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New study finds half of parents say schools should use mobile devices to educate WASHINGTON, May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In one of the most comprehensive studies of parents' views on mobile devices in education, more than 50 percent of parents believe that schools should make more use of mobile devices in education and 32 percent agree that schools should require them in the classroom. These findings are from a new study of how parents perceive mobile learning and devices in...
Platform Designed for Lifelong Learning Gives Teachers Tools to Easily Build, Market and Monetize Content MENLO PARK, Calif., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Curious.com, Inc., today unveiled a new marketplace for lifelong learning where students and teachers can connect around subjects as varied as salsa dancing, integral solving, pipe soldering, jewelry making and knife sharpening. The company debuts as the home to hundreds of short, engaging video-based lessons for consumers...
MIRFIELD, England, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- With more online classes emerging for aviation students, budding pilots are turning to distance learning to help gain their aviation qualifications. UK based pilot supply shop Flightstore have witnessed first-hand the boom in self-taught study and have increased their extensive pilot training selection. Distance learning is proving to be a popular choice for aviation students looking to achieve their qualifications in their own time, however...
A unique new infographic from Amvonet showcases the future of eLearning. Alliance, OH (PRWEB) April 30, 2013 Unique E-Learning Infographic now available. Everything you need to know about e-learning in unique infographic A unique new infographic is now available from Alliance-based Amvonet. The infographic brilliantly showcases The Future of E-Learning. The infographic briefly illustrates: Geographic breakdown of E-Learning usage...
POTSDAM, Germany, April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- German Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI) is supporting the educational initiative of the software company SAP AG to offer interactive online courses open to everyone - so-called MOOCs. These courses, backed by technology and know-how from HPI and starting on May 27th, will focus on SAP software products. The Potsdam institute, who refers to this latest venture as "pioneering work in the economy," is the first institute of higher...
InnoTab, Go! Go! Smart Wheels Provide the Ultimate in Learning Fun NEW YORK, April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- VTech® (www.vtechkids.com), a world leader in age-appropriate and developmental stage-based electronic learning products for children, continues to assert its commitment to innovation and making learning fun with its current display of products at the Time to Play Spring Showcase (http://www.timetoplaymag.com/). From the top-rated Alphabet Activity Cube, VTech's #1 new infant...
With Support from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and New Roads, The New Reinvented Learning Space Will Be Unveiled at May 11th Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 29, 2013 GameDesk, the gaming education non-profit that rethinks learning through playing, making, and discovery, today announced the launch of new spaces at its PlayMaker School, a life-reflective revolution in education designed to prepare students for 21st century success. The school is realized with...
Ninth Annual e-Learning Conference Presents the Best Keynote Presentation Lineup, Breakout Sessions and Events Yet. SAN ANTONIO (PRWEB) April 29, 2013 The ninth annual Lectora® User Conference kicks off an incredible agenda tonight in San Antonio at the “Make Magic Happen” Welcome Reception from 7-10 pm at the San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk. Hundreds of e-Learning professionals from around the world will attend a full schedule of e-Learning breakout sessions, keynotes and...
According to software company eReflect, a recently published user review of the 2013 release of their 7 Speed Reading™ product reveals that the software continues to be a top choice among users because of its state-of-the-art features and efficiency. New York City, NY (PRWEB) April 30, 2013 A just published review of speed reading software 7 Speed Reading™ on Speed Reading Techniques.Org reveals that the range of features available in the software makes it a top choice for users that...
Canadore College and ClevrU Corporation announced a new collaboration today to deliver advanced online learning opportunities to Brazil and China. Waterloo, Ontario (PRWEB) April 27, 2013 Canadore College and ClevrU Corporation announced a new collaboration today to deliver advanced online learning opportunities to Brazil and China. International students have a significant economic impact to Canada. According to Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, total expenditures by...
