Lifelong learning

NSF investing $20 million in Georgia-led effort to transform online education for adults

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Articles, Education, Educational technology, Lifelong learning, Distance education, Artificial intelligence

The NSF grant will establish the NSF AI Institute for Adult Learning and Online Education (ALOE) to be headquartered at Georgia Tech, one of 11 NSF AI research institutes announced today.

Key Points: 
  • The NSF grant will establish the NSF AI Institute for Adult Learning and Online Education (ALOE) to be headquartered at Georgia Tech, one of 11 NSF AI research institutes announced today.
  • Yet, serious questions remain about the quality of online learning and how best to teach adults online.
  • Artificial intelligence offers a powerful technology for dramatically improving the quality of online learning and adult education.
  • Online education massively expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is likely to stay as a major medium for lifelong learning for many adults.

Learning Unlocked: The Podcast Reveals Transformative Learning Insights From Global Experts

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Software, Other Entertainment, Human resources, Audio, Video, General Entertainment, Professional services, Technology, Entertainment, Articles, Education, Educational psychology, Educational technology, Learning, Lifelong learning

Each episode of Learning Unlocked features a conversation with a leader or changemaker from the global world of learning and development.

Key Points: 
  • Each episode of Learning Unlocked features a conversation with a leader or changemaker from the global world of learning and development.
  • Learning Unlocked was first launched in October 2020 as a multi-week online conference representing diverse perspectives on workplace learning and organizational development.
  • As a podcast, Learning Unlocked gives listeners additional exclusive access to familiar faces from the event series as well as other influential industry insiders.
  • The Learning Unlocked podcast allows listeners to join these conversations and get insights on unlocking the potential of their people through learning and development.

ExecOnline Partners with Darden Executive Education & Lifelong Learning

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Education, Professional services, Continuing, Finance, Education, Articles, New Classical architecture, University of Virginia Darden School of Business, Human behavior, University of Virginia, Darden, Lifelong learning, ExecOnline, Darden Executive Education & Lifelong Learning, EXECONLINE, DARDEN EXECUTIVE EDUCATION & LIFELONG LEARNING

ExecOnline , the pioneer of online leadership development for enterprises, today announced a new partnership with the University of Virginia Darden School Foundation through Darden Executive Education & Lifelong Learning .

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  • ExecOnline , the pioneer of online leadership development for enterprises, today announced a new partnership with the University of Virginia Darden School Foundation through Darden Executive Education & Lifelong Learning .
  • Darden Executive Education courses are taught by Darden faculty members, educators routinely cited as the best in business education.
  • We are eager to bring this experience to life and continue this important work with our partners at ExecOnline, said Darden Executive Education & Lifelong Learning CEO and Chief Learning Officer Ashley Williams.
  • Darden Executive Education & Lifelong Learning is a top-ranked, global provider of executive development and lifelong learning.

Critical Race Theory--AcademicInfluence.com Spotlights the Leaders in CRT, Equality, and Racial Issues

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Articles, Education, Human behavior, Philosophy of education, Educational psychology, Personal development, Learning, Critical theory, Criticism, Lifelong learning, Self-criticism, Self

They come from nations across the globe, including Malawi, France, Nigeria, Sweden, Russia, Cameroon, and the United States.

Key Points: 
  • They come from nations across the globe, including Malawi, France, Nigeria, Sweden, Russia, Cameroon, and the United States.
  • Why does influence in Critical Race Theory matter?
  • The individual human being can become a better person only if he or she can engage in self-critique or self-criticism.
  • AcademicInfluence.com is a part of the EducationAccess group, a family of sites dedicated to lifelong learning and personal growth.

Learning Technologies Group (LTG) to acquire GP Strategies

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Friday, July 16, 2021
Articles, Education, Alternative education, LTG, Lifelong learning, Educational technology, UST, Workplace

LONDON, July 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Learning Technologies Group plc (LTG), a leader in the high-growth workplace learning and talent industry, has entered into an agreement to acquire GP Strategies for $394 million (284 million).

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, July 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Learning Technologies Group plc (LTG), a leader in the high-growth workplace learning and talent industry, has entered into an agreement to acquire GP Strategies for $394 million (284 million).
  • A significant advance for LTG, the addition of GP Strategies introduces strongly complementary workforce transformation capabilities.
  • Said Adam Stedham, Chief Executive Officer at GP Strategies: "I respect the accomplishments of Learning Technologies Group and their leadership team.
  • Learning Technologies Group (LTG) is a leader in the high-growth workplace learning and talent industry.

