Education, Learning & Training stories - Page 57

Education technology companies are receiving more backing than ever before, with venture-capital funding reaching $765 million in Q2 2015.

Intel has selected eight startups to take part in its first Education Accelerator, and announced it is set to invest up to $100,000 in each.

Unitec says its teachers will spend the next 18 months developing the skills needed to implement a 'new and innovative' style of learning.

Cloud Distribution launches online security training program with Security Mentor to enable resellers to address customer education needs.

Blackboard leads the edtech sector by becoming the first to have its SaaS-based LMS, Blackboard Learn, certified under the new IMS Caliper v1.0 standard.

Disney's new toy, Playmation, aims to encourage kids to use their imagination and get active; a positive step in a tech-driven society.

Teachers and students are using technology to connect and learn together, with the global ed tech market set to grow to $59.9bn by 2018.

UK schools must address data gaps to fully embrace education technology, says Advanced Learning, a cloud management system developer.

The Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic English has taken out the 'prestigious' Innovation in Learner Resources British Council ELTons Award.

Microsoft is adding two new services to its Office 365 Education package, Microsoft Class Dashboard and Microsoft School Information Sync.

Blackboard invests in learning analytics solutions, acquiring X-Ray Analytics to help instructors meet students' needs.

A new study reveals the conditions that draw people to intervene in cyberbullying, with anonymity reducing the likelihood of intervention.

Moodle unveils MoodleCloud, a cost-free, cloud-based service crafted to aid educators in effortlessly setting up online learning spaces.

Digital technologies offer new opportunities for teachers and education leaders, and new ways for parents and communities to contribute to learning.

MapR and Google team up to offer $500 Google Cloud credit for IT professionals and resellers signing up for free on-demand Hadoop training.

Companies need security measures to protect against cyber criminals accessing information & networks through activities staff may think are harmless.

In partnership with Computers In Homes (CIH), an iwi at the top of the South Island has extended its Learning and Development strategy.

Moodle has released version 2.9 of its open source learning platform, boasting improved navigation and new activities.

The five key issues education decision makers must consider as technology places increasingly heavy demands on network infrastructure.

Core Education is hosting an event this June for educators who are focused on how to create a learning experience that suits the modern world.