Marketwire - Education Aids and Products

Rio Salado College President Joins EDUCAUSE Board

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:25:00 EST

TEMPE, AZ--(Marketwire - November 6, 2009) - EDUCAUSE, the association for information technology in higher education, announced the appointment of Linda Thor, president of Rio Salado College, to a four-year term on the EDUCAUSE Board of Directors effective Jan. 1. Thor's appointment was confirmed by a unanimous vote of the board at its Nov. 2 meeting.

EDUCAUSE President Diana Oblinger said, "Linda Thor leads a unique institution and has a history of innovation and a wealth of experience in higher education. Under her guidance, Rio Salado College has been a national leader in the use of technology to make higher education more accessible and responsive to the needs of students and communities. That makes her the perfect person to join the EDUCAUSE board and inform the association's efforts to advance the best interests of higher education."

Edge Praises Northumberland Education System

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:22:00 EST

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2009) - Independent education foundation, Edge, today praised the learning available to young people in Northumberland.

Following the area being named by the Association of Colleges as a new 'Skills Engine', Andy Powell, chief executive of Edge, also commended the area in his weekly blog:

"Improving learning and educational opportunities for all children and young people is Northumberland Council's number one priority. While past efforts have been successful in raising standards, they are questioning the extent to which the improvement can be sustained and how effective it has been in narrowing the gap in achievement. Promoting more practical learning opportunities is seen as a key element philosophically - and thus across all schools - as well as more directly linked to skill needs in some of the m

Bayard Taylor School Hosts Take a Veteran to School Day Monday

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:05:00 EST

RCN and HISTORY(TM) Partner to Bring Local Vets to School; 2009 Take a Vet to School Day Campaign Includes Major Television Event, "WORLD WAR II IN HD," Premiering November 15 on HISTORY

Government of Canada Helps Post-Secondary Graduate Gain Work Experience in Aquatic Research

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

CALEDONIA, NOVA SCOTIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2009) - A recent post-secondary graduate will have the opportunity to enhance and develop his or her employability skills through support from the Government of Canada. Mr. Greg Kerr, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Member of Parliament for West Nova, and Mr. Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade and Member of Parliament for South Shore-St. Margaret's, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.

Album of the Year!!

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:30:00 EST

This Photo Album Is Sure to Top the Charts!

"Stealth Applicants" Deemed Biggest Recruiting Challenge for Colleges and Universities Seeking Increased Adult Student Market Share, Says EducationDynamics

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:38:00 EST

Increasing Preference Toward Anonymity in Adult Student Recruitment is Among Trends Revealed at the Aslanian Group Seminar "Competing for Adult Students"

Plug In the Power(TM) of Education With PNY's "My Big Green Idea" Scholarship Contest

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:01:00 EST

PNY Encourages Students to Focus on Eco-Friendly Technology Solutions

Commerce Casino Offers LA Poker Open Championship Participants Discount to Annie Duke Celebrity Poker Night

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:18:00 EST

LA Poker Open Main Event Participants Receive $100 Discount for Entry to Annie Duke Celebrity Poker Night Sponsored by ClubWPT.com Benefiting Decision Education Foundation

AudioBook Classroom(TM) Delivers 1,001 Audiobooks to Every School Computer and iPod(R)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:10:00 EST

New Digital Product Enables Easy Access to the Unique Power of Audiobooks

Introducing the "Cookvook": Vook Premieres "The Breakaway Japanese Kitchen"

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Noted Cookbook Author Eric Gower Brings His Modernist Japanese Cuisine to the Vook

Save the Children Warns That Climate Change Is a Global Emergency for Children

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Up to 175 Million Children per Year Will Be Hit Hardest as Natural Disasters Increase Over the Next Decade

VMG Executives Named Learning Industry Thought Leaders by TrainingIndustry.com

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:37:00 EST

Proven Expertise in Learning Consulting, Learning Technologies and Learning Outsourcing

Old State House Presents "Digital Shorts" -- an Arkansas History Podcast Contest

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:37:00 EST

LITTLE ROCK, AR--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - The Old State House announced today a new competition designed for students and adults interested in a creative way to explore Arkansas History. The podcast contest allows both adults and students to enter "short, non-fiction podcasts" in either audio or audio/visual formats. The contest entries must be related to Arkansas history between 1836 and the present.

A Podcast Contest for Adults & Students

Expertus Keeps Momentum Despite a Down Economy

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:10:00 EST

Expertus Becomes Increasingly Established as Top Learning Outsourcing Provider

Fighting Teen Apathy with Facebook?!

