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Has eLearning Revolutionized Education?

Does eLearning have the ability to ease many of the pressures that educators are currently facing? As we entered into the 21st century, leaders in this field argued that eLearning could respond to accelerating global competition, increase the quality of learning experiences, remove situational barriers, and be more cost effective. Read the Full Story

Cubic sees upswing in distance learning business

Cubic Corp. (AMEX: CUB, News) reported Wednesday that its defense segment is seeing an increase in U.S. Army distance learning business.Read the Full Story

Military takes advantage of online programs

ECU is working closely with the armed forces to provide distance education to hundreds of men and women in uniform.Read the Full Story

Software automates videoconference scheduling

February 20, 2006 – Equipped with variety of reports, Video Scheduler provides scalable technology- and vendor-neutral scheduling, automation, and management solution. Users can schedule on-demand or future videoconferences through secure, web-based interface. At scheduled time, program automates conference set-up and tear-down. It offers authorized users real-time conference control, while administration modules enable real-time monitoring, troubleshooting, […]

Texting and open universities

The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM), one of the country’s top academic institutions, recently announced the launching of its own open university system. The open university’s chancellor is Dr. Benjamin G. Tayabas, the president of the Pamantasan. Read the Full Story

Kansas State University Distance Education Class Offers Insight into Maintaining a Healthy Student Body

MANHATTAN, Kan., Feb. 23 /U.S. Newswire/ — Between coping with a college-course load, adjusting to residence hall life and navigating the college social scene, a college freshman’s health may take a backseat. But two distance learning classes from Kansas State University are trying to change that. Read the Full Story

Electronic Schooling Should Spark Education

Legislators are moving in the right direction with a bill that would ensure both consistency and quality in electronic courses for students. Read the Full Story

Speed limit increase, education and protecting soldiers

Frankfort — Throughout this session of the General Assembly, one of my main focuses has been to increase the support that we give our soldiers serving our nation in the War on Terror. In a measure passed this week, we improved a House Bill to help alleviate the financial burden of our men and women […]

Using Cell Phones to Teach Pandemic Flu Preparedness

CHICAGO, Feb. 20 (AScribe Newswire) — A team from the University of Illinois at Chicago has developed the first interactive tool using mobile phones to educate the public about pandemic flu. Read the Full Story

Judge: No BlackBerry shutdown, yet

But judge says he will issue a decision on an injunction ‘as soon as reasonably possible.’Read the Full Story