Instructional design

Aurora Institute Welcomes Anpao Duta Flying Earth and Rebecca Midles to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Culture, Learning, Education, Instructional design, NISN, NACA, Native Americans, Multimedia, Aurora University, Management

Flying Earth and Midles both join the board with decades of experience in the education innovation space, and will bring tremendous knowledge, wisdom, and leadership to the organization.

Key Points: 
  • Flying Earth and Midles both join the board with decades of experience in the education innovation space, and will bring tremendous knowledge, wisdom, and leadership to the organization.
  • The Aurora Institute welcomes Anpao Duta Flying Earth and Rebecca Midles to its Board of Directors.
  • Before serving in his role as Executive Director at NISN, Anpao Duta Flying Earth served as Executive Director of the Native American Community Academy (NACA), a charter school in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
  • "We could not be more thrilled to be welcoming Duta and Rebecca to the Aurora Institute Board," said Tom Rooney, board chair of the Aurora Institute.

Kahoot! unveils white paper on the critical role of inclusive learning design in game-based learning

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Inclusion, Learning, EDU, Instructional design, The Lego Group, Student, Universal design, Inclusive, Universal Design for Learning, Individual, Tutoring

OSLO, Norway, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Kahoot!, the global learning platform company, is proud to announce the release of its latest white paper, "Designing for Inclusion, Designing for All: A mindset shift and practical approaches to further your journey toward inclusive design in EdTech." Co-authored by Louisa Rosenheck, Kahoot!'s Director of Learning Design, and Plub Limpiti, Learning Designer at Kahoot!, the white paper is a pioneering exploration of the challenges and vast opportunities in creating more inclusive game-based learning experiences that lead to better outcomes.

Key Points: 
  • 's Director of Learning Design, and Plub Limpiti, Learning Designer at Kahoot!, the white paper is a pioneering exploration of the challenges and vast opportunities in creating more inclusive game-based learning experiences that lead to better outcomes.
  • 's commitment to leading the charge in understanding and implementing inclusive learning design practices that benefit every learner, regardless of their neurotype."
  • "Inclusivity is at the forefront of learning design, yet achieving truly inclusive digital learning solutions requires intentional effort," said co-author Plub Limpiti.
  • To download the new white paper, "Designing for Inclusion, Designing for All: A mindset shift and practical approaches to further your journey toward inclusive design in EdTech," and join the conversation on inclusive learning, visit https://kahoot.com/neurodiversity .

Kahoot! and the LEGO Foundation team up to launch new initiative to raise awareness about neurodiversity and inclusion

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Learning, The Lego Group, Parent, All, ADHD, Educational technology, Organization, Instructional design, Student, Collection, Spectrum, Empathy, Tutoring, Tourism, Kahoot!

OSLO, Norway, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahoot!, the global learning and engagement platform company, today announced the launch of the Uniting Minds collection of learning games and teacher resources, designed by pedagogy experts to raise awareness about neurodiversity and creating inclusive learning environments where all learners can thrive.

Key Points: 
  • The Uniting Minds collection, now available for free on Kahoot!, represents the official launch of the " Kahoot!
  • This new initiative was funded by the LEGO Foundation through Kahoot!
  • 's participation in their inaugural Play for All Accelerator , a program with a mission to support neurodivergent children by catalyzing innovation in playful learning.
  • is striving to inspire educators, students, parents, and EdTech developers to build an understanding for neurodiversity and how we can practice inclusion in the classroom, at home, and beyond.

YESHIVA UNIVERSITY LAUNCHES YU GLOBAL: HIGHLY EFFICIENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN TODAY'S EVOLVING JOB MARKET

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Human resources, Partnership, Instructional design, Education, Life, Catalog, Data analysis, History of Yeshiva University, Workplace, Emergency control centre, Business, Business process, Executive, Marketing, CFOS, Web design, Yeshiva University, Student, Prompt engineering, Construction management, AI, Typology of business strategies, YU, Flatiron, Integration, Accounting, Tutoring, Management, Entrepreneurship, Paralegal

NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yeshiva University today announced the launch of YU Global, a flexible educational arm of the university focused on preparing students for the current, ever changing job market. YU Global provides high-quality professional and post-professional training as an alternative to, or in addition to, traditional higher education. The program is designed to give learners a competitive edge with tangible skills to support pursuit of a new career, land a first job, or advance in their current workplace.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yeshiva University today announced the launch of YU Global, a flexible educational arm of the university focused on preparing students for the current, ever changing job market.
  • YU Global provides high-quality professional and post-professional training as an alternative to, or in addition to, traditional higher education.
  • YU Global acts as a bridge to the rapidly changing job market offering relevant, real-world and current skills to provide learners with a faster and more direct route to use their education immediately.
  • Most of YU Global's certificate programs range from $1,000 to around $5,000 and have the goal of preparing students to be job-ready in eight to ten weeks.

New Course for Insurance Professionals and CSRs: Other Personal Lines Solutions

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
Umbrella, The National Alliance, Insurance, National Alliance, Personal, Policy, Risk management, Instructional design, Risk, CISR, Business activity statement, Knowledge, Nursing

AUSTIN, Texas, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Insurance professionals who want to enhance their knowledge of personal lines insurance can now enroll in the CISR Other Personal Lines Solution course administered by The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Insurance professionals who want to enhance their knowledge of personal lines insurance can now enroll in the CISR Other Personal Lines Solution course administered by The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research.
  • Part of the acclaimed Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) Designation program, the Other Personal Lines Solution course is an excellent resource for insurance professionals looking to expand their knowledge and better serve their clients.
  • The course covers key risk and insurance topics, including Business Activities of Personal Lines Clients, Recreational Lines, Personal Umbrella/Excess Liability, Personal Lines Catastrophe Coverage Solutions and Risk Mitigation Methods, and Personal Lines Emerging Risks.
  • This course allows learners to apply their knowledge through activities and discussions, better preparing them to offer personalized service to their clients, making it an invaluable resource for anyone working in the personal lines insurance industry."

