E-learning

Churchill Capital Corp II and Skillsoft Announce Closing of Business Combination and Subsequent Acquisition of Global Knowledge to Create Leading Corporate Digital Learning Company

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Friday, June 11, 2021

"Today we bring the newly combined Skillsoft and Global Knowledge to public markets as a leader in the dynamic and growing global digital learning industry," said Jeffrey R. Tarr, Skillsoft's Chief Executive Officer.

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  • "Today we bring the newly combined Skillsoft and Global Knowledge to public markets as a leader in the dynamic and growing global digital learning industry," said Jeffrey R. Tarr, Skillsoft's Chief Executive Officer.
  • The events of 2020 fundamentally and irrevocably changed the world of work, accelerating the digital transformation and making the acquisition of new skills mission-critical.
  • Michael S. Klein, Chairman and CEO of Churchill II, said, "We are excited to complete the combination of Skillsoft and Global Knowledge creating one of the fastest growing and most profitable companies in the digital learning space.
  • Churchill Capital Corp II was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.

Promethean Continues Ongoing Streak as Market Leaders for Interactive Flat Panel Displays in US and EMEA

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

As the education system worldwide began to get a handle on remote and blended learning models, the demand for interactive displays in classrooms remained strong.

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  • As the education system worldwide began to get a handle on remote and blended learning models, the demand for interactive displays in classrooms remained strong.
  • Excluding China, Promethean was the leading brand with a 23.3% share of the total global interactive flat panel display for primary and secondary education market over the last twelve months as of 31 March 2021.
  • In that same time period, Promethean gained market share in the US, UK, and Germany.
  • Our award-winning interactive displays and lesson delivery solutions transform learning and workspaces into creative, connected environments to foster collective success.

"Game-Changers in Elite Education": Tutors International Release Comments from Clients and Educators Showcasing Why They Are No Ordinary Tutoring Company

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

OXFORD, England, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --: Tutors International (TI) are a private tutoring company specialising in finding the perfect full-time residential tutor for HNW families.

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  • OXFORD, England, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --: Tutors International (TI) are a private tutoring company specialising in finding the perfect full-time residential tutor for HNW families.
  • Tutors International believes tutoring to be a pedagogical career in its own right that requires slightly different skills, qualifications and personality types to teaching.
  • Ms. Marie, a tutor on placement in Germany, says, "Tutors International offers very high pay for the tutors.
  • Founded in 1999 by Adam Caller, Tutors International is a private company based in Oxford, a city renowned for academic excellence.

"Game-Changers in Elite Education": Tutors International Release Comments from Clients and Educators Showcasing Why They Are No Ordinary Tutoring Company

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

OXFORD, England, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --: Tutors International (TI) are a private tutoring company specialising in finding the perfect full-time residential tutor for HNW families.

Key Points: 
  • OXFORD, England, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --: Tutors International (TI) are a private tutoring company specialising in finding the perfect full-time residential tutor for HNW families.
  • Tutors International believes tutoring to be a pedagogical career in its own right that requires slightly different skills, qualifications and personality types to teaching.
  • Ms. Marie, a tutor on placement in Germany, says, "Tutors International offers very high pay for the tutors.
  • Founded in 1999 by Adam Caller, Tutors International is a private company based in Oxford, a city renowned for academic excellence.

Skillsoft and Churchill Capital Corp II Announce Skillsoft’s Post-Closing Executive Leadership Team

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Monday, June 7, 2021

Software Luxembourg Holding S.A. (Skillsoft or the Company), a global leader in digital learning and talent management solutions, and Churchill Capital Corp II (NYSE:CCX) (Churchill II), a special purpose acquisition company, today announced Skillsofts future executive leadership team, effective upon completion of the merger between Skillsoft and Churchill II.

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  • Software Luxembourg Holding S.A. (Skillsoft or the Company), a global leader in digital learning and talent management solutions, and Churchill Capital Corp II (NYSE:CCX) (Churchill II), a special purpose acquisition company, today announced Skillsofts future executive leadership team, effective upon completion of the merger between Skillsoft and Churchill II.
  • Jeffrey Tarr, Skillsofts incoming Chief Executive Officer, said, Skillsofts new executive leadership team brings together outside executives with the Companys current talented leaders who have been instrumental in guiding Skillsofts success to date.
  • Members of the Skillsoft executive leadership team include:
    Michelle Boockoff-Bajdek, Chief Marketing Officer, has more than 25 years of marketing, branding and strategy experience.
  • Churchill Capital Corp II was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.