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:06:00 EST

BOUCHERVILLE, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Nov. 4, 2009) - As armchair academics debate the negative effects of online social networks on today's youth, GreenLight Projects is urging Canadian teen artists to stay glued to Facebook for all the right reasons. This new Canadian social entrepreneurship initiative is harnessing the power of the Internet to give young artists the recognition they deserve, and to revive the traditional practice of exchanging physical greeting cards (yes, on paper!). Using Facebook, GreenLight Projects invited artists 14-19 to create artwork for greeting cards and post them to its "Wall". GreenLight then purchased the most impressive artworks for their "Year Full of Greetings" card collection, which they're selling to raise funds for their SmartStart Visual Arts Scholarship Fund. The all-in-one package, which contains 10 cards for the most common card-giving occasions, will be sold through select retailers and schools looking to support Canadian teen artists.

Combattre l'apathie des adolescents avec Facebook?!

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:06:00 EST

BOUCHERVILLE, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 4 nov. 2009) - Pendant que les grands universitaires d�battent les effets n�gatifs du r�seau social en ligne de la jeunesse d'aujourd'hui, GreenLight Projects invite les jeunes artistes canadiens, pour toutes les bonnes raisons, � rester riv�s � Facebook. L'initiative de cette nouvelle entreprise sociale canadienne, exploite le pouvoir de l'internet pour accorder aux jeunes artistes, la reconnaissance qu'ils m�ritent, et relancer la pratique traditionnelle de l'�change physique de cartes de souhaits (oui, sur papier!).

Innovative "Skinny" Series Shakes Up Traditional Publishing

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:51:00 EST

Rand Publishing Launches Its Newest Title: "The Skinny On Success: Why Not You?"

TANDBERG Prepared for Show and Tell at the National Middle School Association Annual Conference and Exhibition

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) -

What:

With state education budgets stretched to breaking points and resources limited, an increasing number of innovative educators are turning to video teleconferencing (VTC) to provide a more interactive and extensive education at a fraction of the cost.

At this year's National Middle School Association (NMSA) Annual Conference and Exhibition, TANDBERG, the leading global provider of telepresence, high-definition video teleconferencing and mobile video products and services, will be illustrating the ways that VTC can make education systems run more efficiently and effectively, and showcasing some of the unique and previously unheard-of education opportunities that can be delivered to students via VTC.

Rick Gaisford From the Utah Department of Education Honored as SETDA's Leader of the Year

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - During the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA)'s meeting, Education Forum: Defining the Future of Learning Today, Rick Gaisford from the Utah Department of Education was presented with the SETDA Leader of the Year (SLY) Award. SETDA leaders from all 50 states recognized Rick for his leadership in maximizing the impact of technology to improve teaching and learning. Rick has played an important role in the national efforts around educational technology, previously serving as the Chair and Vice Chair of the SETDA Board. Rick shared information with policy-makers on the value of technology for the improvement of education and presented at numerous conferences to help make educational technology programs more scalable.

SETDA Honors Judy Jeffrey, Iowa State Chief With the 2009 State Policy Maker Award

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

Iowa Students and Principal Expound on Technology's Impact in Iowa

U.S. Department of Education Announces Karen Cator as New Director for Office of Educational Technology at SETDA's Education Forum

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

Jim Shelton and Karen Cator Share Vision for Ed Tech With Teachers of the Year Panel

ShoreTel Receives an A+ for Performance and Savings in Education

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

ShoreTel's Easy-to-Use, Easy-to-Manage UC System Drives Costs Down While Creating an Advanced Communications Infrastructure

uPlaya's(TM) Hit Song Science(TM) Technology Validated by Korean Network TV Documentary for Use in Asia to Predict Hit Potential

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:30:00 EST

60-Minute News Segment Aired on South Korea's SBS Broadcast Television Network Focuses on uPlaya(TM) Music Service

Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Echo360 on Hot Company Watchlist

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

Only Lecture Capture Company on Watchlist Garners Praise for Integrated Product and Marketing Vision, Exclusive Distribution Partnerships and Solid Organizational Strategies

Korea IT Research Institute and SYNET Introduce "IT Channel USA Conference" on November 3-4, 2009

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:34:00 EST

LITTLE FERRY, NJ--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - KITRI and SYNET, an emerging leader in video/display and information technology, announced today that they will be introducing a new line of Pro-Video, 3D stereoscopic display, LED display and Industrial electronic products during their IT Channel USA Conference, to be held at the Hyatt Regency in Santa Clara, CA on November 3-4, 2009.

