Teaching

WeVideo Announces Enhanced Collaboration with Richland School District Two

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

WeVideo has been a key partner of Richland Two for over nine years, providing educators and students with powerful multimedia creation tools to enhance creativity, collaboration, and learning outcomes.

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  • WeVideo has been a key partner of Richland Two for over nine years, providing educators and students with powerful multimedia creation tools to enhance creativity, collaboration, and learning outcomes.
  • As part of this ongoing collaboration, WeVideo recently introduced its interactivity features to Richland Two's educators, allowing for a more immersive and engaging learning experience.
  • Richland Two has embraced WeVideo as a versatile tool for video creation and collaboration across various subject areas.
  • The collaboration with WeVideo exemplifies Richland Two's dedication to providing educators and students with innovative tools and resources to thrive in the digital age.

IHRDC Announces the Overview of the Energy Transition – a Comprehensive e-Learning Course

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

IHRDC, a seasoned leader in training and competency development for the energy industry for over 55 years, has unveiled a new e-Learning course.

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  • IHRDC, a seasoned leader in training and competency development for the energy industry for over 55 years, has unveiled a new e-Learning course.
  • Energy Evolution: Review the historical trends in energy supply and demand, greenhouse gas emissions, inefficiencies along the value chain, and strategies for emission reductions.
  • This e-Learning course is designed for individuals who seek a comprehensive understanding of the energy transition and its implications.
  • Empower yourself with the knowledge and tools to actively contribute to the transition towards a more sustainable energy future.

Okta Ventures Unveils "The Identity 25" to Honor Pioneers Shaping the Future of Digital Identity

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Okta Ventures, the venture investment arm of Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:OKTA), the leading independent identity partner, proudly introduces "The Identity 25," an initiative that shines a spotlight on the trailblazers in the burgeoning field of digital identity.

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  • Okta Ventures, the venture investment arm of Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:OKTA), the leading independent identity partner, proudly introduces "The Identity 25," an initiative that shines a spotlight on the trailblazers in the burgeoning field of digital identity.
  • This year's Identity 25 list is a diverse compilation of academics, activists, public servants, entrepreneurs, standard-setters, and technology pioneers.
  • Vittorio Bertocci, Principal Architect of AuthO and board director, OpenID
    "The Identity 25 is an initiative designed to recognize the leading lights in the growing Identity space.
  • To explore "The Identity 25" report and learn more about the incredible individuals shaping the future of digital identity, visit here .

Allonnia Launches Mining Advisory Board to Support Development and Integration of Biological Solutions for the Mining Industry

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Allonnia , the bio-ingenuity company dedicated to extracting value where others see waste, today announced the establishment of their Mining Advisory Board.

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  • Allonnia , the bio-ingenuity company dedicated to extracting value where others see waste, today announced the establishment of their Mining Advisory Board.
  • Consisting of mining industry experts from academia, mining majors, and private institutions, the Board will support Allonnia with developing and delivering transformational biological solutions tailored to the mining industry.
  • “The mining industry is at a critical inflection point, and biotechnology offers a range of new solutions,” said Chuck Price, Chief Commercial Officer of Allonnia.
  • “This Mining Advisory Board brings together some of the most experienced minds in mining to collaborate on new approaches for the industry’s most pressing challenges.

Inaugural ‘Innovation in Education: UAE Schools’ Summit Sparks Conversation on Schools and How to Explore AI-Driven Educational Solutions

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

The one-of-a-kind summit provided a dynamic, enriching experience, offering attendees a day filled with valuable insights, unique networking opportunities, interactive sessions, and engaging discussions.

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  • The one-of-a-kind summit provided a dynamic, enriching experience, offering attendees a day filled with valuable insights, unique networking opportunities, interactive sessions, and engaging discussions.
  • The findings revealed student behaviour management as the primary education challenge for the current year, highlighted by 70% of respondents.
  • “Hosting the ‘Innovation in Education: UAE Schools’ Summit with Esol Education underscores our unwavering commitment to embracing innovation within the educational landscape.
  • “This event represents a significant opportunity for educators in the UAE to come together, exchange ideas, and explore innovative solutions to enrich student learning experiences.

Opentrons Announces New Robotics Education Initiative Demonstrating Commitment to Laboratory Automation for Students

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Opentrons Labworks, Inc ., a leader in lab automation and makers of accessible lab robotics, today announced the launch of Opentrons® for Education, an exclusive offering for educators to bring lab automation to the classroom.

