TALENT DEVELOPMENT
Echo360 | February 27, 2023
Enterprise Viewpoint, a platform connecting entrepreneurs, business owners and businesses to the audience, has recently announced an acknowledgment for Echo360 as one of the most innovative e-learning solutions providers in 2023.
It annually maintains a list of innovative learning solutions providers and acknowledges companies that transform learners with their e-learning services. In addition, an independent panel of experts from the education sector identifies companies that use technology for innovation and business value. The cover of its annual edition featured Echo360, available in digital and print formats.
Through its services and customer engagement, Echo360 assisted various customers across industries, from travel companies like Delta Airlines to education enterprises like the University of Melbourne. Its innovative e-learning solution, "Echosystem" creates, animates, and analyzes learning outcomes for businesses and education. Its products, EchoEngage, EchoAuthor, EchoExam, and EchoVideo, along with its Echosystem solution, impact the learning processes of administrators, instructors and learners with strategy and responsiveness. Enterprise Viewpoint reviewers praised its innovative "e3" formula for Inspired Learning, emphasizing evidence, equity and evidence for the education program and product development.
President and CEO of Echo360, Murad Velani said, "Echo360's recognition as one of a small number of companies making a large impact in the e-learning space establishes the company's leading position as a global learning leader." He added, "Our talented team and remarkable customers work collaboratively and tirelessly to create innovative learning experiences that unlock the inspired learning potential of students and employees around the world."
(Source – Cision PR Newswire)
About Echo360
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Echo360, a SaaS-based video platform for the education sector, provides interactive learning management, engaging content and learning assessment. It is helping over 2 million learners and instructors with their educational outcomes and empowered more than 1200 higher educational institutes in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America. Its cloud-based services provide a platform for learners and instructors worldwide to create, record and learn educational content on any device. In addition, they can exchange feedback, giving real-time insights for an inspired learning journey.
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EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY
edX | January 17, 2023
edX, a prominent global online learning platform from 2U, Inc., announced Wesleyan as the newest member of the worldwide edX partner network, joining hundreds of other elite institution dedicated to expanding access to the world's finest education. In 2023, the institution intends to launch various Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) on edX.org.
Michael S. Roth, Wesleyan President, said, "Wesleyan has long been a champion of educational innovation. We believe in expanding access to education by sharing versions of our classes with the wider world." He also added, "Our partnership with edX gives us the ability to grow our online offerings, bringing creative and diverse programming to more than 46 million learners around the globe."
(Source – Cision PR Newswire)
Wesleyan, as a top-ranked liberal arts university, aims to deliver a liberal arts education characterized by boldness, discipline, and practical idealism. In recent years, the university has worked hard to pursue its mission beyond the borders of the Middletown campus, encouraging more individuals worldwide to join its lifelong learning network.
President of Partnerships at edX, Andrew Hermalyn, said, "Wesleyan and edX are mission-aligned with the goal of making the world's best education available to everyone." He also said, "We look forward to collaborating with the university to create accessible, affordable courses that integrate Wesleyan's distinctive approach for blending disciplines together in a unique way."
(Source – Cision PR Newswire)
About edX
edX is a global online learning platform that exists to assist learners all over the world in unlocking their full potential. Harvard and MIT founded edX in 2012 to make the world's best education accessible to everyone. Today, as a 2U, Inc. company, it connects over 46 million aspirational learners with the skills, knowledge, and support they need to achieve their goals. In collaboration with the world's leading universities and businesses, the platform provides thousands of free and open courses, professional certificates, boot camps, credit-bearing micro-credentials, and undergraduate and graduate degrees.
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EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY
Cadence Education | February 23, 2023
Cadence Education, an early childhood education provider in North America, has recently announced its acquisition of Suzuki School and Montessori Teacher Education Institute (MTEI) for Montessori education. This acquisition would widen its presence in Southeast America with new campus locations in Buckhead, Northside Drive and Ponce City Market of Atlanta.
MTEI will enhance Cadence Education's offering with essential training for the growth and development of Montessori early childhood educators. Suzuki School is well-known for its Montessori childhood education. Through the acquisition, Cadence Education expands its national reach while providing children with an exceptional education. It has always given prominence to children's natural talent, potential and ability.
MTEI would act as a hub for Cadence Education's Montessori teacher training and certification programs, offering opportunities for early educators to gain knowledge and skills needed for Montessori classroom education. The institute has Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) accreditation and the American Montessori Society’s affiliation. With such a reputation, it offers quality educational programming with professional faculty members. In addition, for the credential needed to be a qualified Montessori educator, it will conduct teacher training in Infant and Toddler, Early Childhood, and Elementary programs for adult learners for Cadence schools and other early childhood education providers.
CEO of Cadence Education, Leigh-Ellen Louie, said, "We are delighted to announce the acquisition of The Suzuki School and the Montessori Teacher Education Institute of Atlanta, as they both become part of the Cadence Education family." She added, "This acquisition demonstrates our unwavering commitment to high-quality Montessori education, expands our offerings in Atlanta, and reinforces our dedication to diversity and inclusion with a brand that prioritizes culturally responsive teaching practices. We look forward to serving the families in this community and providing a first-class early childhood education experience for their children."
(Source – Cision PR Newswire)
About Cadence Education
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Cadence Education, an education administration programs provider, serves early childhood education, Montessori schools, elementary schools, private education, childcare, and preschool. It operates more than 265 private preschools and elementary schools across the United States. with about 20 years of experience, its experts prepare students with childhood education for elementary education, on which their successful education depends. With exceptional education, it unburdens the parent's tension regarding their child's education. In addition, its programs cultivate a lifelong attachment to learning in every child, stimulating cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth.
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