<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <feed xmlns:dc="http://dublincore.org/documents/dcmi-namespace/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"> <title type="text">Smart Sparrow Pty Ltd</title> <subtitle type="text">Contains the last 20 releases</subtitle> <id>uuid:9a2b0997-5a79-4ac2-a515-502ed2bd176a;id=604</id> <rights type="text">Copyright 2017, Smart Sparrow Pty Ltd</rights> <updated>2017-05-17T12:37:10Z</updated> <author> <name>newsdesk@globenewswire.com (NewsDesk)</name> <uri>http://www.globenewswire.com/LegacyRss?Length=4</uri> <email>newsdesk@globenewswire.com</email> </author> <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/atomfeed/organization/0MQOb12_MBsIw412zdej0Q==" /> <link rel="self" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/atomfeed/organization/0MQOb12_MBsIw412zdej0Q==" /> <entry> <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/05/17/1058240/0/en/Smart-Sparrow-Named-Finalist-in-U-S-Department-of-Education-Virtual-Reality-Challenge.html</id> <title type="text">Smart Sparrow Named Finalist in U.S. Department of Education Virtual Reality Challenge </title> <published>2017-05-17T12:37:10Z</published> <updated>2024-11-24T17:29:01Z</updated> <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/05/17/1058240/0/en/Smart-Sparrow-Named-Finalist-in-U-S-Department-of-Education-Virtual-Reality-Challenge.html" /> <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Adaptive learning pioneer recognized for its Virtual Reality simulation designed to enhance the learning experience in STEM and social sciences courses</p></em></p><p>SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwired - May 17, 2017) -  <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.smartsparrow.com/" title="Smart Sparrow">Smart Sparrow</a> was recently named a finalist in the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.edsimchallenge.com/blog/edsim-challenge-finalists/" title="U.S. Department of Education's 'EdSim Challenge,">U.S. Department of Education's 'EdSim Challenge,'</a> a national design competition aimed at advancing students' career and technical skills with immersive, computer-based simulations. The adaptive learning pioneer was recognized for its simulation concept, <em>LifeCraft</em>, which explores the story of life on Earth through virtual reality field trips in subjects ranging from archeology to astronomy.</p>]]></content> <dc:identifier>1058240</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Smart Sparrow</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 16 Sep 2017 03:04 GMT</dc:modified> </entry> <entry> <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/04/27/1058236/0/en/Learning-Design-Pioneer-Launches-New-Learning-Analytics-to-Inform-Instruction-and-Course-Design.html</id> <title type="text">Learning Design Pioneer Launches New Learning Analytics to Inform Instruction and Course Design </title> <published>2017-04-27T13:00:00Z</published> <updated>2024-11-24T17:29:01Z</updated> <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/04/27/1058236/0/en/Learning-Design-Pioneer-Launches-New-Learning-Analytics-to-Inform-Instruction-and-Course-Design.html" /> <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Smart Sparrow's new analytics features provide real-time feedback on student progress and engagement, enabling faculty and instructional designers to continuously improve the learning experience</p></em></p><p>SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwired - Apr 27, 2017) - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.smartsparrow.com/" title="Smart Sparrow">Smart Sparrow</a> announced new learner data analytics features to its learning design platform that provide faculty and instructional designers with better insight into what elements of a course best engage students, what concepts are challenging students, and where course experiences can be improved. </p>]]></content> <dc:identifier>1058236</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Smart Sparrow </dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 16 Sep 2017 03:04 GMT</dc:modified> </entry> <entry> <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/04/11/1058231/0/en/Instructional-Design-Pioneer-Raises-4-Million-as-U-S-Colleges-Look-Toward-Technology-to-Engage-Digital-Natives.html</id> <title type="text">Instructional Design Pioneer Raises $4 Million as U.S. Colleges Look Toward Technology to Engage Digital Natives </title> <published>2017-04-11T13:00:00Z</published> <updated>2024-11-24T17:29:01Z</updated> <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/04/11/1058231/0/en/Instructional-Design-Pioneer-Raises-4-Million-as-U-S-Colleges-Look-Toward-Technology-to-Engage-Digital-Natives.html" /> <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Smart Sparrow's unique platform allows faculty to design film-quality interactive and adaptive online courses to help students struggling with first-year courses</p></em></p><p>SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwired - Apr 11, 2017) - <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.smartsparrow.com/" title="Smart Sparrow">Smart Sparrow</a> today announced $4 million in new funding to support the expansion of its popular instructional design and courseware platform. This funding round adds Moelis Australia Asset Management ("MAAM"), part of Moelis Australia and the NYSE-listed Moelis & Company (together "Moelis"), as a significant investor in the deal structured by leading VC firm, and returning investor, OneVentures. Uniseed also participated as a returning investor.