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A University in Kenya Offers Online Registration
Kenyatta University, in Nairobi, has become the first public institution in Kenya to offer online registration to its students.
LEARNING @ HOME: Homeroom meets standards
Title: Homeroom.com Web site: www.homeroom.com Sponsor: The Princeton Review Subject: English-Language Arts Grade: 3-8
An Online Course Educates Future Music Educators
Title: “Foundations of Music Education” Institution: University of Hawaii-Manoa Instructor: Barbara McLain, an assistant professor of music education
NowCollege.com Launches Its Online LSAT Training Program, Delivered With A Revolutionary New Learning Platform
Now International announced the successful launch of its first test-preparation program on the NowCollege.com educational website. The “Now College Complete LSAT Training Program” provides instruction to law school hopefuls, delivered using a learning platform designed specifically for online training. The course is distinguished by its emphasis on key skills, and its ability to engage different […]
U.S. commission eyes cyberterrorism threat ahead
A special congressional commission examining terrorism is concerned that future attacks against the U.S. might occur in conjunction with a cyberattack that would maximize the destructive effects of physical weapons such as bomb or chemical assaults.
Sweden to commit efforts on university education
As a part of an effort to broaden the access to university education in Sweden, an ‘online university’ is to be launched. The Swedish government reportedly plans to spend 211m on Internet-based distance education that is to be launched next year. Other efforts include increased options for measuring real competence, reported Dagens Nyheter, a Swedish […]
College students turn to vigils, teach-ins, CNN
To students at Boston University, services and vigils at the school’s Marsh Chapel have been as natural a place as any to be this past week.
Distance Education Makes ‘The Happiest Place on Earth’ a Little Happier
A Mickey Mouse education won’t cut it, her parents said.