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Anthology Earns Top Honors for AI and Data-Driven Innovations in the 2023 Campus Technology New Product Awards

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

The awards program honors the outstanding product development achievements of education technology companies whose products or services are considered to be particularly noteworthy in the digital transformation of higher education.

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  • The awards program honors the outstanding product development achievements of education technology companies whose products or services are considered to be particularly noteworthy in the digital transformation of higher education.
  • Anthology's AI Design Assistant within Blackboard Learn took home the highest honors, winning a platinum award in the AI-based Tool for Lesson Planning category.
  • Anthology Student and Anthology Reach also won platinum awards in the Student Information System and Constituent Relationship Management System categories.
  • Since its inception in 2020, Campus Technology's New Product Awards have recognized outstanding achievements of noteworthy products and services reshaping education technology.

Sora Schools to Offer Dual-Enrollment Courses through Acadeum

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Monday, January 22, 2024

ATLANTA, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sora Schools is thrilled to announce a transformative partnership with the Acadeum course-sharing network, offering a wide range of online college-level courses to its students. The new courses will be available to high school juniors and seniors, furthering Sora's commitment to providing dynamic educational opportunities, based on each student's goals and interests.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sora Schools is thrilled to announce a transformative partnership with the Acadeum course-sharing network, offering a wide range of online college-level courses to its students.
  • We are thrilled to offer a new selection of college-level courses to our students, further supporting each of their unique academic journeys.
  • Sora provides flexible learning solutions to its students, and the Acadeum partnership serves as an invaluable tool in expanding its repertoire of educational choices.
  • "We are thrilled to offer a new selection of college-level courses to our students, further supporting each of their unique academic journeys," says Sora Schools Co-Founder and CEO, Garrett Smiley.

Empower Your Team with Mastery's 2024 Arc Flash Safety Training

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

NOVI, Mich., Jan. 18th, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mastery Training Services has released a new online training course, "Safe Electrical Work Practices and the 2024 NFPA 70E for Electrical Workers," to help employers train employees on the arc flash and electric shock hazards.

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  • Mastery Training Services has released a new online training course, "Safe Electrical Work Practices and the 2024 NFPA 70E for Electrical Workers," to help employers train employees on the arc flash and electric shock hazards.
  • NOVI, Mich., Jan. 18th, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mastery Training Services has released a new online training course, " Safe Electrical Work Practices and the 2024 NFPA 70E for Electrical Workers ," to help employers train employees on the arc flash and electric shock hazards.
  • As the NFPA 70E standard evolves every three years, this up-to-date course is crucial for maintaining the highest safety standards for electrical workers.
  • This course thoroughly covers the newly established methods for electrical safety compliance as outlined in the 2024 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E standard.

PGT Innovations Bestowed Two Awards in 2023 Window + Door Awards

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

PGT Innovations , Inc. (NYSE: PGTI), a national brand and innovation leader in the fenestration and garage door industries, was recently bestowed two awards in the annual Window + Door Awards by Window + Door Magazine .

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  • PGT Innovations , Inc. (NYSE: PGTI), a national brand and innovation leader in the fenestration and garage door industries, was recently bestowed two awards in the annual Window + Door Awards by Window + Door Magazine .
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    Each year, the Window + Door Awards recognizes innovations in the residential fenestration products industry.
  • “We are incredibly honored to be acknowledged by Window + Door Magazine, a well-known publication in the fenestration space,” said Jeff Jackson, President and CEO of PGT Innovations.
  • This year marks the second year in a row that PGT Innovations was acknowledged with an award from Window + Door.

New Report Finds 70% of PK-6 Teachers Believe Edtech Does Not Meet the Needs of Early Learners

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seesaw, the global Learning Experience Platform designed for PK-6, today published Context Is Everything: Reimagining Edtech for Early Learners, a new report presenting insights from educators, thought leaders, and researchers on the role of edtech in elementary classrooms.

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  • While edtech plays an increasingly important role in classrooms, the report spotlights the need for edtech tools designed for the types of learning experiences that educators, researchers and parents want for elementary students.
  • In particular, based on a survey conducted for the report, over 70% of PK-6 teachers reported that the edtech tools they use in the classroom don't adequately meet the needs of early learners.
  • "The report highlights the mismatch between the needs of elementary classrooms and edtech tools, like Learning Management Systems, that were originally developed for older learners.
  • "A partnership [between parents and teachers] really makes sense in those early years when there are usually fewer teachers," said Michelle Kang.

