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Jun 21 Fri3:00 pm Virutal PHIT Series: Office Applications: 2010 vs 2013 – PowerPoint @ WebinarVirutal PHIT Series: Office Appl… @ WebinarJun 21 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pmCheck out the new features and functionality of the 2013 Office Applications through a live demonstration, and learn how they will change the classroom. PpowerPoint [...]Jun 28 Fri3:00 pm Virutal PHIT Series: Office Applications: 2010 vs 2013 – Word @ WebinarVirutal PHIT Series: Office Appl… @ WebinarJun 28 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pmCheck out the new features and functionality of the 2013 Office Applications through a live demonstration, and learn how they will change the classroom. Word [...]Jul 26 Fri3:00 pm What’s New in Windows 8 – A Virtual PHIT Event @ WebinarWhat’s New in Windows 8 – A Virt… @ WebinarJul 26 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pmShelley Gaskin, Pasadena City College and Pearson Author Come learn how Windows 8 and Office 365 are tightly integrated with Microsoft’s SkyDrive cloud service. From [...]
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Have You Registered Yet for Certiport’s 2013 Global Partner Summit
By Brad Forrester, Pearson Education on June 10, 2013
The 2013 Global Partner Summit (GPS) is a companion event to the exciting 12th Annual MOS World Championship student competition and this year’s debut of the ACA World Championship student competition. Continue reading
Pearson Wins Three CODiE Awards Including One for OpenClass
By The Pearson Team, MyITLab and MyMISLab on June 6, 2013
In addition to two other educational technology products, OpenClass, Pearson’s free-of-charge learning environment available to students, faculty and institutions, won in the category of Best Postsecondary Course or Learning Management Solution. Continue reading
Transforming a Course from Traditional to Self-Paced: A MyITLab Case Study
By The Pearson Team, MyITLab and MyMISLab on June 4, 2013
Using MyITLab, Roy transformed his course from traditionally formatted to a self-paced, blended course. Continue reading
Weekly Virtual PHIT Events in June – Upcoming Dates and Past Recordings
By The Pearson Team, MyITLab and MyMISLab on June 3, 2013
This spring and summer, we are extending our reach and providing ALL instructors across the country with the PHIT experience, online. Here are the sessions coming in June: Continue reading
Students Tell Us What Coding Means to You
By The Pearson Team, MyITLab and MyMISLab on May 30, 2013
We have an opportunity for students in the Boston and San Francisco area to share what coding means to them. Those students selected to be filmed will receive a $25 Amazon gift card. Continue reading
More Engaged, More Enthusiastic Students – A MyITLab Case Study
By The Pearson Team, MyITLab and MyMISLab on May 28, 2013
“MyITLab has both increased the percentage of students successfully completing the course and generated significant cost savings,” says Gladys Swindler. Continue reading
Hands-On Experience in MyITLab Helps Students Succeed – A Case Study
By The Pearson Team, MyITLab and MyMISLab on May 21, 2013
Chuck Kise uses MyITLab in Microcomputing Applications at Brevard Community College in Florida. His case study shows that students who earn at least 80 percent on skill-based assessments in MyITLab are more likely to earn an A, B, or C on the corresponding application exam. Continue reading
Celebrating You With Digital Discussions & Nook/iPad Mini Giveaway
By Megan Herman, Megan Herman on May 20, 2013
We thought we should continue the celebration of you with some even bigger giveaways! This week if you respond to the Digital Discussion question on the day we post it, you will receive an entry into our two digital raffles (Wednesday raffle: Nook and Friday raffle: iPad Mini). Continue reading
The Value of Certification
By The Pearson Team, MyITLab and MyMISLab on May 15, 2013
Certification from a recognized industry giant like Microsoft can give your students a tremendous advantage when competing for jobs, and once they land that job, it gives them the computing skills they’ll need to be effective in business. Continue reading
MyITLab for Office 2013: Training Opportunities and Boston Contest!
By Genevieve Schettino, Pearson Education on May 15, 2013
Get an early start on your preparation for fall courses and join us for virtual training on MyITLab for Office 2013 and be entered to win a trip to Boston. Continue reading