Leading LMS provider to sponsor webinars by Brandon Hall Research

CERTPOINT Systems provider of LMS/LCMS CERTPOINTVLS and mobile knowledge app K-Tango announced today that it will sponsor a series of webinars by Brandon Hall Research beginning Tuesday, October 25th 2011 and extending through 2012.

The first webinar in the series is "Selecting an LMS: Converging your business needs with emerging learning trends." Speaking at the webinar are Scot Lake, Senior Analyst at Brandon Hall and Kenneth Fung, CERTPOINT Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy. Among other topics, they will discuss:

• Key learning trends that could impact your organization in the next three years
• Award winning approaches to selecting solution providers that meet today's needs and tomorrows challenges

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About CERTPOINT Systems Inc.

CERTPOINT Systems Inc. provides the CERTPOINTVLS™ and CERTPOINTVLS Mobile™ all-in-one global learning platforms, which are used by more than 1,000 organizations in over 80 countries and 40+ languages to manage performance, deliver knowledge and track business results.

Global leaders such as L'Oréal, Toyota, Honda and Stanley Black & Decker use CERTPOINT's solutions to arm their employees and partners with the knowledge they need to win and retain customers. The SaaS-based CERTPOINTVLS platform is multilingual and integrates Authoring, Reporting, Mobile Delivery and Web 2.0 Collaboration tools into a single LMS and LCMS solution. It quickly drives productivity across the extended enterprise and deep into sales and service channels. CERTPOINTVLS is easy to use, rapid to deploy and cost effective.

Founded in 1996, CERTPOINT Systems has consistently developed and evolved the CERTPOINTVLS platform to ensure that it provides clients with cutting-edge tools that incorporate the most recent developments in the rapidly changing online learning environment.

Please visit the company at www.certpointsystems.com.

Source: Training Press Releases

Leading LMS provider to sponsor webinars by Brandon Hall Research

CERTPOINT Systems provider of LMS/LCMS CERTPOINTVLS and mobile knowledge app K-Tango announced today that it will sponsor a series of webinars by Brandon Hall Research beginning Tuesday, October 25th 2011 and extending through 2012.

The first webinar in the series is "Selecting an LMS: Converging your business needs with emerging learning trends." Speaking at the webinar are Scot Lake, Senior Analyst at Brandon Hall and Kenneth Fung, CERTPOINT Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy. Among other topics, they will discuss:

• Key learning trends that could impact your organization in the next three years
• Award winning approaches to selecting solution providers that meet today's needs and tomorrows challenges

Read more...

About CERTPOINT Systems Inc.

CERTPOINT Systems Inc. provides the CERTPOINTVLS™ and CERTPOINTVLS Mobile™ all-in-one global learning platforms, which are used by more than 1,000 organizations in over 80 countries and 40+ languages to manage performance, deliver knowledge and track business results.

Global leaders such as L'Oréal, Toyota, Honda and Stanley Black & Decker use CERTPOINT's solutions to arm their employees and partners with the knowledge they need to win and retain customers. The SaaS-based CERTPOINTVLS platform is multilingual and integrates Authoring, Reporting, Mobile Delivery and Web 2.0 Collaboration tools into a single LMS and LCMS solution. It quickly drives productivity across the extended enterprise and deep into sales and service channels. CERTPOINTVLS is easy to use, rapid to deploy and cost effective.

Founded in 1996, CERTPOINT Systems has consistently developed and evolved the CERTPOINTVLS platform to ensure that it provides clients with cutting-edge tools that incorporate the most recent developments in the rapidly changing online learning environment.

Please visit the company at www.certpointsystems.com.

Source: Training Press Releases

10 Ways to Cuss Without Cussing on Twitter

Christine Kane has been in touch to remind us about this recently published below.

