Miller & Levine Biology Digital Path Curriculum Earns Finalist Honors in the 2010 SIIA CODiE Awards

Boston, MA (PRWEB) March 16, 2010

Miller & Levine Biology Digital Path from Pearson is a finalist in the 2010 Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) CODiE Awards. The innovative online digital curriculum from the nation's bestselling high school biology program is a finalist in the Best Science Instructional Solution category.

Established in 1986, the CODiE Awards celebrate outstanding achievement across the software, digital information and education technology industries. The comprehensive review process of nominated products included intense scrutiny by subject matter experts, education industry analysts, journalists and specialists in the implementation of education technology.

With the Miller & Levine Biology Digital Path, thousands of students across the country are taking a virtual journey and living the science experience. Named for its two internationally renowned scientist-authors, Ken Miller and Joe Levine, this innovative program takes a bold approach to science instruction, combining the power of new technology with a proven foundation of academic success.

"Miller & Levine Biology Digital Path gives teachers powerful tools for personalizing learning and engaging students with multimedia learning experiences that allow them to experience what a scientist does when exploring the rainforest or studying infectious diseases," said Lynda Cloud, Pearson's Senior Vice President for Science. "Recognition as a finalist in the 2010 SIIA CODiE Awards reinforces our belief that technology can help all students learn the big ideas and concepts of this important field of science - regardless of their learning style or ability."

Through Biology.com, students meet their partners on this science adventure - a team of "ecogeeks" who have created real experiences, infusing curriculum topics with a new relevance for students. Described by Levine as "science reality TV," "Untamed Science" offers the perfect blend of energy, enthusiasm and solid scientific knowledge. Biology students enjoy exploring their world as they embark on real-life science video adventures with these young and infectious "ecogeeks."

The program's dynamic digital path offers students and teachers a wealth of other engaging activities and information, including complete online student and teacher editions of the textbooks, editable worksheets, interactive study guides, fun science games and online assessments.

Pearson had 13 education finalists in the CODiE Awards this year, leading the prestigious competition. Pearson's innovative ed-tech solutions for schools, colleges and universities are recognized across the awards program's education categories, honoring the company's worldwide leadership in harnessing technology to personalize and improve learning. Pearson's 13 finalists were chosen from more than 327 education nominations submitted by 124 companies.

In addition to Miller & Levine Biology Digital Path, the company's products moving on to the next round of competition are CourseConnect, eCollege (now known as Pearson LearningStudio), Mastering Platform, MathXL

DIG Motorsports/JustRacing.com's Justin Hall Wins Both Hard Charger And Holeshot Awards At Mid-Ohio

Los Gatos, CA (PRWEB) May 24, 2006

After a disappointing qualifying session that saw a lap good for P7 on the grid get tossed out because of a red flag and then mechanical issues that prevented another attempt, car #12 driver Justin Hall rose to the challenge by gaining 17 spots to finish 17th after starting in P34 in the third round of the SPEED World Challenge Touring Car championship at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Hall's impressive drive resulted in his being awarded both the Sunoco Hard Charger Award for most positions gained during the race as well as DIG Motorsports' second B&M Shifters Holeshot Award of the season for most places gained during the race's opening lap.

"After starting much farther back on the grid than I'd planned, it was quite a battle to finish 17th," Hall said. "I was running as high as 12th place, but at one point another driver drove off at Turn 7 and was re-entering before 8. He had one wheel on the track and three in the grass when I passed and they awarded me a stop-and-go penalty for passing under yellow anyway. After that, bringing home these two prestigious awards means a lot to me."

Team owner Jon Prall had a competitive race in the #11 car as well, running a scant half-second behind Hall's pace during much of the race in spite of bring forced into a gravel trap at one point and then subsequently retiring with a mechanical problem

"We demonstrated convincingly that DIG Motorsports/JustRacing.com has the speed this weekend," team owner and #11 driver Jon Prall said. "We were running very strong, about a half second apart in lap times, when I suffered a disappointing mechanical failure near the end of the race. It just goes to show, though, that we will be very competitive at Infineon in June."

"Justin's Holeshot Award for passing 10 cars on the first lap adds to the one I brought home from the season opener as Sebring and his Hard Charger Award is just icing on the cake," Prall continued. "Today's race was a great performance by the entire team."

The Mid-Ohio round of the SPEED World Challenge Touring Car series will be broadcast on SPEED Channel on Saturday, May 27 at 8pm Eastern Time.

