A Win for the Robo-Readers
In the most comprehensive review to date of automated essay grading software, U. of Akron researchers find little difference between grades of robot and human readers.Inside Higher EdFull Article
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Are Online Learners Frustrated with Collaborative Learning Experiences?
Online education increasingly puts emphasis on collaborative learning methods. Despite the pedagogical advantages of collaborative learning, online learners can perceive collaborative learning activities as frustrating experiences. The purpose of this study was to characterize the feelings of frustration as a negative emotion among online learners engaged in online computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) experiences and, moreover, […]
Education Department Releases Action Plan To Improve Measures of Postsecondary Success
To provide more complete information on student persistence and completion, the Education Department released an action plan today that takes steps to augment its current measures of student success in postsecondary education. Graduation rate reporting required for institutions of higher education will be broadened to include part-time and other students who have previously attended postsecondary […]
Justice Dept. Sues Apple and Major Publishers in E-Book Price-Fixing Case
The U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday sued Apple and five major publishers in an antitrust lawsuit alleging that the companies colluded to fix e-book prices. Just hours later, though, government officials announced that they have reached proposed settlements with three of the five publishers—though the legal fight will continue for the two other publishers […]
Desire2Learn Announces Major Enhancements in Usability and Personalization with Desire2Learn Learning Suite 10
Simple meets sophistication in the latest version of Desire2Learn Learning Suite. This next generation learning platform offers enhanced ease of use, a more personalized learning experience, and a broader depth of tools and features based upon the feedback of hundreds of clients.Desire2Learn Press Release
New initiative offers digital media ratings
A new learning ratings initiative will evaluate the learning potential of websites, video games, and mobile apps and will offer ratings and reviews to give parents, teachers, and students a guide to find resources to extend learning time, make learning fun, and build 21st-century skills.<P>eSchool News<P>Full Article
CoSN and Other Leading Education Groups Release New Report Aimed at Informing New Digital Media Use Policies in Schools: “Making Progress: Rethinking State and School District Policies Concerning Mobile Technologies and Social Media”
Washington, DC (April 9, 2012) – The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), today joined with 13 other leading education associations in releasing a new report aimed at helping inform and guide education decision makers as they revise policies related to the use of mobile technologies and social media in schools. The report, Making Progress: Rethinking […]
Polycom Helps Southeast Kansas Education Service Center Bring Distance Learning to 55,000 Students in Rural Communities Though the Power of Video Collaboration
110 video classrooms in 47 school districts help ensure K-12 students are taught robust curricula despite millions in Kansas education budget cuts PLEASANTON, Calif. – Apr 10, 2012 : Polycom, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCM), the global leader in open standards-based unified communications (UC), today announced that the Southeast Kansas Education Service Center at Greenbush has equipped […]
From proprietary to personalized higher education – how OER takes universities outside the comfort zone
Abstract Present trends in the mainstream adoption of educational technology coupled to the increased acceptance and adoption of openness in terms of sharing resources and open access force higher education into a radical rethink of its structures and educational strategies. This article examines the current shift in focus from the simple production and sharing of […]
Distance education conference, offering new ideas, starts in Wellington today
Press Release – Open Polytechnic The Distance Education Association of New Zealand 2012 conference kicks off today in Wellington and features an exciting programme for leaders and practitioners involved in open, flexible and distance learning. Held over three days, the biannual DEANZ conference is an opportunity for people in the education industry to meet with […]