Photo: Internet Service Providers

SMS or text-speak has been continually increasing its bounds since Twitter appeared on the scene with its limit of 140 characters per tweet. Since tweets are never totally private, means to keep twitter language free of cuss words are being used to avoid offense or censorship. Here are ten ways that people manage to ‘cuss without cussing’ on Twitter.
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Thanks to Christine.
Enjoy your reading!

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10 Ways to Cuss Without Cussing on Twitter

Christine Kane has been in touch to remind us about this recently published below.

Photo: Internet Service Providers

SMS or text-speak has been continually increasing its bounds since Twitter appeared on the scene with its limit of 140 characters per tweet. Since tweets are never totally private, means to keep twitter language free of cuss words are being used to avoid offense or censorship. Here are ten ways that people manage to ‘cuss without cussing’ on Twitter.
Read more...

Related link
Take a closer look at Internet Service Providers Blog

Thanks to Christine.
Enjoy your reading!

Source: Internet Service Providers

Twitter Q&A Tomorrow: Emerging Trends in Ed Tech

View it in a web browser

When? October 25, 2011 at 2 p.m

Join Editor Dennis Carter for a Twitter Hour as he shares his insights on the latest trends in higher-ed, including:

• Undergrad and Graduate applications go mobile
• Social Media is no longer optional for colleges and universities
• How Facebook might become the new college help desk
• Colleges struggle for students’ data demand
• and more!

Send in your questions to @ecampusnews and use the hashtag #ecnedchat

Follow along #ecnedchat and join in on the live discussion and Q&A!

Don't miss this interactive session!

Twitter Q&A Tomorrow: Emerging Trends in Ed Tech

View it in a web browser

When? October 25, 2011 at 2 p.m

Join Editor Dennis Carter for a Twitter Hour as he shares his insights on the latest trends in higher-ed, including:

• Undergrad and Graduate applications go mobile
• Social Media is no longer optional for colleges and universities
• How Facebook might become the new college help desk
• Colleges struggle for students’ data demand
• and more!

Send in your questions to @ecampusnews and use the hashtag #ecnedchat

Follow along #ecnedchat and join in on the live discussion and Q&A!

Don't miss this interactive session!

Science Mentoring Research

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has created a website that provides access to their research on science mentoring.

http://ehrweb.aaas.org/sciMentoring/index.php

The goal of the site is to "provide guidelines and resources for developing high quality research and evaluation studies for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) career and workforce mentoring. " On the site's homepage, visitors can find links to research on these guidelines, resources for STEM mentoring, and announcements about upcoming awards and funding opportunities.
Read more...

Source: Internet Scout Project

Science Mentoring Research

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has created a website that provides access to their research on science mentoring.

http://ehrweb.aaas.org/sciMentoring/index.php

The goal of the site is to "provide guidelines and resources for developing high quality research and evaluation studies for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) career and workforce mentoring. " On the site's homepage, visitors can find links to research on these guidelines, resources for STEM mentoring, and announcements about upcoming awards and funding opportunities.
Read more...

Source: Internet Scout Project

Don't fear the Reader: how technology can benefit children's books by Sam Leith

New technology, far from tempting kids away from books, promises to add a new dimension to reading.

Photo: Guardian photographer Jill Mead

'Why don't you turn off that TV and read a book for a change?" Such was the traditional teatime war cry of 1970s Middle-Class Mum. Its antiphonal response: "Oh muuum ..." I belong to a generation that was conditioned to see television, and later computer games, as the enemies of childhood reading: rivals for time and attention that could be spent with a book.

Now that computers are a means by which books are transmitted, that distinction is breaking down. We must now set aside the prejudices of our parents and the superstitions we have about books being magical objects imbued with learning.

The internet is putting young readers in touch with each other, too. Some playground crazes are literary, and they can go global.The explosion of fan fiction – much of it by children and young teens – is a vitally encouraging instance of the way creative reading and creative writing can become the centre of an online community. JK Rowling's Pottermore site, which opens to the public this month, looks like is offering a model of how a children's author might engage with readers without compromising the texts.
Read more...