About DIG Motorsports:

Established in 2006, DIG Motorsports campaigns two BMW 325Cis in the SPEED World Challenge Touring Car race series. In addition to being a veteran World Challenge racer, DIG Motorsports principle Jon Prall is an experienced computer industry professional, including executive-level positions at companies such as Excite.com, Postini, and Macrovision. Equipped with the operational skills to build and manage a race team that is successful not only on the track but also off of it, DIG Motorsports leadership brings exposure and valuable business opportunities to sponsors and partners throughout the motorsports industry.

About JustRacing.com:

JustRacing Inc. is dedicated to serving the needs of the racing and auto enthusiast community with novel and comprehensive features not found on other web sites. Founded by racers and featuring a National Events Calendar with almost 700 entries, a full set of racing forums, rich classifieds, and the unique JustRacing Seminar Series, JustRacing.com truly is your Motorsports Home On The Web.

For more DIG Motorsports info, please visit:

http://www.digmotorsports.com

http://www.justracing.com

Or contact:

Mark Dadgar

(408) 399-3400

http://www.JustRacing.com

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Nordeus Wins Best Gaming Start-up at Europas Awards 2011

London, UK (PRWEB UK) 18 November 2011

Social and mobile games start-up Nordeus was last-night crowned best gaming start-up at the Europas Awards 2011, held in Londons West End. The award was given to the games developer after a whirlwind 18 months that has seen the company grow from three people to a team of over 40. The award jury acknowledged the bootstrapped companies successful journey from Serbian start-up to strong stable growth and a highly profitable business, thanks to the success of its hugely popular football management game, Top Eleven.

The Europas, which are voted for by tech industry experts, cap a fantastic year for Nordeus and their flagship game Top Eleven, which this summer became the most played sports game on Facebook and Web after overtaking EA SPORTS FIFA Superstars. Top Eleven now has nearly one million daily users, which log on every day to play.

Winning such an award, especially one decided by your peers, is a huge honour, said Branko Milutinovi, Nordeus CEO, after picking up their award. Europe is currently going through an immensely challenging period, yet tech companies are showing that hard-work and creativity can lead to success, whatever the economic climate. We couldnt have done this without our amazing team back in Serbia and its fantastic for our team to represent the region in this fantastic showcase for European tech businesses.

Awards chairman and TechCruch Europe editor Mike Butcher praised the talent and success of the Nordeus team: Banging it from Belgrade! Yet another example of how you can make it global from Europe.

Twenty-two awards were given away in all at the ceremony, which sought to reward the best of Europes tech companies. The event also saw Mixcloud win best Entertainment startup, Accel voted VC of the year and Rovio winning a special Europa Hero award for kicking ass around the world for their hit app Angry Birds. A full list of winners can be found at http://eu.techcrunch.com/2011/11/18/peer-index-takes-the-honours-as-the-europas-awards-drifts-east/

Nordeus has also been chosen as one of 25 tech companies to watch by the European Tech Tour this month, placing the team alongside SoundCloud and Wonga.com.

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Palm Beach, Home of the Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort, Receives Top Honors in TripAdvisor's "Travelers Choice Awards"

Palm Beach, Aruba (PRWEB) April 22, 2011

Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino, Arubas premier beachfront property, is situated on one of the worlds most sought-after beaches says TripAdvisor. In this years Travelers Choice Awards, the 20 million members of the social networking site voted Arubas Palm Beach the third best beach destination in the world, and the tenth leading location for family hotel vacations.

Guests at Hyatt Regency Aruba are only steps away from Palm Beachs silky white sand and crystal-clear turquoise Caribbean ocean. They can revel in the beauties of Palm Beach by taking advantage of multiple beach adventures offered at the resort, from lounging under a Palapa (or hut); to dining al fresco with their feet in the sand at Footprints, an intimate outdoor grill lined with tiki-torches; or hopping on a Catamaran at Red Sail Sports, a full-service dive and water sports facility located at Hyatt Regency Arubas Piets Pier Bar.

Those traveling with the kids have access to Arubas best family-friendly activities and amenities. At Camp Watapana, Hyatt Regency Aruba childrens program, kids can explore the wonders of Aruba under the supervision of trained camp counselors. Families can also embrace their time together at poolside dive-in movies, family tug-o-war and limbo contests.

From the moment guests enter the open-air lobby, they are greeted to views of one of the worlds most stunning beaches; one we are proud to have located at our doorstep, said General Manager Fred Hoffmann. With endless adventures and waterfront activities, we ensure that guests of every age receive an unforgettable Aruban experience.

