Category Archives: News

hello-hello launches iPad Application for Kids

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Kirsten Winkler

hello-hello the new language learning community on the web which is based on course material developed in partnership with the ACTFL has launched a new iPad application. But this time Sarah Gontijo is targeting a different customer group: kids.

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Pearson will Pay for your Ning – Or Posterous will Move it For Free

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Kirsten Winkler

Good days for educators. Pearson is sponsoring educational Ning networks from July on. It’s only the Ning Mini package but hey, it’s all on Pearson’s tab. And if you are still on the search for a free Ning alternative there … Continue reading →

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The new CEO of Livemocha goes Mobile and Looks Out for the Best Customer

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Kirsten Winkler

Livemocha recently named Michael Schutzler as new CEO of the company with Co-Founder Shirish Nadkarni changing to the role of chairman and Chief Strategy Officer. And Schutzler does not waste time as it seems.

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Babbel now Knows What You are Saying – Introduces Voice Recognition

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Kirsten Winkler

And Babbel did it again. After taking the lead on mobile devices with the iPhone application attached to its platform Babbel now introduced voice recognition or the missing link that separated the company from Rosetta Stone.

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More Love from TeachStreet – this time for Blogging Teachers

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Kirsten Winkler

Are you a teacher? Do you have a blog about what you teach? Then you could become a featured blogger on TeachStreet and get not only some free traffic to your blog but also a one free featured listing which … Continue reading →

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Skype compatible with iPhone 4 FaceTime soon?

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Kirsten Winkler

It seems as if my dream of a pocket teaching device is getting closer. Skype, my weapon of choice for online teaching, confirmed that they would be open working together with Apple to bring great video calling to as many … Continue reading →

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Livemocha gives a Sneak Peak on its upcoming Rosetta Stone Rival

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Kirsten Winkler

Yesterday Livemocha uploaded a small teaser video of their upcoming Active Courses in Spanish, French, Italian and German. It seems as if everything is going like they planned it and the courses will be launched this summer as Livemocha and … Continue reading →

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English Attack! now Part of the Paris Innovation Bourse Incubator

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Kirsten Winkler

More news from the French online education start up scene. English Attack! the first entertainment only English learning platform is now part of the Paris Innovation Bourse Incubator. This means that the new address of Paul Maglione and Frederic Tibout … Continue reading →

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French Language Teaching Platform Lingueo receives Funding

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Kirsten Winkler

Guillaume, Arnaud and Johann, the three congenial founders of the language teaching platform Lingueo just sent me the great news that they got their first funding of 500k Euros from three business angles. To me it was just a question … Continue reading →

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invideous launches Micropayments in Videos

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Kirsten Winkler

Just learned on TechCrunch Europe that the London based company Swiffen got some funding for their video monetization platform invideous which allows content publishers to charge viewers by minute, view or monthly subscription. invideous also offer in video hot spots … Continue reading →

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