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The Aug. 5 report, called “Access to Computer-Based Testing for Students with Disabilities,” says poorly designed computer-based tests could reduce the validity of assessment results and exclude some groups of students—especially persons with disabilities—from completing the exams. Read The Full Article
Campus Pipeline Web Platform 3.2 Offers Significant Performance Enhancements and Sun ONE Product Upgrades SALT LAKE CITY, August 16, 2002 — Campus Pipeline, Inc. today announced availability of the Campus Pipeline™ Web Platform 3.2, which delivers increased system performance, faster application performance, and simplified real-time integration capabilities with student information systems (SIS) and enterprise application […]
Superior Product Development Time and Quality Assurance Process Support Faculty’s Evolving Needs DENVER; August 14, 2002 – eCollege(SM) [Nasdaq: ECLG], the leading provider of technology and services for online higher education programs, today announced the launch of eCollege AU+(SM), the latest generation of its leading course management system (CMS). Among other advancements, eCollege AU+ increases […]
The IxUPP initiative is in collaboration with Internet2 and is open to participation by any Internet2 affiliated university.
Undergraduate and graduate students from the Americas, Europe, Australia and India are linked electronically in a spring semester class that examines international food issues and formulates positions on worldwide agricultural sustainability. Read The Full Article
The SIUC Office of Distance Education will again offer online, print-based and two-way interactive video courses for fall semester 2002. Courses are offered at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Read The Full Article
But some tech-savvy students argue the arrival of the internet means little to them when teachers and other stakeholders are ill-equipped or—worse—afraid to unlock its full potential, according to a national study released Aug. 15 on behalf of the Pew Internet & American Life Project. Read The Full Article
The distance-learning program will allow students to take advanced courses without leaving their campuses. The system is responsible for a $60,000 match. Read The Full Article
The agreement was signed by Senior Joint Secretary Waqar Masood on behalf of Pakistan and agency’s local chief Mark Ward. Read The Full Article
Called HighWired.com, the service provided an easy-to-use template to post homework assignments, moderate discussion forums and exchange e-mail messages with students or parents. And the best part was that it was all free. Read The Full Article