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Santa Rosa education tech firm celebrates milestone
Posted: March 26, 2012 at 8:24 pm
Democrasoft, Inc. (OTC: Pinksheets: DEMO) announced two significant milestones this month for its flagship online education platform, Collaborize Classroom.
The Santa Rosa-based company reported that there have been 20,000 Collaborize Classrooms created by teachers worldwide, with 1.5 million individual lessons delivered to students via the online platform.
The platform has steadily gained popularity since its launch in January of 2011.
Collaborize Classroom has quickly become part of a worldwide effort to adapt education to the 21st century needs of students everywhere, said Richard Lang, company CEO, in a written release.
The free online platform allows teachers to have secure conversations and share materials and lesson plans through any Internet browser or Web-enabled Apple device. There are currently 2,500 lesson topics on the site.
The platform has experienced a 25 percent average growth rate since launch. Democrasoft, in its 20th year, offers a number of proprietary social media platforms for nonprofits, companies and schools.
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California State University officials chose to bar enrollment for all but a relative handful of students in the spring 2013 semester, a move meant to stave off further tuition hikes in the financially strained system.
The number of students admitted in spring 2013 will be in the hundreds, all currently in community colleges and through the Student Transfer Agreement Reform Act, also known as Senate Bill 1440. Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park is among the handful of campuses that will accept those students, along with Cal State campuses in San Francisco, Chico, Fullerton, the East Bay, Channel Islands, Los Angeles and San Bernardino.
Having already taken a $750 million budget cut for the current fiscal year, the 23-campus CSU system said it could face another $200 million reduction for fiscal 2013 if California voters do not approve applicable tax measures on the November ballot.
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Pearson to Host Higher Education Technology Leaders at Cite 2012
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DENVER, March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Pearson today announced the details of its 13th annual Cite higher education technology conference. The four-day event brings together more than 500 leaders for a dialogue on best practices in online and blended learning.
Cite 2012 will be held April 10-13 at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando. Representatives from more than 100 public and private institutions and community colleges are expected to attend.
"Technology is playing an increasingly important role in education, with more than six million students now taking at least one online course. Pearson's Cite conference is a tremendous opportunity for higher education technology leaders to both share their knowledge and innovations in instruction and learning, and to learn new ideas from their colleagues about how to improve their courses and programs," said Matt Leavy, CEO of Pearson eCollege.
"Innovative technologies continue to transform higher education. Our annual Cite conference is a forum for education leaders who are focused on delivering highly successful online programs to engage in a dialogue about innovations in learning," said Don Kilburn, Vice Chairman of Pearson Higher Education and CEO of Pearson Learning Solutions.
This year's program features 60 breakout sessions, workshops and interactive exhibits on topics such as data analytics to improve instruction and student achievement; trends in social media, eTextbooks and mobile learning; best practices for online courses and programs; and delivering effective student services.
Keynote speakers include:
For more information about Cite 2012, visit http://www.pearsoncite.com.
About Pearson
Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global reach and market-leading businesses in education, business information and consumer publishing (NYSE: PSO - News). The company provides innovative print and digital education materials, including personalized learning programs such as MyLab/Mastering; educational services including custom publishing; and content-independent platforms including the EQUELLA digital repository and Pearson LearningStudio online learning platform.
Media contact: Susan Aspey, susan.aspey@pearson.com or (800) 745-8489
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UNC-Chapel Hill to Offer Master of Public Administration Program in Online Format
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C., March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --The School of Government at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) will offer its Master of Public Administration (MPA) program in a new online format designed for working professionals and others seeking the accessibility and flexibility of an online program from a top-tier university.
"The MPA program at UNC-Chapel Hill attracts applicants with a desire to serve and a potential for leadership," said William C. Rivenbark, MPA program director. "Graduates of our program attain leadership positions in every level of government and in organizations that support the public interest. We typically admit about 30 high-performing students per year into the on-campus program, but this online option will enable us to extend the reach of our program and provide many more highly qualified students with the opportunity to earn an MPA from a top-ranked university."
The online program, known as MPA@UNC, will blend the flexibility of an online program with the rigor and quality of the on-campus program:
Courses integrate both self-paced content and live sessions held at pre-arranged times that accommodate students in multiple time zones. In live sessions, the state-of-the-art learning management technology which includes live streaming video will allow faculty members and students to see and hear each other as they discuss course topics, meet in student study groups or hold face-to-face meetings during office hours. The self-paced content provides high-quality faculty-designed coursework and an interactive social technology platform that allows students to chat, study and join communities with fellow classmates and professors 24/7.
"Governments and nonprofits need strategic thinkers at every level and public servants who can lead us through current and future challenges," said Mike Smith, dean of the School of Government. "With the addition of this online MPA option, qualified students will be able to choose a program that fits their life needs and their learning preferences, and we will expand our positive impact on communities across the country."
The UNC School of Government is developing MPA@UNC with 2tor, Inc. 2tor partners with leading higher education institutions to deliver rigorous, selective degree programs online by providing the technology platform, instructional design, marketing and infrastructure support. Headquartered in Landover, Maryland, 2tor was recently named by Fast Company as among the world's 10 most innovative companies in education.
"Technology is changing industries and many facets of our daily routines, including how we learn," said Chip Paucek, cofounder and CEO of 2tor, Inc. "In the UNC School of Government, we've found a forward-thinking team eager to innovate and push the boundaries of graduate education. We are impressed by the faculty's leadership in local and state governments, and thrilled to partner with a school widely regarded as the largest university-based organization for local government training, advising and research in the United States."
