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Study: Slumping economy hasn’t curbed school tech growth

“Technology in Education 2002,” the latest installment in MDR’s annual series of reports on the state of technology in the nation’s schools, provides information on the use of laptops, wireless networks, and digital video disc (DVD) drives, as well as instructional computers by brand of choice, internet connectivity, handheld devices, and distance education programs. Read […]

Macromedia Introduces Authorware 6.5

ATLANTA, TAAC7 – The Alternative Authorware Conference, Sept. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Continuing its strong commitment to the e-learning market, Macromedia, Inc. (Nasdaq: MACR) today announced the availability of Macromedia(R) Authorware(R) 6.5, the latest version of the industry-leading visual authoring software for creating interactive e-learning applications. Read The Full Article

Del Mar to produce TV program

Del Mar College is bringing its educational message to the public via Time Warner Communications’ Channel 19.

Charter Communications Chooses Click2learn’s Aspen Suite to Power Company-Wide Learning

BELLEVUE, Wash.–Sept. 5, 2002–Click2learn (Nasdaq:CLKS) today announced that Charter Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:CHTR) one of the top broadband communications companies in the U.S., has selected the Aspen Enterprise Learning Platform(TM), the industry’s most comprehensive e-learning solution, to drive the development and delivery of training content to more than 18,000 employees across 40 states. “To remain successful, […]

E-learning evolves

Less than three years ago, e-learning seemed poised to displace traditional training programs—at least in the views of some. Market analysts were projecting exponential growth in e-learning across corporate America as the new training medium demonstrated its instructional soundness, delivery flexibility, and cost-effectiveness.

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I’m trying to think of new avenues to explore, since I don’t seem to be developing any traction in the standard commercial markets. – Any Thoughts? Read The Full Article

Exploring Biodiversity

With dozens of new features, seminars and courses illuminating the complex issues related to biodiversity, this learning center is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in learning about the interconnectedness of earth’s ecosystems and strategies to protect Earth’s biological resources through sustainable development. Visit the Site

Go back to e-school

More training is needed for public sector staff at the forefront of delivering e-government, says a report by the Society of Information Technology Management (Socitm). Read The Full Article

PLATO Learning, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2002 Results

The net loss for the third quarter was $69,000, or $0.00 per diluted share, exclusive of the charge for In-Process Research and Development related to the NetSchools acquisition. Read The Full Article

Abu Dhabi Men’s College (ADMC) Introduces 19 Online Courses

ABU DHABI, Sep 3, 2002 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Men’s College (ADMC) has announced that it has introduced 19 online courses this semester, to be taken by 800 students, in what has been designated the ADMC’s ‘electronic academic year’. Outlining the 19 courses, that are fully operational with a selective blending of classroom instruction where […]