Source: People with Voices

Don't fear the Reader: how technology can benefit children's books by Sam Leith

New technology, far from tempting kids away from books, promises to add a new dimension to reading.

Photo: Guardian photographer Jill Mead

'Why don't you turn off that TV and read a book for a change?" Such was the traditional teatime war cry of 1970s Middle-Class Mum. Its antiphonal response: "Oh muuum ..." I belong to a generation that was conditioned to see television, and later computer games, as the enemies of childhood reading: rivals for time and attention that could be spent with a book.

Now that computers are a means by which books are transmitted, that distinction is breaking down. We must now set aside the prejudices of our parents and the superstitions we have about books being magical objects imbued with learning.

The internet is putting young readers in touch with each other, too. Some playground crazes are literary, and they can go global.The explosion of fan fiction – much of it by children and young teens – is a vitally encouraging instance of the way creative reading and creative writing can become the centre of an online community. JK Rowling's Pottermore site, which opens to the public this month, looks like is offering a model of how a children's author might engage with readers without compromising the texts.
Read more...

Source: People with Voices

Ion Piano Apprentice learning keyboard for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch

The availability of the Piano Apprentice learning keyboard for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch has been declared by Ion. The compact and lightweight iDevice accessory serves as a personal piano instructor for busy music lovers on the go.

Photo: Mobiletor.com

The application which can be downloaded from the iTunes app store helps in the smooth functioning of this slim keyboard and creates a reportedly comprehensive music-learning experience. Through the app, users have to follow Emmy award-winning piano instructor, Scott ‘The Piano Guy’ Houston, who will show them hand positions while the keys on the keyboard light up in sync with the song. The keyboard’s design places Scott’s hands on the screen directly above users’ hands to offer a direct and intuitive learning experience.

“Piano Apprentice is truly a first-of-its-kind music learning tool for iPad, iPhone or iPod. Learning to read and play music has never been easier, more portable or accessible for people of all learning levels than it is with Piano Apprentice,” explained Wendy Mittelstadt, Product Manager Ion.

Operating through CoreMIDI, this iPhone peripheral is also capable of working as a controller for other applications including GarageBand. It will first teach the techniques of playing to users and then enable them to create music with their favorite applications. The touch-sensitive keyboard provides a collection of volumes and expressive music creations. This battery powered device comes with in-built speakers as well.

The Piano Apprentice learning keyboard is priced at $99.99 and is now available at Best Buy, Walmart, Target, BJ’s Wholesale Club and online at
http://www.ionaudio.com/products/details/piano-apprentice

ON Audio Piano Apprentice 


Related link
Visit iTunes to buy and download apps

Source: Mobiletor.com and ionAudio's Channel (YouTube)

Ion Piano Apprentice learning keyboard for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch

The availability of the Piano Apprentice learning keyboard for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch has been declared by Ion. The compact and lightweight iDevice accessory serves as a personal piano instructor for busy music lovers on the go.

Photo: Mobiletor.com

The application which can be downloaded from the iTunes app store helps in the smooth functioning of this slim keyboard and creates a reportedly comprehensive music-learning experience. Through the app, users have to follow Emmy award-winning piano instructor, Scott ‘The Piano Guy’ Houston, who will show them hand positions while the keys on the keyboard light up in sync with the song. The keyboard’s design places Scott’s hands on the screen directly above users’ hands to offer a direct and intuitive learning experience.

“Piano Apprentice is truly a first-of-its-kind music learning tool for iPad, iPhone or iPod. Learning to read and play music has never been easier, more portable or accessible for people of all learning levels than it is with Piano Apprentice,” explained Wendy Mittelstadt, Product Manager Ion.

Operating through CoreMIDI, this iPhone peripheral is also capable of working as a controller for other applications including GarageBand. It will first teach the techniques of playing to users and then enable them to create music with their favorite applications. The touch-sensitive keyboard provides a collection of volumes and expressive music creations. This battery powered device comes with in-built speakers as well.

