Tag Archives: E-learning
The Juilliard School and Connections Education Celebrate Debut of Juilliard eLearning
Leaders in Performing Arts and Online Learning Now Deliver Arts Education Courses to K-12 Students and Educators … Continue reading
Tagged Connections Education, E-learning, Education, Juilliard eLearning, Juilliard School, Pearson
Juilliard and Connections Join Forces
March 18, 2013 – by Carri Schneider The Juilliard School in New York City and Connections Educationtoday announced the launch of Juilliard … Continue reading
Tagged Connections Education, E-learning, Juilliard eLearning, Juilliard School, online music courses, Pearson
Online and Blended Schools Open Enrollment for the 2013-2014 School Year
Online and Blended Schools Open Enrollment for the 2013-2014 School Year Public online and blended schools supported … Continue reading
Tagged blended schools, Connections Academy, Connections Education, E-learning, online learning, Pearson, Virtual school
Parents Interested in Learning More about Virtual Schooling Invited to Live Twitter Chat
– Parent with Connections Academy, leading virtual school provider, to share online schooling experience, answer questions – … Continue reading
Tagged Connections Academy, Connections Education, E-learning, Education, Twitter, Twitter chat, Virtual school
Pearson Buys EmbanetCompass for $650 Million in Education Push
Bloomberg – Simon Thiel 16-Oct Pearson Plc agreed to buy EmbanetCompass, a provider of online learning services … Continue reading
Tagged acqusition, E-learning, EbanetCompass, online learning, Pearson
Connections Education, Leading Virtual Education Provider, Honored with Multiple Awards for Curriculum Excellence
– Wins Span Elementary to High School, Virtual Dissection to Chinese Language – BALTIMORE, October 15, 2012 … Continue reading
Tagged ComputED Gazette, Connection Academy, Connections Education, E-learning, EDDIE Awards, Pearson, Virtual education
Connections Academy Virtual School Students Head Back to School
2012-2013 school year marks the start of the second decade of serving students, delivering innovative, high-quality virtual … Continue reading
Pearson Launches Online Learning Platform to Serve Grades 6-12
T.H.E.Journal – Andrew Barbour 27-Jun Today at ISTE, Pearson announced the launch of GradPoint, an online learning … Continue reading
At ISTE 2012, Pearson Launches Cost-Effective, Comprehensive Online Learning Platform for Grades 6-12
New GradPoint™ Program Offers More than 150 Standards-based Core, Elective, Honors and Advanced Placement® Curricula San Diego … Continue reading
Pearson’s Virtual School Operator Opening Physical High Schools
THE Journal May 29, 2012 By Dian Schaffhauser Education publishing and technology company Pearson will be opening physical versions of … Continue reading
Tagged Connections Education, E-learning, Education, Nexus Academy, Pearson, Virtual school, virtual schools
Connections Education to Open New “Blended” High Schools for the 2012-2013 School Year
Nexus Academy Schools are a Tuition-Free, Public High School Option; A Rigorous College-Preparatory Curriculum Combining the Best … Continue reading
Colorado Connections Academy Teacher Receives Outstanding Online Teacher Recognition
Colorado Department of Education Honors Justin Siddall with Distinguished Award in Secondary Education ENGLEWOOD,CO (April 18, 2012) – This … Continue reading
More Michigan Students Enrolling In Virtual Schools (*with news video)
WILX 10-Apr Michigan Virtual Schools has enrolled 100,000 students for the current spring semester. Michigan Virtual Schools … Continue reading
Tagged Charter school, Connections Academy, E-learning, Education, Michigan, Student, Virtual school
Virtual Indiana Charter School Growing In Enrollment
Indiana Public Media 10-Apr The first of many informational sessions on a tuition free online school was … Continue reading
Georgia Connections Academy Expanding—Teens Statewide Have New Virtual High School Option
– Georgia’s Public Cyber Charter School to Add Comprehensive High School Program for the 2012–13 School Year; Information … Continue reading
Louisiana Connections Academy to Expand
State Board of Education Increases Student Enrollment at Virtual Charter School; May Serve 1000 Students in Grades … Continue reading
Tagged Connections Academy, E-learning, Education, Louisiana Connection Academy, Pearson, Virtual school