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  • Opentrons Labworks, Inc ., a leader in lab automation and makers of accessible lab robotics, today announced the launch of Opentrons® for Education, an exclusive offering for educators to bring lab automation to the classroom.
  • Opentrons is building a first-of-its-kind ecosystem for teaching with automation, which includes education pricing and support, along with access to a community of educators already teaching with Opentrons.
  • Opentrons for Education is the key to unlocking a new era of hands-on, innovative learning in the realm of laboratory sciences.
  • in Automated Science Program, Computational Biology Department at Carnegie Mellon University, said, “This initiative underscores Opentrons' commitment to shaping the future of laboratory automation education for aspiring scientists.

University of Phoenix Issues White Paper on Developing a Digitized Skills-Aligned Curriculum in a Higher Education Institution

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Monday, March 11, 2024

The white paper discusses how the digitized skills-aligned curriculum provides the foundation of a skills-aligned higher education ecosystem featuring career-relevant, skills-based education and authentic assessment for working adult learners.

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  • The white paper discusses how the digitized skills-aligned curriculum provides the foundation of a skills-aligned higher education ecosystem featuring career-relevant, skills-based education and authentic assessment for working adult learners.
  • The foundation of this experience, the digitized skills-aligned curriculum, is evident throughout the career-centric design of courses, measured through authentic assessment, and supported with technology.
  • “Our digitized skills-aligned curriculum serves as the source of truth for all University innovation,” states Smith.
  • In 2023, the University’s innovative skills-aligned curriculum culminated in 100 percent of associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs open for new enrollment being fully skills-mapped .

BW Walch Welcomes Jessica Jeffers as Division Manager for Its Rapidly Expanding OGAP Division

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Monday, March 11, 2024

BW Walch, a leading provider of mathematics resources and professional development, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jessica Jeffers as the Division Manager for our rapidly growing OGAP (Ongoing Assessment Project) division.

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  • BW Walch, a leading provider of mathematics resources and professional development, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jessica Jeffers as the Division Manager for our rapidly growing OGAP (Ongoing Assessment Project) division.
  • Established in 2016, the OGAP division at BW Walch provides comprehensive and research-based professional development for math teachers.
  • As Division Manager, Jessica will play a pivotal role in overseeing the strategic growth of OGAP.
  • “We are delighted to welcome Jessica Jeffers to the BW Walch team as our new Division Manager for OGAP,” said Al Noyes, CEO at BW Walch.

CENIC Recognizes San Diego Community College District's Move to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and District-wide Wi-Fi Project

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Monday, March 11, 2024

CENIC is pleased to award the 2024 Innovations in Networking Award for Network-Enabled Cloud Applications: Education and Administration to the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD)'s project to move their Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

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  • CENIC is pleased to award the 2024 Innovations in Networking Award for Network-Enabled Cloud Applications: Education and Administration to the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD)'s project to move their Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
  • Many of these students are at San Diego City College , San Diego Mesa College , and San Diego Miramar College .
  • The San Diego Community College District has been live since July 2023 and is running stable production, non-production, and disaster recovery instances on OCI now.
  • In September 2023, the San Diego Community College District introduced a new Wi-Fi system to provide expanded and reliable Wi-Fi access to all campuses and District facilities.

Edtech Platform Propello Donates Solar Eclipse Kits to Over 600 Schools

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Edtech platform Propello is announcing the release of free, inquiry-based science lessons for middle school educators in preparation for the upcoming total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. These standards-aligned lessons place a heavy emphasis on engagement, offering classroom-ready materials for immediate download.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Edtech platform Propello is announcing the release of free, inquiry-based science lessons for middle school educators in preparation for the upcoming total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8.
  • "We're thrilled to provide hundreds of educators and students with accessible, hands-on lessons in preparation for Monday's total solar eclipse," said Amanda Bratten, Propello VP of Content and Curriculum.
  • "This is what Propello is all about - giving educators the tools to help students build knowledge and understanding through interactive curiosity and engagement."
  • Additionally, Propello is donating solar eclipse activity kits to over 600 schools along the path of totality across nine states, from Texas to Maine, ensuring students can safely experience this extraordinary phenomenon firsthand.