The Piano Apprentice learning keyboard is priced at $99.99 and is now available at Best Buy, Walmart, Target, BJ’s Wholesale Club and online at
http://www.ionaudio.com/products/details/piano-apprentice

ON Audio Piano Apprentice 


Related link
Visit iTunes to buy and download apps

Source: Mobiletor.com and ionAudio's Channel (YouTube)

Teaching with technology by CHRISTINA GUENTHNER

Students within Perry Public Schools are experiencing some of the newest educational tools available thanks to a portion of the school improvement bond passed by the community in February.

Photo: The Argus-Press

On Tuesday, students in Margaret Sible’s first grade class were hard at work using iPads to play apps that teach them skills like phonics, counting money and identifying letters.

The teacher said the tablets help keep the students engaged for longer.

“I mean, look at this, we’ve been doing this for 40 minutes already and they’re still interested,” Sible said. “I could never keep my kids involved that long on my own.”

She said the iPads are great because they provide instant feedback to the students about whether they are completing the questions right or wrong — something teachers cannot offer because they have to spread their attention out amongst all the students.

“What better way to keep them engaged than to give them direct feedback,” Sible said.
Read more...

Source: The Argus-Press

Teaching with technology by CHRISTINA GUENTHNER

Students within Perry Public Schools are experiencing some of the newest educational tools available thanks to a portion of the school improvement bond passed by the community in February.

Photo: The Argus-Press

On Tuesday, students in Margaret Sible’s first grade class were hard at work using iPads to play apps that teach them skills like phonics, counting money and identifying letters.

The teacher said the tablets help keep the students engaged for longer.

“I mean, look at this, we’ve been doing this for 40 minutes already and they’re still interested,” Sible said. “I could never keep my kids involved that long on my own.”

She said the iPads are great because they provide instant feedback to the students about whether they are completing the questions right or wrong — something teachers cannot offer because they have to spread their attention out amongst all the students.

“What better way to keep them engaged than to give them direct feedback,” Sible said.
Read more...

Source: The Argus-Press

Study and Face a Brighter Future Is Important in Today's Economy According To Anglia Ruskin University

Distance learning is the key to having a better future if you are not able to attend school traditionally.

Photo: FreeDigitalPhotos.net

In any period of economic difficulty, finding the best job, and hanging on to it, can be exceptionally hard. The relative scarcity of jobs means employers have an enormous selection of applicants to choose from, which thereby cuts the chances of any successful applications being made.

However, distance learning degrees from Anglia Ruskin University represent an excellent way to study for a universally recognised qualification without having to commit to a full-time course. Any student who signs up to such a course is making a bold statement about themselves, and it’s one which could bring dividends throughout the student’s career.
Via their exceptionally helpful website, Anglia Ruskin offer a wealth of information about distance learning schemes to both employers and employees.
Read more...

About Anglia Ruskin University

Main campuses at Cambridge and Chelmsford attract students not only from the East of England and across the UK, but in increasing numbers from mainland Europe and from further afield. An increasing number of students are enjoying the benefits of distance learning and the University has an extensive network of contacts with institutions throughout the world, delivering courses in countries as far removed as Malaysia and Trinidad.

Source: EmailWire 

Study and Face a Brighter Future Is Important in Today's Economy According To Anglia Ruskin University

Distance learning is the key to having a better future if you are not able to attend school traditionally.

Photo: FreeDigitalPhotos.net

In any period of economic difficulty, finding the best job, and hanging on to it, can be exceptionally hard. The relative scarcity of jobs means employers have an enormous selection of applicants to choose from, which thereby cuts the chances of any successful applications being made.

However, distance learning degrees from Anglia Ruskin University represent an excellent way to study for a universally recognised qualification without having to commit to a full-time course. Any student who signs up to such a course is making a bold statement about themselves, and it’s one which could bring dividends throughout the student’s career.
Via their exceptionally helpful website, Anglia Ruskin offer a wealth of information about distance learning schemes to both employers and employees.
Read more...