Udemy Releases Global Top In-Demand Skills Research in June Workplace Learning Index

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Consulting, Education, Technology, Professional services, Training, Telecommunications, Software, Audio, Video, Internet, Human resources, Continuing, Education, Articles, Human behavior, Udemy, Lifelong learning, Educational technology, ACT

Udemy , a leading destination for learning and teaching online, today released the June 2021 Workplace Learning Skills Index , which identifies the most in-demand skills consumed by organizations globally in June.

Key Points: 
  • Udemy , a leading destination for learning and teaching online, today released the June 2021 Workplace Learning Skills Index , which identifies the most in-demand skills consumed by organizations globally in June.
  • Junes learning index analyzes the skills employees are learning, with data driven by thousands of Udemy Business customers globally.
  • Additionally, Udemy identified surging skills geographically, helping global businesses understand the emerging and critical skills within individual markets.
  • In addition to the in-demand skills analysis, employee learning activity indicated:
    The 2021 June Workplace Learning Skills Index is based on data from the learning behavior of thousands of companies across the globe using the Udemy Business platform.

D2L INTRODUCES D2L WAVE—THE FUTURE OF UPSKILLING AND RESKILLING

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Education, Articles, D2L, Alternative education, Lifelong learning

To help businesses and their employees close the skills gap and prepare for the future of work, D2L Wave is extending its early adopter program in North America.

Key Points: 
  • To help businesses and their employees close the skills gap and prepare for the future of work, D2L Wave is extending its early adopter program in North America.
  • D2L Wave takes the friction out of lifelong learning by giving employees an online catalog of curated, high-quality courses that are preapproved by their employer.
  • Now is the time for companies to focus on professional development, as upskilling and reskilling are crucial for businesses to remain competitive in todays economy.
  • Working closely with clients all over the world, D2L is supporting millions of people learning online and in person.

PARKLAND COLLEGE EXPANDS PARTNERSHIP WITH D2L

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Education, Articles, D2L, Parkland College, Parkland, Lifelong learning

Kitchener, Waterloo, June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global learning technology leader D2L announced today that one of its longtime clients Parkland College is further partnering with D2L after identifying a growing need for learning administration management support.

Key Points: 
  • Kitchener, Waterloo, June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global learning technology leader D2L announced today that one of its longtime clients Parkland College is further partnering with D2L after identifying a growing need for learning administration management support.
  • Throughout the pandemic, Parkland College maintained close contact with D2L as their needs for support across faculty and students rapidly grew, and D2Ls 24/7 help desk support was there to assist.
  • They listen, they understand, and they invite us to offer solutions, says Lori Wendt, Instructional Technology Specialist at Parkland College.
  • Parkland College is an advocate for lifelong learning, breaking down barriers to access high-quality education, and were honoured to continue our partnership with them, says April Oman, Senior Vice President, Customer Experience at D2L.

Allego Financial Services Customers JP Morgan Chase, First Horizon Advisors, Comerica, and John Hancock Share Compelling Stories About Adaptation as Part of Allego Podcast

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Articles, Education, Philosophy of education, Educational psychology, Education reform, Enablement, Lifelong learning, Mindset, Educational technology

What:Hosted by Mark Magnacca, President and Co-Founder of Allego, The Adapter's Advantage podcast features leaders in sales, training, enterprise learning and academia who share compelling stories demonstrating adaptation.

Key Points: 
  • What:Hosted by Mark Magnacca, President and Co-Founder of Allego, The Adapter's Advantage podcast features leaders in sales, training, enterprise learning and academia who share compelling stories demonstrating adaptation.
  • Jesse Jackson, Chief Learning Officer at JP Morgan Chase, shares why lifelong learning and adaptation to challenges are essential mindsets.
  • Intermediary Distribution at John Hancock Investments, shares about bringing remote teams together, the power of video, and his unique sales training process.
  • To learn more about Allego and learning and enablement in the flow of work, please visit allego.com.

AcademicInfluence.com's Inflection Announces the Decade's Most Influential Books in Physics, Geoscience, History, and Political Science

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Articles, Education, Human behavior, Educational stages, Alternative education, Education reform, Educational psychology, Lifelong learning, Personal development, Earth science, Science

"These are the books thought leaders consult and authors use as the basis for their own research and writings."

Key Points: 
  • "These are the books thought leaders consult and authors use as the basis for their own research and writings."
  • The Inflection team measured the influence of leading books and writings cited in comprehensive online data repositories.
  • "Anyone who wants to build a foundational understanding of physics, history, earth sciences, or political science would do well to start with the 25 books we've selected for each of these disciplines."
  • AcademicInfluence.com is a part of the EducationAccess group, a family of sites dedicated to lifelong learning and personal growth.