Moving from the conventional to the virtual in higher education
Conventional higher education uses a variety of techniques to accomplish this, including lectures, demonstrations, writings, readings and assessments.Read the Full Story
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Studycard Studio 2.4 Adds Palm OS Companion Application
Digital Meadow today announced the release of Studycard Studio 2.4, the latest update to its multimedia flashcard application for Mac OS. Studycard Studio 2.4 becomes the first and only product in its class to offer a companion study application for the Palm OS(R) platform. The software allows students and educators to create flashcards or quizzes […]
Reading Online Text with a Poor Layout: Is Performance Worse?
Participants read text passages with and without enhanced layout. Results showed that reading speed and comprehension were not affected by layout, however, participants were more satisfied with the enhanced layout and reported it to be less fatiguing to read.Read the Full Story
93% of European Universities Plan to Expand Their Use of E-Learning Over the Next Two Years
LONDON, 21 March, 2005 — Almost all universities plan to expand their use of e-learning over the next two years according to a survey commissioned by WebCT, and a further 74% said e-learning already plays a major role across a majority of university courses, or believe it will within the next three years.Read the Full […]
Interview: Marc Rosenberg Is Positive about the Future
RE: What’s your definition of e-learning?MR: I think that definition is the wrong term. While there have been several terms over the years, everyone has pretty much settled on the idea that e-learning equals putting courses online. It’s training delivered electronically.Read the Full Story
Canadian e-Learning Organization Launches ePortfolio Initiative
“LIfIA is pleased to provide access to an ePortfolio for all of its members,†said Dr. Kathryn Barker, Chairperson of LIfIA. “It is our mission to promote ePortfolio’s for every Canadian citizen by the year 2010. LIfIA, together with our international partners, is firmly committed to ensure that this means having one ePortfolio for life.â€The […]
Iowa Communications Network News Stories: Sparking Interest in Chemistry
Science Center Outreach Coordinator Tommy Rinkoski brings the world of science to students around the state in his hands-on, energetic presentations through the IPTV K-12 Connections programs over the ICN. Read the Full Story
American Public University System names new department chair for key program
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., March 21, 2005 – American Public University System recently named Frank Rosa, who has taught at the Air Force Academy, the University of Notre Dame and elsewhere, as department chair of its government and international relations program.“Dr. Rosa brings distinguished academic credentials and valuable public and private sector experience,” says Wally Boston, […]
Elluminate to Support Microsoft Office Communicator; Integration Will Allow Seamless Access to Live eLearning And Training Environment
Microsoft’s announcement of its latest upgrade to Office Communicator 2005 brings renewed awareness of the importance of real-time collaboration between individuals, groups and organizations.Read the Full Story
THINQ Continues Expansion Into Federal Government
BALTIMORE, March 21 /PRNewswire/ — THINQ Learning Solutions, Inc. today announced that it has been selected as a sub-contractor for FasTrac, a federal contracting vehicle for learning solutions.Read the Full Story