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U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Extends E-Learning Contract with GeoLearning

WEST DES MOINES, IA, June 18, 2003 — GeoLearning, Inc., the leading provider of ASP-delivered learning management systems and e-learning content, announced today that the United States Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), has signed a 1-year contract extension for its GeoMaestro(TM) learning management system and e-learning delivery platform. HUD Virtual University was originally […]

Flashlight Case Study — Improving Information Literacy: A Flashlight Evaluation of Project JSTOR

Project JSTOR was a three-year grant initiative from 1999- 2002, supporting 35 public and private colleges and universities in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. Its goals: strengthen digital library use and scholarly research, particularly through the acquisition and use of the JSTOR digital library collection. Through the program, 20 colleges and universities became participating […]

Oracle’s Ellison Calls PeopleSoft Deal Vital

Ellison said PeopleSoft’s largest stockholders have made it clear to Oracle executives in private meetings this week that they will sell their stock only if Oracle raises the price of its $5.1 billion takeover bid. Read the Full Article

Forum: Technology key to redesigning higher education

Besides establishing a high-level commission, the forum also recommends advertisement fostering lifelong learning skills and individualized learning, establishing regional innovation centers for the redesign of education, and providing more funding for technology infrastructure. Read the Full Article

University of Phoenix Online: Swift Rise

Over the past three years, the University of Phoenix Online (UOPX ) has pulled off the rarest of feats: Its has stock skyrocketed, hitting an all-time high of $47.17 on May 12, despite the worst tech-stock bear market in history.Read the Full Article

TSA sets out on e-learning path

Using a learning management system developed by Arlington, Va.-based Plateau Systems Ltd., TSA officials will eventually manage the courses, career plans and qualifications of its 55,000 employees.Read the Full Article

SpaceLink: NASA Television’s education schedule, July 2003

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World Bank e-Library

The World Bank e-library is one of the most comprehensive collections in the area of social and economic development. The World Bank e-library

EduLink Announces Agreement to Explore Implementation in China

EduLink, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MYIQ) announced the signing of an agreement with Genesis Technology Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: GTEC), the first US-based Trust Member of the Shanghai Technology Stock Exchange.Read the Full Article

GMA launches distance learning program

The said program will make use of television facilities put up in areas bereft of classrooms and teachers. The new system will be supervised by a Bureau of Non-Formal Education.Read the Full Article