Archive for the ‘Resources’ Category

New MIT web site encourages neighborliness

Critics say the Internet increases global communication at the expense of real-world communities.Read the Full Story

Education Department, History Channel Premiere “The Story of Labor Day” Documentary

“It’s important for students to know the true meaning behind our civic holidays and not that they are just a day off from school or work,” Deputy Secretary Hickok said. “The values that inspired our nation-honesty, hard work, equal justice for all, dedication, compassion, concern for others and sacrifice-are the same ones that inspire us […]

PBS Programming Tops the List of Teacher Favorites for Second Consecutive Year

According to the survey, conducted again this year by Grunwald Associates, PBS is educators’ favorite among all major television providers, including the Discovery Channel, History Channel and Nickelodeon. The research study was based on a nationwide survey of 1,200 educators.Read the Full Story

Surviving Iraq: OverNite Software Introduces Online Education for Protection Specialists and Civilian Contractors

The course content was written by Tom Powell, veteran training and protection specialist, www.securityconsultant.us, and developed into a computer-based course by OverNite to run on OverNite’s Web-based learning management solution, ExxTend Learning(TM). Tom Powell commented, “This course contains content directly relating to Iraq that everyone going there should know. There are many well-intentioned courses out […]

Bringing Science and Math to Your Classroom

FREE, videoconferencing resources such as NASA LIVEâ„¢ (Learning Interactively through Videoconferencing Experiences) give students the opportunity to interact with NASA experts in a virtual setting. Produced by NASA Langley’s Center for Distance Learning http://cdl.larc.nasa.gov, in Hampton, Virginia, NASA LIVEâ„¢ offers FREE videoconferencing programs for K–12 teachers and students to (1) provide opportunities for learning, instructional […]

The Journal of Applied Educational Technology Issues a Call For Original Manuscripts

The Journal of Applied Educational Technology (JAET) is issuing a call for original manuscripts. The is a peer reviewed journal which targets educators in the k-20 setting. The journal requirements follow APA and are listed at the site. Please follow the link to contribute. Review takes approximately 2-3 weeks. Access The Journal of Applied Educational […]

United States Distance Learning Association and Nova Southeastern University Team Up to Tap into Need for Distance Learning Experts

The new DLLCP program is designed to address the emerging needs of today’s managers for new leadership skills, distance learning knowledge and applications, best practices, and hands – on activities. CEUs are also available. Read the Full Story

Syllabus to Become CAMPUS TECHNOLOGY Magazine

“CAMPUS TECHNOLOGY represents a bold new look, expanded coverage and a faster format reflective of the demands placed on the executive who makes the IT and communications purchasing decisions on campus,” said Mark Sande, Publisher. “And the name change to CAMPUS TECHNOLOGY is a logical progression for Syllabus, which has covered technology in higher education […]

AESP [Association of Energy Services Professionals International] Launches eLearning Portal

“Finding the time and budget to travel to a classroom is getting tougher and tougher, yet the need to stay abreast of new energy service technologies and advances in energy efficiency is greater than ever,” said Elliot Boardman, executive director of AESP. Read the Full Story

Webcast: LIVE gavel-to-gavel coverage of Democratic Nat’l Convention

LIVE gavel-to-gavel coverage of the Democratic National Convention in Boston from Monday, July 26 through Thursday, July 29. C-Span Road to the White House