Safari Books Online Expands Online Learning Library to Include Thousands of German Language Books

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Safari® Books Online (www.safaribooksonline.com), the on-demand digital learning library for technology, digital media and business professionals, today announced that it has added hundreds of German language books to its existing library of more than 20,000 books and training videos in English for enterprises, workgroups and individuals.

Individual subscribers can access the entire library with no limits or can choose the 10-slot option which allows them to put up to 10 books or videos on their bookshelf per month. Workgroup and corporate buyers also have a variety of access options, the most popular of which is the all-access model. The library’s search tool has been augmented to search in both English and German to accommodate all subscribers. And users can read or watch videos from Safari Books Online on their computer as well as on their iPad, Android smartphone, or any other web enabled mobile device or tablet.Titles to be added are from such respected publishers as O’Reilly Verlag, Addison-Wesley Verlag, Markt+Technik Verlag, dpunkt.verlag, Wiley-VCH Verlag (für Dummies) and Microsoft Press Deutschland.

House opens up online learning options

This article is from The Miami Herald

 A bill that expands online learning opportunities to elementary school-age children has been passed by the Florida House.

The bill (HB 7063) was approved by a vote of 100-16 on Tuesday and now goes to the Senate.

It allows the Florida Virtual School to expand part-time course offerings to children in kindergarten through third grade.

The bill also removes the requirement that public school students spend at least a year in public school before they can enroll in Virtual School classes.

Supporters say it will promote school choice and support homeschooled children.

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/03/06/2678444/house-opens-up-online-learning.html#storylink=cpy

MCN Learning Launches Interactive ECG Competency Series for Healthcare Professionals Worldwide

This article is from Sun Herald 

MCN Learning, announces the launch of imPULSE^® ECG Competency Series by Apex Innovations, Inc. As a web-based ECG and chest pain education and competency program, imPULSE was designed to meet the educational needs of all levels of medical staff.

“Our healthcare customers will find that imPULSE offers an amazingly interactive online learning experience,” said Frank Morello, Vice President of Business Development at MCN Learning. The series has been added to the MCN edept® Training Solutions Online Learning Management System (LMS), and will be available to more than 25,000 customers worldwide. “We are excited to partner with Apex Innovations and distribute their interactive content through our LMS to healthcare organizations worldwide,” stated Mr. Morello.

Read more here: http://www.sunherald.com/2012/03/07/3801145/mcn-learning-launches-interactive.html#storylink=cpy

Announcing I CAN Learn® Online Version 2.0

This article is from Bradenton Herald 

JRL Enterprises, Inc. has just released the next-generation version of I CAN Learn® Online. This brand new, highly advanced interface greatly expands the online learning possibilities offered by this powerful, proven math program.

Accessible 24/7, I CAN Learn® Online offers full-curriculum math instruction tailored to the K-12, Home School, and Higher Education markets. As a bonus, new online users can get a 50% discount through March 2012 by using the coupon code ICLHALFOFF when prompted in the shopping cart. Customized learning models include:

Read more here: http://www.bradenton.com/2012/03/06/3921051/announcing-i-can-learn-online.html#storylink=cpy

Lab Automation University Online Launches Latest Webinar Series

This article is from the San Francisco Chronicle 

Laboratory managers and other lab professionals who are looking to automate their labs will soon have a chance to make that process a little easier.

Starting in April, Lab Automation University (LAU) Online will be running a series of webinars titled "Managing Lab Automation" in order to provide lab professionals with the basis for understanding and applying laboratory automation technologies to their work.

San Diego State University Offers Career-Enhancing Health Care Certificate Programs

This article is from the San Francisco Chronicle

No matter which direction the economy heads this year, health care will continue to be one of the nation's top success stories. In a U.S. News and World Report story titled "What's in Store for Jobs in 2012?" the article states "healthcare employment will continue to grow in 2012, possibly even more rapidly than it did in 2011, as the population continues to age and require more medical attention."

With health care being such an in-demand occupation, San Diego State University's College of Extended Studies offers both in-class and online professional health care certificate and certification programs for individuals to prepare for these lucrative careers.

UMDNJ president: University's assets to be transferred to Rutgers this summer

This article is from nj.com

The transfer of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey’s most vital assets to Rutgers University is set for July 1, UMDNJ’s interim president said Tuesday.

Denise Rodgers told members of the Senate and Assembly Higher Education committees Tuesday that the governor’s office has imposed that deadline, despite concerns of UMDNJ supporters and plan detractors who have complained about the lack of financial details in the restructuring.