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Browser-based teaching

To date, public schools have struggled to provide enough PCs for student needs, while teachers have been left to wrestle with technical and support issues. Read the Full Article

New York’s Natural History Museum Pioneers Use of Internet2

But only one independent museum — the American Museum of Natural History in New York — participates in the network consortium Read the Full Article

Global Science & Technology Week

During Global Science and Technology Week (GSTW) our nation will highlight the international nature of science and underscore the importance of math and science education in today’s era of globalization. Speaking to the heart of the JASON Foundation for Education’s mission to inspire in students a lifelong passion to pursue learning in science, math and […]

Learning Resources realigns strategy to deliver ROI

This can be achieved by blending traditional instructor-led learning techniques with new technology-based e-learning. That’s the word from Ricky Robinson, MD of national training company, Learning Resources.Read the Full Article

eCollege AU+SM Sets the Standard for eLearning Technology

eCollegeSM [Nasdaq: ECLG] announces eCollege AU+SM. eCollege AU+ is built on the customization, usability and accessibility offered through eCollege AUSM, released in January of this year. eCollege AU+ separates eCollege’s traditional CampusPortalSM into modules that can be integrated with its teaching platform, as well as with other administrative applications. eCollege AU+ also introduces new advanced […]

Connecticut State University Connecticut State University System Sets Sights On Digital Campus for its Virtual Classrooms

The Connecticut State University System announced it has signed contracts with Campus Pipeline Inc., CollegisEduprise, SCT and WebCT to extend its distance-learning arm, OnlineCSU, and enhance its online services. The CSU System includes Central Connecticut State University, Eastern Connecticut State University, Southern Connecticut State University, and Western Connecticut State University. Working together with these vendors, […]

An Online Certificate Program Trains Social Workers Who Counsel Struggling Fathers

Professors at Concordia developed the courses with assistance from the St. Paul Urban League and the National Practitioners Network for Fathers and Families. Read the Full Article

President Vicente Fox to Address Jones International University Class of 2002

DENVER (April-16-2002) – Jones International University® (JIU™), the first fully online, accredited university, announced today that Mexican President Vicente Fox will be the keynote speaker at its May 13 commencement ceremonies. In keeping with its students’ day-to-day learning environment, JIU will conduct the event online at www.jonesinternational.edu, where Fox’s remarks will be Webcast. The cyber […]

House committee OKs creation of web domain for kids

but only after lawmakers added more stringent rules for the kinds of sites that would qualify. Read the Full Article

General Motors Incorporates SkillSoft Business Skills Training Into General Motors University

SkillSoft Corp. (NASDAQ: SKIL), a leading provider of e-Learning courseware and referenceware for business and IT professionals, today announced that General Motors recently launched a new e-Learning library comprised of SkillSoft business skills courseware and available to approximately 50,000 employees throughout North America. The e-Learning initiative gives employees access to more than 260 courses in […]