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WASHINGTON D.C. – While the Supreme Court’s Kelo v. New London decision caused a public uproar, there is a long history of misuse of eminent domain and regulatory takings power, explained James V. DeLong in testimony presented today at a House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection hearing, “Protecting Property Rights After Kelo.” Read […]
Today, the Association of American Publishers sued Google, saying that the Google Print project to digitize books would violate copyright. The following is the statement of Public Knowledge President Gigi B. Sohn: “The publishers’ suit against Google is truly unfortunate and short-sighted. Those who produce books…Read the Full Story
Blackboard User Groups members can connect online via Horizon Wimba softwareRead the Full Story
New Development Initiative Provides Enhanced User Experiences That Are More Easily Managed Through Joint Standards-Based Integration Project Read the Full Story
The £50m elearning initiative UKeU failed because of inappropriate systems and structures, according to an official report.Read the Full Story
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 – Average college tuition grew more quickly than did overall inflation again this year, although the rate of increase slowed after a period of explosive growth, according to an annual survey released here Tuesday by the College Board. Read the Full Story
The College Board announced Tuesday that tuition and fees are up for the 2005-6 academic year on average by 7.1 percent at public four-year institutions, 5.4 percent at public two-year institutions, and 5.9 percent at private four-year institutions. For room and board as well, increases are the largest at public, four-year institutions. Read the Full […]
AbstractAs the demand for online learning increases, teacher preparation programs must offer a variety of courses utilizing E-learning formats. These formats must model effective teaching practices, curriculum design, and adaptations for the online learning environment. In addition, teacher preparation programs—following the Dewey philosophy as well as the psychological aspects of cognition outlined by Piaget—must integrate […]
U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings today delivered opening remarks at the first meeting of the Secretary’s Commission on the Future of Higher Education. Secretary Spellings created the commission to engage students and families, policymakers, business leaders and the academic community in a national dialogue about all aspects of higher education.Read the Full Story
LONG BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 17, 2005–The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) today presented its 2005 Distance Learning Awards at the Fall Training and Online Learning Conference and Expo in Long Beach, CA.Read the Full Story