Knewton Is Building The World’s Smartest Tutor
Forbes 22-Feb “Education is the world’s largest data industry, by far,” says Jose Ferreira, who knows this … Continue reading
Tagged E-learning, Education, honework and assessment programs, Knewton, online education, Pearson, repository
Pearson Releases New Wave of Interactive Textbooks for Apple’s iPad
Innovative iBooks textbooks feature Pearson’s respected learning content enhanced with video, audio, assessment, interactive images and 3D … Continue reading
Tagged Apple, E-learning, IBook, iBooks 2, iBooks Author, IPad, IPod Touch, Pearson
Virtual Schooling in Ohio
Cincinnati Parent More parents are enrolling their children into a virtual classroom. Virtual Community School of Ohio … Continue reading
More Community College Students Blocked From Enrolling
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Many Community-College Students Feel Squeezed Out of Courses They Need
Chronicle of Higher Ed A weak job market has brought a wave of applicants to community colleges … Continue reading
Teachers Can Mark 10th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks with Free Online Lesson Plans and Activities
Educational Materials Created for Student Population Too Young to Remember Terrorist Events Boston, MA. August 22, 2011. … Continue reading
Tagged E-learning, Education, eLearning, Emergency Operations Center, Getty Images, New York City, September 11 attacks, United States
Science in the Classroom Takes Great Leap Forward to Digital, Interactive Lessons
Students in Texas’ middle school and high school science classrooms will see their course materials leap into the digital age for back-to-school after the Texas State Board of Education’s decision to make Pearson’s Online Learning Exchange (OLE) program available statewide. Continue reading
Tagged Austin Texas, E-learning, Education, PowerSchool, Scott Foresman, Student, Texas, Texas Education Agency, United States
Pearson’s CourseConnect™ Online Courses Receive American Council on Education’s (ACE) Recommendation for College Credit
ACE credit-recommended courses eligible for transfer credit at more than 2,100 accredited institutions Washington, DC, July 14, … Continue reading
Pearson’s CourseConnect™ Online Courses Receive American Council on Education’s (ACE) Recommendation for College Credit
ACE credit-recommended courses eligible for transfer credit at more than 2,100 accredited institutions Washington, DC, July 14, … Continue reading
Pearson and Blackboard Announce Partnership to Integrate Pearson’s MyLab and Mastering Programs with Blackboard Learn
Students and educators to get greater convenience with access to MyLab and Mastering Programs directly in Blackboard … Continue reading
Pearson Virtual Learning Powered by Florida Virtual School Now Approved Online Course Provider for Admission to California Public Universities
UC Committee to Review Individual Courses Sacramento, CA — June 16, 2011 — Pearson Virtual Learning powered … Continue reading
Virginia Approves Pearson Virtual Learning Powered by Florida Virtual School for State’s Students
Catalog of More Than 100 High Quality, State Standards-Aligned Online Courses Expands Learning Options for Middle and … Continue reading
Tagged Bob McDonnell, Common Core Standards, E-learning, Education, Florida, Florida Virtual School, State school, Virtual school
Pearson’s Virtual Conference Offers Free Front-row Access to Leading Education Experts and Latest in Digital Learning
Online Expo Features Webinars, Videos, and Podcasts for K-12 Educators Phoenix, AZ, June 06, 2011 — Today, … Continue reading
Pearson Wins Three 2011 Software & Information Industry Association CODiE Awards
Hospitality & Tourism Interactive, MyMathLab Algebra I and II, and Words Their Way Online Workshop Honored as … Continue reading
Pearson Wins Three 2011 Software & Information Industry Association CODiE Awards
Hospitality & Tourism Interactive, MyMathLab Algebra I and II, and Words Their Way Online Workshop Honored as … Continue reading
Iowa Selects Pearson’s EQUELLA Digital Repository to Manage Learning Content Statewide
Iowa’s school districts have access to free or discounted digital learning materials Des Moines, IA, May 23, … Continue reading
Pearson, Oregon Community Colleges Healthcare Education Alliance Partner to Increase Access to Workforce Training Programs
