Tag Archives: Pearson Education
Miami-Dade schoolchildren get iPads for language learning
Miami Herald FL 25-Jan Hundreds of Miami-Dade County public school students now have a new tool for … Continue reading
Tagged IPad, Miami-Dade County Florida, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Pearson Education
Pearson exec: we need to be an ‘Electronic Arts for education’
GigaOm – Ki Mae Heussner 27-Nov In a conversation at the SIIA Ed Tech Business Forum, Luyen … Continue reading
Tagged interactive digital learning, Luyen Chou, Pearson, Pearson Education, Pearson K-12 Technology
Solano County educators prepare for tougher educational standards
The Reporter (Richard Bammer) Sept. 4 As California prepares for new, more rigorous educational standards adopted by … Continue reading
Tagged college readiness, Common Core, Pearson, Pearson Education, Solano County, training
Pearson’s Profit Falls On Penguin Woes, FTSE International Stake Sale
Wall Street Journal July 27, 2012 By Lilly Vitorovich Publisher Pearson PLC (PSO) Friday posted a fall … Continue reading
District 93 goal: a computer for every student
Daily Herald (IL) July 5 By 2015, all 4,000 students who attend school in Carol Stream Elementary … Continue reading
Tagged 1:1 Learning initiative, District 93, IPad, MacBook Air, Pearson Education
SD Unified Purchases 26,000 iPads For District Students
10News.com June 25, 2012 Nearly 26,000 Apple iPads will go to San Diego Unified School District classrooms … Continue reading
Tagged Apple, Education, IBook, IPad, Pearson Education, San Diego Unified School District, Technology
Pearson Named A TrainingIndustry.com Top 20 Content Development Company
Annual List Recognizes Leading Companies in Training and Professional Development New York, June 25, 2012 Pearson announced … Continue reading
Huntsville City Schools Approves Groundbreaking Move to Digital Learning for All Students
Pearson 1:1 Learning, digital textbooks to help transform education for college and career-ready students. Huntsville, AL, June … Continue reading
Tagged Education, Huntsville Alabama, Huntsville City Schools, Pearson Education
Huntsville Schools preparing for big changes
WTVC Ch. 9 AL 20-Jun Huntsville schools are preparing for big change when students return in August. … Continue reading
Tagged digital textbooks, Huntsville schools, Pearson, Pearson Education
Pascagoula District Moves to Web-Based Student Information, Instructional Management Platforms
THE Journal June 11 A 7,000-student district in Mississippi will be shifting to Pearson Education online products for … Continue reading
Tagged learning management, Pascagoula School District, Pearson Education, PowerSchool, SchoolNet
Classrooms of the Future Coming to School District 93
Students will shift to digital learning with iPads, Airbooks in new 1:1 Learning initiative BLOOMINGDALE, IL — … Continue reading
Tagged 1:1, 1:1 Learning, Bloomingdale, Community Consolidated School District 93, digital learning, IL, Pearson, Pearson Education
Coppin State Tries Online Bachelor Degree To Improve Retention
Campus Technology – Dian Schaffhauser 31-May Coppin State University, pushing to increase its graduation rate above 20 … Continue reading
Pearson and Panopto Partner to Deliver Knowledge Capture Technology for the Professional Market
Panopto an Easy-to-Use, Cost-Effective Addition to Pearson’s Professional Training Offerings Denver, CO, May 08, 2012 — Plummeting … Continue reading
Pearson Partners with LearnSomething to Expand Professional Training Solutions
Workforce Training to Assist Corporations, Unions, Government Agencies and Associations Boston, MA, May 04, 2012 – Pearson today … Continue reading
Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Announces New Exam Partner
BETHESDA, Md., May 2, 2012 — Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), a leading information security certification body, … Continue reading
Tagged GIAC, Global Information Assurance Certification, Pearson, Pearson Education, Pearson VUE
Pearson says first-half profits will dip
Financial Times – Mark Wembridge 27-Apr Pearson, the education and publishing group that owns the Financial Times, … Continue reading
Tagged first-quarter sales, Pearson, Pearson Education, profits
Bryan College Partners with Pearson to Launch Online Workforce Education Program
Coursework Aimed at Providing Students with Skills Training Springfield, Missouri, April 19, 2012 — Bryan College has … Continue reading
Tagged Bryan College, Education, eLearning, Higher Education, Pearson Education
Pacing Themselves
Inside Higher Ed April 19 The media conglomerate Pearson today announced a partnership with Ivy Tech Community College of … Continue reading
Ivy Tech Community College Selects Pearson’s Propero to Expand Access to Learning
