Digital Learning management introduces CourseBuilder wizard for creating SCORM compatible content

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September 21, 2010

Digital Learning Management Corporation, a provider of enterprise hardware and software applications to the Education, Corporate and Government industries, announced the introduction of the “CourseBuilder Wizard” as a new add-on tool for the CourseMate standalone content creation and enhancement software.

The Wizard will allow CourseMate users the ability to effortlessly convert, edit and enhance their current learning and presentation files to a SCORM compatible format. The converted files then can easily be uploaded into the Learning Management System software of the Virtual University System. CourseBuilder is an intuitive, easy to use tool that makes creating SCORM compliant content quick and easy. With this tool anyone, regardless of computer experience, can create content for our eLearning platform, thereby reducing barriers to utilisation and encouraging instructors and professionals to expand their use of the product. CourseMate allows instructors, eLearning professionals and subject matter experts the ability to convert real world, classroom content into Online Learning Content quickly and easily. The content can be distributed in a variety of rich media formats including audio and video.

13 ITIs at Haryana

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September 21, 2010

A proposal has been dispatched by Haryana for establishing 13 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in the public-private-partnership (PPP) mode and 96 skill development centres to the central government for approval, an official said here on Friday. Chief Secretary Urvashi Gulati mentioned that the ITIs will be set up in various parts of the state. Presiding over the third meeting of state level skill development mission, Gulati stressed the need to provide quality training and introduce new short-term vocational courses in the ITIs and polytechnic institutes. She said that more employment opportunities could be provided to youth through the initiative.

Core acquires two education firms

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September 21, 2010

One of the known ICT education service providers, Core Projects and Technologies, acquired two US-based education companies today for $20 million (INR 90 crore). Core has recently taken over Georgia-based education solutions company Technical Systems Integrators and New York-based Keenan and Keenan Group, an education consultancy. The two companies have a combined turnover of US$25 million, with an average Ebit (earnings before interest and taxes) margin of 16%. Both companies together cater to the needs of about 1.5 million students across 1,500 schools in the US. The company funded the acquisitions from the proceeds of a Foreign Currency Convertible Bond issue, which it closed in May.

Launch of online English Couse in Chennai

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September 21, 2010

An online English Language Laboratories has been introduced by Ebek Language Laboratories, called Cambridge. It is to support students in enhancing their communication skills as well as improve their employment prospects. G Sreekanthan, the Chairman, Ebek Language Laboratories Chairman, described that the programme has been made in a manner which is supportive in bridging the gap between employers and students that arises due to the skills required by employers and those that are learnt during the course of their regular study. The course also has a provision that allows companies to register and track the performance of students who have applied for jobs with them.

CompTIA to strengthen its India operations

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September 20, 2010

CompTIA, the US based non-profit trade association for the IT industry, will expand its services in India and further enhance its association with the enterprise by offering a host of services, such as business intelligence, IT certifications, research studies, and advocating for smart technology, for Indian IT companies and IT professionals. CompTIA's efforts to shape the future of the IT industry is intended to make a significant impact in improving business opportunities for companies and employment opportunities for individuals in India and around the world. CompTIA will play an instrumental role in promoting innovative IT business solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBS) and in the fields of healthcare, green IT, cyber-security and managed IT services. The trade association offers a range of IT certification programmes enabling professionals to gain or enhance their skill-sets.

CompTIA has nearly 2,000 members in more than 90 countries across the globe. CompTIA facilitates dialogues and creates programs that cater to the needs of the global IT industry thereby helping technology solution providers, distributors and vendors to grow their businesses. Todd Thibodeaux, President and CEO, CompTIA said, 'The burgeoning Indian IT market had already made its presence felt in the global market. The transfer of technology is instant; therefore corporates need a strategic business partner to help them leverage key business opportunities, enhance the skills of their employees, and to achieve sustainability. CompTIA has an in-depth understanding of the industry, and the right mix of experts and services to provide excellent support to the Indian IT companies. We are committed to growing our Indian operations to the next level of excellence and partnering with Indian corporates.'

Recently, the CompTIA International IT Industry Business Confidence Survey indicated that Chinese and Indian IT companies' business confidence trends are well above the global average signifying the robust growth of the IT sector in the Asia-Pacific region. The Business Confidence Index is just one of more than 80 research studies CompTIA conducts annually. These studies consist of various forecasts, trends and research based innovative business models. CompTIA is the world's largest provider of vendor-neutral IT certifications for the global IT workforce. Vendor-neutral certifications are important because they establish a strong skills foundation relevant across multiple networks, operating systems and product lines. This equips IT professionals with greater versatility and a broader skill set. Vendor-neutral certifications from CompTIA are globally recognized in both the private and public sectors, helping companies save on employee recruitment and training costs.

