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SkillSoft Reaches Final Settlement With NETg

The agreement entered into by the parties also settles a patent infringement claim brought by NETg against SkillSoft in 2001. Under the terms of the settlement agreement, SkillSoft will pay NETg $22 million in July 2003 and $22 million in July 2004. SkillSoft has also agreed not to make certain specific modifications to its information […]

Teachers Institute to Play a Major Role in Distance Learning, Says Government

The permanent secretary, Ministry of Education, Ambassador G. B. Preware said at the opening of a workshop on script writing for open and distance learning at the NTI Kaduna, Monday, that the institute is already emerging as a centre of excellence in the sub-region.Read the Full Article

State board approves virtual charter schools

Five virtual schools were approved Monday in a marathon State Board for Charter Schools meeting where 19 applicants jockeyed for the limited slots.Read the Full Article

College of Extended Studies Names Jan Wahl Assistant Dean

Wahl replaces Larry Cobb, who retired after 29 years with CES. She has been the CES director of special projects for the past two years and prior to that, she was the director of extension programs.Read the Full Article

Pathlore Software Hires Art Chwalek to Lead Services Team

About Pathlore Founded in 1995, Columbus, Ohio-headquartered Pathlore develops software that manages, tracks, and reports on corporate training. Customers use Pathlore’s products to increase sales, comply with government regulations, and adhere to quality initiatives. The privately held company’s client roster includes Delta Air Lines, NEC America Inc., Novartis, Southwest Airlines, more than 100 hospitals and […]

Plateau Systems Chief Technology Officer Edward Cohen Named to AICC Leadership Post

ARLINGTON, VA – July 14, 2003 – Plateau Systems, the leading provider of enterprise learning management systems (LMS), announced today that Edward Cohen, Plateau’s Chief Technology Officer, has been elected to a leadership position in the Aviation Industry CBT Committee (AICC), one of the main standards-setting and certification organizations for the e-Learning industry. Cohen will […]

FCC Rules on Instructional Television Fixed Service (ITFS) and Broadband Services for Education and Broadband

Part 1 of the Commission’s Rules – Further Competitive Bidding Procedures; Amendment of Parts 21 and 74 to Enable Multipoint Distribution Service and the Instructional Television Fixed Service Amendment of Parts 21 and 74 to Engage in Fixed Two-Way Transmissions; Amendment of Parts Access the Document (PDF Format)

National Council on Disability Says Americans with Disabilities Act Applies to Commercial and Other Private Web Sites

WASHINGTON-The National Council on Disability today released a policy paper that analyzes and answers the critical question: Does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) apply to commercial and other private sector Web sites, and if so, what does it require? Much discussion of this question seems to be conducted without careful attention to the case […]

Follow up: FCC allows school internet payments to bypass company

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in a July 2 decision allowed the state to bypass Nashville-based Education Networks of America (ENA), Seviers said, and instead pay subcontractors directly for internet service. That ensures the service will continue to be available to about 900,000 students, the commissioner said. Read the Full Article

e-learning vision promises broad scope

Backed by the Government and as the world’s largest supported e-learning network, Ufi/learndirect is already central to the delivery of such plans, which aim to get best value from e-learning through a joined-up approach and greater collaboration across government and learning providers. Read the Full Article