Pearson’s Propero a New Service to Increase Access to Higher Education Boston, MA, April 18, 2012 — … Continue reading
7 Iowa Community Colleges To Stick with Pearson’s LearningStudio
Campus Technology – Tim Sohn 11-Apr The Iowa Community College Online Consortium (ICCOC) has renewed the contract … Continue reading
Tagged eLearning, Pearson Education, Software as a service
Indiana to revamp its certification exam for principals
Hechinger Report – Sarah Butrymowicz and Scott Elliott 19-Mar Indiana is poised to dramatically overhaul the way … Continue reading
Tagged administrator license, Indiana, Pearson, Pearson Education, school prinicpals, Standardized Testing
Education-tech ecosystem grows in Boston
Boston Globe – Michael B. Farrell 11-Mar Alleyoop, founded two years ago and launched publicly last month, … Continue reading
Tagged Alleyoop, math practice, Patrick Supanc, Pearson, Pearson Education, Tutor, tutoring services
Companies Target Hybrid-Charter Market
Ed Week March 5 As hybrid charter schools have grown in number, so, too, has companies’ understanding … Continue reading
Tagged Connections Education, hybrid charter schools, Pearson, Pearson Education
Pearson’s Presence
EdSurge 22-Feb Of all the traditional education companies, Pearson seems to be the one most determined to … Continue reading
Tagged Alleyoop, edtech startups, education company, Edusurge, Pearson, Pearson Education, StartupWeekend EDU
Textbook publishers prep for the e-future
Boston Globe - D.C. Denison 26-Jan Textbook publishers prep for the e-future Houghton and Pearson have dedicated teams working … Continue reading
Tagged Apple, digital textbooks, IPad, Mike Evans, Pearson Education
BOMI International Renews Exclusive Contract with Pearson VUE
Bloomington, Minn., January 26, 2012 – Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson, announced that it … Continue reading
Tagged BOMI International, Pearson, Pearson Education, Pearson VUE
The Montana Commissioner of Insurance Renews Contract with Pearson VUE
Bloomington, Minn., January 20, 2012 – Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson, announced today that … Continue reading
Tagged Computer-Based Assessment, Montana, Pearson, Pearson Education, Pearson PLC, Pearson VUE
Pearson To Release Teaching with Microsoft Office Text for Students and Teachers
THE Journal Teachers and students will soon have a new tool for navigating the world of classroom … Continue reading
Pearson’s DigiClass wins the ‘Jury Award’ for ‘Best Technology Solution in Schools’ at eINDIA awards
Business Standard Pearson Education Services, a part of Pearson PLC and one of India’s leading education services … Continue reading
Tagged eIndia Awards, India, Jury Award, Pearson Education, Pearson Education Services, Pearson PLC
NREMT Renews Exclusive Contract with Pearson VUE
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., December 1, 2011 — Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson, announced that the … Continue reading
Tech It Easy
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Tagged ActiveTeach, digital learning product, India, Interactive Whiteboard, Pearson Education
Syncsort Exam Now Available Throughout the Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center Global Network
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., November 16, 2011 — Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson, today announced the … Continue reading
Worth schools will be first in Illinois to use social studies program
The Reporter The district has inked a six-year, $36,000 deal for the advanced program with Pearson Education, … Continue reading
Tagged Illinois, interactivity, my story, Pearson Education, Smart Board, Social Studies
Oklahoma State University Goes Online with MyITLab
Campus Technology Oklahoma State University has selected the interactive online homework and tutorial program MyITLab to help students improve their … Continue reading
Pearson VUE appointed to deliver construction Health and Safety Test
London, U.K., September 28, 2011 — CITB-ConstructionSkills — the Sector Skills Council and Industry Training Board for … Continue reading
Tagged CITB-ConstructionSkills, Occupational safety and health, Pearson, Pearson Education, Pearson VUE
The future of the assessment industry, and special rate exams, unveiled at Middle East’s largest ICT event
London, U.K., September 23, 2011 — Observational testing, a professional learning online marketplace and a new credential … Continue reading
Tagged Computer-Based Assessment, Financial Times, Middle East, Pearson, Pearson Education, Pearson PLC, Pearson VUE, Penguin Group
Bush official remembers traveling with the president on 9/11
DALLAS – Terry Abbott shared a unique first hand account of traveling with the president on 9/11 … Continue reading
