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February 20, 2013 Cecilia Sulhoff, (202) 418-0587 cecilia.sulhoff@fcc.gov Washington, D.C. – Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a Report and Order that furthers the goal of improving our nation’s wireless infrastructure by expanding the reach of wireless coverage for consumers. These new rules governing signal boosters – which amplify signals between wireless devices and […]
Farhad (Fred) Saba, Ph. D. Founder and Editor, Distance-Educator.com In recent years information and communication technologies (ICT) have made implementing extraordinary and revolutionary models of education possible. Participation of various colleges and universities in adopting new models of teaching and learning via the Internet, however, has been uneven. Up to now, the role of ICT […]
In 2012 MOOCs were the sensation of the year in US higher education, and they continue to fascinate the media and bloggers. The recent annual conference of CHEA, the US Council for Higher Education, in Washington, DC, held a session on MOOCs that brought together the enthusiasm of Coursera – a for-profit start-up that helps […]
The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) is a consortium of 22 states plus the U.S. Virgin Islands working together to develop a common set of K-12 assessments in English and math anchored in what it takes to be ready for college and careers. These new K-12 assessments will build a […]
One of the two state consortia developing next-generation assessments to be taken online is seeking comments on a draft policy that proposes accommodations for students with disabilities who need help expressing themselves in writing or typing on a computer. eSchool News Full Article
“… My administration will release a new “College Scorecard” that parents and students can use to compare schools based on a simple criteria — where you can get the most bang for your educational buck.” – President Obama, 2013 State of the Union US Department of Education Blog
Ball State University is poised to launch three free massive, open, online courses in a matter of weeks, with registration already hitting or surpassing target enrollments. Ball State University Press Release
Project 24 is an urgent call to action on the need for systemic planning around the effective use of technology and digital learning to achieve the goal of “career and college readiness” for all students. It is a one-stop shop of comprehensive district-level planning tools, expert advice, creative ideas, and tangible suggestions from experienced education […]
Executive Summary Overview California’s public higher education system consists of the University of California (UC), California State University (CSU), California Community Colleges (CCC), Hastings College of the Law (Hastings), and the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC). The Governor’s budget provides $11.9 billion in General Fund support for higher education in 2013–14. This is $1.4 billion (13 percent) more […]
Three higher education CIOs discuss their e-learning agendas and wish lists for the year ahead. Campus Technology Full Article