Innovative Program using Pearson LearningStudio Online Learning Platform to Reach Rural Oregonians Salem, OR, May 13, 2011 … Continue reading
Pearson, Panopto Collaborate to Deliver Lecture Capture Software
Technology enables instructors and students to record, organize and share lectures and skills Boston, MA and Pittsburgh, … Continue reading
Pearson Announces Cite 2011 Scholarship Award Recipients
Awards recognize higher education leaders who demonstrate excellence in innovative online learning strategies Denver, CO, April 27, … Continue reading
Tagged Dennis Franz, Denver, E-learning, eCollege, Education, Everest College, Rutgers University, Scholarship
Words Their Way Online Workshop Earns Finalist Honors in 2011 Software & Information Industry Association CODiE Awards
Online, Interactive Tool for Building Teachers’ Literacy Instruction Recognized in Best Professional Development Solution Category New York, … Continue reading
MyLiteratureLab Selected as Finalist in 2011 Software & Information Industry Association CODiE Awards
Personalized Online Learning Program for Colleges and Universities Honored in Best Postsecondary Instructional Solution Category New York, … Continue reading
New Study: Private-Sector Institutions Report Increased Demand for Online Learning
Study conducted by Babson Survey Research Group, sponsored by Pearson Boston, April 14, 2011 — More than … Continue reading
Pearson Announces CourseConnect™ 2.0 Online Course Library
Latest version offers new features to enhance student engagement and achievement Denver, CO, April 12, 2011 — … Continue reading
Pearson Announces CourseConnect™ 2.0 Online Course Library
Latest version offers new features to enhance student engagement and achievement Denver, CO, April 12, 2011 — … Continue reading
Guarantee of Success for Students Enrolled in Pearson Virtual Learning Powered by Florida Virtual School's Online Courses
Sets Digital Natives on the Road to Academic Achievement New York, NY, April 11, 2011 — This … Continue reading
Tagged Distance Learning, E-learning, Education, Florida Virtual School, High school, New York City, Student, Teacher
Guarantee of Success for Students Enrolled in Pearson Virtual Learning Powered by Florida Virtual School’s Online Courses
Sets Digital Natives on the Road to Academic Achievement New York, NY, April 11, 2011 — This … Continue reading
Tagged Distance Learning, E-learning, Education, Florida Virtual School, High school, New York City, Student, Teacher
Pearson, Columbia University Announce Partnership to Design Innovative Online Learning Program using Social Technology
Columbia Students to Benefit from Social Learning Environment New York, NY, March 29, 2011 – Pearson and … Continue reading
For Displaced Workers, An Easier Way to Train for New Careers
Kentucky Community & Technical College System’s Partnership with Pearson Offers Residents Access to Affordable Courses Frankfort, KT … Continue reading
Media Advisory: Pearson to Host Nation's Higher Education Technology Leaders for Cite 2011
Annual Users Conference Focuses on Trends, Best Practices in Online Learning and Technology Denver, CO, March 17, … Continue reading
Media Advisory: Pearson to Host Nation’s Higher Education Technology Leaders for Cite 2011
Annual Users Conference Focuses on Trends, Best Practices in Online Learning and Technology Denver, CO, March 17, … Continue reading
Demand Soars to More than 8 Million Registrations for Pearson's MyLabs and Mastering Programs
Pearson’s Online Learning Programs Proven to Improve Achievement, Cost Savings Boston, March 15, 2011 – In an era … Continue reading
Tagged Cleveland State Community College, E-learning, Marion Technical College, Ohio, Percentage, Student, Web 2.0
Demand Soars to More than 8 Million Registrations for Pearson’s MyLabs and Mastering Programs
Pearson’s Online Learning Programs Proven to Improve Achievement, Cost Savings Boston, March 15, 2011 – In an era … Continue reading
Tagged Cleveland State Community College, E-learning, Marion Technical College, Ohio, Percentage, Student, Web 2.0
First-Ever National Survey Reveals Many Community College Students Are Denied Access to Courses
Among those who gain access, first weeks are critical to retention; Nearly 75 percent of those who … Continue reading
iPad Apps, Avatars, eTexts, Games, Online Learning, Cloud Computing: World's Leading Education Company Features Full Array of Ed-Tech Solutions at FETC 2011