At this Conference, KITRI & SYNET will introduce 10 attractive Korean IT product vendors to Distributors, System Integrators, Large scale Resellers and VARs who wish to explore business opportunities under a reliable and profitable business relationship with them. This IT Channel Conference will be organized by SYNET and sponsored by the Korean IT Research Institute (KITRI). The event will consist of very innovative display and digital electronics, including an Infrared Multi-Touch Screen, 3D Stereoscopic Display, LED Programmable Display, Interactive Whiteboard with optical touch screen and

TDSB Trustee Rodrigues Addresses Pool Closure During the Director's Visit to Carleton Village Public School

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:06:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 3, 2009) - Dr. Chris Spence, Trustee Maria Rodrigues, and Board Chair John Campbell will be visiting Carleton Village P.S. (315 Osler St., Toronto) on November 4th, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. They will be visiting the classrooms and meeting the staff and students at CV. Carleton Village PS has a well equipped, up-to-date six lane pool. Unfortunately, it is on the list of pools to be decommissioned December 31, 2009. The Parent Council, students, staff and community are desperate to keep their pool open and they are organizing around this important community resource.

More Than Words: Saving Our Endangered Language

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:51:00 EST

Barona Cultural Center & Museum's Inter-Tribal Dictionary Exhibition Opens for November Native American Month

Challenges Ahead for Student Loans, More at iiBIG's Student Loans Financing Forum

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:13:00 EST

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - iiBIG presents the 2009 Student Loans Financing Update, scheduled for December 8, 2009 at the Hilton Times Square in New York City.

This one-day seminar will cover the latest changes, challenges, and opportunities facing the student loan market in face of pending legislation. At this event attendees will be able to hear and participate in round-table and panel discussions on issues such as:

--  Overview of the Student Loan Landscape
--  Update on the Future of FFELP
--  Legislative and Regulatory Developments
--  The Future of Private Student Roans
--  The Future of Student Loan Servicing
--  Auction Rates: Hope on the Horizon?
--  The State of the Student Loan Securitization Market
--  Effects of Government Programs: Straight-A and TALF

New College Site From Alloy Education Offers Free Monthly Scholarship for College Students

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:53:00 EST

WESTFORD, MA--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - InsideCollege.com announced the addition of Alloy Education's monthly $2,000 scholarship to its site, making it the ultimate online destination for college students looking to find not only fun facts about their school, but money to help pay for their education.

Students currently enrolled in college can login to the site and instantly register to win a scholarship each month. Created by Alloy Education, InsideCollege is a unique resource that allows students to see how their school rates on over 700 lists of college facts and statistics. With wide-ranging lists covering everything from "The Happiest Colleges" to "Campuses Where Movies Were Filmed," students can see if their school makes the grade.

College Freshman Put in Charge of Managing Largest Supercomputer in Kansas, Supporting Research Projects Across Kansas State University

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:31:00 EST

MANHATTAN, KS--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - Many researchers at Kansas State University do such sizeable projects -- like identifying genetic markers that correlate to drought resistance in plants -- that they rely on computational support from the largest supercomputer in the state.

K-State's Beocat is a cluster of servers that allows for larger research projects to run simulations on a machine that is guaranteed to be constantly running for at least two weeks. The system administrator is a K-State freshman, Adam Tygart, who studies computer science. He is a 2006 graduate of Saint Francis High School.

SJSU Connie L. Lurie College of Education Unveils 21st Century Technology Classroom

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST

MILPITAS, CA--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - When the students of the Lurie College of Education at San Jose State University walked into Room 231 at Sweeney Hall this fall, they were in for a surprise. Rather than faced with the standard rows of desks and a chalkboard, they were greeted with a 21st century learning environment.

In 2008, sisters-in-law Donna Lenz Rooney and Marla Duino Lenz presented SJSU with a generous donation for the purpose of building a classroom in honor of Donna's grandmother, Leola Lyth Forward. When the idea to build a high-tech, 21st century room came up, Mary McVey, Interim Associate Dean, began researching furniture and technology applications in classrooms. In her research, she came across Steelcase and its local dealer, One Workplace. The One Workplace Education team, led by Jan Hahn and Trevor Croghan, saw it as an opportunity to apply Steelcase learning environment research and jumped on board.

ClubWPT.com to Sponsor Annie Duke Celebrity Poker Night Benefiting DEF

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:05:00 EST

ClubWPT.com Named Title Sponsor of Celebrity Fundraiser at Commerce Casino Hosted by Annie Duke to Benefit Decision Education Foundation

More and More Educators Turning to Technology in the Classroom; Simba Information Report Dissects the Top Trends and Tools

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:37:00 EST

STAMFORD, CT--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - Economic stimulus funding and a larger discretionary budget for the U.S. Department of Education are creating a fertile environment for the growth of technology use in K-12 schools, according to a report released earlier this year from Simba Information.

