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The University of Texas at Austin Launches E-Learning and Training Labs

ELT Labs, Co-directed by Dr. George Kozmetsky & Dr. Alex Cavalli, Launches Web-Based Job Training Program – EnterTech AUSTIN, Texas – The IC2 Institute at the University of Texas at Austin is expanding its international, multi-disciplinary “think-and-do” tank to include E-Learning & Training Labs. ELT Labs is a “collaboratory” (laboratory without walls) that brings together […]

UW, Pearson Join Forces to Market Online Programs

The University of Washington and Pearson Education, Inc. have signed an agreement to market UW online courses and certificate programs to private businesses and corporations, providing clients anywhere in the world with quality technology and business courses for their employees. Under this agreement, Pearson¹s sales force will market corporate versions of 10 UW noncredit online […]

A Professor Says Educators Must Embrace New Technology

Mr. Hanna is a co-editor of Leadership for 21st-Century Learning: Global Perspectives from Educational Innovators (Kogan-Page, 2001), a book that includes observations and strategies for introducing online education from the heads of institutions known for their success in online learning. Read the Full Article

Supporters defend distance learning

The married father had to find courses that would fit both his full-time work schedule and his degree requirements. Read the Full Article

D. C. professor connects with DU class via satellite

The class studying the media’s influence on politics and presidential elections is taught by Professor John Splaine at the C-SPAN studios in Washington, D.C., but DU students never have to leave their Colorado classroom. Read the Full Article

Universal Design of Distance Learning

However, assistive technology alone does not remove all access barriers. Described below are examples of access challenges faced by students and instructors in typical distance learning courses. Read the Full Article

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) plans tech, FM channels

Chennai, May 8. (PTI): In keeping with the country’s national agenda for education, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) will commence a `technology’ TV channel and FM channels, with a radius of 75 km, in Chennai, Delhi and Kolkata from August 15 next. Convener of `Gyan Darshan’, the country’s prime educational TV channel run […]

Jordan Says It Will Encourage Distance Programs in Public and Private Universities

The plans are part of a broad strategy, encouraged by King Abdullah II, to develop Jordan’s educational infrastructure through the use of computers and information technology. Read the Full Article

Fort Scott Student Earns PCC’s First Online Degree

Owen, Fort Scott sophomore, has completed her entire associate’s degree online through EduKan and will graduate from Pratt Community College on May 10. She is the first student to fully complete her degree via EduKan. Read the Full Article

Telemedicine Effort Gets Prestigious National Award

The Arizona Telemedicine Program recently won a major national award for its efforts. Read the Full Article