching and Learning Platform Designed to Empower Music Teachers to Creatively and Easily Offer Beautiful Music Courses

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

"For the first time, instructors have a full set of music-related materials under their control to make learning more engaging, memorable, accessible, and affordable for their students.

Key Points: 
  • "For the first time, instructors have a full set of music-related materials under their control to make learning more engaging, memorable, accessible, and affordable for their students.
  • "\nCourses, lessons, and stand-alone modules can be used for online, blended, or in-person teaching.
  • To learn more about C4E OnMusic Companion, please visit c4ecompanion.com .\nConnect For Education Inc. (C4E) is an education technology company serving both academic and professional clients since 2001.
  • C4E offers an extensive catalog of configurable web-based academic courses adopted annually at over 400 educational institutions.

China Online Education Group to Report First Quarter 2021 Financial Results on Monday, May 17, 2021

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Monday, May 10, 2021

b"China Online Education Group (NYSE: COE) is a leading online education platform in China, with core expertise in English education.

Key Points: 
  • b"China Online Education Group (NYSE: COE) is a leading online education platform in China, with core expertise in English education.
  • The Company's mission is to make quality education accessible and affordable.
  • The Company's online and mobile education platforms enable students across China to take live interactive English lessons with overseas foreign teachers, on demand.
  • The Company connects its students with a large pool of highly qualified foreign teachers that it assembled using a shared economy approach, and employs student and teacher feedback and data analytics to deliver a personalized learning experience to its students.\nFor investor and media inquiries, please contact:\n"

AllenComm Wins Nine Design Awards for Transformative Learning Solutions that Help People Adapt to Change

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

Our team along with our clients have created engaging, media-rich solutions to help our learners adapt to change and rise to today\'s fast-paced demands," said AllenComm Chief Learning Officer Anna Sargsyan.\nTo learn more, please direct inquiries to media contact Emma Hartsfield.

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  • Our team along with our clients have created engaging, media-rich solutions to help our learners adapt to change and rise to today\'s fast-paced demands," said AllenComm Chief Learning Officer Anna Sargsyan.\nTo learn more, please direct inquiries to media contact Emma Hartsfield.
  • For more information about AllenComm and to view a digital portfolio, visit the website at allencomm.com.\nFor 40 years, AllenComm has partnered with Fortune 500 companies to create and scale transformative learning solutions.
  • Extensive instructional design experience, innovative learning technologies, and agency-level creative teams enable AllenComm to stand out in the learning landscape.
  • Considered one of the top ten firms of its kind in the country, AllenComm wins over 40 awards year after year for their solutions.

Dr. Anita Archer to Lead Master Class on Teaching Phonics and Word Recognition to Older Students

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021

During " How to Teach Phonics and Word Recognition to Older Students ," which will take place virtually on Friday, May 14, 2021 from 9 a.m.4 p.m.

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  • During " How to Teach Phonics and Word Recognition to Older Students ," which will take place virtually on Friday, May 14, 2021 from 9 a.m.4 p.m.
  • "Dr. Archer is the architect of explicit instruction and will provide teachers with the practical strategies and impactful delivery they need to accelerate student learning."\nDr.
  • Archer serves as an educational consultant on explicit instruction and literacy to state departments and school districts.
  • Dr. Archer has served on the faculties of University of Washington, University of Oregon, and San Diego State University.

Harmonize Delivers Collaborative Q&A Capabilities to Drive Online Student Engagement

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021

b'CHICAGO, May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 42 Lines, a leader in custom edtech development and creator of Harmonize, a collaborative online communication platform, today announced that it is expanding its growing suite of student engagement tools with Harmonize Q&A.

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  • b'CHICAGO, May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 42 Lines, a leader in custom edtech development and creator of Harmonize, a collaborative online communication platform, today announced that it is expanding its growing suite of student engagement tools with Harmonize Q&A.
  • The platform supports state-of-the-art online discussion forums, Q&A, live chat, and more--all from a single platform conveniently integrated with your LMS.\nWith Harmonize Q&A, students (who may remain anonymous) can post questions online, react to each other\'s responses, and endorse those they find most helpful.
  • New features like Q&A, Chat, and Student Facilitation options expand what instructors and students can do from a single platform, and make every interaction more engaging to improve learning.
  • Created in response to educator and student feedback, the Harmonize platform seamlessly integrates with learning management systems to create an engaging, collaborative community for dynamic academic discussion, creative and analytical thinking, and in-depth feedback that drives improved learning outcomes.