For guests seeking an immediate escape to this sought-out island, Hyatt Regency Aruba is offering their popular Three for Free promotion guests enjoy an extra free night, free room upgrade and free daily breakfast for two after booking three nights. In addition, Three for Free can be combined with the Family Plan package, which offers a second room at 50% off the published rate and includes free daily breakfast for kids 12 and under.

For more information about the Hyatt Regency Aruba, call 1-800-55-HYATT or visit http://www.hyattregencyaruba.com.

About Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino

Located on 12 acres of magnificent beachfront property on Arubas world-renowned Palm Beach, Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino is a year-round resort with a reputation for refined hospitality. Its 357 sumptuous guestrooms and suites have been recently renovated to include plasma televisions, roomy bathrooms and Hyatts signature Grand Bed. The multi-million dollar renovation brings a fresh chic to the hotel with an emphasis on natural stone floors and colorful Caribbean accents. Recreational facilities are abundant and include a 3-level pool complex, a spa with fitness center, tennis and basketball courts, a private beach, Camp Hyatt for kids and the Hyatt Regency Casino. On-site dining includes Ruinas del Mar restaurant, Caf

Acquity Group Receives Two Online Retail Awards

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) August 29, 2011

Acquity Group LLC, a leading global brand eCommerce and digital marketing company, announced today that it has been named the recipient of two Highly Commended citations from the 2011 Online Retail Awards

EdTech Digest Honors Time To Know with Two Awards

New York, NY (PRWEB) November 18, 2011

Time To Know, a complete online teaching and learning solution for one-to-one computing classrooms, has earned two awards from EdTech Digest as part of its 2011 awards program. Time To Know was chosen both as a top content provider and as a leader in emerging technology solutions.

EdTech Digest editors selected winners in categories ranging from mobile solutions to learning management systems from a large field of entries, representing companies that have transformed education through technology resources.

"Time To Knows holistic solution facilitates great classroom teaching by providing teachers the latest technology and best curriculum resources to enhance student success, said Louise Dube, Time To Know vice president of marketing. We are pleased to be recognized by EdTech Digest.

Time To Know is a teacher-led, online curriculum system that features a Digital Teaching Platform designed for one-to-one computing classrooms. With the teacher at the center, Time To Know engages students with interactive multimedia lessons, individualizes instruction, and promotes the development of critical thinking skills. The Time To Know solution includes a complete professional learning program focused on data-driven teaching practices using Time To Knows powerful support and instructional tools.

Innovation in education is exploding, said Victor Rivero, editor-in-chief of EdTech Digest. There has never been so much activity in this emerging sector. Companies are hard at work every day transforming education through technology, disrupting old models, shifting paradigms and making change happen now.

The Time To Know Digital Teaching Platform is used in fourth and fifth grade classrooms in New York and Texas, with expansion underway. The Time To Know digital curriculum is aligned to the Common Core Standards for math and English language arts. Research from schools using Time To Know has shown a dramatic increase in students math reasoning and critical thinking skills.

About Time To Know

Introduced in Israel in 2007 and launched in the United States in 2009, Time To Know is a holistic teaching and learning solution for one-to-one computing classrooms. In addition to the Digital Teaching Platform, Time To Know includes comprehensive professional learning and technology support to maximize teacher effectiveness and student achievement. The Time To Know math and English language arts curriculum is aligned to the Common Core Standards. Time To Know is implemented in 170 classrooms in Texas and New York, and is a part of New York City's Innovation Zone (iZone) program. In addition, Time To Know pilots are underway in Singapore, with 400 third grade students using its math program. For more information, please visit http://www.timetoknow.com or call 888.559.6560. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

About EdTech Digest

EdTech Digest celebrates all the latest technologies moving education forward, delving deeper into the stories of the people behind the technology to discover what truly drives them to conceptualize, create, develop and deploy their ideas to the masses. The EdTech Digest Awards Program recognizes the best and brightest people and transformative technology products and services in education. For more information visit: http://www.edtechdigest.com.

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Pearson's MyCourse Named Finalist in 2010 SIIA CODiE Awards

Boston, MA (PRWEB) April 12, 2010

Pearson, a global leader in education, educational technology, and services, today announced that its MyCourse solution has been selected as a finalist in the 2010 Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) CODiE Awards. MyCourse is an integration of two Pearson products: MyCourse combines the powerful formative assessment tools, personalized learning and media resources of MyLabs with the comprehensive online learning curriculum of CourseConnect.

Established in 1986, the CODiE Awards celebrate outstanding achievement across the software, digital information and education technology industries. The comprehensive review process of nominated products includes intense scrutiny by subject matter experts, education industry analysts, journalists and specialists in the implementation of education technology.