</p>]]></content> <dc:identifier>1058231</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Smart Sparrow</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 16 Sep 2017 03:04 GMT</dc:modified> </entry> <entry> <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/03/27/1058229/0/en/Arizona-State-University-launches-new-space-exploration-lessons-fueled-by-NASA-content.html</id> <title type="text">Arizona State University launches new space exploration lessons fueled by NASA content </title> <published>2017-03-27T14:13:36Z</published> <updated>2024-11-24T17:29:01Z</updated> <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/03/27/1058229/0/en/Arizona-State-University-launches-new-space-exploration-lessons-fueled-by-NASA-content.html" /> <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p>TEMPE, AZ--(Marketwired - Mar 27, 2017) - Today, Arizona State University has unveiled a new series of open, digital lessons and simulations designed to teach science through the exploration of space. Powered by NASA content and Smart Sparrow's pioneering adaptive learning technology, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://infiniscope.education/" title="Infiniscope">Infiniscope</a> is now available for free to educators, museum and science programs administrators, parents and students, and curious learners. </p>]]></content> <dc:identifier>1058229</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Smart Sparrow</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 16 Sep 2017 03:04 GMT</dc:modified> </entry> <entry> <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/07/20/1058223/0/en/Adaptive-Learning-Platform-Helps-Companies-Improve-Employee-Engagement-in-Corporate-Learning.html</id> <title type="text">Adaptive Learning Platform Helps Companies Improve Employee Engagement in Corporate Learning </title> <published>2016-07-20T13:00:00Z</published> <updated>2024-11-24T17:29:01Z</updated> <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/07/20/1058223/0/en/Adaptive-Learning-Platform-Helps-Companies-Improve-Employee-Engagement-in-Corporate-Learning.html" /> <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Smart Sparrow Unveils Corporate Learning Offering in Response to Demand for Training and Development That Engages Employees and Supports Evolving Corporate Strategy</p></em></p><p>SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwired - Jul 20, 2016) - Learning design company <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.smartsparrow.com/" title="Smart Sparrow">Smart Sparrow</a> announced, today, the expansion of its award-winning adaptive learning platform and design studio to help companies better engage employees in meaningful and relevant learning experiences that advance corporate strategy. </p>]]></content> <dc:identifier>1058223</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Smart Sparrow</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 16 Sep 2017 03:04 GMT</dc:modified> </entry> <entry> <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/06/23/1058219/0/en/New-Learning-Design-Studio-Helps-Universities-and-Companies-Meet-Demand-for-Quality-Course-Design.html</id> <title type="text">New Learning Design Studio Helps Universities and Companies Meet Demand for Quality Course Design </title> <published>2016-06-23T13:00:00Z</published> <updated>2024-11-24T17:29:01Z</updated> <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/06/23/1058219/0/en/New-Learning-Design-Studio-Helps-Universities-and-Companies-Meet-Demand-for-Quality-Course-Design.html" /> <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Smart Sparrow Launches New Service to Help Academics and Corporate Learning Specialists Create Engaging Online Courses</p></em></p><p>SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwired - Jun 23, 2016) -  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.smartsparrow.com/" title="Smart Sparrow">Smart Sparrow</a>, a pioneer in adaptive learning and learning design, today, launched the Learning Design Studio, a team of learning designers, engineers, and UX and graphic designers -- with offices in San Francisco and Sydney -- who work with educators to transform analog courses into dynamic learning experiences. </p>]]></content> <dc:identifier>1058219</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Smart Sparrow</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 16 Sep 2017 03:04 GMT</dc:modified> </entry> <entry> <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/04/28/1058215/0/en/Smart-Sparrow-Wins-Three-Awards-for-Innovation-in-Online-Learning-Design-and-Best-Learner-Experience.html</id> <title type="text">Smart Sparrow Wins Three Awards for Innovation in Online Learning Design and Best Learner Experience </title> <published>2016-04-28T23:00:00Z</published> <updated>2024-11-24T17:29:01Z</updated> <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/04/28/1058215/0/en/Smart-Sparrow-Wins-Three-Awards-for-Innovation-in-Online-Learning-Design-and-Best-Learner-Experience.html" /> <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Adaptive Learning Pioneer Awarded Three 2016 LearnX Awards</p></em></p><p>SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA--(Marketwired - Apr 28, 2016) - Australian edtech leader <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.smartsparrow.com/" title="Smart Sparrow">Smart Sparrow</a> was named for multiple awards in the 2016 LearnX Impact Awards, receiving recognition for Best eLearning Design, Best eLearning Model, and Best Learning Services. The awards recognize Smart Sparrow's Learning Design Studio for its forward-thinking approach, high standards and best practices in designing innovative elearning solutions for both educators and learners.</p>]]></content> <dc:identifier>1058215</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Smart Sparrow</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 16 Sep 2017 03:04 GMT</dc:modified> </entry> <entry> <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/04/18/1058211/0/en/Smart-Sparrow-Founder-Recognized-as-Top-Innovator-by-The-Chronicle-of-Higher-Education.html</id> <title type="text">Smart Sparrow Founder Recognized as Top Innovator by The Chronicle of Higher Education </title> <published>2016-04-18T18:14:16Z</published> <updated>2024-11-24T17:29:01Z</updated> <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/04/18/1058211/0/en/Smart-Sparrow-Founder-Recognized-as-Top-Innovator-by-The-Chronicle-of-Higher-Education.html" /> <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Dr. Dror Ben-Naim Acknowledged for Putting "Digital Power" in Hands of Educators to Redesign Teaching and Learning</p></em></p><p>SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwired - Apr 18, 2016) - Dr. Dror Ben-Naim, founding CEO of Smart Sparrow, has been named as one of <em>The Chronicle of Higher Education's</em> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://chronicle.com/article/Dror-Ben-Naim-Puts-Digital/235998" title="nine top tech innovators">nine top tech innovators</a> in 2016, joining a distinguished group of scholars, administrators, entrepreneurs, and students who are tackling big challenges facing colleges and universities. </p>]]></content> <dc:identifier>1058211</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Smart Sparrow</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 16 Sep 2017 03:04 GMT</dc:modified> </entry> <entry> <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/04/11/1058210/0/en/World-s-First-Adaptive-Engineering-Course-Opens-Up-Engineering-Fundamentals-to-All.html</id> <title type="text">World's First Adaptive Engineering Course Opens Up Engineering Fundamentals to All </title> <published>2016-04-11T13:00:00Z</published> <updated>2024-11-24T17:29:01Z</updated> <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/04/11/1058210/0/en/World-s-First-Adaptive-Engineering-Course-Opens-Up-Engineering-Fundamentals-to-All.html" /> <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p><em><p>UNSW Engineering, Adaptive Learning Pioneer Smart Sparrow and FutureLearn Launch Free Online Course to Improve Outcomes in Engineering Education</p></em></p><p>SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA--(Marketwired - Apr 11, 2016) - The <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.unsw.edu.au/" title="University of New South Wales Australia">University of New South Wales Australia</a> and adaptive learning pioneer <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.smartsparrow.com/" title="Smart Sparrow">Smart Sparrow</a> unveiled, today, the world's first-ever open adaptive engineering course designed to unlock access to high-quality courses for learners of all backgrounds. </p>]]></content> <dc:identifier>1058210</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Smart Sparrow</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 16 Sep 2017 03:04 GMT</dc:modified> </entry> <entry> <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/03/28/1058208/0/en/ASU-Receives-10-Million-NASA-Grant-to-Develop-the-Next-Generation-Science-Education-Courseware.html</id> <title type="text">ASU Receives $10 Million NASA Grant to Develop the Next Generation Science Education Courseware </title> <published>2016-03-28T13:00:00Z</published> <updated>2024-11-24T17:29:01Z</updated> <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/03/28/1058208/0/en/ASU-Receives-10-Million-NASA-Grant-to-Develop-the-Next-Generation-Science-Education-Courseware.html" /> <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p>TEMPE, AZ--(Marketwired - Mar 28, 2016) - Arizona State University has received a $10.18 million grant from NASA's Science Mission Directorate Education Community to develop next-generation digital learning experiences that incorporate NASA science content. </p>]]></content> <dc:identifier>1058208</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Smart