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We can recall the days when the notion of a “computer center” made sense, when there was a place where “the computer” lived, where attendants worked the mysterious mainframe, where our printouts were delivered rolled up in boxes like thick mail. Read the Full Story
The unique internet-based dermatology diploma, devised by the University of Wales College of Medicine in Cardiff, can be accessed almost anywhere in the world.Read the Full Story
The change is fast becoming one of the biggest issues in higher education.Read the Full Story
Perhaps because of the high stakes involved, there has been some tendency to lump together the definitions emanating from Washington sources. From our perspective as participants in some of this activity, we argue that there are important differences among these definitions and their purposes. Furthermore, we suggest that the various definitions, together with public input […]
Step 1. Is the intervention supported by “strong” evidence of effectivenessA. The quality of evidence needed to establish “strong” evidence: randomized controlled trials that are well-designed and implemented. Read the Full Story
“We welcome eCollege as a sponsor of CIT. The continued support from Colorado-headquartered industry leaders like eCollege is critical to Colorado’s workforce as we return to our cycle of economic growth,” said Margaret B. (Midge) Cozzens, president and chief executive officer of CIT. “eCollege will be a key point of leverage for CIT, our higher […]
Today however, simply being able to reproduce knowledge is no longer adequate; students must also be able to apply their knowledge to changing, real world contexts. By sharing lessons learned and drawing parallels across cultural boundaries, the University of Antwerp, Belgium and the University of Arkansas, USA provide additional insight into how to effectively teach […]
The masters programme will provide in-depth studies of a range of financial issues in the international field and how those issues are best addressed. Its management component will give a comprehensive grounding in management issues relevant to the sector.The programme starts with a one-year module which concentrates on management issues for company directors. The second […]
Open and Distance Learning (ODL) is appealing since it is drawing the best elements in formal and non-formal education. Now the ODL system has become the need of the hour, especially for a developing country like ours. Read the Full Story
Students can take courses over the Internet, through written correspondence, video taped or live-satellite/televised courses. The program is called Distance Learning or Degree Link and ISU offers a wide variety of Distance courses. Read the Full Story