New distance learning agreement draft forthcoming
Higher-education institutions would find it easier to receive interstate accreditation under a new compact under development eCampus News Full Article
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Report on using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in education for persons with disabilities
The “Report on Using Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Education for Persons with Disabilities” presented herewith is the outgrowth of a joint initiative by UNESCO and the Trust for the Americas. It consisted of a significant study, country by country in South America, Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean, elucidating achievements and shortfalls, while […]
8Ds for Distance Learners in Ghana and everywhere
Discipline, Determination, Detachment, Drive, Desire, Diligence, Depth, Dependability Distance learning or education is off-campus or non-residential and non-formal education that takes place between a student and a service provider or educational institution. These days, this mode of instruction is heavily dependent on the use of ICT facilities such as computers, cell phones and computer input […]
Stanford takes landmark step in online learning, appoints new vice provost
The creation of the Office of the Vice Provost for Online Learning – part of the larger Stanford Online initiative – signals both a restructuring of the university and its dedication to ensuring pedagogical agility and rigor in the face of global, economic and social transformations. Stanford University Press Release
Got broadband? Access now extends to 94 percent of Americans.
Every year, Internet access via broadband becomes available to millions more Americans, up from 92 percent last year to 94 percent, a recent report shows. Rural and tribal areas are the outliers. The Christian Science Monitor Full Article
Digital Advocacy Group Wields Policy Influence
Bipartisan organization attracts attention, criticism When the educational technology advocacy group Digital Learning Now! revealed its first state report cards gauging where states stand in supporting online learning, it was in part applying the adage that what gets measured gets done. Education Week Full Article
US Department of Education: Projects & Initiatives of the Office of Educational Technology
The Office of Educational Technology is involved in a variety of projects and initiatives that leverage technology to improve teaching and learning and create opportunities for innovation. Evidence Framework Designing new methodological frameworks for acquiring evidence for a fast-changing, technology-powered world. Innovation Clusters Encouraging partnerships between researchers, entrepreneurs and schools for developing new technologies. Connected […]
Namibia: ‘Poor Perception of Distance Learning Must Change’
Namibian College of Open Learning (Namcol) Director Haroldt Murangi says the poor public perception of Open Distance Learning (ODL) should change. Murangi made the statement during a Namcol gala dinner held in the capital last Thursday, which was organised for the Khomas regional leadership. allAfrica.com Full Article
Polycom Inc : Polycom Forms New Public Sector Organization to Increase Focus on Unique Video Collaboration Needs of U.S. Government, Education and Healthcare Markets
Barry Morris will lead new Public Sector organization that combines Polycom’s Federal, State & Local Government, Education and Healthcare Organizations in the U.S. 4-Traders Full Article
Helicopter App?
About half of the students who fail to graduate college in six years never even make it to their second year, according to Department of Education data. Now, a new app is aiming to help make that college transition more successful for students — by involving their parents. Inside Higher Ed Full Article