Karnataka Colleges line up for NAACs quality tag

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September 20, 2010

It is a matter of prestige to get accreditation from National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), for educational institutions in the state. Colleges affiliated to various universities are going all out to ensure that they get the NAAC accreditation. The number of colleges from the state that have been denied the NAAC accreditation is less, seven in number. Statistics available with NAAC reveal that only seven institutions from the state have been denied accreditation.

According to officials from the department of higher education, many colleges considered NAAC accreditation a prestigious issue and are going for it voluntarily. The NAAC conducts a recommendation committee meeting of the Institutional Eligibility for Quality Assessment (CRIEQA) once in three months. At that meeting, CRIEQA recommends institutes on a regional basis. Initially the NAAC committees visited the colleges which sought accreditation. However, NAAC introduced CRIEQA, under which interested colleges will apply and the committee will conduct screening test and recommend the eligible institutions for accreditation.

MDI Gurgaon signs MoU with Power Grid Corporation

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September 17, 2010

Management Development Institute (MDI), in its efforts to establish academia and industry collaborations has signed a major MoU with Power Grid Corporation India Limited (POWERGRID). POWERGRID is the Central Transmission Utility (CTU) of the country and wheels about 45% of the total power generated in India on its transmission network. This agreement has been done to engage in constructive association in not only management development programmes (MDPs) but also in the areas of academic programmes, consulting and research. The MOU was signed by Dr BS Sahay, Director, Management Development Institute (MDI) and Shri VM Kaul, Director (Personnel), Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID). On this occasion, Prof. Pritam Singh, Professor of Eminence, Prof CP Shrimali, Dean Continuing Education, Prof GK Agarwal and other faculty members from MDI were present. From POWERGRID, Shri R.P. Ojha, ED (HR),Shri I.R. Kidwai, ED (HR), Shri Chetan Varma, GM (HRD), Meenakshi Davar, AGM (HR), Dr G Jawahar, DGM (HRD) also joined the occasion.

The B-school has been at the forefront of making relationships with the industry and considers this partnership as a significant move for the institute. The institute has been keen on having more contribution from the industry in the classroom and believes that academia has a vital role to play in the growth of industry. MDI, being the market leader in executive education in India would undertake competency development programmes for different levels of executives at POWERGRID. POWERGRID would be utilizing the excellent intellectual resource and infrastructure of MDI to facilitate POWERGRID in its various areas of talent and organization development.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr BS Sahay said, 'We are proud to have this partnership with POWERGRID which is not limited to only MDPs. Executives from POWERGRID have been coming to MDI for in-company programmes. Now the tie-up is on multiple aspects and we look forward to bridging the gap between academia and the industry. MDI would be providing consulting to POWERGRID. Research projects, case writing, conferences, continuing education, consulting are integral part of MDI and now we look forward to work in collaboration with POWERGRID for the same.'

Shri VM Kaul commended MDI's efforts towards bringing the industry and academia closer. Speaking on the tie-up, he said, 'POWERGRID is confident that the MoU and subsequent management training at MDI will transform executives across levels into tomorrow's visionary corporate leaders. The transmission utilities giant highly praised MDI for bringing industry closer to B-schools and expressed their willingness to collaborate in various areas based on their internal requirements.

The MOU has been signed for an initial period of 5 years to be reviewed for further extension. This would be a mutually beneficial arrangement as POWERGRID is a Navratna state-owned company and one of the largest transmission utilities in the world and MDI is ranked among the top five B-Schools in India.

Launch of the New School Model at Abu Dabi

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September 15, 2010

Dr Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Director General of Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC), recently announced the launch of the New School Model (NSM). The announcement was made at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center, Abu Dhabi. The Bedaya Forum and the announcement, witnessed attendance of over 6,000 teaching, administrative staff and top dignitaries for the first time in one place attended the inspirational education, planning and training event. Dr Al Khaili explained that the new school model is to help in establishing a better education system and is to focus on overall development of the students, teachers, environment and community at large.

ADEC's Director General addressed the forum with a presentation of Abu Dhabi's P-12 10 year strategic plan 2009/2018 which was announced last year and which aims at producing graduates able to compete with the best internationally through raising the standard of education both in public and private schools. Dr. Lynne Pierson, ADEC's Director of P-12, also explained that ICT will be available to schools for a rich learning experience.

Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology announces collaboration with France based L Ecole de Design

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September 15, 2010

Bangalore-based Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology has announced a joint program with L'

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