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Susan D. Patrick, the chief adviser on educational technology to Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings, will leave the U.S. Department of Education in September to head an organization that promotes online education.Read the Full Story
Most of the $30 million spent on computer technology in Jefferson County public school classrooms in the past decade is not helping students learn, according to a new analysis done by the school district.Read the Full Story
CHESTER, Pa., July 26, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) — Adult and online education is continuing to grow, especially in the Human Resources field, according to a survey conducted by EducationforAdults.com at a recent Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Conference held in San Diego.Read the Full Story
In a Culpeper Middle School classroom one rainy morning this past spring, the morning news aired on a wall-mounted television set: a deadly helicopter crash in Iraq, prescription drug abuse by teenagers, and an effort to recycle crude oil led by high school students.Read the Full Story
uCertify (July 26, 2005). uCertify, in its tradition to serve the IT community by offering world class certification exam preparation solutions at an affordable price, has announced special discounts on its selected exam simulation PrepKits. This discount offer is valid for a limited period only. The company is now offering up to $ 50 discounts […]
Abstract The effectiveness of distance learning must be measured in results—quality learning. Learner-center programs and competent instructors are two oft-cited keys to success in higher education. Teaching online requires specific skill sets (competencies). This paper identifies and describes 51 competencies needed by online instructors and outlines an instructor-training program that satisfies 3 of the 24 […]
Distance learning has reached a watershed in Arkansas, according to the House Education Committee’s chairwoman.Read the Full Story
University Park, Pa.—Procrastination can be a notorious trait among students. If given a prolonged period of time to start a project, many students tend to put it off—possibly never even starting it. However, if they are given a shorter period of time to complete an assignment, students may feel a greater sense of urgency and […]
There’s more time for arts and athletics, but some say it sends wrong message on academics.Read the Full Story
Christianne Dinsmore recalled that when their son was born and she learned she’d be bedridden for five months, her husband suggested she take courses at Pima Community College.Read the Full Story