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Scholas Presented at Vatican Scholas
Vatican City (I), September 2014 - "Building peace through Education and Technology" are the words with which the organization Scholas unveiled the first online, collaborative, and multi-religious platform that seeks to connect educational institutions all over the world regardless of race, color, or religion. The announcement came after a week of intense activities. On 01 September, Pope Francis inaugurated the Scholas Third Global Congress on Education event in the Saint Paul VI Room, with the participation of soccer celebrities who played the first interreligious soccer game for peace. » MORE
Seven Edtech Companies Win "iHub Pitch Games" Challenge
San Jose, CA (USA), September 2014 - Seven education-technology startups from across the nation have emerged as winners of the "iHub Pitch Games", held at The Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose, earning the opportunity to test their science and math-friendly software in Silicon Valley schools. » MORE
"New Rules for School" Help Parents
Nashville, TN (USA), September 2014 - Kids heading back to school count on costly gadgets to help them learn and connect but are at greater risk than adults when it comes to device loss and damage, according to a new survey by Asurion, the recognized global leader in technology-protection services. » MORE
Fischertechnik for Students with Special Needs
Sanborn, NY, (USA), September 2014 - The fischertechnik division of Studica recently partnered with Minnick Schools to bring some of the fischertechnik learning kits to students with learning disabilities, special needs, behavioral issues and autism. Together they aim to develop STEM pathways and practices for various student groups. » MORE
Kurzweil Educationals Systems Rebrands Company
Dallas, TX (USA), September 2014 - Kurzweil Educational Systems®, a division of Cambium Learning® Group, Inc., has announced that it will rebrand itself to reflect its continuing investment in state-of-the-art innovative literacy software for all students. As Kurzweil Education™, the company will not only provide assistive technology solutions but also support all learners in their journey to gain academic success. The rebranding includes a new name, tagline, logo, and a tighter product portfolio through the recent divestment of the IntelliTools product line. » MORE
Top 30 List of America's Most Savvy Online Schools
Nashville, TN (USA), August 2014 - OnlineSchoolsCenter.com has released its list of the Top 30 Most Technologically Savvy Online Schools in the United States. The schools listed in the article are among the best of the best when it comes to providing a technologically enhanced online experience that will enable their students to grow and learn in a format that enhances their lives and furthers their career. » MORE
Georgia Cyber Academy Expanded Learning Opportunities
Atlanta, GA (USA), August 2014 - Georgia Cyber Academy (GCA), a full-time, tuition-free online public school for students in Georgia, will begin their 2014-2015 school year as the program marks its eighth year of operation in the State. GCA uses the award-winning K¹² curriculum to offer students in grades K-12 an exceptional learning experience. GCA offers an individualized learning approach and provides students with the tools they need to succeed both in school and beyond. » MORE
Personalized Learning Environments for Students
Washington, DC (USA), July 2014 - The International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) congratulates the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for taking positive action to modernize the E-Rate program for U.S. schools and libraries and driving change for the public good in expanding access to broadband for our nation's students. » MORE
To Create Interactive Courses in the Classroom
San Francisco, CA (USA), July 2014 - Versal has announced the release of Versal Pro, expanding the platform's core interactive course-creation capabilities to facilitate its use in the classroom. Designed specifically for teachers, Versal Pro adds learner-progress tracking, private courses, and more. Since the first beta was launched a year ago, Versal has quickly become a popular way for anyone to create interactive online learning experiences and share knowledge with the world. » MORE
College Grants New Award for Flexible Learning
London (UK), June 2014 - Learning Nexus Students who perform above and beyond their everyday studies will now be recognised by Forth Valley College with a new Flexible Learning Award. The first recipient of the new award is HNC Business Studies student Carrie Gentles from Tullibody. As well as coping with the demands of full-time study, Carrie has also committed to achieving the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) to enhance her qualifications. » MORE
