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Corporate eLearning
Examining the Attitudes towards Virtual Classrooms
London (UK), July 2011 - There is a gulf between the benefits that virtual learning can provide and UK businesses actually adopting these technologies, claims the blended learning provider REDTRAY. Having seen the 100% satisfaction levels that its virtual classroom technology, CloudRooms™, has received from over 350 users, the organization wants to find out what the barriers to adoption are. » MORE
Caspian Learning Releases Free Version of 3D Software
Newcastle (UK), July 2011 - Caspian Learning has announced that the latest version of their 3D sims and games creation software "Thinking Worlds 3.5" will be available to download and use for free - forever - which is a huge shift from the previous retail price of $4999. The new version of the software will remove practically all of the barriers to simulation and game design that the beginner or novice designer faces. » MORE
New Additions to Blackboard Learn
Las Vegas, NV (USA), July 2011 - Pearson and Blackboard have announced plans to integrate Pearson's MyLab and Mastering programs with the Blackboard Learn online teaching and learning platform - providing users with a convenient, seamless transition between systems. » MORE
Who Else Wants a Photovoltaic Wi-fi Charger?
Edinburgh (SCO), July 2011 - Dr. Zara Dobson has been exploring a brand-new technology to maintain the battery packs of wi-fi gadgets. During the last couple of years, she has paid attention to information about wireless charging mats and maintains that the world of wi-fi charging is getting ready to bust wide open! » MORE
Presence and Ad-hoc Meetings with WorkSpace3D 4.0
Montpellier (FR), July 2011 - Tixeo has announced WorkSpace3D 4.0, which is a major milestone in its long-term strategy of delivering an alternative unified communication solution to products such as Microsoft Lync or Skype. By integrating both presence and ad-hoc meetings features, WorkSpace3D makes collaboration over video conference easier and more efficient. » MORE
Blackboard Inc. Acquired for $1.64 Billion
Washington DC (USA), July 2011 - Providence Equity Partners Inc., an owner of SunGard and provider of administrative systems for higher education has agreed to buy Blackboard Inc., the learning management system industry giant for $1.64 billion. Providence is a private equity firm focused on media, communications, information services, and education investments. » MORE
Project Agency's Survey Shows Sponsors Failing
London (UK), July 2011 - The project management training-and-development specialist Project Agency has reported that in a survey of over 1,300 people who have attended its project management events, over 52 per cent believe that the roles, responsibilities, and levels of authority relating to their projects are unclear. Only five per cent of those polled disagree. » MORE
digital publishing Receives Worlddidac Quality Charter
Munich (GER)/Berne (CH), July 2011 - Following an extensive evaluation process conducted by an international board of education experts, digital publishing, a provider of online language-training services, has again been awarded the renowned Worlddidac Quality Charter (WQC). To be certified, a company has to meet the highest demands regarding product quality, after-sales support, and corporate governance. » MORE
The Training Associates Hires Director of Finance
Westborough, MA (USA), July 2011 - The Training Associates, providers of training-delivery solutions and trainers on demand, has announced the hiring of Jim Moore as their Director of Finance. In his new role, Jim will oversee all financial operations worldwide, augmenting the company's management team. » MORE
Saba Social Learning Now Generally Available
Redwood Shores, CA (USA), July 2011 - Saba Social Learning is now available to help employees, partners, and customers connect, collaborate, and learn better in a versatile and social environment, often referred to as "informal learning". » MORE