InScribe Partners with Texas Southern University - College of Transdisciplinary Studies to Elevate the Enrollment Experience

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

DENVER and HOUSTON, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In its continued effort to transform digital student support, InScribe is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with Texas Southern University's College of Transdisciplinary Studies (TSU-TDS). A student-centered comprehensive doctoral university, TSU is steadfast in its commitment to ensuring equality, offering innovative programs responsive to global challenges, and transforming a diverse student body into lifelong learners, engaged citizens, and creative leaders. This collaboration with InScribe aims to redefine TSU's enrollment experience with adult learners, by connecting students to peers and resources while also offering an early sense of connectedness to the institution.

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  • DENVER and HOUSTON, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In its continued effort to transform digital student support, InScribe is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with Texas Southern University's College of Transdisciplinary Studies (TSU-TDS).
  • This collaboration with InScribe aims to redefine TSU's enrollment experience with adult learners, by connecting students to peers and resources while also offering an early sense of connectedness to the institution.
  • TSU's legacy and commitment to diversity align perfectly with our mission," said Ana Hernandez, Co-founder and COO of InScribe.
  • The overarching goal remains consistent: an enriched student experience leading to increased enrollment.

Skilljar announces major product releases including AI and content syndication, empowering customer education teams to amplify their impact

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

SEATTLE, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Skilljar, the external Learning Management System chosen by market leaders at LinkedIn, Asana, and Procore, is proud to announce the launch of its latest suite of features designed to elevate the impact and efficiency of customer education teams. These innovations, which include Content Syndication, Skilljar AI, Skilljar Actions, and Custom Enrollment Reports, are set to transform the way organizations deliver and measure the effectiveness of their customer education programs.

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  • Skilljar has unveiled a suite of innovative features aimed at enhancing the impact and efficiency of customer education teams.
  • The new features include Content Syndication, Skilljar AI, Skilljar Actions, and Custom Enrollment Reports, which enable cross-platform course hosting, workflow automation, AI-powered content creation, and customizable enrollment analytics.
  • These innovations, which include Content Syndication, Skilljar AI, Skilljar Actions, and Custom Enrollment Reports, are set to transform the way organizations deliver and measure the effectiveness of their customer education programs.
  • Skilljar AI introduces three innovative features to assist Customer Education teams in generating content quickly and efficiently.

K-12 Game-based Learning Market size to grow by USD 16.50 billion from 2022 to 2027, the market is fragmented due to the presence of prominent companies like Alphabet Inc., Banzai Labs Inc. and BrainQuake Inc., and many more - Technavio

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Monday, January 8, 2024

The K-12 game-based learning market is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.

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  • The K-12 game-based learning market is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.
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    Alphabet Inc. - The company offers K-12 game-based learning solutions such as Google Classroom.
  • Banzai Labs Inc. - The company offers K-12 game-based learning solutions such as Banzai Classroom.
  • The K-12 Game-based Learning Market is witnessing substantial growth, driven by advancements in Virtual Learning Environments, Edutainment, and Learning Analytics.

Flagstar Bank Grants MBDI $100,000 to Support Diverse Contractor Education

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

"We are driven to help people take charge and thrive," said Beverly Meek, community reinvestment act director for the bank.

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  • "We are driven to help people take charge and thrive," said Beverly Meek, community reinvestment act director for the bank.
  • "This grant paired with MBDI's program embodies advancement, parity and opportunity to help entrepreneurs in skilled trades grow their business."
  • David Cayemitte, who founded MBDI, added, "We are grateful for Flagstar's faith in MBDI.
  • We are excited that MBDI and Flagstar's goals align so well to improve MWBE and SDVOB businesses."

EDINT To Present AI Gaze-Tracking and Motion-Detecting Technology At CES 2024

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

CES is widely acknowledged as the world's largest and most comprehensive technology fair.

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  • CES is widely acknowledged as the world's largest and most comprehensive technology fair.
  • The service uses AI algorithms to analyze video footage captured by test-taker's smartphone camera.
  • EDINT's exclusive technology automatically tracks the test-taker's gaze, direction, motions, nearby objects, and sounds with over 95% accuracy in real-time.
  • EDINT's technology is fortified by the deep expertise of its co-founders, who have a proven track record in AI and mobile technology.