Sparrow</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 16 Sep 2017 03:04 GMT</dc:modified> </entry> <entry> <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/03/08/1058207/0/en/Free-Digital-Toolkit-Helps-Professors-Design-Their-Own-Adaptive-Lessons.html</id> <title type="text">Free Digital Toolkit Helps Professors Design Their Own Adaptive Lessons </title> <published>2016-03-08T14:00:00Z</published> <updated>2024-11-24T17:29:01Z</updated> <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/03/08/1058207/0/en/Free-Digital-Toolkit-Helps-Professors-Design-Their-Own-Adaptive-Lessons.html" /> <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p><em><p>St. Petersburg College Partners With Education Technology Pioneer Smart Sparrow to Enable Faculty Worldwide to Create Rich, Interactive, and Adaptive Courseware</p></em></p><p>SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwired - Mar 8, 2016) - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.spcollege.edu/" title="St. Petersburg College">St. Petersburg College</a> and <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.smartsparrow.com/" title="Smart Sparrow">Smart Sparrow</a> unveiled, today, the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://learningdesignkit.com/" title="Learning Design Starter Kit">Learning Design Starter Kit</a>, a free learning design tool designed to help faculty worldwide create their own digital resources and improve student engagement.</p>]]></content> <dc:identifier>1058207</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Smart Sparrow</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 16 Sep 2017 03:04 GMT</dc:modified> </entry> <entry> <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/02/29/1058204/0/en/Are-We-Alone-New-Digital-Science-Course-Reimagines-First-Year-Biology-Through-Exploration-of-Life-on-Other-Planets.html</id> <title type="text">Are We Alone? New Digital Science Course Reimagines First Year Biology Through Exploration of Life on Other Planets </title> <published>2016-02-29T14:00:00Z</published> <updated>2024-11-24T17:29:01Z</updated> <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/02/29/1058204/0/en/Are-We-Alone-New-Digital-Science-Course-Reimagines-First-Year-Biology-Through-Exploration-of-Life-on-Other-Planets.html" /> <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p><em><p>College-Level Course Blends Cutting-Edge Science Pedagogy With Adaptive Technology to Address Persistent Barriers to College Completion</p></em></p><p>SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwired - Feb 29, 2016) - The <a rel="nofollow" href="http://inspark.education/vision/" title="Inspark Teaching Network">Inspark Teaching Network</a>, a group of science educators transforming science teaching and learning, announced, today, the launch of a new, exploration-based course designed for non-science majors who often struggle in general science education courses.</p>]]></content> <dc:identifier>1058204</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Smart Sparrow</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 16 Sep 2017 03:04 GMT</dc:modified> </entry> <entry> <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/07/23/1058202/0/en/Instructional-Design-Platform-Enables-Faculty-to-Create-Their-Own-Adaptive-Courseware.html</id> <title type="text">Instructional Design Platform Enables Faculty to Create Their Own Adaptive Courseware </title> <published>2015-07-23T14:00:00Z</published> <updated>2024-11-24T17:29:01Z</updated> <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/07/23/1058202/0/en/Instructional-Design-Platform-Enables-Faculty-to-Create-Their-Own-Adaptive-Courseware.html" /> <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Adaptive Learning Pioneer Smart Sparrow Launches First Instructional Design Platform, to Allow Faculty and Instructional Designers to Create Engaging and Adaptive Online Learning Experiences</p></em></p><p>SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwired - Jul 23, 2015) - <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.smartsparrow.com/" title="Smart Sparrow">Smart Sparrow</a> today announced the launch of education technology's first instructional design platform of its kind. Building on the success of their adaptive lesson authoring suite, the platform incorporates new templates, making it easier for faculty and instructional designers to create rich, interactive, and adaptive courseware, as well as data analytics tools that allow faculty and institutional leaders to follow student progress. </p>]]></content> <dc:identifier>1058202</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Smart Sparrow</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 16 Sep 2017 03:04 GMT</dc:modified> </entry> <entry> <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/01/16/1058201/0/en/Network-of-Science-Educators-Will-Tap-Emerging-Technologies-to-Tackle-College-Completion-Challenge.html</id> <title type="text">Network of Science Educators Will Tap Emerging Technologies to Tackle College Completion Challenge </title> <published>2015-01-16T12:00:00Z</published> <updated>2024-11-24T17:29:01Z</updated> <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/01/16/1058201/0/en/Network-of-Science-Educators-Will-Tap-Emerging-Technologies-to-Tackle-College-Completion-Challenge.html" /> <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p><em><p>More Than Twenty-Four Universities and Colleges Launch the Inspark Science Network to Improve Outcomes in Science Courses With Traditionally High Failure Rates</p></em></p><p>TEMPE, AZ--(Marketwired - Jan 16, 2015) - <strong> </strong>More than 200 faculty members and college presidents will discuss the future of science education and demonstrate groundbreaking technology that will power the <strong>Inspark Science Network </strong>today at Arizona State University's Tempe campus. </p>]]></content> <dc:identifier>1058201</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Smart Sparrow</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 16 Sep 2017 03:04 GMT</dc:modified> </entry> <entry> <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/09/30/1058198/0/en/Smart-Sparrow-Selected-in-20-Million-Investment-for-Next-Generation-Courseware-Challenge-Competition.html</id> <title type="text">Smart Sparrow Selected in $20 Million Investment for Next Generation Courseware Challenge Competition </title> <published>2014-09-30T10:00:00Z</published> <updated>2024-11-24T17:29:01Z</updated> <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/09/30/1058198/0/en/Smart-Sparrow-Selected-in-20-Million-Investment-for-Next-Generation-Courseware-Challenge-Competition.html" /> <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Smart Science Network Will Deliver Next Generation Courseware to Improve Success Rates for Low-Income and Disadvantaged College Students</p></em></p><p>SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwired - Sep 30, 2014) - <strong> </strong>Founded in 2011 by Dr. Dror Ben-Naim at the University of New South Wales, in Sydney, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.smartsparrow.com/" title="Smart Sparrow">Smart Sparrow</a> is an adaptive eLearning platform that enables educators to create rich, interactive and adaptive learning experiences. In partnership with Arizona State University (ASU), Smart Sparrow will utilize the grant to establish the Smart Science Network, a consortium of science educators dedicated to rethinking science education and deepening students' learning and engagement in high-enrollment, introductory science courses. Founding partners in the Smart Science Network include ASU, Achieving the Dream, The University of Texas at Arlington, and <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.emersionlearningcompany.com/" title="e*mersion">e*mersion</a>. </p>]]></content> <dc:identifier>1058198</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Smart Sparrow</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 16 Sep 2017 03:04 GMT</dc:modified> </entry> <entry> <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/09/09/1058194/0/en/Smart-Sparrow-Works-With-Teachers-to-Redefine-Adaptive-Learning.html</id> <title type="text">Smart Sparrow Works With Teachers to Redefine Adaptive Learning </title> <published>2014-09-09T10:00:00Z</published> <updated>2024-11-24T17:29:01Z</updated> <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/09/09/1058194/0/en/Smart-Sparrow-Works-With-Teachers-to-Redefine-Adaptive-Learning.html" /> <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Teacher-Centered Design Approach Results in New Authoring Environment</p></em></p><p>SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwired - Sep 9, 2014) - <strong> </strong><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.smartsparrow.com/" title="Smart Sparrow">Smart Sparrow</a>, an ed-tech company based in Sydney and San Francisco, has been working with academics around the world to improve their award-winning software platform, making it easier for teachers, themselves, to develop next-generation courseware -- learning experiences that are Rich, Interactive and Adaptive (RIA). Smart Sparrow is currently used by thousands of teachers from hundreds of universities globally. </p>]]></content> <dc:identifier>1058194</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Smart Sparrow</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 16 Sep 2017 03:04 GMT</dc:modified> </entry> <entry> <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/05/06/1058190/0/en/Jones-Bartlett-Learning-Selects-Smart-Sparrow-s-Adaptive-eLearning-Platform.html</id> <title type="text">Jones & Bartlett Learning Selects Smart Sparrow's Adaptive eLearning Platform </title> <published>2014-05-06T13:00:00Z</published> <updated>2024-11-24T17:29:01Z</updated> <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/05/06/1058190/0/en/Jones-Bartlett-Learning-Selects-Smart-Sparrow-s-Adaptive-eLearning-Platform.html" /> <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Smart Sparrow's Solution Built for Educators</p></em></p><p>SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwired - May 6, 2014) - <strong> </strong>Jones & Bartlett Learning, an Ascend Learning company, and a world-leading provider of instructional, assessment, and learning-performance