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Continua Health Alliance Announces Certification of First Mobile Solution Suitable for Apple Mobile Devices and Wide …
Posted: March 12, 2012 at 6:11 pm
BEAVERTON, Ore., March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Continua Health Alliance, the international industry organization dedicated to advancing personal connected health by promoting end-to-end, plug-and-play connectivity of personal health devices and establishing industry standards for interoperability, today announced two new certifications for mobile health technologies. Vignet, Inc., a Continua member company, was certified by Continua for its iPhone Mobile Manager, the first solution for Apple mobile devices that meets Continua standards for interoperability. It is also the first solution to incorporate Continua's WAN (wide area network) guidelines for mobile applications. Vignet demonstrated its Continua-certified solutions last week at Continua's Spring Summit in Austin, TX.
The Vignet iPhone Mobile Manager is a Continua certified software manager that can be easily customized and adapted by various mobile applications and service providers. Implemented using Continua WAN guidelines, the Vignet Mobile Manager enables developers to build custom applications, and connects with other certified personal health devices such as weight scales, blood pressure cuffs or pedometers. It also facilitates integration with various interoperable servers to securely deliver personal connected health data and information.
"We are delighted to recognize Vignet as the first company to have a Continua certified product for Apple iOS mobile devices based on our WAN guidelines. It is another important step in creating an ecosystem of compatible devices and technology to help individuals and their healthcare providers better manage their health and wellness, any time, anywhere," said Chuck Parker, executive director, Continua Health Alliance.
Continua Health Alliance offers a testing and certification program with a recognizable logo that signifies interoperability according to industry standards. Continua certification enables more efficient, standardized development and new market opportunities for interoperable products such as smartphones, dedicated wireless hubs, the Internet and personal health devices that can be used to collect and relay vital health information and education.
"With Continua certification, device manufacturers and solutions providers know that our Mobile Manager is going to link up," added Praduman Jain (PJ), CEO, Vignet. "Now Continua connected health solutions can be rapidly adapted to work on a variety of servers and devices, saving developers significant development time. We are pleased to support the use of mobile phones in providing readily available and convenient personal connected health solutions to improve patient self-management and wellness."
For healthcare delivery, a WAN is a telecommunication network used to transmit collected data securely to medical records storage locations, and between different LANs (local area network) and other types of networks, so that computers or devices in one location can communicate with services or storage in other locations, such as Electronic Health Records (EHRs) or Personal Health Records (PHRs).
About Vignet, Inc.Vignet is a pioneer in the person-centric mobile healthcare (mHealth) solutions that connect multiple devices belonging to any person with multiple healthcare data sources, networks and caregivers. Vignet's mHealth applications enable a system that is Predictive, Preventive, Personalized, and Participatory. As a contributing member of Continua Health Alliance, Vignet has been a leader of mobile health innovation. Headquartered in Washington, DC, Vignet has an established track record of providing valuable solutions to many parts of the healthcare industry. For more information visit: http://www.vignetcorp.com.
About Continua Health AllianceContinua Health Alliance is an international not-for-profit industry organization enabling end-to-end, plug-and-play connectivity of personal health devices and services. These services will empower information-driven health self-management and facilitate the incorporation of health and wellness into the day-to-day lives of consumers. Continua is a pioneer in establishing industry standards and security for connected health technologies such as smartphones, gateways and remote monitoring devices. Its activities include a certification and brand support program, events and collaborations to support technology and clinical innovation, and outreach to employers, payers, governments and care providers. With nearly 250 member companies reaching across the globe, Continua is comprised of technology, medical device and healthcare industry leaders and service providers dedicated to making personal connected health a reality. For more information visit: http://www.continuaalliance.org.
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State online school oversight is needed
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The state Legislature appears to be moving forward on bills and proposals to address issues with online schooling outlined in a 2010 state Department of Education report.
Among other things, the report noted that online students had below-average test scores and high dropout rates, and that too often online schools were getting state funding for pupils who returned to their district's brick-and-mortar schools, which then had to absorb the cost.
A proposal from Republican Sen. Keith King would address the issue of paying online schools for pupils who leave those schools after the Oct. 1 "count" day used to determine state funding for schools. Another proposal would pay online schools for completed courses rather than for courses in which students are enrolled.