Inheriting CourseConnect's simple navigation, the MyCourses are intuitive, user friendly, and technologically advanced. Each course is developed, designed and tested by a large team of professionals, including subject matter experts, instructional designers, graphic designers, instructors, assessment specialists, students and others. MyCourse offers numerous benefits for institutions and instructors, including an optimized learning environment, easy-to-navigate design and detailed instructor resource guides. MyCourse can be used in fully-online, blended and web-enabled settings depending on the specific needs of the institution.

"MyCourse provides instructors with a comprehensive online curriculum delivered in our personalized learning environment with all the multimedia resources and assessment tools today's instructors need to drive and measure student engagement," said Don Kilburn, CEO of Pearson Learning Solutions. "Recognition as a finalist in the 2010 SIIA CODIE Awards is another validation that our MyCourse solution provides students a unique, interactive experience for learning."

Pearson has 13 education finalists in the CODiE Awards this year, leading this year's prestigious competition. Pearson's innovative ed-tech solutions for schools, colleges and universities are recognized across the awards program's education categories, honoring the company's worldwide leadership in harnessing technology to personalize and improve learning. Pearson's 13 finalists were chosen from more than 327 education nominations submitted by 124 companies.

In addition to MyCourse, the company's products moving on to the next round of competition are CourseConnect, Mastering Platform, MathXL

Frank Magnera, Catalyst Account Director, to Judge Prestigious 2012 BMA International ACE Awards

Rochester, NY (PRWEB) November 03, 2011

Frank Magnera, an award-winning business-to-business marketing expert and account director at Catalyst (Rochester, New York), has been chosen to judge the 2012 Business Marketing Association (BMA) ACE awards.

Hailed as one of the industrys best creative awards by The New York Times, The ACE (Advertising Creative Excellence) Awards recognize the years top creative campaigns and executions, the people who conceive them and the agencies and clients who successfully elevate brand and drive demand. Sponsored by the Business Marketing Associations New York City chapter, the competition will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2012.

Magnera has developed B2B programs for Catalyst since 2005, specializing in strategy development and customer relationship management. He brings a broad range of expertise to the ACE awards, including predictive analytics, Web analytics, lead generation and prospect nurturing, email marketing, creative development, search engine marketing (SEM), search engine optimization (SEO), non-profit marketing, and copywriting. His B2B client experience includes The Eastman Kodak Company, Heraeus Kulzer, ITT, Pitney Bowes, Weyerhaeuser, Carestream Health, and Xeikon, among others.

Other 2012 ACE judges include Lisa Abbatello, Leo Burnett; Jerry Canning, Google; Kathleen Delaney, AON Corporation; Dale Durrent, LinkedIn; John Favolo, Eric Mower and Associates; Marie MacLean, Pall Corporation; Dana Mangnuson, J.P. Morgan; Katerina Martchouk, Winsper Advertising; Nicola Morris, Verizon; Kathleen OMalley, OMalley Communications; Judy Pribe, Kodak; Joe Rivas, Y&R; Bruce Rogers, Forbes; Laura Rogers, Campbell-Ewald, and Keith Turco, GYRO NY.

For more information about the ACE awards, visit the BMA-NY at http://www.marketing.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=5509.

About the BMA-NY

The New York chapter of the Business Marketing Association, the largest association of B2B-centric marketers in the world, provides a like-minded community of New York area business professionals and numerous opportunities to network, exchange ideas, and learn from experienced experts. The community comprises a spectrum of marketing and communications disciplines, working with--and for--companies operating in complex industries in the fields of advertising, marketing management, research and data analysis, media relations, social media, direct marketing, product management, channel management and more.

About Catalyst

Catalyst (http://www.catalystinc.com) is a direct and digital marketing agency that helps clients acquire, retain and develop long-term relationships with their customers. We combine intellectual curiosity and inquisitiveness with hard-core analytics, deep customer insight and a measurement mindset to take the guesswork out of marketing decisions. We call it Science + Soul. Headquartered in Rochester, NY, our clients include AAA, Assurant Health, Eastman Kodak Company, First Niagara Financial Group, GE Money, Heraeus Kulzer, Neff Motivation Inc., Oreck, and Valvoline, among others.

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Pearson Wins Texty/McGuffey Awards From Text and Academic Authors Association

New York, NY (PRWEB) April 15, 2010

Two Pearson titles are winners of 2010 awards from the Text and Academic Authors Association (TAA).