Pearson’s Cutting-Edge Tools for Personalizing Learning, Accelerating Achievement Highlighted at National Conference Orlando, FL, February 1, 2011 … Continue reading
Tagged E-learning, Education, Florida Virtual School, IPad, iPod, IPod Touch, Orlando Florida, Schools Interoperability Framework
Pearson, Missouri's Moberly Area Community College Partner to Increase Access to Affordable Course Materials
Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, today announced a partnership with Moberly Area Community College to increase … Continue reading
Tagged Boston, E-book, E-learning, eBook, Education, Moberly Area Community College
Connections Learning and Pearson Sign Agreement to Enhance NovaNET Courseware Program with Certified Virtual Teachers
New Digital Academy Pairs Classroom and Online Educators to Personalize Learning Chandler, AZ, January 25, 2011 — … Continue reading
Class On Demand Partners with Pearson to Expand Online IT Training Catalog
New partnership brings Pearson’s e-learning solutions to the Class on Demand Online Learning Platform Hoffman Estates, IL- … Continue reading
Tagged Addison–Wesley, E-learning, IBM, InformIT, Pearson Education, Safari Books Online
Over 1,000 Rural Wyoming Students Earn Virtual High School Diploma
Wyoming eAcademy of Virtual Education Extends Contract for Pearson LearningStudio Platform to Meet Growing Demand Fort Washakie, … Continue reading
Pearson, Charleston Southern University Partner to Increase Access to Online Learning
Pearson and Charleston Southern University (CSU) announce a partnership to further increase students’ access to online learning … Continue reading
Pearson Launches Training Program for Online Educators
Professional Online Educator program created to assist educators with increasing student achievement Boston, MA, December 8, 2010- … Continue reading
Tagged Boston, E-learning, Education, Higher Education, Pearson PLC, Student, Teacher
The Pearson Foundation Honors Student Leaders with 2010 Pearson Prize for Higher Education
Award Recognizes and Supports Exemplary Students New York, NY, November 18, 2010 – Seventy students from universities and … Continue reading
Pearson and Florida Virtual School Announce Agreement
Private/Public Alliance to Accelerate Reach of Online Learning Opportunities Orlando, FL and New York, NY, November 17, … Continue reading
Tagged E-learning, Education, Florida, Florida Virtual School, Learning management system, New York, United States, Virtual school
New STEM Courses for Pearson's NovaNET® Launch at National Dropout Prevention Conference
Online Learning Platform Enhanced with Chemistry, Algebra, Physical Science, and Earth Science Instruction Philadelphia, November 15, 2010 … Continue reading
Pearson and Florida Virtual School Announce Partnership
New Enterprise to Accelerate Reach of Online Learning Opportunities Orlando, FL – Nov. 12, 2010. : A private/public … Continue reading
Tagged E-learning, Education, Florida, Florida Virtual School, Glendale Arizona, Learning management system, Student, Virtual school
ASU Partners With Pearson to Expand Online Learning Services
Partnership Will Enhance The Online Student Experience and Reach New Students Tempe, Ariz., October 11, 2010 – Arizona … Continue reading
Online Learning Delivers
Pearson’s New Issue Paper Points to Successful Implementations, Challenges Boston, MA, October 4, 2010 – As demand for … Continue reading
Pearson Collaborates With High Schools to Ensure Nontraditional Courses Meet New NCAA Policy for Division I Athletes
NovaNET Online Courseware Offers Student-Athletes Opportunity to Learn Online While Meeting Eligibility Requirements for College Sports New … Continue reading
Pearson LearningStudio Chosen to Power Brookline College's Online Learning Programs
Brookline College to grow its online learning programs via Pearson LearningStudio platform Denver, CO, September 13, 2010 … Continue reading
Five Education Leaders Named to Advisory Board for Pearson's Credit-by-Examination Program
UExcel Advisory Board Members Represent Top Experts in International Studies, Online Learning, Educational Assessment and Higher Education … Continue reading
Tagged Business, E-learning, Education, Excelsior College, Maxwell Air Force Base, United States, University of Minnesota
Five Education Leaders Named to Advisory Board for Pearson’s Credit-by-Examination Program