management solutions for the secondary, post-secondary, and professional markets, today announced a partnership with leading adaptive eLearning technology company, Smart Sparrow. </p>]]></content> <dc:identifier>1058190</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Smart Sparrow</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 16 Sep 2017 03:04 GMT</dc:modified> <dc:keyword>Smart Sparrow</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Education</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Adaptive eLearning Platform</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Jones & Bartlett Learning</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>JBL</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Educators</dc:keyword> </entry> <entry> <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/04/22/1058186/0/en/Smart-Sparrow-and-Arizona-State-University-to-Launch-HabWorlds-Beyond.html</id> <title type="text">Smart Sparrow and Arizona State University to Launch HabWorlds Beyond </title> <published>2014-04-22T13:00:00Z</published> <updated>2024-11-24T17:29:01Z</updated> <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/04/22/1058186/0/en/Smart-Sparrow-and-Arizona-State-University-to-Launch-HabWorlds-Beyond.html" /> <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Adaptive Online Science Course Uses Rich Content and Game-Like Simulations to Explore One Question: Are We Alone?</p></em></p><p>SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwired - Apr 22, 2014) - <strong> </strong>Today, Smart Sparrow, (<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.smartsparrow.com/" title="www.smartsparrow.com">www.smartsparrow.com</a>) a platform that lets educators create rich, interactive and adaptive learning experiences, announced in collaboration with ASU Online (<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.asuonline.asu.edu/" title="www.asuonline.asu.edu">www.asuonline.asu.edu</a>) the launch of <em><span style="text-decoration: underline">HabWorlds Beyond</span></em>, (<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.habworlds.org/" title="www.habworlds.org">www.habworlds.org</a>) a new type of online course. <em>HabWorlds Beyond </em>teaches students about space exploration, climate science, and the search for life on other planets. Centered on one of the most profound questions in science -- does life exist elsewhere in the Universe? <em>HabWorlds Beyond</em> uses game-like simulations to expose students to the thought processes and practice of science in a fun and engaging way. </p>]]></content> <dc:identifier>1058186</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Smart Sparrow</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 16 Sep 2017 03:04 GMT</dc:modified> <dc:keyword>Smart Sparrow</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Education</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Science</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Adaptive eLearning Platform</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>ASU</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>HabWorlds Beyond</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Space</dc:keyword> </entry> <entry> <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/03/13/1058183/0/en/Smart-Sparrow-Lands-in-the-US-and-Raises-10-Million.html</id> <title type="text">Smart Sparrow Lands in the US and Raises $10 Million </title> <published>2014-03-13T11:30:00Z</published> <updated>2024-11-24T17:29:01Z</updated> <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/03/13/1058183/0/en/Smart-Sparrow-Lands-in-the-US-and-Raises-10-Million.html" /> <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Professor-Centered eLearning Platform Enables Creation of User-Generated Content</p></em></p><p>SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwired - Mar 13, 2014) - <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.smartsparrow.com/" title="Smart Sparrow">Smart Sparrow</a>, an ed-tech start-up from Sydney, landed in San Francisco this month, and today announced a $10 million round of funding led by London-based <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ybcap.com/UK/Yellow_Brick/welcome.html" title="Yellow Brick Capital">Yellow Brick Capital</a>. Yellow Brick joins Smart Sparrow's existing investors OneVentures and Uniseed. This investment will help Smart Sparrow fuel its expansion into the US and meet the increasing demand among university faculty for rich, interactive and adaptive content and more control over their online teaching.</p>]]></content> <dc:identifier>1058183</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Smart Sparrow</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 16 Sep 2017 03:04 GMT</dc:modified> <dc:keyword>Smart Sparrow</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Education</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Funding</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Ed-Tech</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Adaptive eLearning Platform</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Yellow Brick Capital</dc:keyword> </entry> </feed>