Mind Tools

hrdive | January 14, 2020

Education technology nonprofit edX launched "credit-backed stackable" credentials known as MicroBachelors Programs that can be completed online and counted toward a bachelor's degree, according to a Jan. 8 announcement. EdX said the programs are a cheaper alternative to traditional undergraduate education degrees, costing roughly $166 per credit on average. MicroBachelors Programs are geared toward adults who don't have a college degree or who require additional training to adv...

Edsurge | March 19, 2020

In the name of public health, colleges have moved swiftly to online teaching—but without all of the details worked out on how to do so effectively.That reality was highlighted during a live online discussion EdSurge held this week in partnership with Bryan Alexander’s Future Trends Forum.Among the topics addressed were how to make sure newly online courses follow accessibility rules, and how to make sure all students have the tech they need to get to class.Beth Kalikoff, director of ...

CORPORATE LEARNING SYSTEMS

Training Industry, Inc. | December 15, 2022

Qstream, the leading enterprise microlearning and knowledge reinforcement platform that revolutionizes how businesses empower their employees through individualized learning, was recognized by Training Industry, the leading research and information resource for corporate learning leaders, as a 2022 Top Assessment and Evaluation Watch List Company. This marks the third consecutive year Qstream has been selected for the award. Qstream's award-winning technology works alongside your existing le...

EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY

EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY | January 16, 2023

PowerSchool, North America's top supplier of cloud-based software for K–12 education, has announced its plans to open its first Middle East & Africa office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), to accelerate the company's international expansion. The UAE office will service PowerSchool's extensive and increasing customer base in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region and help the company expand customer relationships into surrounding regions. In addition, th...