Archive for the ‘Resources’ Category

E-book project to give free access to third of a million books next month

(AP) — Electronic book devotees may want to set aside some extra screen time this summer, as two nonprofits are preparing to provide free access to 300,000 texts online. Read the Full Story

New Distance Learning Graduate Program in Forensic Psychology

(PRWEB) – Encino, CA (PRWEB) May 18, 2006 — Donald A Eisner, Ph.D. J.D. announces the opening of the Eisner Institute for Professional Studies(EIPS) beginning September 2006. EIPS offers Masters (M.A) , Doctorates (Psy.D.) and a Certificate in Forensic Psychology. The Psy.D. program requires a research oriented paperRead the Full Story

Baker’s Guide to Christian Distance Education Relaunches Website

Without some type of assistance, the thought of enrolling in an online degree program can be as overwhelming as building one’s own computer. The sheer number of schools, programs, and delivery options can be dizzying and there are additional issues such as accreditation that must be considered when selecting a college-level program. Accordingly, the updated […]

learning.now

learning.now PBS Blog for EducatorsRead the Full Story

weblogg-ed

Welcome to Weblogg-ed, maintained by me, Will Richardson, Supervisor of Instructional Technology and Communications at Hunterdon Central Regional High School in Flemington, NJ and “Learner in Chief” at Connective Learning. I’m also the author of the recently released Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts and Other Powerful Web Tools for Classrooms published by Corwin Press. This site is […]

Science.gov 3.0

Science.gov 3.0 takes relevancy ranked search to a higher level of precision. Launched in November 2005, Version 3.0 allows more refined search queries of federal science databases. Science.gov 3.0 deploys a sophisticated method for ranking science queries by using a complex system of metadata elements, when available, including information within title, author, date, abstract and/or […]

Astronomy Online for All Ages

New Zealand’s National Observatory, the Carter Observatory’s distance learning unit operates through astronomy online courses over the whole country and increasingly covers all age groups. Read the Full Story

Britannica vs. Wikipedia Accuracy Debate

Encyclopaedia Britannica has assailed an article in the journal Nature that questioned its accuracy. Read the Full Story

‘Education Makes News’ media training kit now online

UNESCO has launched an updated second edition of “Education Makes News,” a media training and resource kit for writing about and reporting on Education for All (EFA). The goal of the kit is to encourage the media to highlight EFA in the press.The kit will help develop an interest in EFA and improve the knowledge […]

CoSN Launches Free Accessible Technologies Self-Assessment Tool

Washington, DC (February 16, 2006) – A new offering from the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) is helping school districts address the major factors necessary to determine whether all of their students – regardless of ability – have access to leading technologies that support engagement with the curriculum and assist with making Adequate Yearly Progress.Read […]