Tagged 9/11, Air Force One, Dick Cheney, free lessons, George W. Bush, OLE, Pearson Education, Rod Paige, Terry Abbott
Gold sponsor Pearson VUE to answer biggest testing questions at 3rd European Association of Test Publishers Conference
London, U.K., September 1, 2011 — Social media? Mobile technology? Serious gaming? The future of certification? All … Continue reading
Tagged Business, Computer-Based Assessment, Education, Pearson Education, Pearson PLC, Pearson VUE, PSON
VMware Signs Contract Renewal with Pearson VUE
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., July 1, 2011 Pearson VUE, the leader in secure high-stakes testing, announced today that … Continue reading
Tagged Education, Information technology, Pearson Education, Pearson VUE, VMware
Pearson VUE names Gary Gates, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Global Business
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., June 22, 2011 Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson, announced today that … Continue reading
Pearson VUE and the CAIA Association Renew Exclusive Testing Agreement
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., April 29, 2011 Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson, announced today that … Continue reading
Tagged Business, Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst, Pearson Education, Pearson VUE, Tests
Pearson VUE Renews Exclusive Exam Testing Agreement with Excelsior College
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., April 13, 2011 Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson, announced today that … Continue reading
Pearson Perspective Now Features More Than 1,200 Engaging Video Lessons From TenMarks Education
Online Video Instruction Bolsters Personalized Learning Resource Libraries Indianapolis, IN, April 13, 2011 — This week at … Continue reading
Tagged Andrew Joseph, Education, Educators, K through 12, Pearson Education, Technology, TenMarks Education, United States
National Recruitment Office for General Practice Training "Extremely Happy" with Pearson VUE Computer-Based Test Solution for Trainee Doctors
London, U.K., March 22, 2011 – The National Recruitment Office for General Practice Training (NRO), the body … Continue reading
Tagged Computer-Based Assessment, IPad, McGraw-Hill, Pearson Education, Pearson PLC, Pearson VUE, Tests
National Recruitment Office for General Practice Training “Extremely Happy” with Pearson VUE Computer-Based Test Solution for Trainee Doctors
London, U.K., March 22, 2011 – The National Recruitment Office for General Practice Training (NRO), the body … Continue reading
Tagged Computer-Based Assessment, IPad, McGraw-Hill, Pearson Education, Pearson PLC, Pearson VUE, Tests
Pearson VUE President Bob Whelan Receives Prestigious Testing Industry Award
BLOOMINGTON, Minn.,: March 1, 2011 — The Association of Test Publishers (ATP) today awarded Pearson VUE President and … Continue reading
Tagged Libyan Investment Authority, Pearson Education, Pearson PLC, Pearson VUE, Tests
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) chooses Pearson VUE for test development and delivery
Fundamentals of Engineering and Fundamentals of Surveying will be first NCEES exams to transition from paper-and-pencil to … Continue reading
Pearson VUE partners with the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters to deliver assessment for multiple insurance awards via computer-based testing
Pearson VUE, the leader in computer-based testing, has been chosen by the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters … Continue reading
Tagged Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, Edexcel, Jack Gibson, Pearson Education, Pearson PLC, Pearson VUE
Pearson VUE Witnesses Annual Increase of 33% in Computer-Based Testing Across Africa
London, U.K., February 3, 2011 – Pearson VUE, the leader in computer-based testing, has announced an increase … Continue reading
Tagged Africa, Computer-Based Assessment, Information technology, Jack Gibson, Pearson Education, Pearson PLC, Pearson VUE
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
The European Federation of Schools Selects Pearson VUE to Deliver Assessment via Computer-Based Testing
London, U.K., January 20, 2011 – Pearson VUE, the leader in computer-based testing, has been selected by … Continue reading
Tagged Computer-Based Assessment, London, Pearson Education, Pearson VUE
Nevada Division of Insurance Renews Contract with Pearson VUE
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., January 18, 2011 – Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson, announced today that … Continue reading
Tagged Business, Chief Executive Officer, India, Nevada, Pearson Education, Pearson PLC, Pearson VUE
Pearson Acquires Tutorvista: Expands Pearson’s Business in Education in India and in Global Online Tutoring
