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There is becoming an increasing population of online learners with disabilities worldwide; a large percentage of the online learners reside within the United States. In addition to revised legal mandates stipulating equal access to education and the surge of assistive technologies available to individuals with disabilities, distance education institutions are facing the call for action […]
According to the Rural School and Community Trust (Rural Trust), distance-learning technology can help the state’s small, rural schools provide excellent curriculum for students, as well as continuing professional development for teachers, at an average annual cost per district of less than $20,000-less than the salary of a beginning teacher. Read the Full Story
For the first time this fall, public school students from kindergarten through eighth grade are eligible to take classes online at two virtual public schools, each open to 500 students statewide.Read the Full Story
Melding the attraction kids have for video games and the need to learn home owning responsibilities early should have been a no-brainer long ago. Read the Full Story
Meanwhile, NUC Virtual Institute for Higher Education Pedagogy takes off September 1, said the Executive Secretary of NUC Professor Okebukola. Read the Full Story
“I’ve been hearing a lot about Distance Learning, lately. I think I’d like to try that out,” said the English professor.“Great,” responded the department chairperson. “We need to enter that market and provide access to a new audience of students. I’m glad to hear of your interest.”“So, what do I do now? How do I […]
The School of Engineering offers 19 Master’s Degrees to off-campus students including Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Engineering and Management, Environmental Engineering and many more industry and government relevant degree programs.SMU’s School of Engineering has been offering courses to distance education students since 1968. There are currently about 40 Active Duty Military Personnel currently taking […]
Nashville-based distance learning company American Learning Solutions is adding a nursing curriculum to its offerings and plans to target hospitals seeking ways to enhance their nurse recruiting and retention efforts. Read the Full Story
The agreement with Collegis is a four-year, $4.4 million contract extension that builds upon the shared success of a prior technology agreement at Tulane originally signed in January 2000. Collegis, as a primary technology partner to the university, will continue to explore ways to refine the legacy systems and business processes at Tulane with a […]
The partnership allows educators to access Class.com’s extensive library of academic core and elective online classes through the eClassroom SystemSM. “Class.com’s proven online content gives districts and states more options in building and growing their online programs,” said Oakleigh Thorne, chairman and CEO of eCollege. “This partnership represents our commitment to bringing the right solutions […]