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Texting and open universities

The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM), one of the country’s top academic institutions, recently announced the launching of its own open university system. The open university’s chancellor is Dr. Benjamin G. Tayabas, the president of the Pamantasan. Read the Full Story

Kansas State University Distance Education Class Offers Insight into Maintaining a Healthy Student Body

MANHATTAN, Kan., Feb. 23 /U.S. Newswire/ — Between coping with a college-course load, adjusting to residence hall life and navigating the college social scene, a college freshman’s health may take a backseat. But two distance learning classes from Kansas State University are trying to change that. Read the Full Story

Moss appointed Media Lab director

MIT has announced the appointment of Frank Moss as director of the Media Lab, effective Feb. 1. A seasoned entrepreneur and technology executive, Moss has built a diverse set of companies that are on the leading edge of technology.Read the Full Story

Program encourages online education, degrees

As universities move toward the integration of more online classes and learning tools, some K-State faculty members are trying to increase the university’s involvement in online education through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance. Read the Full Story

17th convocation of IGNOU held: New opportunities of education to poor

Bhopal, Feb 18 Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is extending educational programmes also in Madhya Pradesh, like other states of the country. The IGNOU also providing various opportunities of employment for the youths in several new sectors and the maximum courses of the IGNOU is increasing qualification and efficiency of the people.Read the Full […]

Capella University to Host Its 10th Commencement Ceremony Feb. 18 in Anaheim, Calif.; More Than 230 Students to Take Part in Graduation of Online University

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb. 9, 2006–Capella University, an accredited online university that pioneered online education, will host its 10th commencement ceremony in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006. The event will be held at the Heritage Forum and will feature Wally Amos, founder of Famous Amos Cookies, as the keynote speaker. More than 230 bachelor’s, master’s […]

Indiana University Bloomington Continuing Studies releases first podcast

Podcast highlights 35th annual Mini UniversityRead the Full Story

CDU Reaches Academic Milestones

The Catholic Distance University recently announced the successful completion of the university’s DETC re-accreditation process. According to Michael Lambert, Executive Secretary of the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) in Washington, DC, CDU was granted re-accreditation without any stipulations. This accreditation will be effective until the year 2010, when the university […]

Music teacher adds podcasting to curriculum

CARMEL VALLEY – Sixth-graders at Sycamore Ridge Elementary are turning ancient rhythms into high-tech broadcasts to be shared with the world.Read the Full Story

Back to the Future of eLearning

The TV generation comes face-to-face with net-gen eLearning.Read the Full Story