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A Second Look at the Nature of Technology in the Classroom

Research gathered from visiting schools nationwide reveals that while investing in computer-based instruction and assessment programs can improve student learning, an engaged teacher is still far more invaluable in driving student success.Read the Full Story

MSU [Michigan State University] getting into the ‘video’ game

August 3, 2005 – Starting this fall, MSU is offering a new game design and development program. The Specialization in Game Design and Development brings together students from computer science; studio art; and telecommunication, information studies and media (TISM) to explore the history, social impacts, technology, design fundamentals and team-based production of digital games.Read the […]

Visions 2020. 2: Student Views on Transforming Education Through Advanced Technologies Released

New report developed by US Departments of Education and Commerce and NetDay profiles American student views on the future use of technologies to enhance educationRead the Full Story

USC [University of Southern California] Viterbi School of Engineering announces new programs for Civil Engineers

USC Offers Civil Engineering Master’s Degree program entirely onlineThe University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering will offer two specialized Master of Science degree programs in Civil Engineering entirely online: Construction Engineering and Structural Engineering.Civil engineers across the nation will have the opportunity to stay on the forefront of this technology and receive their […]

Coming Together: A series of programmes about fighting poverty and making improvements to our lives

This series is designed for broadcast by local and community radio stations or it may be heard and downloaded from the web. It has been produced by OLSET and CoL for use anywhere that people want to take action to help fight poverty and improve their lives, and in particular sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.Read the […]

Jenzabar’s Internet Campus Solution Plugs into the University of St. Augustine; Web Portal Will Facilitate Growth, Interaction and Efficiency

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aug. 29, 2005–Jenzabar, Inc., the pioneer of Total Campus Management (TCM) solutions for higher education, today announced that the University of St. Augustine selected Jenzabar’s Internet Campus Solution (JICS) to provide Web-based services to its growing student population. As one of the largest physical and occupational therapy schools in the United States, the […]

WBT Systems´ TopClass First for Usability

Dublin – August 24th, 2005 – WBT Systems, a global leader in enterprise e-learning solutions, has been ranked number one in a major research report on usability of Learning Management Systems. Read the Full Story

Faculty Use of Technologies in Online Courses

AbstractCompared to courses delivered in the face to face setting, courses delivered entirely online rely more on technology. This study investigated the current state of faculty using technologies in online courses. Three technologies were examined in depth: asynchronous discussion, real-time chat, and audio/video. The following issues were investigated: how the technologies were used, how the […]

How to Keep Your Campus Safe from Infection

A head-to-head look at how 13 antivirus solutions stack up. Which ones will keep your computers protected?Read the Full Story

E-Personality: The Fusion of IT and Pedagogical Technique

E-Personality is a pedagogical technique designed to let an instructor’s skills and ability shine through when teaching online coursesRead the Full Story