Schools sample GIS maps the pros use
Montana officials are working with NASA and geographic information system software companies to allow every K-12 public school student and teacher in the state to view maps as never before.
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Prince Williams Teens Learn Virtually, Independently
For the past six weeks, Chris Prince has rolled out of bed in the morning, walked to the kitchen for breakfast, then gone upstairs to class.
They’re Young, But They Can Read
In magazines and bricks-and-mortar stores, there isn’t always a clearly designated space devoted to young adult books. But that’s not true online.
Course on Paris to Educate by Virtual Tourism
To compare and contrast social climates and outlooks on moral issues, a typical 18th-century Parisian provides a better counterpart than a 21st-century one to contemporary Americans, says a Penn State cultural theorist who’s teaching a new class on the city of Paris this fall. While it’s introducing the cultural, artistic, literary and social life of […]
Courses for Profit: Does e-learning abuse academic labor?
Just about everyone agrees that e-learning is good for students. What has not been thoroughly addressed, however, is the effect of distance education on teachers, particularly in higher education. I contend that teachers often get the short end of the e-learning stick. We can fix this, but we need to define the problem better and […]
UNext Seeks to Restructure Its Relationships With Universities
UNext is asking the prestigious universities that are its academic partners to restructure their agreements with the company.
What is a Digital Signature?
There’s no simple definition for “digital signature,” but if there were, it might go something like this: a cryptographic method of communication that authenticates transactions taking place over the Internet. No problem, right?
A Fresh View Of Homeschoolers
So, who are these people? When homeschooling established itself as a significant force more than a decade ago, it sparked plenty of speculation: Who would homeschool? Were they all rich? Why wouldn’t they want to use existing schools? http://www.csmonitor.com/2001/0807/p15s2-lekt.html
AIMA to offer management education through the Net
In a planned shift from distance education to instant education, the All India Management Association (AIMA) is in the process of creating a virtual campus offering its management education courses through the Net.