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This active engagement may be the result of the non-structured and explorative nature of hypermedia environments, whereas field dependent learners prefer a more prescriptive and linear style of instruction. Following a review of both these learning style constructs and research studies associated with hypermedia environments, the paper provides a summary of implications together with potential […]
“Speedway makes really good coffee,” she said, sitting in a cushy chair at Indiana University Kokomo.Read the Full Story
In Australia, managers of centers responsible for open and distance learning have identified two frameworks that potentially offer ways of conceiving of the application of quality processes: the Quality Framework published in Inglis, Ling, and Joosten (1999); and the Benchmarking Framework published in McKinnon, Walker, and Davis (2000). Read the Full Story
The convenience of online classes is a blessing for the Baker College of Flint student, one of more than 19,000 Baker enrollees across the state working toward degrees either partially or completely online. Some 890 students at the local campus, on Bristol Road in Flint Township, are taking classes entirely online.Read the Full Story
A joint project of the Office of the Registrar and Department of Information Technology, the initiative provides faster turnaround of the reporting of grades to students and presents faculty with the ability to submit final grades from anywhere they have Web access.Read the Full Story
AbstractThe present article discusses new proposals for the use of digital technologies in education. The Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) play an important role in the Net society. Concepts, such as virtualization, desterritorialization and atemporality become relevant to the study of cyberspace and to the educational possibilities to be held in this environment. The changing […]
The money universities and colleges are getting, in a 5.6% rise to £6.3bn, allows for an extra 21,900 places.Read the Full Story
This collection explores the Net Gen and the implications for institutions in areas such as teaching, service, learning space design, faculty development, and curriculum. Contributions by educators and students are included. Professional printing options are available.Read the Book
“Institutions are increasingly exporting American courses to other lands,†said Hezel Associates president Dr. Richard Hezel. “With the global market for online higher education estimated to exceed $69 billion by 2015, these organizations need to know the market before considering education export.â€Hezel, joined by Kosmo Kalliarekos, senior partner, Parthenon Capital, and Mike Looney, senior director, […]
Few of the people who followed the hacker’s directions managed to find out if their applications had been accepted, according to school officials. But many of them could end up getting rejected now that the schools are checking to see who tried to exploit the security breach.Read the Full Story