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By purchasing more than 870 knowledgeWorks LMS 1.2.1 server licenses, the Air Force will be able to test, deploy, and host training that is compliant with the Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM), version 1.2, which is designed to ensure the interoperability, accessibility, and reusability of eLearning content. Read the Full Story
Offering an alternative perspective about learning on the Web, this paper describes a research foundation that supports individual differences from a more personal level. It discusses (a) sources for individual learning differences, (b) specific reasons why some learners may be more self-directed or self-motivated than others, and (c) design guidelines that tap into the dominant […]
LOWELL, MA—April 21, 2004 —– Driven by the strong success of the online Master’s of Science in Criminal Justice launched in fall 2002, UMass Lowell is again seeing high demand for its newest online Criminal Justice program – the fully accredited, undergraduate certificate in Security Management and Homeland Security. Each of the online certificate’s courses […]
LYNNFIELD, Mass., April 20, 2004 – WebCT, maker of higher education’s most flexible and widely used e-learning solution, today introduced the third generation of WebCT Vista(tm), the premier academic enterprise system. WebCT Vista 3.0 makes it easier than ever for faculty to deliver high-quality, intuitive educational experiences to their students. A broad range of new […]
CSU offers six different end of course exams for its three master’s degree programs. As of March 31, 2004 these exams are delivered using Thomson Prometric Internet-based testing through the Thomson Prometric testing center network in Australia, Asia Pacific and North America. Read the Full Story
David G. Moore, chairman and chief executive officer of Corinthian, said: “We acquired LTU in January 2003 primarily for its continuing education programs for nursing and other allied healthcare professionals, as well as its online delivery of professional development and personal enrichment and special interest programs. By directing our resources toward those two key business […]
Sessions.edu CEO Doris Granatowski was skeptical about “the timeline and the complexity” required for the school’s transition to ANGEL. Sessions.edu was moving its entire curriculum of more than 60 courses—and over 2,000 students and instructors—in just two months. But, said Granatowski, “I loved being proved wrong. We couldn’t be more pleased with the customer reaction […]
RAFFLES LaSalle Ltd (RLS) has struck a deal to acquire 36 million shares or a 60 per cent stake in fellow education provider Hartford Holdings for $8.64 million. And arising from this acquistion, which works out to 24 cents a share, Raffles will make a mandatory unconditional cash offer for the remaining shares at the […]
“Today’s meeting reflects a growing international recognition of the critical need to build scientifically valid knowledge about which educational programs and strategies work and which don’t work,” said IES Director Grover Whitehurst. “It also represents a unique opportunity to forge working relationships among policymakers and researchers in the OECD countries to carry out the rigorous […]
These are aimed at those who may not know about such technologies teachers, parents, school administrators and school counselors. While most special software to assist users with disabilities are expensive, these tools can be useful for beginners, for those with temporary disabilities or to plug specific technology gaps. The presentations are May 6, May 20 […]