HERNDON, VA — (Marketwired) — 06/19/13 — , a leading provider of learning management systems (LMS), is collaborating with Office.com to launch training content for the Microsoft Office suite from inside Meridian Global LMS. Users can view on topics related to their daily tasks. Microsoft has designed the just-in-time training videos to boost a worker-s productivity.The Office.com content is "task-oriented," not certification based. Users will be able to get in, learn what they nee
HERNDON, VA — (Marketwired) — 06/12/13 — The Elearning! Media Group has named Michigan Virtual University® (MVU®) to the annual Learning! 100 for creating an online program that helps teachers who serve special education students as they transition from high school graduation to life after school., a leading provider of learning management systems, powers Michigan LearnPort®, MVU-s online portal for K-12 teachers and school administrators. The Meridian Global LMS delivers profess
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HERNDON, VA — (Marketwired) — 05/01/13 — There are hundreds of learning management systems (LMS) that deliver and analyze training. But, according to research from strategic analyst firm , only a few dozen meet the requirements of trade associations and professional societies. Beginning in May, Tagoras and Meridian will present a series of webinars designed to help associations understand issues surrounding LMS selection, cloud technology and mobile platforms.The first one-hour webinar, titl
KITCHENER-WATERLOO, ONTARIO — (Marketwired) — 04/23/13 — The Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) and , a leader in providing innovative learning solutions, are pleased to recognize five outstanding post-secondary educators with 2013 Desire2Learn Innovation Awards for Teaching and Learning.Sandra Bassendowski of the University of Saskatchewan, Shawn Graham of Carleton University, Jacqueline Murray of the University of Guelph, Trent Tucker, also of the University of G
HERNDON, VA — (Marketwired) — 04/15/13 — The training industry is no longer actively developing eLearning standards AICC and SCORM. New specifications, such as xAPI (also known as TinCan) and CMI-5, are taking center stage for HR professionals, software developers and instructional designers. How will these new standards affect your technology platforms and change the way you educate learners?Chris Sawwa, director of eLearning for , a leading provider of learning management systems (LMS), wi
HERNDON, VA — (Marketwired) — 04/04/13 — Jason Marceau, chief operations officer for , a leading provider of learning management systems (LMS), will join Ed Beck, CIO and senior vice president of the , on April 4 at the 2013 conference to present a session titled, "The Future of Associations – National Restaurant Association, a Look Ahead." DigitalNow is an annual gathering of some of the most influential professional and trade associations in America.Beck-s presentation highlight
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND — (Marketwired) — 04/02/13 — ("Desire2Learn"), a leader in providing innovative learning solutions, announces that the Pennsylvania College of Technology and the American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL) have selected the to empower learners with new technologies, including online programs, mobile and analytics offerings that improve their learning experience.AUWCL selected Desire2Learn to power its new online education program, which will be launc
KITCHENER-WATERLOO, ONTARIO — (Marketwire) — 02/26/13 — ("Desire2Learn"), a leader in providing innovative learning solutions, announced that it has been selected as one of Canada-s "" for 2012."We-re delighted to receive this stamp of excellence by Deloitte," said President and CEO John Baker. "This award is a testament to our fantastic team, their entrepreneurial spirit, and dedication to lifelong learning. 2012 was a year to remember at Desire2Learn and
HERNDON, VA — (Marketwire) — 01/28/13 — Join and Brandon Hall Group for a free, one-hour webinar on January 31, 2013, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST to learn how federal human capital management technologies and services are changing to meet the fiscal pressures, new policies and difficult tasks government agencies now face.For example, the Obama administration has pushed for a move to cloud computing to cut technology and support costs and provide agencies with a common infrastructure. The GAO