Other proposals would increase oversight of online schools' finances and staffing and have the education department study accountability measures and whether they are an accurate measurement of online students' performance.
The new proposals come on the heels of action by the state Board of Education in January, which approved establishment of new quality standards for online schools. The board also mandated that the state take a more thorough look at new applications for online schools.
There's nothing inherently wrong with online schooling, and it likely will increase. But online schools that receive state funding, particularly those provided by private, for-profit companies, should be held to the same standards and have the same oversight as the rest of the system.
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Thesys International Addresses the Evolving Role of Blended Online Learning at the 2012 Cue Conference
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ANAHEIM, CA and PALM SPRINGS, CA--(Marketwire -03/12/12)- Thesys International, an education technology business that supports schools with a hybrid online/classroom approach to education, will be addressing the current state of blended online learning at the 2012 Computer-Using Educators (CUE) Conference in Palm Springs, Calif. The annual gathering of technology-using educators is focused on advancing student achievement at all levels of education and addressing the use of education technology in instruction, administration, curriculum and management.
Thesys' director of global sales, John Stippick, and product architect, Beverly Dennis, will host Hybrid Learning -- The Model for 21st Century Learning on March 15 at 9:30 a.m.; and Alan Rudi, principal solutions strategist for Thesys, will participate in the Blended Learning Summit: Models, Pedagogy & Potential panel discussion March 16 at 10 a.m.
"Blended learning inspires a level of engagement for both students and teachers that traditional models just aren't able to touch," says Rudi about hybrid education. "Today's students are digital natives, born into a world of technology. Our classrooms and the way we teach should be evolving to reflect this shift."
Stippick and Dennis' session will focus on defining the hybrid learning model, addressing how hybrid courses can be used in multiple ways for all level of students meeting both Common Core State Standards and University of California requirements.
Rudi's panel discussion will examine the current state of blended online learning in K-12 classrooms, and will include a survey of blended models, a review of the primary challenges to classroom technology implementation, examination of the pedagogical shift that takes place upon implementation, and discussion of ideas for creating support for this type of program in local districts.
Thesys International launched in 2009 as a division of Fairmont Education Group, one of Southern California's leading educational providers. The company designs hybrid education programs to enhance high school classrooms while supporting schools and empowering teachers. Thesys builds partnerships with schools to implement eLearning programs quickly and effectively, allowing administrators to drive the end product. By arming teachers with the necessary tools to make learning environments relevant and inspiring, Thesys programs consistently enhance student outcomes. For more information about the turnkey solutions Thesys provides, visit http://www.thesysintl.com.
About Thesys International LLC: Launched in 2010, Thesys International, LLC, is an educational service provider that supports schools with a hybrid online/classroom approach to education. As a division of the Fairmont Education Group, Thesys represents the culmination of thought, curricular innovation and evolution of the classroom Fairmont has supported since 1953. Thesys works alongside educators and provides a curriculum that works with schools' existing standards and protocols to help students reach their full potential. Thesys International is dedicated to providing high school students the optimal balance of online and in-person learning, making education more relevant for a new generation. For more information about Thesys' turnkey systems and its innovative hybrid education approach, visit http://www.thesysintl.com, call 714-234-2727 or email arudi@thesysintl.com.
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Khan Academy launches iPad app for free educational tutoring on the go
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Online education site the Khan Academy has released a free iPad app that lets you download videos for offline viewing, access interactive transcripts of lectures, track your course progress and access more than 2,700 videos on subjects ranging from math to history.
"It doesn't matter if you are a student, teacher, home-schooler, principal, adult returning to the classroom after 20 years, or a friendly alien just trying to get a leg up in earthly biology; Khan Academy's materials and resources are available to you completely free of charge," said the Khan Academy.
Shantanu Sinha (@shantanuKSinha), president and COO of the Khan Academy, announced the release of the app via a March 11 tweet.
Online learning has been growing in popularity as organizations and websites provide better access to quality resources. Some of the worlds best universities including MIT and Stanford now offer free courses over the internet.
TED, an organization known for its series of inspirational talks, released its iPad app in 2010. The app enables users to browse and view the more than 800 TEDTalks for free.
The Khan Academy iPad app can be downloaded from the iTunes App Store for free.
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