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Exclusive Interview with Dr. Miguel Cardenas: An Innovator, and a Visionary in International Distance Education and eLearning

Dr. Miguel Cardenas: My initial academic backround as an electrical engineer in communications, my years of involvement in pioneering global modelling and international development programs in the seventies, and my growing frustration in the eighties of witnessing so many failed telecourse and distance education projects in the U.S. and other countries were three main reasons. […]

Web Site by CSULA Faculty and Staff Makes it to the Digital Dozen List

Geology Labs On-line has recently expanded to include an environmental science component, earning it a new name—Virtual Courseware for Earth and Environmental Sciences. The popular site is the collaborative effort of natural science faculty members and support staff at California State University, Los Angeles: Robert Desharnais (principal investigator), Gary Novak (principal investigator), Dave Mayo, David […]

Web Design for Accessibility: Policies and Practice

As more and more facets of our lives become tied to Internet technologies, it is important that those involved with the placement of information on the Internet consider the obstacles faced online by individuals with disabilities and design with those obstacles in mind.Read the Full Article

In the Lecture Hall, a Geek Chorus

“Does anyone else think it would be a good idea if we all had IM available to us during these lectures?” asked Sinan Aral, a doctoral student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Sloan School of Management, referring to instant messaging. “Several times after questions, I wanted to ‘whisper’ to someone across the room or […]

College may soon offer degree programs online

Hibbing Community College may soon become the next Minnesota public college accredited to offer any of its degree programs via the Internet.Read the Full Article

From 87 to 18: U extension cuts decided

The reorganization plan has been expected for months, but the announcement jacked up anxiety in rural Minnesota. Read the Full Article

Behind the Scenes: The Process of Implementing a High School Web-Based Course

Byun, Hallett, and Essex (2000) found four guiding concepts for online course development. (1.) The instructor needs to have content organized while integrating technology, (2.) The instructor needs to establish procedures for frequent and clear communications, (3.) The instructor needs to collaborate with outside technology experts for support, and (4.) The instructor needs to enculturation […]

PVC [Palo Verde College] distance education classes help students complete college degree requirements

Jim Rodkey, public works director for the City of Blythe, is one of those benefiting from the distance education classes.Read the Full Article

Jones International University Introduces Three K-12 Master of Education Degree Specializations

Jones International University(R) (JIU(TM)), the first fully online, accredited university, is now offering three new Master of Education degree programs developed for K-12 educators and administrators: — Master of Education in Elementary Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction; — Master of Education in Secondary Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction; and — Master of Education in Educational Leadership and […]

From distance education to online education

This article describes some of the steps along the way, focusing on the use of computer conferencing and the Web for course delivery and support of students. Read the Full Article