Live Music Tutor in Tune with Massive Growth During Pandemic

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Monday, June 7, 2021

AUSTIN, Texas, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Live Music Tutor, the world's first complete online music platform that links students, instructors, professional musicians (via live online performances) and music enthusiasts, today released new features and offerings.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Live Music Tutor, the world's first complete online music platform that links students, instructors, professional musicians (via live online performances) and music enthusiasts, today released new features and offerings.
  • Additional features and offerings will be revealed shortly that will continue to transform the way the world learns music.
  • "Because of the pandemic most of us had to learn to adapt to virtual or online learning," said Ted Gee, president of Live Music Tutor.
  • Live Music Tutor, Inc., the 10-year-old market leader in online music education was in tune for this moment.With a proven history of supplementing music programs with its proprietary technology and community of thousands of vetted instructors, the pandemic proved the importance of the years of conducting lessons and receiving feedback from our music instructors and students.

StrongMind Hybrid Solution Awarded Research-Based Design Product Certification

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

CHANDLER, Ariz., June 3,2021 /PRNewswire/ --StrongMind's innovative Hybrid Learning Solution has earned the Research-Based Design Product Certification from Digital Promise.

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  • CHANDLER, Ariz., June 3,2021 /PRNewswire/ --StrongMind's innovative Hybrid Learning Solution has earned the Research-Based Design Product Certification from Digital Promise.
  • "The Research-Based Certification from Digital Promise is a great way for StrongMind to show our commitment to evidenced-based design and build confidence among educators."
  • The StrongMind Hybrid Solution uniquely balances self-paced learning for 6-12thgrade students with teacher-directed activities, collaboration with other learners, and project-based learning, driving positive outcomes for all students.
  • "Digital Promise's Research-Based Design Product Certification recognizes the edtech products that incorporate research about learning into their design and development."

Blackboard and Concentric Sky Partner to Make Badgr Micro-credentials and Stackable Pathways Available to More Learners

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021

The partnership makes Badgr Pro 's suite of tools, including objective-based automations, leaderboards and personalized pathway progress visualizations, available within Blackboard's leading learning management system (LMS), Blackboard Learn.

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  • The partnership makes Badgr Pro 's suite of tools, including objective-based automations, leaderboards and personalized pathway progress visualizations, available within Blackboard's leading learning management system (LMS), Blackboard Learn.
  • "We're excited to collaborate with Blackboard to integrate Badgr's stackable digital credentialing technology into Blackboard Learn," said Wayne Skipper, Founder of Concentric Sky.
  • Badgr Spaces, first available in Blackboard Learn, enables learners to earn personalized digital credentials and instructors to align course objectives and learning pathways with digital badges.
  • Blackboard and Badgr previously partnered in 2020 during Blackboard's annual conference, BbWorld, where more than 2,000 digital badges were awarded.

Salem University Selects LearningMate Transform to Unify Course Development Across All Degree Programs

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Monday, May 24, 2021

NEW YORK, May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LearningMate, a leading education technology company, announced that Salem University has selected LearningMate Transform to unify courses across all programs while improving the student learning experience.

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  • NEW YORK, May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LearningMate, a leading education technology company, announced that Salem University has selected LearningMate Transform to unify courses across all programs while improving the student learning experience.
  • Salem University's approach to postsecondary education prioritizes modern learning, flexibility, and accessibility while offering degree programs focused on careers and advanced studies.
  • LearningMate Transform includes proven course frameworks, a learning outcomes manager, a learning object repository, and a collection of best practices and teaching and learning research.
  • "LearningMate Transform provides the technology to continue our commitment to providing access to dynamic degree programs characterized by career-relevant skills and engaging student experiences," says Dr. Karen Ferguson, Provost, Salem University.

Future of School: Hybrid Learning Models are Here to Stay Post-Pandemic

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

As school administrators and teachers plan and prepare for the next iteration of learning, what do they need for an effective hybrid learning model?

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  • As school administrators and teachers plan and prepare for the next iteration of learning, what do they need for an effective hybrid learning model?
  • For an effective hybrid learning model, every student in every household needs access to reliable connectivity and devices.
  • As we think about the future of K-12, we expect to see an increase in the use of communication and digital toolsin and out of the classroomand growth in hybrid learning.
  • The recent investments in digital learning including devices, broadband access, curriculum and professional learning can and should drive change in this nation\'s educational ecosystem.