About Anglia Ruskin University

Main campuses at Cambridge and Chelmsford attract students not only from the East of England and across the UK, but in increasing numbers from mainland Europe and from further afield. An increasing number of students are enjoying the benefits of distance learning and the University has an extensive network of contacts with institutions throughout the world, delivering courses in countries as far removed as Malaysia and Trinidad.

Source: EmailWire 

E-learners perform better, study finds

Students perform better in online courses, a new study has shown.

Despite the constant distractions of social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook, as well as emails, online news and e-shopping, the online method of learning seems to be something that keeps a student's attention.

Researchers have found that pupils using e-learning platforms are maintaining their grades or even exceeding their predictions through the flexible, easy access learning.

Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning / A Meta-Analysis and Review of Online Learning Studies (PDF)

SRI International, a private research and development company working for the US Department of Education, said in the study: "On average, students in online learning conditions perform better than those receiving face-to-face instruction."
The study was done over 12 years between 1996 and 2008 and focused primarily on colleges and adults who continued education after compulsory schooling. It found 99 studies in which there were quantitative comparisons of online and classroom performance for the same courses.
Read more...

Related link
Responses to The New York Times article on Educational Technology

Source: Virtual-College

E-learners perform better, study finds

Students perform better in online courses, a new study has shown.

Despite the constant distractions of social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook, as well as emails, online news and e-shopping, the online method of learning seems to be something that keeps a student's attention.

Researchers have found that pupils using e-learning platforms are maintaining their grades or even exceeding their predictions through the flexible, easy access learning.

Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning / A Meta-Analysis and Review of Online Learning Studies (PDF)

SRI International, a private research and development company working for the US Department of Education, said in the study: "On average, students in online learning conditions perform better than those receiving face-to-face instruction."
The study was done over 12 years between 1996 and 2008 and focused primarily on colleges and adults who continued education after compulsory schooling. It found 99 studies in which there were quantitative comparisons of online and classroom performance for the same courses.
Read more...

Related link
Responses to The New York Times article on Educational Technology

Source: Virtual-College

As learning goes mobile (slides) by Lee Rainie

Lee Rainie, Director of the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project, spoke about “As learning goes mobile” at the Educause 2011 annual conference.

As learning goes mobile - Educause

View more presentations from Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project

He described the Project’s latest findings about how people (especially young adults) use mobile devices, including smartphones and tablet computers. He discussed how the mobile revolution has combined with the social networking revolution to produce new kinds of learning and knowledge-sharing environments and described the challenges and opportunities this presents to colleges and teachers. Technology has enabled students to become different kinds of learners and Lee will explore what that means. 

Learn more about: Education

• College students and technology
• The Digital Revolution and Higher Education 

Learn more about: Mobile

• Gadget ownership among American adults
• Americans and Their Cell Phones
• Smartphone Adoption and Usage
• E-readers and tablet computers

Learn more about: The internet & social media

• Who goes online
• Who uses social networking sites
• Who users Twitter

Source: The Pew Internet and American Life Project 

As learning goes mobile (slides) by Lee Rainie

Lee Rainie, Director of the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project, spoke about “As learning goes mobile” at the Educause 2011 annual conference.

As learning goes mobile - Educause

View more presentations from Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project

He described the Project’s latest findings about how people (especially young adults) use mobile devices, including smartphones and tablet computers. He discussed how the mobile revolution has combined with the social networking revolution to produce new kinds of learning and knowledge-sharing environments and described the challenges and opportunities this presents to colleges and teachers. Technology has enabled students to become different kinds of learners and Lee will explore what that means. 

