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The leader in communications training introduces a multi-platform training model to transform the future of learning East Hampton, NY (PRWEB) April 04, 2013 Communispond has been a leader in communications training since 1969 and continues to evolve as proven by their latest launch of Communispond Digital - a next-generation digital learning platform that enables students to access valuable digital learning content anytime, anywhere, and on any device. Accessible from a desktop computer,...

Lingualia presents Lingu, a virtual language teacher with the power to learn from each and every student and adapt the course to perfectly fit their needs. This state-of-the-art learning system achieves a noticeable increase in motivation, and much faster progress with very little effort. Valencia, Spain (PRWEB) April 04, 2013 Lingualia, the social network for language learning presents Lingu, a language teacher who uses artificial intelligence to personalise the course to match the exact...

Varying lectures with tests improves attention, note-taking, and retention The number of online educational offerings has exploded in recent years, but their rapid rise has spawned a critical question: Can such “virtual” classes cut through the maze of distractions —  such as email, the Internet, and television — that face students sitting at their computers? The solution, Harvard researchers say, is to test students early and often. By interspersing online lectures with...

eReflect strongly believes that Ultimate Typing will continue to be popular with customers, a belief that is supported by a favorable review recently posted by NeuroCube. The reviewer confirms that the software makes good on its claims, and can increase accuracy and speed of typing in just seven minutes per day. New York City, NY (PRWEB) April 04, 2013 Ultimate Typing software, the latest product released by e-learning company eReflect, has recently been praised by a NeuroCube reviewer...

FARMINGTON, Conn., April 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Driven by a myriad of powerful market forces and a broken cost model, massively open online courses (MOOCs) are shaping the higher education industry. MOOCs will change how higher education is paid for in the future, but the models and monetization strategies are still unclear. If the rise of MOOCs means higher education will be increasingly commoditized and nudge prices on a downward trend, this might spell trouble for...

edX Learning Platform to be open source and available on June 1 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and STANFORD, Calif., April 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Stanford University and edX, the not-for-profit online learning enterprise founded by Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), today announced their collaboration to advance the development of edX's open source learning platform and provide free and open online learning tools for institutions around the world. As part...

Survey finds teachers spend first month of school re-teaching lost skills. Greensboro, N.C. (PRWEB) April 02, 2013 The mention of summer break elicits squeals of delight from school children, teachers and many parents who are looking for relief from endless amounts of homework, tests and projects. However, a recent study of over 900 teachers and parents by Carson-Dellosa Publishing finds it is imperative that learning not take a break completely. “Students quickly get out of the...

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis., April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Renaissance Learning((TM)) announced today that the newest update to the Accelerated Reader((TM)) (AR((TM))) Student App for iOS includes VoiceOver support to enhance learning for visually impaired and blind students. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20001108/RENAISSANCELOGO) Introduced in 2011, the AR Student App provides educators with an option that allows students to wirelessly take AR Quizzes on their iPad(®), iPod...

e-Learning Webinar Will Showcase Keynote Speakers, Breakout Sessions, Networking Events and More at the 2013 Lectora User Conference Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) April 01, 2013 See all the upcoming action at the best e-Learning conference of the year during the Lectora® webinar this Wednesday, April 3. Attendees will learn about the four amazing keynote speakers, more than 20 e-Learning breakout sessions, two huge networking events, e-Learning exhibitors and more – all before the big...

Ashford University students reduce carbon footprint, pursue environmental studies SAN DIEGO, April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Online students have the flexibility to log in and complete their coursework at any time from virtually any place. They customize their schedules and pace themselves to accommodate work, family, lifestyle and other considerations. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130401/LA85962) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130228/LA68969LOGO)...