Following the devastating second wave of COVID-19 in the country, it is clear that in addition to vaccines, to control the epidemic, behavioral restrictions are essential. The government has resorted to numerous restrictions such as lockdown, ban on social gatherings, closure of offices, restriction of public transport, restriction of intra-border …
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SBS language | International student breaks social norms and gender barriers to build career brick by brick
24-year-old Mandeep Kaur took on many challenges from a young age and persevered to become a skilled mason. One of them convinced not only others but also herself that she could shatter the gender stereotype that women were unsuitable for the male-dominated construction industry. Strong points: Mandeep Kaur is a …
Read More »Alabama Community College System and Infrastructure Extends Relationship with Canvas
Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Selects Canvas LMS for 12 of its Colleges, Adds Studio and Portfolio Products Tweet this âOur schools have relied on Canvas to create a reliable and robust teaching and learning environment for many years now,â said Jimmy H. Baker, Chancellor of the Alabama Community College …
Read More »Thoma Bravo-Engineered Financial Operation of Instructure received good reception
IBL News | new York Instructure Holdings Inc., controlled by Thoma Bravo (NYSE: INST), returned to the secondary market yesterday after the company that owns Canvas LMS priced its initial public offering of 12.5 million shares at $ 20. piece, which means the company estimates it will raise $ 250 …
Read More »Instructure announces the price of its initial public offering
SALT LAKE CITY, July 21, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Instructure Holdings, Inc. (Instructure) today announced the price of its initial public offering of 12,500,000 common shares at a public price of $ 20.00. In addition, Instructure has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 1,875,000 additional …
Read More »Best of BS Opinion: Making of social rules for BJP, Covid-19 vaccines and more
A repressive state armed with a cultural policy can alienate more than it can include. Uddalok Bhattacharya to summarize Aakar Patel: When it (the BJP) was not in power, when it had little hope of reaching power, the party defended the rights of Indian citizens over those of the state. …
Read More »$ 143,000 in improvements to cycling and pedestrian infrastructure in South Surrey – Surrey Now-Leader
Improvements to bicycle lanes between the Pacific Highway border crossing and 8th Avenue in South Surrey were completed as part of an investment of more than $ 8 million to improve ‘active transportation’ around the Lower Mainland during the pandemic COVID-19, officials said. According to a press release issued by …
Read More »$ 143,000 in improvements to cycling and pedestrian infrastructure in South Surrey – Peace Arch News
Improvements to bicycle lanes between the Pacific Highway border crossing and 8th Avenue in South Surrey were completed as part of an investment of more than $ 8 million to improve ‘active transportation’ around the Lower Mainland during the pandemic COVID-19, officials said. According to a press release issued by …
Read More »The development of the social rules of the BJP
From conservative to radical, the party’s position on marriage and population control evolved in two distinct phases: one when in power, the other when not. The subjectsFeast of Bharatiya Janata | Conservatives | Hindutva The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has evolved over the years in unusual ways, from conservative on …
Read More »Instructure launches new collective Edtech program for its community of over 500 global partners
âOur continued investment in working with our industry partners makes our learning platform stronger, our customers more successful, and teaching and learning easier,â said Tara Gunther, Vice President of Partnerships at Instructure. âOur learning platform is open, flexible and extensible, which is why we partner with hundreds of like-minded companies. …
Read More »Instructure unveils its ‘Edtech Collective’
Instructure, the edtech company behind the Canvas learning management system, hopes to further stimulate collaboration among its more than 500 partner companies through social features and listings on its website. An announcement Wednesday formalized the âEdtech Collective,â which refers to Instructure’s efforts to strengthen the community among edtech companies. These …
Read More »Instructure / Canvas LMS Details IPO: $ 2.9 Billion Expected
IBL News | new York Instructure Holdings Inc., controlled by Thoma Bravo, owner of leader Canvas LMS, yesterday announced the terms of its initial public offering (IPO) in a amended prospectus filed with the SEC. Private equity firm Thoma Bravo is offering 12.5 million ordinary shares. The IPO price will …
Read More »Instructure announces the launch of its initial public offering
SALT LAKE CITY, July 13, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Instructure Holdings, Inc. today announced the launch of the roadshow of its initial public offering of 12,500,000 common shares. Instructure also intends to grant the Underwriters a 30 day option to purchase up to 1,875,000 additional common shares of Instructure. …
Read More »Learning management platform Instructure Holdings sets terms for $ 250 million IPO
Instructure Holdings, which provides a learning management platform, announced the terms of its IPO on Tuesday. The Salt Lake City, Utah-based company plans to raise $ 250 million by offering 12.5 million shares at a price range of $ 19 to $ 21. In the middle of the proposed range, …
Read More »Social norms influence people’s behavior towards climate protection campaigns
A new study reports that people contribute very little to climate protection because they tend to underestimate the willingness of others to contribute. Symbolic image – climate change. Image credit: COLOURBOX.de. The main result of this new study by behavioral economists Peter Andre, Teodora Boneva, Felix Chopra and Armin Falk, …
Read More »Social norms influence the will to protect the climate
Credit: public domain CC0 People contribute very little to climate protection because they underestimate the willingness of others to contribute. This is the central finding of a new study by behavioral economists Peter Andre, Teodora Boneva, Felix Chopra and Armin Falk, members of the ECONtribute Cluster of Excellence at the …
Read More »Challenging Negative Social Norms – The Hindu
India reaches demographic milestone on World Population Day, but roadblocks remain In these troubled times of the COVID-19 pandemic, World Population Day on July 11 brings positive news – India has entered an ideal demographic zone that will continue for another two to three decades. Half of India’s population is …
Read More »Dot: when social norms trump the law
A World Bank (WB) study, released last week, found that even though dowry has been illegal in India since 1961, dowry payments in rural Indian villages have not only persisted but also remained stable over the of the last decades. The analysis is based on data from the 2006 Rural …
Read More »Instructure acquires its partner “EesySoft” as it prepares to go public… again!
IBL News | new York Instructure, owner of Canvas LMS, announced last week that it has acquired long-time partner EesySoft, for an undisclosed amount. The purchase took place the same week that Instructure quietly announced it was preparing to go public again, just 15 months after the investment firm. Thomas …
Read More »How to get a free cash advance without a credit check
7 free and low cost cash advance apps 1. Boro Characteristics You can access a loan of up to $2,000 at an interest rate that depends on your credit score. Repayment must be complete within 12 months. You don’t need to have direct deposit set up or a job. But …
Read More »Instructure launches Canvas for the basic back-to-school user experience
SALT LAKE CITY – June 28, 2021 – Today, at ISTE Live 2021, Instructure launched the Canvas for Elementary user experience, a combination of features that make Canvas more user-friendly for elementary school students. The new features were developed using feedback gathered during the pandemic and carefully designed to more …
Read More »Instructure to Acquire EesySoft to Help Educators and Students Improve the Adoption of Educational Technology
Instructure acquires EesySoft and launches “Impact by Instructure” to help teachers and students better adopt edtech Tweet this âAs we move into a post-pandemic era, districts and schools are under increased pressure to measure the return on investment and the positive impact of their technology investments,â said Steve daly, CEO …
Read More »How companies navigate post-pandemic social norms
A handshake or a nudge? Mask yourself whenever you feel sick? As daily case rates in northern Michigan tend to drop and vaccinations reach more people, what social behaviors developed during COVID-19 will persist after the pandemic? For business owners, Nikki Devitt, president of the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce, …
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