January 18, 2011 Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, today announces that it has agreed to increase … Continue reading
Tagged India, Marjorie Scardino, Nandan Nilekani, Pearson Education, Pearson VUE, Shobhaa De, TutorVista
ONCC Extends Exclusive Multi-Year Contract with Pearson VUE
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., January 14, 2011 – Pearson VUE, the electronic certification and licensure testing business of Pearson, … Continue reading
Tagged Oncology, Oncology nursing, Pearson Education, Pearson VUE
AppSense Selects Pearson VUE to Deliver Assessment for its Certification Programme for User Virtualization via Computer-Based Testing
London, U.K., January 12, 2011 – Pearson VUE has entered into an exclusive partnership with AppSense, the … Continue reading
Tagged Computer-Based Assessment, London, Pearson Education, Pearson VUE
InfoComm International Chooses Pearson VUE for Test Delivery
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., December 23, 2010 – Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson, announced today that … Continue reading
Tagged Associations, Business, Information technology, Pearson Education, Pearson PLC, Pearson VUE, Prometric
CompTIA, Cisco and Pearson VUE Team Up to Advance Networking Careers
"Networking Bundle" offers discounted training materials and certification testing to IT professionals in the US BLOOMINGTON, Minn., … Continue reading
Tagged Cisco, Cisco Systems, CompTIA, Information technology, Pearson Education, Pearson VUE, Professional certification
Pearson VUE to Showcase its Testing Service at Learning Technologies 2011
London, U.K., December 6, 2010 – Pearson VUE, the leader in computer-based testing, has announced that it … Continue reading
Hundreds of Pearson Books for Home & Office Computer Users and IT Professionals Now Available on Apple's iBookstore
November 16, 2010, NEW YORK–Pearson today announced that hundreds of its books for the home, office, and … Continue reading
Hundreds of Pearson Books for Home & Office Computer Users and IT Professionals Now Available on Apple’s iBookstore
November 16, 2010, NEW YORK–Pearson today announced that hundreds of its books for the home, office, and … Continue reading
The Waste Management Industry Training and Advisory Board Partners with Pearson VUE to Enable UK-wide Test Delivery via Computer-Based Testing
London, U.K., November 15, 2010 – The Waste Management Industry Training and Advisory Board (WAMITAB) has signed … Continue reading
Tagged Business, Computer-Based Assessment, Northern Ireland, Pearson Education, Pearson PLC, Pearson VUE
Pearson VUE Named Recipient of 2010 Tekne Award by Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA)
Bloomington-based company recognized as a leader in the Technology Services category for its work on the Pearson … Continue reading
The National Recruitment Office for General Practice Training Appoints Pearson VUE to Deliver Computer-Based Testing for Trainee Doctors
London, U.K., November 9, 2010 – The National Recruitment Office for General Practice Training (NRO), the body … Continue reading
Pearson VUE Works with the Idaho Department of Insurance and C3 Staffing to Bring Over 550 Insurance Jobs to Twin Falls
Twin Falls, Idaho, November 3, 2010 – Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson, played a … Continue reading
Tagged Finance, Government, Idaho, Insurance, Pearson Education, Pearson VUE, United States
The Association of Social Work Boards Chooses Pearson VUE for Test Delivery
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., October 18, 2010 – Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson, announced today that … Continue reading
Tagged Health, Pearson Education, Pearson VUE, Professional certification, Social Sciences, Social work, United States
Que Publishing Offers Downloadable How-To Video Tutorials Covering Home and Microsoft Office Technologies
Learn Microsoft Excel, Office 2010, Windows 7, Vista, QuickBooks with “LiveLessons” – Video Instruction from Technology Experts … Continue reading
Tagged Addison–Wesley, Education, InformIT, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Pearson Education, QuickBooks, Windows Vista
Pearson VUE to Deliver First Medication Aide Certification Exams in Tennessee
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., September 9, 2010 – Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson, has been selected … Continue reading
The British Business Professional Skills Development selects Pearson VUE to deliver computer-based testing in the Middle East and Africa
London, U.K., July 27, 2010 – The British Business Professional Skills Development (BBPSD), a business training and … Continue reading
Tagged Business, Information technology, Middle East, Pearson Education, Pearson VUE
Pearson VUE Announced as Gold Sponsor for Prestigious Testing Industry Event
