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U.S. Army Recruiting Command Signs Up With Click2learn

BELLEVUE, WA – December 11, 2002 — Click2learn (NASDAQ: CLKS) today announced that the United States Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) has chosen the Aspen Learning Management System (LMS) to power an extensive distance learning initiative targeting a nationwide cadre of Army recruiters. The USAREC will utilize the Aspen LMS to provide training tools that will […]

XML and the Future of E-Learning

You’ve probably heard of XML but may not know what it is or why you should care about it. Well, here’s why: The promise of e-learning is the ability to develop content (about learners or for the actual course) that’s reusable anytime, anywhere, any way you want. Unfortunately, that just isn’t possible…yet. Enter XML, which […]

Distance learning finds home at Kaneohe Bay

The Distance Learning Center is located in Bldg. 221 across from the college registration offices, offers a wide variety of courses, and is scheduled to be operational Dec. 16. Read the Full Article

Homeland e-learning group created

The group is intended to make sure that internal and external training are coordinated across the department, Lee Holcomb, director of infostructure for the Office of Homeland Security, said Dec. 10. Read the Full Article

Centra Expands Offerings to Provide Teleconferencing Alternative for Centra-powered Online Sessions

LEXINGTON, Mass. (December 12, 2002) – Centra (NASDAQ: CTRA), the leading provider of software and services for real-time communication and collaboration, today announced enhancements to CentraOne( that give customers the option of selecting either voice-over-IP or traditional teleconferencing for the audio portion of Centra-powered online sessions. As a result, Centra customers may now choose, on […]

PLATO Signs Deal for 1.9 Million with Garland School District in Texas

“We are delighted that Garland ISD has decided to build upon its previous success with PLATO Learning to implement a complete PLATO solution. We are now the sole provider of the district’s credit recovery program,” said PLATO Learning President and CEO John Murray. “We are confident that our solution will offer the district the in-depth […]

eCollege(SM) Announces Partnership With Thomson Learning

“It has always been our mission to provide industry-leading technology and support, allowing our customers to focus their time and efforts on teaching and content,” said Oakleigh Thorne, chairman and CEO of eCollege. “The Thomson titles are among some of the most reputable and widely-used textbooks in higher education today, and we are pleased to […]

The Once and Future Bookseller

“Pardon the mess,” says Dan Rush, standing in what could only be loosely described as the reception area of the Varsity Group’s corporate office. Read the story online

Board considers virtual education

ORANGEVILLE – A first reading was held Tuesday night at the Orangeville School Board meeting when Junior/Senior High School Principal Randy Otto presented the board a draft policy outlining the Virtual High School, according to minutes from the meeting. Read the article

Reliant Pharmaceuticals Accelerates Enterprise-wide Communications; Improves Productivity with Centra’s Live Web Collaboration Applications

LEXINGTON, Mass. (December 10, 2002) – Centra (NASDAQ: CTRA), the leading provider of software and services for real-time communication and collaboration, today announced that Reliant Pharmaceuticals, LLC, an emerging specialty pharmaceutical company, has successfully deployed Centra’s Web collaboration application to address enterprise communications needs across the organization. Delivered conveniently through Centra’s ASP service, Reliant Pharmaceuticals […]