"K-12 Technology Tools & Trends 2009" focuses on current and projected market penetration for presentation tools, ranging from computers to interactive whiteboards and handhelds, and for digital management and Web 2.0 solutions.

Golden Opportunity: 11 Canadian Kids Earn Trip of a Lifetime to Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

Youngsters from coast-to-coast to rub shoulders with athletes, attend high-profile events and interact with kids from around the globe as part of McDonald's Champion Kids(R) program

Une occasion en or : 11 jeunes Canadiens remportent un voyage inoubliable aux jeux olympiques d'hiver de 2010 � Vancouver!

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

Youngsters from coast-to-coast to rub shoulders with athletes, attend high-profile events and interact with kids from around the globe as part of McDonald's Champion Kids(R) program

Financing: Raise Money by Private Placement

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - Private-Placement.com announced today that it has released several private placement templates and sample business plans. The company features streamlined business solutions for equity and debt offerings that dramatically reduce the cost of commonly used private placement memorandum products and solutions for entrepreneurs seeking to raise money.

Audible Magic Introduces New CopySense(R) Compliance Service -- SaaS Option Reduces HEOA Compliance Costs for Colleges and Universities

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:03:00 EST

LOS GATOS, CA--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - Colleges and universities can now affordably comply with the requirements of the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2009 (HEOA) to mitigate the use of their networks for illegal P2P (peer-to-peer) transmissions with the new CopySense Compliance Service from Audible Magic, Inc. The CopySense Compliance Service utilizes a Software as a Service (SaaS) approach to reduce the financial burden on universities and colleges moving to comply with the HEOA.

CheapestTextbooks.com Celebrates Helping Students Save Millions of Dollars on College Textbooks Since 2001

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST

WILLIAMSBURG, VA--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - When CheapestTextbooks.com originated in 2001, its founders had no idea how big it would become. Eight years later and now the leading price comparison website for finding cheap textbooks online, CheapestTextbooks.com has helped students save millions of dollars on college textbooks.

By finding the cheapest prices on new and used textbooks through CheapestTextbooks.com, students can save up to 95% off bookstore prices -- significant savings that any struggling student can appreciate. The website offers a revolutionary price comparison tool that hunts down the cheapest prices on textbooks at multiple online stores, listing prices along with any available free shipping offers, coupon codes or specials.

Entrepreneur Opportunity Often Pursued for the Wrong Reasons

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:03:00 EST

Achieving Success Requires a Strong Desire to Accomplish Something -- Polaris Media Group

Junior Achievement Report: High Unemployment Is Offshoot of the Recession

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:10:00 EST

Junior Achievement Poll Finds Six-in-Ten Houston Teens Cite Unemployment and the Recession as Greatest Challenges Facing the U.S. Economy

BCIT Launches The CUBE: Centre for the Use of 3D Simulation Technology That Takes Teaching and Learning to a New Level

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:49:00 EST

Revolutionary technology will allow students to manipulate virtual objects from knee joints to jet engines

RunRev Introduces Rev 4.0 Beta With New Tools for Designing Content for the Web, PC, Mac and Linux

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:57:00 EST

RunRev Holds First U.S. Meetup to Celebrate Rev 4.0 Launch, Taking Place November 11 in San Francisco

Acer and Intel Open Nominations for School Library Technology Makeover Contest

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:27:00 EST

Nationwide Campaign Kicks Off to Find Deserving K-12 School Library That Would Benefit From New Notebook Computer Technology

Human Resource Executive(R)'s 8th Annual HR Week(TM)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:57:00 EST

Innovative Strategies to Drive HR Leadership in a New Economic Era

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton Issues Statement of Support for Global Entrepreneurship Week 2009

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:39:00 EST

Secretary Clinton Acknowledges Role That Week-Long Celebration of Entrepreneurship Plays in Fostering the Ideas Needed to Spur Economic Recovery

The World Renowned "Explorers Club" Invites the Public to Attend "Sea Stories"

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:15:00 EST

A Celebration of Achievement in Ocean Exploration

Real-Time Social Collaboration Pioneer Unveils Document Sharing and Live Stream Features Within a Social Network

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

Beginning November 2nd, Watchitoo to Provide Online Meetings With Enhanced Features Designed for Students, Executives, and More

BP Logix Expands Channel, Announces New Customers

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:45:00 EST

Industry Need for Lean and Nimble BPM Tools, New Capabilities Contribute to Dramatic Growth