Virtual learning expands horizons for area students: Online courses are catching on at high schools
Virtual High School is a program that started within the last decade. Schools from around the world participate. Read the Full Story
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Contrarian finding: Computers are a drag on learning
For all the schools and parents who have together invested billions to give children a learning edge through the latest computer technology, a mammoth new study by German researchers brings some sobering news: Too much exposure to computers might spell trouble for the developing mind.Read the Full Story
SCETV makes 25,000+ video clips available to teachers online
Video-on-demand packages that can cost districts thousands of dollars are now free and available through an ETV Web site.Read the Full Story
Free, Fee-Based Online Science Resources for K-12
One subject area well covered on the free Web is science, with many sites offering information and resources for general as well as specific branches of science.Read the Full Story
Beijing Loves the Web Until the Web Talks Back
“People are not too keen about your looks,” one participant chided, according to a translation published in The South China Morning Post – and Mr. Li replied, “My mother would not agree with this view.” Read the Full Story
Partnership with RedSiren Expands GeoLearning Information Security Courseware
GeoLearning, Inc., the leading provider of managed learning servcies and hosted learning platforms, announced today the expansion of its relationship with RedSiren, the world’s most trusted provider of IT security management solutions. Under terms of the agreement, GeoLearning will host courseware from RedSiren Instituteâ„¢, a virtual classroom where organizations can access education and training courses […]
Firefox: the new browser contender
The upstart technology has been garnering attention in schools and colleges in recent months, as ed-tech leaders search for ways to circumvent the latest security holes in Microsoft’s proprietary solution. Read the Full Story
Keynotes >> Tackling the Big Questions
With a perspective gained only by working in the president’s office at one of the largest educational organizations in the world, UC Associate VP for Resources and Communications Kristine Hafner gave Syllabus2004 attendees the “big picture†about the role of IT in higher education. Read the Full Story
Three dozen districts to offer distance learning
Thirty-five school districts are forming a statewide consortium that would allow students in one district to take classes taught in another over the Internet. Read the Full Story
ECU [Eastern Carolina University] leads state in distance education
People who are interested in becoming students but are unable to commit to campus classes are offered over 40 degree and certificate programs that can be obtained via the Internet.Read the Full Story