Learn more about: Education

• College students and technology
• The Digital Revolution and Higher Education 

Learn more about: Mobile

• Gadget ownership among American adults
• Americans and Their Cell Phones
• Smartphone Adoption and Usage
• E-readers and tablet computers

Learn more about: The internet & social media

• Who goes online
• Who uses social networking sites
• Who users Twitter

Source: The Pew Internet and American Life Project 

10 Reasons Online Tutors Work so Well

Laura Backes has been in touch to remind us about this published article below.

Photo: DSL Service Providers

Tutors come in all shapes and sizes: short, tall, round and virtual. That’s right, fast becoming a “most popular” choice for alternative academic instruction is the online tutor. Online tutoring services are springing up like mushrooms, because they fit today’s scholarly needs so well. Youngsters raised on video games and social networking are often right-at-home in an academic environment that has limited interpersonal contact.

Tests are so important today, for students and business professionals alike, that every possible advantage is sought to gain even a tiny advantage over an increasingly competitive field. Online services work for a variety of reasons, and it is likely that they will continue to expand offerings and programs. With so many new choices, it is imperative that prospective students or parents of students carefully check out a company before committing to anything.
Read more...

Many thanks to Laura.
Enjoy your reading!

Source: DSL Service Providers

10 Reasons Online Tutors Work so Well

Laura Backes has been in touch to remind us about this published article below.

Photo: DSL Service Providers

Tutors come in all shapes and sizes: short, tall, round and virtual. That’s right, fast becoming a “most popular” choice for alternative academic instruction is the online tutor. Online tutoring services are springing up like mushrooms, because they fit today’s scholarly needs so well. Youngsters raised on video games and social networking are often right-at-home in an academic environment that has limited interpersonal contact.

Tests are so important today, for students and business professionals alike, that every possible advantage is sought to gain even a tiny advantage over an increasingly competitive field. Online services work for a variety of reasons, and it is likely that they will continue to expand offerings and programs. With so many new choices, it is imperative that prospective students or parents of students carefully check out a company before committing to anything.
Read more...

Many thanks to Laura.
Enjoy your reading!

Source: DSL Service Providers

World Statistics Day (October 20, 2011)

World Statistics Day is a day to strengthen awareness about the importance of the work done by statisticians. 
It takes place on October 20 every year, as proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly. The first time it was celebrated was in 2010.

Source: Days Calendar 

World Statistics Day (October 20, 2011)

World Statistics Day is a day to strengthen awareness about the importance of the work done by statisticians. 
It takes place on October 20 every year, as proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly. The first time it was celebrated was in 2010.

Source: Days Calendar 

Education, technology groups collaborate to leverage student data

Dennis Pierce, Editor writes on eSchool News, "Today's top story highlights a new partnership among the American Association of School Administrators, the Consortium for School Networking, and Gartner Inc. to help schools use student data to improve achievement. Among other things, the project will help school leaders understand the capabilities of various students information systems and learning management systems on the market, so they can make more informed buying decisions."

Education, technology groups collaborate to leverage student data

Photo: eSchool News

The American Association of School Administrators (AASA), Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), and Gartner Inc., a global information technology research and advisory company, are collaborating to support schools as they move forward in implementing these new systems and practices.

“This is a collaboration that will provide assistance to educators on the front lines,” said AASA Executive Director (and eSchool News contributor) Daniel A. Domenech. “It does no good to talk about data-driven decisions if schools do not have the means to collect reliable data. CoSN and Gartner can provide teachers and administrators [with] tools that are critical to making gains in individual classrooms.”

In the current era of maximizing accountability, school leaders increasingly are asked to make classroom-level student data available in forms that are usable in improving instructional practices. These demands require that schools and districts purchase and become proficient in using increasingly sophisticated software systems.

Two of these tools—student information systems (SIS) and learning management systems (LMS)—have the capacity to store and analyze large amounts of student data, but educators seeking to buy and install these systems are confronted with a bewildering array of products, features, and technical specifications. At the same time, software vendors do not always have sufficient understanding of how school systems work and how such software should best be deployed.
Read more...

Source: eSchool News