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BOSTON, April 12 /PRNewswire/ — Nearly 60 percent of senior university administrative officials say obtaining management and faculty support is the greatest challenge in coordinating and conducting distance learning at their schools, according to a new survey. Read the Full Story
In less than a year, the company is rolling out an updated version of its widely used SAT test. The update will reflect differences in education since the company last modified the test in 1994, and will include a newly developed section to measure writing skills. This writing section will involve a series of multiple-choice […]
Lambert also expresses some concern about points that I made. I will comment briefly about those issues where I feel further discussion can be most productive. Read the Full Story
It also is more important for individuals and society as a whole than at any other time in history, according to leading educators who joined a Star roundtable discussion coordinated by Metro Editor Tim Konski and higher education reporter Inger Sandal last week. Read the Full Story
The proposal, which would combine universities, eliminate jobs and cut costs, won praise from state lawmakers when it was released last month. Faculty and students, however, are challenging it, questioning how the plan was put together and what impact the proposed changes would have on them. Read the Full Story
Computer Sciences Corp. will receive payment for consolidating ERIC’s resources into a single database, creating a new search engine and offering access to the full text of articles. Read the Article
The Handbook of Distance Education was co-edited by Dr Anderson and Dr Michael Moore of Penn State University. Read the rest of the article Related Links Sloan-C Book Review An Interview With Michael Moore: Editor Of “Handbook Of Distance Education” Purchase the Book Online
Diminishing state support for public higher education may permanently change that system as we know it today. Read the Full Story
Sheffield has joined the growing list of universities deciding to invest in a major expansion of e-learning. Read the Full Story
Many stakeholders are unaware of potential electronic barriers to access, do not know the legal responsibility to provide access for students with disabilities, and are not familiar with the methods and resources needed to improve access to distance learning programs. This limits the courses available to students with disabilities, and impacts the quality of overall […]