UExcel Advisory Board Members Represent Top Experts in International Studies, Online Learning, Educational Assessment and Higher Education … Continue reading
Tagged Business, E-learning, Education, Excelsior College, Maxwell Air Force Base, United States, University of Minnesota
Pearson Announces New K-8 Interactive Instructional Program Developed Exclusively for Whiteboard Technology
SuccessMaker Collaborate Extends Proven Digital Learning Technology to Boost Team Work and Enhance Effective Communication Skills in … Continue reading
Going Mobile: Pearson eCollege to Unveil Pearson LearningStudio Mobile Solution at Campus Technology 2010 Conference
Students can collaborate, communicate and stay on task via their mobile device without applications, downloads or installs … Continue reading
Tagged Distance Learning, E-learning, eCollege, Education, Higher Education, Pearson eCollege, Pearson LearningStudio
Pearson Canada Congratulates DreamBox Learning on Winning Parent Tested Parent Approved Award
DreamBox Learning Tallies over 20 Awards in its First Year TORONTO, ON, July 9th, 2010 – Today, … Continue reading
Students Plug in to Academic Success with myitlab
Pearson’s Online Tutorial Program Simulates Microsoft Office Environment New York, NY,: June 15, 2010 — Workforce development continues … Continue reading
Pearson eCollege, Campus Management Corp. Announce True Web Services Integration
Software combination offers seamless connection between student information and learning management systems DENVER – June 9, 2010 … Continue reading
Indiana Home and Hospice Care Foundation Selects Pearson to Bolster Workforce Training Initiatives
Pearson and the IHHC Foundation Create Customized Version of Pearson Author Elana Zucker’s Best-selling Textbook, Being a … Continue reading
Tagged Criminal justice, Design, E-learning, Education, Home care, Pearson Learning Solutions
Pearson Showcases the Best in Innovative Classroom Technology & Digital Curriculum at California State Capitol
Investment in Technology is Vital to Student Success Sacramento, Calif.,: April 7, 2010 — Against the backdrop of … Continue reading
Tagged Allyn & Bacon, Apple, California, E-learning, Education, IPad, iPod, Microsoft
Pearson, Fayetteville Technical Community College Prepare to Serve Additional Military, Civilian Personnel and Families
Fayetteville’s population to increase with relocation of US Army Reserve Command to Fort Bragg Fayetteville, NC,: March 30, … Continue reading
Pearson Leads the 2010 SIIA CODiE Education Awards Competition With 13 Finalists
Innovative Products to Personalize Learning Honored in Prestigious Education Technology Awards Program NEW YORK – Feb. 26, … Continue reading
Pearson's Partnership with Louisiana Community & Technical College System Yields Enrollment Increases
Online program sees 74 percent increase in enrollments Baton Rouge, LA,: February 23, 2010 — Pearson’s partnership with … Continue reading
Tagged Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge Louisiana, Distance Learning, E-learning, Education, Higher Education, PRWEB
Pearson’s Partnership with Louisiana Community & Technical College System Yields Enrollment Increases
Online program sees 74 percent increase in enrollments Baton Rouge, LA,: February 23, 2010 — Pearson’s partnership with … Continue reading
Tagged Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge Louisiana, Distance Learning, E-learning, Education, Higher Education, PRWEB
Bridgepoint Education's Seamless Transition to Pearson LearningStudio from Blackboard Successfully Completed Ahead of Schedule
Demonstrates Pearson’s expertise in facilitating easy conversion to new platform. Denver, CO,: February 18, 2010 — Pearson, a … Continue reading
Lloyd’s partners with Pearson VUE to deliver new computer-based tests globally in 2010
London, U.K., February 16, 2010 – Lloyd’s, the world’s leading specialist insurance market, will be commencing a … Continue reading
Tagged Business, E-learning, Human resources, Information technology, Pearson PLC, Pearson VUE
Six Million and Counting: Demand Grows for Pearson's Online Learning Programs
MyLabs, Mastering registrations up 40 percent over last year. Boston, MA,: February 2, 2010 — Demand for Pearson’s … Continue reading
Tagged Colleges and Universities, Distance Learning, E-learning, Education, MyLabs, Pearson, Susan Aspey, University of Alabama