London, U.K., July 26, 2010 – Pearson VUE, the global leader in computer-based testing, has announced that … Continue reading
UK Border Agency Approves Pearson Test of English Academic
Test achieves approval from UK Border Agency as standard of English language proficiency under Tier 4 of … Continue reading
Autodesk Chooses Pearson VUE for Computer-based Test Delivery
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., July 20 – Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson, announced today that: Autodesk, a world … Continue reading
Tagged Autodesk, Business, Education, Information technology, Pearson Education, Pearson VUE, United States
FT Press Launches eContent Series for Investors and Traders
“Insights for the Agile Investor” Provides Concise Trading and Investing Strategies and Techniques NEW YORK, Jun 23, … Continue reading
Tagged Agile Investor, Business, FT Press, FT Press Delivers, Human resources, Investing, Pearson Education, Safari Books Online
Pearson’s Minnesota office named to Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces 2010
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., June 21, 2010 – Pearson VUE is proud to announce that they are part of … Continue reading
Tagged Business, Employment, Information technology, Minnesota, Pearson Education, Pearson VUE, Star Tribune
Fortress Signs Extensive Contract with Pearson VUE for Effective Test Delivery
London, U.K., June 15, 2010 – Fortress – an Egypt-based major training and financial service company – … Continue reading
Tagged Business, Information technology, Middle East, Pearson Education, Pearson PLC, Pearson VUE Pearson VUE
New Riders Announces Voices That Matter: Web Design Conference
Bestselling Authors and Leading Web Design Experts to Explore Changing Nature of the Industry Berkeley, CA-June 8, … Continue reading
Board of Certified Safety Professionals Renews with Pearson VUE
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., June 7, 2010 – Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson, announced today that … Continue reading
Pearson Offers Three Video Training Options to Certification Candidates
New Video Courses and Cert Kits Added to Acclaimed Video Mentor Series INDIANAPOLIS – Pearson announced today … Continue reading
Tagged Arts, Cisco Press, DVD, Pearson Education, Pearson IT Certification, Video, Video Course
Pearson is Exclusive Educational Distributor of ServSafe Alcohol® Training Program
Partners with National Restaurant Association to Offer Responsible Alcohol Service Training to Academic Market Chicago, IL May … Continue reading
Pearson is Exclusive Educational Distributor of ServSafe Alcohol® Training Program
Partners with National Restaurant Association to Offer Responsible Alcohol Service Training to Academic Market Chicago, IL May … Continue reading
Pearson's Voices That Matter: iPhone Developers Conference Announces Pre-Event iPhone/iPad Mini-Course
April 23rd Event Features Authors Aaron Hillegass and Joe Conway Indianapolis, IN-April 19, 2010-On April 24-25, Pearson … Continue reading
Tagged AaronHillegass, App Store, Apple, BigNerdRanch, IPad, IPhone, Joe Conway, Mac OS X, Pearson Education
Pearson’s Voices That Matter: iPhone Developers Conference Announces Pre-Event iPhone/iPad Mini-Course
April 23rd Event Features Authors Aaron Hillegass and Joe Conway Indianapolis, IN-April 19, 2010-On April 24-25, Pearson … Continue reading
Tagged AaronHillegass, App Store, Apple, BigNerdRanch, IPad, IPhone, Joe Conway, Mac OS X, Pearson Education
iPhone and iPad Apps Marketing: Secrets to Selling Your iPhone and iPad Apps
Book Provides Apple Developers the Edge Needed to Plan, Launch, and Market Software Effectively INDIANAPOLIS, Apr 05, … Continue reading
Tagged App Store, Apple, IPad, IPhone, iTunes App Store, Pearson Education, Safari Books Online, Sams Publishing
Pearson VUE to deliver Turkish CompTIA A+® Exams
Istanbul, Turkey, March 10, 2010 – Computer-based assessment company Pearson VUE has announced that it is one … Continue reading
Tagged Business, CompTIA, Information technology, Pearson Education, Pearson VUE, Turkey
HAAD to Develop New Professional Exams with Pearson VUE
London, U.K., February 25, 2010 – The Health Authority of Abu Dhabi (HAAD) has signed a contract … Continue reading
Tagged Abu Dhabi, Business, Information technology, Pearson Education, Pearson PLC, Pearson VUE, Test
Global Publishers Win Ruling to Stop Rapidshare from Profiting from Pirated Works
Six global publishers have obtained an injunction against Swiss-based Rapidshare AG that is an important step toward … Continue reading
ABCTE and Pearson VUE Introduce "New Year, New Career" Promotion
ABCTE is offering a $150 discount to aspiring teachers who enroll in its teaching certification program during … Continue reading
