EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY
NovoEd | January 10, 2023
NovoEd, the leading social and collective learning platform for deep capability building, recently announced about the nomination for The Craig Weiss Group's 2023 Learning System Awards.
NovoEd's exceptional user interface and experience, extensive data, and focus on cohort-based learning have helped propel it into the top ten Learning Systems of 2023. This announcement caps off a memorable year marked by multiple industry honors.
The 2023 Learning System Awards assessment were based on an analysis of 1,000 systems from all over the world, to determine The top 20 were selected based on criteria like UI/UX for learners and administrators, functionality, metrics, content curation, third-party content/course providers, training and support, and mobile capabilities.
Peers regard Craig Weiss as the most influential individual in the world for learning systems and among the top three for e-learning. For the past five years, the Awards have assisted exceptional participants in gaining worldwide recognition.
Craig Weiss, CEO and Lead Analyst of The Craig Weiss Group and FindAnLMS, said, “Our methodology for analyzing the capabilities and unique functionalities of a multitude of learning systems is driven by getting to know these vendors and their products firsthand." He also said, "NovoEd's platform offers the fullest cohort-based learning experience in the industry. If you are seeking a cohort-based learning system for your learners, this is the dominant player.”
(Source: Cision)
"Our team has continued its investments in product innovation and partner solutions this year to equip our clients with a capability-building platform that drives organizational alignment at scale," said NovoEd Chief Marketing Officer Christina Yu.
(Source: Cision)
About NovoEd
Founded in 2012 at Stanford's Social Algorithms Lab, NovoEd is a capability-building platform that harnesses social and collaborative learning to accelerate performance readiness at scale. It uses cohort-based experiences to draw upon the knowledge of a group while still putting the learner at the center of the discussion.
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CORPORATE LEARNING SYSTEMS
Springboard | March 09, 2023
On March 08, 2023, Springboard, an online learning platform, announced that Walmart selected it in partnership for upskilling and reskilling programs through Live Better U™ (LBU). Through this partnership, it would extend the reach of educational programs in technology and data careers.
Springboard prepares students for in-demand careers through comprehensive educational programs. It would design the programs for upskilling and reskilling programs through Walmart's LBU in partnership . These education benefit programs are free of cost to Walmart and Sam's Club Associates in the U.S. It will offer courses in data analytics, data-driven strategic thinking and software development. Walmart's LBU program has empowered upward career mobility and removed all the obstacles to their access to education. The programs offered through Springboard for business focus on developing employees at Fortune 500 companies.
CEO and Co-Founder of Springboard, Gautam Tambay said, "Walmart is a leader in career-driven development and we are thrilled to partner with them to deliver high quality education to their associates." He added, "Walmart and Springboard are both committed to ensuring that non-traditional students, regardless of their background, can build in-demand skill sets — helping them find new career paths, grow their earnings, and increase their economic security. Springboard graduates have earned over $1 billion in post-graduation salary since 2016, and this partnership will help us accelerate and extend that impact, which is particularly important in the current economic climate."
(Source – Business Wire)
Senior Vice President of Associate Learning and Leadership at Walmart, Lorraine Stomski said, "We're creating a path of opportunity for our associates to grow their careers at Walmart, so they can continue to build better lives for themselves and their families." She added, "We're excited to add Springboard to our list of education partners."
(Source – Business Wire)
About Springboard
Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Springboard, an e-learning solutions provider, has been transforming the educational journey of learners since 2013. Every learner has unique learning needs, and it strives to address them. It teams with advisors and experienced mentors for the ideal learning experience. It works with the projects under the guidance of industry experts to provide the education needed for the current scenario. It supports learners at every step of their learning journey. It connects students to mentors and seniors for enhanced learning outcomes. It prepares students for career enhancement and success in their lives.
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ONLINE EDUCATION
International Schools Services | February 20, 2023
ISS, International Schools Services, has recently announced that it will be hosting an additional 90-minutes virtual workshop for K12 educators on ChatGPT. This workshop will help educators understand the implications of generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT in academics.
ChatGPT is an AI tool having the capability to generate content which is quite like that of human creation. It gives direct implications for educational instructions, assessments, and assignments. Through the workshop, ISS would encourage educators to learn how this technology can transform learners' personalized learning experiences and explore its ethical use in the educational field.
ISS offered virtual professional development during the pandemic, supporting classroom educators with online learning. In addition, its single sessions and ISS EDUlearTM passport subscription connected educators, school leaders, and professional staff.
President of ISS, Liz Duffy, said, "The response to our events has been overwhelming. ISS is committed to helping K12 educators worldwide deliver the best education possible, especially when circumstances shift. ChatGPT and other AI tools aren't a fad. They have the potential to dramatically change what happens in the classroom—and that change is already beginning. Our session will help educators identify, use, and prepare for this disruption."
(Source – Cision PR Newswire)
"With Microsoft, Baidu, and Google now entering the Generative AI race, we're about to witness the rapid evolution of these technologies in real-time. We need to remain on the cutting edge of these innovative learning tools and their myriad of applications in education", said John Burns, Chief Innovation Officer of ISS.
(Source – Cision PR Newswire)
About ISS
Headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, ISS, a non-profitable educational organization, has worked with international schools and educators since 1955. It offers more student-centric services, operating future-oriented schools, providing professional learning opportunities, sourcing school supplies and administrating school foundations, and promoting innovation. It has supported job-seeking educators and administrators, launched and managed international schools, provided school supplies, developed virtual and in-person learning programs for leaders and educators, and offered accounting and nonprofit board management. It currently operates around 20 international schools worldwide.
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