Pearson adds free learning management tools to Google Apps for Education

Publishing and educational tools company Pearson on Thursday launched the beta version of OpenClass, a free, cloud-based learning management system (LMS) that is integrated with Google Apps for Education, and will be available in the Google Apps Marketplace. Earlier today, techie Ryan Tyler wrote an article for us about Gadgets in higher education, which are certainly a big part of on-site learning. But for remote learning, independent study, scheduling, collaboration, testing, and submission of assignments, the cloud plays a huge, and ever-growing role in higher education. "Now, educators and students are able to communicate and collaborate in new ways across… [Continue Reading] Continue reading at 'Betanews'

[ Betanews | 2011-10-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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App download surge on Christmas Day

The number of apps downloaded on Google and Apple surged 125% worldwide to 242m on Christmas Day... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-12-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google Books and ActuaLitté launch out-of-copyright library

Google Books and the French online publication ActuaLitté have launched a digital library... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-12-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New app route for Macmillan Children's

Macmillan Children's Books has launched its first app, Dear Zoo, ahead of the 30th... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-12-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google eBooks One Year Later

Since its launch last December in partnership with the American Booksellers Association, Google eBooks has yet to capture significant market share. According to the Codex Group’s recent “Showrooming” study, while the number of people who read both print books and ebooks has grown from 25% in... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2011-12-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Three Minneapolis Presses Unite for Little Free Library Promotion

Three Twin Cities literary presses already renowned for collaborating in unconventional ways to promote books and authors are partnering with a Wisconsin literacy group and a Minneapolis museum to promote literacy, publicize the mission of each of the nonprofit organizations involved, and sell... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2011-12-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google partners with Bloomsbury Public Library Online

Google is partnering with Bloomsbury's Public Library Online, sponsoring two of the digital... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ICM in management buy-out

International Creative Management, which works in partnership with Curtis Brown, has been bought... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pearson sells stake in FTSE

Penguin parent company Pearson has sold its 50% stake in FTSE International to the London... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pearson to sell its 50% stake in FTSE International

Pearson, the publisher of the Financial Times, is to sell its 50% stake in FTSE International to the London Stock Exchange for £450m, as it looks to focus on business news and analysis, and away from data. Continue reading at Media Week

[ Media Week | 2011-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Amazon Price Check App and The Battle over 'Showrooming'

If “showrooming” wasn’t part of the industry lexicon before last week, it is now, thanks to Amazon’s price check app that gives customers up to $15 in discounts to those who scan prices of products at different stores. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2011-12-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google unveils mobile-formatted news magazine Currents

Google on Thursday officially launched Google Currents, a news reading application for Android and iOS-based smartphones and tablets, and publishing backend for content producers. Similar in concept to Flipboard, Zite or any of the dozens of "iPad magazines," Google Currents lets readers... Continue reading at Betanews

[ Betanews | 2011-12-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ross wins Educational Writers' Award

The £2,000 Educational Writers' Award 2011 has gone to Moon: Apollo 11 and Beyond... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-12-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bertelsmann appoints Rebuck to new group management committee

Random House parent company Bertelsmann has created a new group management committee (GMC), which... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google’s Admeld Deal Gets the Green Light

Google’s advertising horsepower is about to get even greater. In a blog post Friday, Google’s VP of display advertising Neal Mohan announced that the Department of Justice had approved its $400 million acquisition of the New York-based online advertising company Admeld. Google, which announced... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2011-12-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Paddington Bear app launched, ebooks to follow

HarperCollins Children's Books has produced a new app for classic picturebook Paddington,... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-12-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Four titles on Educational Writers’ Award shortlist

Four titles that bring "the natural world to life for 5-11 year-olds" are represented... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-11-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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RNA restructures awards and adds new logo

Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Wed, 23/11/2011 - 08:15 The Romantic Novelists' Association has restructured its awards, switching names from the Pure Passion Awards to the RoNAs, and with a new brand identity for the organisation. read more Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-11-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Financial Times Web App Gains One Million Registrants

Financial Times reaches yet another milestone, now boasting one million registrants for its native web app. Apps.FT.com launched in June, after FT decided to go without Apple for its subscription-based app offering. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2011-11-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HTML 5 Vs. App: Where Should Publishers Focus?

New York - At the MinDay Digital Summit today (presented by FOLIO: sister publication min), publishers and technology providers are on hand to commiserate about trials and victories in the digital space. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2011-11-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ziff Davis Realigns Management of eWEEK for Digital Transition

In the wake of its recent announcement to convert to an all-digital portfolio, Ziff Davis Enterprise realigns its eWEEK editorial staff. This translates to the division of eWEEK editor-in-chief duties between two staffers: Scott Ferguson and Chris Preimesberger. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2011-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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