Taleo, a leading provider of on-demand talent management solutions, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire strategic partner Learn.com, for approximately $125 million in cash. With the acquisition,…
Day: August 31, 2010
TOOLS: Mobile Apps Made for All the Major Platforms
Blackboard has released native applications for Android, BlackBerry and iPhone OS-powered devices that give millions of students full access to their course information directly from their smart phones. Like the…
CONTENT: Many Enhancements to New Virtual Classroom
WiZiQ’s new Virtual Classroom — designed specially for teachers and students — offers ease-of-use, a rich look-and-feel experience, and smooth interaction. Here are some enhancements: >> Improved video that enables…
Promethean Acquires Assessment Company
Promethean World PLC has agreed to acquire SynapticMash Inc., a start-up U.S. education formative assessment software company. The initial consideration is $10 million in cash, of which $1 million is…
‘Sustainable Knowledge’ Is Topic At Large Event
Our schools are leaving too many children behind and are failing to teach skills that are relevant for the future, according to Charles Leadbeater, acknowledged United Kingdom education and innovation…
On-line Development Aids Teachers, Students
English and math teachers who took professional development courses online improved their instructional practices and boosted their subject knowledge scores, producing modest performance gains for their students, report Boston College…