Blackboard launches xpLor, a shared content repository that supports multiple LMS platforms - June 25, 2013
Enterprise technology and innovative solutions provider Blackboard Inc., US, has announced the release of xpLor, a content platform that gives educators unprecedented ability to create, discover and share rich course materials across systems and institutions. xpLor claims to be the industry's first cloud-based learning object repository… Read More
McGraw-Hill Education to acquire ALEKS Corporation - June 21, 2013
Digital learning company McGraw-Hill Education, US, has signed an agreement to acquire ALEKS Corporation, the privately held developer of the ALEKS adaptive learning technology for the K-12 and higher education markets. The move strengthens McGraw-Hill Education's position as the leader in delivering personalised learning experiences through… Read More
Microsoft and Janet alliance to provide faster, more secure cloud-computing services to over 18 million students and staff in the UK - May 22, 2013
Software vendor Microsoft Corp., US, and Janet, the UK’s research and education network, have signed a new peering arrangement as a result of which more than 18 million students, staff and researchers at institutions across the UK could start to benefit from a faster and more… Read More
Blackboard and Vital Source launch integrated offering - May 21, 2013
Enterprise technology and innovative solutions provider Blackboard Inc., US, and Vital Source Technologies, Inc., an Ingram Content Group company, have launched pilot programs with a number of colleges and universities to test-drive an integrated offering that makes the VitalSource Bookshelf platform and its hundreds of thousands… Read More
McGraw-Hill Education and ePals partner to expand global collaborative learning opportunities for K-12 students - April 17, 2013
McGraw-Hill Education, a division of the McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., US, has formed a collaboration with ePals Corporation, an education media company and a leading global learning network. The partnership pairs world-class content from McGraw-Hill Networks, McGraw-Hill Education's award-winning digital social studies learning program for Grades 6-12,… Read More
McGraw-Hill Education launches SCOREboard Adaptive Learning Program to help students prepare for AP Exams - April 15, 2013
McGraw-Hill Education, a division of the McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., US, has announced the launch of McGraw-Hill SCOREboard, the first AP exam preparation tool built on adaptive technology to help students build the skills and background knowledge they need to succeed on their AP exams. The initiative… Read More
