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Appreciating the Contribution of Broadband ICT with Rural and Remote Communities: Stepping Stones towards an Alternative Paradigm

This paper challenges conventional policy development and evaluation approaches that emphasize the instrumental side of technology. There is a growing gap between conventional planning and evaluation approaches for rural broadband ICTs that seek to demonstrate a direct link between investments and results on the one hand; and on the other, with evidence that the contribution […]

San Diego rolls out laptops with Linux

Looking for a cost-effective way to deliver portable computing to every student, the San Diego Unified School District is installing machines with desktop Linux and other open-source software. In turning to open source, San Diego joins a growing number of school systems aiming to extend computing resources affordably to more users.Read the Full Article

Cameras may watch you take tests online

New technology will place cameras inside students’ homes to ensure that those taking exams online don’t cheat.Read the Full Article

An Alternative to Google

When Google announced a major expansion of its Library Project this month, attracting widespread attention, Emory University announced a different approach to digitizing collections. Unlike the Google model, Emory was only digitizing works that are no longer under copyright, and was retaining control over sale of the works (through print on demand).Read the Full Article

Web-Based Learning at Dalhousie U Connects Canadian Students

Software tools that allow colleges and universities to deliver classes over the Internet, either standalone or as a component of a traditional face to face class, are nothing new. But personalizing the online experience beyond slides can be a challenge.Read the Full Article

Collaborate!

Teaching and learning is reaching new heights via powerful (and sometimes, unexpected) collaboration tools: meeting, conferencing, class capture applications–even wikis and open source course management systems. Find your campus collaboration model here.Read the Full Article

Managing an E-Mentoring Community to Support Students with Disabilities: A Case Study

This article provides an introduction to mentor, near-peer, and peer support as they apply to promoting the academic and career success of young people with disabilities. The authors discuss specific benefits of mentoring and document access challenges encountered by students with disabilities. They present a case study of a successful Internet-based mentoring community for college-bound […]

Podcast Library: Open Culture

Open Culture explores cultural and educational media (podcasts, videos, online courses, etc.) that’s freely available on the web, and that makes learning dynamic, productive, and fun. They sift through all the media, highlight the good and jettison the bad, and centralize it in one place. You’ll find engaging content that will keep you learning and […]

University of North Carolina Online Puts Degree Programs Within Reach

CHAPEL HILL — Responding to growing statewide demand for affordable access to quality higher education, the University of North Carolina system is launching the University of North Carolina Online, a central website that provides convenient one-stop access to more than 130 online degree, certificate, and licensure programs offered by the 16 UNC campuses. Read the […]

Capella University to Participate in the FBI’s University Education Program

The FBI’s University Education Program (UEP) offers educational and professional development opportunities to its employees. UEP is partnering with Capella to strengthen the FBI workforce and contribute to the Bureau’s strategic goals and help FBI employees develop key management leadership skills and competencies. This new agreement continues a tradition of cooperation between Capella and the […]