Archive for the ‘Open Learning’ Category

On-line literacy training creates new learning opportunities for the Deaf community

Deaf literacy learners told special stories using the American Sign Language (ASL) alphabet in an important ceremony for their community today. The storytellers took part in the launch of the AlphaRoute site for Deaf learners: on-line learning specifically designed to meet the needs of Deaf adults learning English literacy and numeracy skills in the Literacy […]

Next Frontiers

Want a preview of the next wave in education? Take a look at South Dakota, one of the most wired states in the nation. On the prairie, the search for knowledge goes beyond the traditional boundaries of classrooms and even schools

Universal Music Group, Penguin Putnam Inc. Join Forces to Launch InsideSessions, an Innovative Distance Learning Venture

Penguin Putnam Inc. and Universal Music Group today launched InsideSessions, a joint venture that creates entertaining and informative distance learning programs for people who aspire to break into the music or book publishing industries. Phyllis Grann, chief executive officer and president of Penguin Putnam Inc., and Doug Morris, chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group, […]

Learning Network Launches New Teen Channel

Learning Network announced the launch of the Teen Learning Network (TLN), a teen-friendly college prep web destination. College-bound kids seeking career advice, SAT and ACT test prep, challenging online activities, or advanced homework help, can now find everything they need at http://teenlearningnetwork.com. “Teens only want to hang out online with other teens — it’s that […]

San Diego Company Quietly Provides Online Courses to Nearly 1,000 Institutions

Over the past six years, a San Diego company that most students have never heard of has become one of the biggest names in adult continuing education.

Survey: Wired seniors few but fervent

While fewer seniors go online compared to the younger Net set, those who do click away with considerable gusto, in particular to reach out to family, according to a new survey.

Home schooling on the rise both locally and nationally

A growing dissatisfaction with public education and wide availability of educational materials has meant a rapid growth in home schooling, here and across the country.

Homeschoolers want what’s best in educating their kids

Homeschooling came to Kansas with the first covered wagons, but no longer do parents teach their children by candlelight.

Parents getting more support in home-schooling efforts

An increasing number of teachers in this country are required to have no more than a high school education and the success rates of the students under their tutelage is often better than average.

Seniors look to Net for community

Study: Children spur elderly to go online