ClassLink Receives Three 2023 EdTech Cool Tool Awards from EdTech Digest

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
Education, Educational technology, K-12, Instructional design, Workforce, Visionary, Management

CLIFTON, N.J., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The results are in — this week ClassLink was awarded three 2023 EdTech Cool Tool Awards from EdTech Digest.

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  • CLIFTON, N.J., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The results are in — this week ClassLink was awarded three 2023 EdTech Cool Tool Awards from EdTech Digest.
  • This is the fifth consecutive year that ClassLink has been recognized by EdTech Digest.
  • In addition, we're proud to congratulate the following ClassLink teammates on being recognized as finalists in the 2023 EdTech Awards.
  • "We're thrilled to receive recognition in multiple categories as a winner and finalist for the 2023 EdTech Awards.

ClassLink Honors Outstanding Schools and Educators at CLON 2023 Conference

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Monday, February 27, 2023
United Nations, Development, Learning, RSA Award for Excellence in Mathematics, Heart, School, International school, Implementation, Instructional design, United Nations International School of Hanoi, Growth, CLON, American International School, Initial Police Learning and Development Programme, Award, American International School of Vienna, Student, Education, Analytics, Film industry, Industrial design, Nursing

CLIFTON, N.J., Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ClassLink celebrated the exceptional achievements of schools and individuals last week at its annual conference, CLON 2023.

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  • CLIFTON, N.J., Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ClassLink celebrated the exceptional achievements of schools and individuals last week at its annual conference, CLON 2023.
  • Celebrating outstanding schools is at the heart of the Awards of Excellence.
  • We recognize school systems for their commendable use of ClassLink in four key areas: implementation, growth, engagement, and analytics.
  • - Salena Rabidoux, Director of Learning Design, ClassLink
    Learn more at ClassLink 101 , a 30-minute webinar designed to introduce education leaders to access, analytics, and identity management.

RTG Medical Announces Promotion of Wiltse and Crosby

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
Talent, Development, Wiltse, Azkals Development Team, NE, Senior, RTG, Guenthner, Enablement, Acquisition, Morale, Retention, Growth, Culture, Learning management system, Instructional design, Training and development, Talent Resource Development Wing, Health care, Management

As part of the recent announcement by Jeremy Guenthner, Chief Operating Officer of RTG Medical Sunni Wiltse has been named Director of Talent and Development and Zach Crosby named Director of Sales Training and Enablement.

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  • As part of the recent announcement by Jeremy Guenthner, Chief Operating Officer of RTG Medical Sunni Wiltse has been named Director of Talent and Development and Zach Crosby named Director of Sales Training and Enablement.
  • RTG Medical couldn’t be happier or more appreciative of her bringing her talents to our team.” Guenthner said.
  • Since joining RTG Medical in May 2022, Wiltse has been instrumental in developing and managing the company's Learning Management System.
  • That largely starts with Zach, and I am excited for that.”
    In tandem, this new structure moves RTG Medical into the next generation of Healthcare Staffing.

Elizabeth Benhart and Cameron Alford Selected for 2023 Emerging Leaders Cohort

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
Educational technology, CSL Behring, Conference, Student, MSRI, Learning, City, ARM, Supplemental instruction, All Party Hill Leaders Conference, Instructional design, LMS, National Alliance, Michigan State University, AM Best, Management, Risk, Insurance, Science

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research proudly announces the selection of Elizabeth Benhart, Senior Director of Instructional Design; and Cameron Alford , UACRM, ARM, Academy Board Member as two of the American Property Casualty Insurance Association 's (APCIA) 2023 Emerging Leaders cohort.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research proudly announces the selection of Elizabeth Benhart, Senior Director of Instructional Design; and Cameron Alford , UACRM, ARM, Academy Board Member as two of the American Property Casualty Insurance Association 's (APCIA) 2023 Emerging Leaders cohort.
  • Mrs. Benhart and Mr. Alford will be featured at this nomination-only event from February 5–7 in Charleston, South Carolina.
  • Mrs. Benhart shared this regarding her Emerging Leader recognition:
    "I am so appreciative of the opportunity to join the class of 2023 Emerging Leaders!
  • The Emerging Leaders Conference is co-hosted by APCIA, Insurance Careers Movement , and AM Best .

ProfNet Expert Alerts for October 21, 2022

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Friday, October 21, 2022
Student, Faculty, National Science & Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant, Community, Educational technology, Education, Admission, Instructional design, Measurements of Student Progress, Professional, Student affairs, Medicine

NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Below are experts from the ProfNet network who are available to discuss timely issues in your coverage area.

Key Points: 
  • "When it comes to changing trajectories and reimagining education, we have no shortage of options: new curricula, technologies, pedagogies, and programs abound.
  • And when it comes to teaching, we believe that it has always been and always will be a noble and worthwhile profession.
  • Great teachers have always been learning-centered, and they seek excellence in their work.
  • In short, we have much to learn from the best of teachers.