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Learning Management Systems (LMS) stories - Page 5

Learning Management Systems help human resources professionals manage learning within their employee base, while guiding employees through educational courses, training programs, materials or learning and development programs. The software helps administer, document, track, report, and automate the delivery of coursework.
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Microsoft: 10 great ways to rock back-to-school

Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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Below are some new and favourite technology features we offer educators to help make teaching easier and spark student learning.
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Adobe launches 'industry-first' Digital Marketing Accreditation

Thu, 11th Aug 2016
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Adobe has teamed up with General Assembly to offer the Adobe Digital Marketing Accreditation, to be run by experts and 'Adobe technology evangelists'.
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NZ schools love tech, but we still have outdated procurement methods

Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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New Zealand schools are adopting the rapid growth and evolution of technology faster and better than most schools worldwide, says LMS provider.
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Wearables in the classroom - it's all the rage

Thu, 26th May 2016
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Schools worldwide are adopting wearables like smartwatches and VR headsets to enhance learning, with the market projected to surpass USD $6 billion by 2020.
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University of Auckland upgrades to 'cutting edge' LMS software

Tue, 3rd May 2016
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Instructure, the company behind Canvas, has doubled its staff in APAC and secured the University of Auckland as a customer.
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Windows 10, Office 365 and Minecraft at the heart of Microsoft's education push

Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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The updates include new experiences for Windows 10, an education edition of Minecraft, the launch of Classroom and Forms, and LMS integration.
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Blackboard expands virtual classroom offerings with new partnership

Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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Blackboard has partnered up with Skytap to provide cloud-based, on-demand virtual training labs via Blackboard Learn, the company's flagship LMS.
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IBM rolls out redesigned PartnerWorld programme

Thu, 18th Feb 2016
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IBM's partner programme has been redesigned to help IBM Business Partners deliver higher value to organisations in the cloud and cognitive era.
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Blackboard rolls out two new SaaS offerings

Tue, 26th Jan 2016
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Blackboard introduces new SaaS options for its Learning Management System, giving customers more control and flexibility.
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Tertiary institutions need IT and innovation to stay relevant

Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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Higher education institutions must invest in understanding how learning is changing to stand out, according to a report by Ovum.
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Blackboard and Sharp: Teaming up to enhance student workflows

Thu, 10th Dec 2015
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Sharp and Blackboard are partnering to streamline student assignment workflows with Sharp's multifunctional printers integrating directly into Blackboard Learn.
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Online flashcards - the benefits

Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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Embracing the digital classroom, students find quick, effective learning in online flashcards, now boosting memory with on-the-go access.
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Moodle begins new phase of development

Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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Moodle has released version three of its open source learning platform, and says this represents a new phase of development for the company.
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Paving the way for the next generation of learning

Wed, 4th Nov 2015
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Technology can improve the assessment process, providing continuous data-driven insights that improve learning outcomes says Cognizant.
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Governments are investing more in education technology

Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
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There is a direct correlation between investments into education and a country’s prosperity, according to Transparency Market Research.
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How your school can manage student and teacher data

Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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Schools must develop efficient policies around how student and teacher data is managed, according to the Ministry of Education.
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Maple T.A. upgrade to benefit educators and students

Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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Maplesoft's Maple T.A. enhances integration, supporting educators with seamless LMS connectivity in STEM courses.
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Ed tech market grows, thanks to ongoing innovations

Tue, 8th Sep 2015
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The education technology and smart classrooms market is set to reach $93 billion by 2020, driven by education hardware and software innovations.
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A look into the billion dollar Ed Tech market

Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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The Ed Tech and smart classrooms market is expected to grow from $43.27 billion in 2015 to $93.79 billion by 2020.
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eCoach: Making eLearning accessible for students

Mon, 24th Aug 2015
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Futura Group has launched an eCoach Course Builder - a cloud-based platform that provides secondary school teachers with tools to build online courses.