MPA@UNC will admit its first cohort of students this fall and will begin classes in January 2013. For more information, visit onlinempa.unc.edu or call 855-862-4672 (855-UNC-4MPA).
About MPA@UNC
MPA@UNC is a Master of Public Administration program delivered online by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's School of Government. The program educates leaders for local, state and federal governments and nonprofit organizations, and consistently ranks among the best public administration graduate programs in the country, particularly in city management. The online program, known as MPA@UNC, allows working professionals and students everywhere to learn from UNC faculty through a unique blend of highly interactive online learning in an intimate classroom setting. MPA@UNC students need to meet the same selective admissions criteria as the on-campus program and upon graduation earn an identical diploma. Graduates of the UNC School of Government MPA program attain leadership positions in every level of government and in organizations that support the public interest.
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Galaxy Systems, Inc., Provides Online Tool for USPTO’s IP Training Efforts
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BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Timothy Trainer, Galaxy Systems, Inc.s President stated The Patent and Trademark Offices use of our online intellectual property (IP) tool for its training and education efforts is a great development. This reflects our goals to make IP education fun and informative. While there continues to be significant emphasis and focus on enforcement, our tool facilitates a different way of focusing on the positive aspects of IP by allowing users to see the links between IP and economic and business development.
Galaxy Systems, Inc.s online interactive tool is aimed at demonstrating the value of intellectual property to those who may have no legal or technical background. For years, government and industry have been searching for effective messages to address the rampant violation of copyrights, trademarks and other forms of intellectual property.
The enforcement message is important, but the message that intellectual property is something to be recognized and applied in daily business and economic activity needs the same level of attention. There is a positive intellectual property message that should be promoted. We hope that this is just the beginning of adding a new and active element to raising awareness about intellectual property. Our tool seeks to enable individuals to interact and become familiar with intellectual property, think about it and learn while playing, Trainer said. Hopefully, for those who are negatively predisposed to IP, the use of our online tool will help people see IP in a different and positive light.
Mr. Trainer established Galaxy Systems, Inc., in 2007. The enterprise aims to provide a creative and broad-based learning approach that focuses less on the legal and technical aspects of intellectual property and promotes the general application of intellectual property to grow businesses. A video communicating IPs benefits is available at http://www.galaxysystemsinc.com/ipr. Mr. Trainers intellectual property experience includes positions as past president of the International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition, an attorney at the U.S. Customs Service and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He is an adjunct professor at American Universitys Washington College of Law.
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From procrastination to an online education – Video
Posted: March 25, 2012 at 6:21 am
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Alfred Lambremont Webre : Bases on Mars, EXOPOLITICS, NWO,
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UNC brings rarity to online MBA programs: Credibility
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By John A. Byrne, contributor
UNC Kenan-Flagler's Chapel Hill campus
(Poets&Quants) -- Marissa Hunt and Ben Walker are trying hard to coax a few million bucks from four venture capitalists in a San Francisco conference room. But they're pitching a rather peculiar idea and there's skepticism all over the faces of the people they're trying to sell.
The idea: a retractable shield that covers the top of a kitchen drawer when closed to keep out dust and prevent the drawer from jamming. They call the product "Drawer Shield" and the tagline they're using to promote it is "Content protection with NO CATCH."
"It's made of sturdy material," says Hunt, imagining something quite different than their prototype, which is taped together from bits of Styrofoam, cardboard, paper and balsam wood. "Think of the cover on an iPad."
"It's really easy to install and real cheap," insists Walker, trying to gin up some enthusiasm. "This can help sell kitchen cabinets."
But no one is buying it. The feedback is tough.
"I personally have zero use for this," says one potential investor.
"It's just not a problem for me," adds another.
Nonetheless, the four venture capitalists hand over $500,000, a pittance for the pitching pair who were hoping to get at least $2 million.
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Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network to Air Online Learning Higher Education Series Featuring American …
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NEW YORK, March 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --The Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network, Inc. (HITN) today announced the premiere of Online Degrees, a new four-part online learning education TV series partnership with American Public University (APU). Debuting on March 29, the series adds a new dimension to HITN's current College Admissions 411 education series.
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The inaugural program, "An Introduction to Online Learning," and the three subsequent weekly episodes will air during primetime on HITN, covering science, technology, engineering and math studies (STEM) with emphasis on information technology, space studies and environmental sciences. The series will shine a spotlight on the online learning experience and industry-specific degree programs to help Latinos considering online education make informed decisions about their educational options. It will also present an inside look at APU's collaborative, interactive learning environment and 100% online certificate and degree programs, including interviews with APU President and CEO Dr. Wallace E. Boston and students, graduates, faculty, deans, and administrators.
"Giving Latinos an inside look at the process of obtaining a degree through online learning will help close the achievement gap and broadens college education options for working Latino adults," said Florentina Balseca-Almonte, vice president of content for HITN TV.
"We're pleased to collaborate with HITN on this important educational initiative," said Michelle Maldonado, APU's associate vice president of corporate & strategic relationships. "APU's breadth of career-relevant programs helps make quality education accessible to Latinos and other adult learners seeking to advance their education, while making a difference in their workplace, with their families and in their surrounding communities."
About Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network
HITN , Inc. (The Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network) was established in 1983 as a non-profit organization with a mission to advance the educational, socio-economic and cultural aspirations of Latinos in the US and Puerto Rico through technology. HITN-TV is the first U.S Latino-controlled, non-commercial, Spanish-language, media company delivering educational programming to more than 40 million homes nationwide on Satellite and Cable focusing on Health, Financial Literacy, and Education. http://www.hitn.org.
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