“India poised for higher growth in knowledge economy”
New World Bank report says India can make even greater strides in growing its economy and reducing povertyRead the Full Story
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Apple Rolls iTunes into Podcasting Realm
Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) is turning podcasting into an everyday activity for the average person. The iPod maker today said it plans to program everything users need to discover, subscribe, manage and listen to podcasts into iTunes 4.9, the latest version of its digital music software and online music store.Read the Full Story
The Open University Extends the Use of FirstClass’R’ from Open Text for Virtual Learning
Best-of-breed Features, Flexibility and Scalability Lead to Selection as Core Component of Online Distance Learning Community of Up To One Million Students and TeachersRead the Full Story
Creating Learning Objects from Pre-Authored Course Materials:
Abstract This paper describes work that was done at Athabasca University as part of the EduSource Canada project. This work centered around learning object development based on pre-authored educational content. The major outcomes of the work were the development of an explicit semantic structure with strong educational focus for learning objects, and the implementation of […]
20 Technology Skills Every Educator Should Have
During the last 15 years, we in education have moved at light speed in the area of educational technology. Whether you are involved in higher ed, secondary ed, elementary ed, or special ed, all of us find it difficult to catch up, keep up, and put up with fast-moving computer-based technology.Read the Full Story
Advantages of Videoconferencing in the K-12 Classroom
ByVirginia R. Ewing(NASA)Why Videoconferencing?When technology is used in the classroom, educators and students reap the benefits. Increased academic achievement, efficiency in the operation of schools, and the number of technically qualified students entering the workforce as well as the improved technology literacy, innovative teaching practices, and community relationships are a few of the rewards achieved […]
The Education Podcast Network
The Education Podcast Network is an effort to bring together into one place, the wide range of podcast programming that may be helpful to teachers looking for content to teach with and about, and to explore issues of teaching and learning in the 21st century.Visit the Site
N.C. Research & Education Network Extends Reach from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.
North Carolina Universities Leverage Advanced Networking Facilities Through FiberCo to Enhance Worldwide Research CollaborationRead the Full Story
Blackboard Unveils Application Pack Three to Help Institutions Enhance Teaching and Learning
– New Software Release Includes Many New Features and Bridges Blackboard’s Academic and Commerce SuitesRead the Full Story
University of London Chooses Percussion Software’s Rhythmyx ECM Solution to Manage Content for Distance Learning Programme
Britain’s Oldest Distance Learning Programme Improves Management of Its Web Content to Help Make Degrees More AccessibleRead the Full Story