Navy Looks to Sailors to Improve Voluntary Education Program
The working group is tasked with conducting a complete review of the VOLED program and soliciting input from the fleet to improve the program for the future.Read the Full Story
Archive for the ‘Elearning’ Category
CNATT (The Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training) Reintroduces Corrosion Control Web-based Training
The courses, which were originally converted to Web-based training formats in 2002, required reformatting to meet Navy/Marine Corps Intranet and Integrated Learning Environment (ILE) specifications.Read the Full Story
Education helping seniors get online
Across the country, programs have sprouted at senior centers and libraries to help people master the Internet, which advocates say is an important tool for seniors trying to overcome isolation and stay independent.Read the Full Story
Practical Ways to Make Workplace Distance Learning Accessible
According to a September 2003 report in Florida TechNet, the National Institute of Literacy reports that 30 percent to 50 percent of the general adult population has an undiagnosed learning disability. Read the Full Story
E–learning and language change — Observations, tendencies and reflections
The need for speed and efficiency in communication and the adaptation to new technology changes language dramatically as is observed in chat and SMS–mediated communication. The complexity of modern human communication is discussed with a historical perspective — the old modes of communication can now be used via Internet but this transfer changes their characteristics.Read […]
Practical Ways to Make Workplace Distance Learning Accessible
Because Privacy acts leave disclosure about special learning needs to the discretion of the employee, trainers and developers are often in the dark about what accessibility issues they need to address. Here are some best practices for incorporating basic accessibility into your e-learning.Read the Full Story
Online Education Program Ready for Armywide Deployment
After more than three years of testing, the Web-based eArmyU program is ready to move from the pilot phase, said Dian Stoskopf, director of the Army Continuing Education System, in an interview with the Pentagon Channel and American Forces Press Service.Stoskopf, who has worked in Army education for more than 30 years, said the program […]
Dynamics Research lands joint DOD [Department of Defense] contract
In a release, the Andover-based information technology company, which specializes in government agency work, said it could reap up to $5 million for its portion of the work over the life of the contract. Read the Full Story
e-Learning to Become Strategic Industry
“The global e-learning market grows 30 percent a year. Given the nation¡¯s world-famous information technology infrastructure, Korea could lead the global e-learning market in technology,¡¯¡¯ the MOICE said. Read the Full Story
A-level e-learning arrives in Northern Ireland
A-level science students in Northern Ireland are set to benefit from an e-learning system that has been shown to boost exam grades.Read the Full Story