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Improving Retention in Distance Learning Classes

Few actual studies have been done to provide evidence for these assumptions. This paper provides possible solutions to the problem of retention and offers suggestions for improvement in the entire field of distance education.Read the Full Story

USDLA New Accreditation Service

Since its founding in 1987, USDLA has consistently emphasized the importance of professional growth within the distance education community. The DLAB program is a logical next step toward that goal, both by advancing the industry and enhancing USDLA.Read the Full Story

WGU Graduates Prove it’s Never too Late to Earn Your Degree

WGU provides distance-learning for people seeking higher education but who do not have time or access to traditional programs. The accredited university grants degrees and certificates based completely on competencies—the ability to demonstrate skills and knowledge through a series of assessments carefully selected to measure knowledge of a field of study.Of the 103 graduates, 87 […]

Quantum Tutoring Software Improves Student Test Scores By Full Letter Grade

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – February 1, 2005, Quantum Simulations, Inc., a developer of artificial intelligence (AI) tutoring and assessment software, announced the results of a research study evaluating the effectiveness of Quantum’s Chemistry Tutors and Automatic Grading/Assessment Tool at Carmichaels Area Junior/Senior High School in Carmichaels, Greene County, Pennsylvania.The one-week study included 51 high school students […]

FLVS amd Macromedia Partner to Offer Students Online Web Design Courses

”We’re pleased to partner with such a respected national leader in virtual schooling,” said Megan Stewart, director of Global School Solutions at Macromedia. “The FLVS program enables all students to have access to effective online learning. We recognize that students want to learn via technology and they want to learn to use the latest technology […]

More students trying advanced placement

Local high schools are joining the state and the nation in seeing a rising number of students taking advanced placement classes and succeeding in them. Read the Full Story

Log in to learn: Specialized, Virtual High School courses enrich education

The Harris County High School senior has discovered a way to take courses that could help him become a writer, courses too specialized to be offered through his high school.Read the Full Story

Craven schools’ distance learning in place

Their attendance in teacher Marianne Lingman’s class at New Bern High School was made possible through distance learning, new to Craven County Schools this semester in a pilot program between the high schools.Read the Full Story

GIA [Gemological Institute of America] registers record enrollments in 2004

GIA closed the books on its 2004 enrollments with more than 15,000 new students, an increase of 8 percent over 2003.Read the Full Story

Search for Participants Begins as PBS Greenlights New Miniseries – TEXAS RANCH HOUSE

— New PBS Series For Spring 2006 Follows In The Footsteps Of The 1900 House, Frontier House, The 1940s House, Manor House, Colonial House And Regency House PartyRead the Full Story