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Newest Offering Combines Wide Variety of Learning Resources and Program Management Services; Tailored to Specific Corporate Objectives and Learning AudiencesRead the Full Story
PLEASANTON, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–June 28, 2005–Polycom®, Inc. (Nasdaq:PLCM – News), the world’s leading provider of unified collaborative communications solutions, today announced that Russ Colbert, global education market manager for Polycom, has been elected to the United States Distance Learning Association’s (USDLA) Board of Directors to serve a three-year term starting in October of 2005. Colbert, a […]
AbstractGroup tests are one format for cooperative learning and assessment. However, while groups typically outperform individuals on group tests, how does cooperation translate into individual learning? This project examines students’ responses when allowed the opportunity to ‘re-do’ quiz answers after completing a group quiz. Thematic analysis is used to identify seven categories for how students […]
A coalition of education, business, and technology organizations is calling for new measures of the skills needed to succeed in a fast-paced global economy.Read the Full Story
Why should administrators use surveys?In the age of data-driven decision making, collecting data and using it efficiently is key to all aspects of the education process. Online surveys are a great way to gather information on everything from lunchroom procedures to program design. This information can impact solutions for student achievement, community relations, and district […]
The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that cable companies may keep rival internet providers from using their lines, a decision that will limit competition and consumers’ choices.Read the Full Story
(WASHINGTON) The American Library Association (ALA) today applauded the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in MGM Studios, Inc. v. Grokster, LTD, hailing the ruling as a victory for libraries and consumers.Read the Full Story
Internet file-sharing services can be held responsible if they intend for their customers to use software primarily to swap songs and movies illegally, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 27, rejecting warnings that the lawsuits will stunt the growth of cool technology gadgets such as the next iPod.Read the Full Story
Empire State College, part of the State University of New York system, will spend $25 million upgrading its buildings on Union Avenue in Saratoga Springs and to build a new distance education center, according to college officials. The building and renovation project is being paid for with an appropriation from the 2005 state budget.Read the […]
(CNN) — In 1994, people had to call the bank to check their balances. Or inquire in person, or wait for a paper statement to arrive in the mail. Baseball box scores were found in the newspaper. Weather forecasts came over the phone from the weather bureau, or on TV.Read the Full Story