Cyberschools fill the gap
Two cyber highs included in this year’s Fraser Institute’s northern Alberta high school rankings fared poorly when compared with standardized tests at regular schools. Read the Full Article
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Guidelines For Converting Existing Courses Into Web-Based
Abstract This paper reports research in progress. It presents information in the literature on converting traditional courses into Web-Based format. The paper is divided into four parts. The first part makes an introduction to Distance Education (DE) and Web-Based Instruction (WBI) which combines features from both face-to-face classroom instruction and DE. The second part discusses […]
Enrollment up at community colleges
Fall 2002 figures show an increase of 4.1 percent compared with fall 2001.Read the Full Article
Breaking News from eSN: FCC moves to ban eRate “Bad actors,” approves wireless
The commission also ruled that wireless connectivity is eligible for eRate funding. Read the Full Article
World Intellectual Property Day highlights value of intellectual property to business and society
“Making intellectual property your business” the theme of this year’s World Intellectual Property Day on April 26, 2003, highlights the key role of intellectual property both in achieving business success and in enhancing our daily lives. It is an appeal for entrepreneurs to fully capitalize on their intellectual assets by using the tools of the […]
FCC Begins Inquiry Regarding Broadband Over Power Line (BPL)
Broadband over Power Line (BPL) can provide consumers with the freedom to access broadband services from any room in the house without adding or paying for additional connections by simply plugging a BPL device into an existing electrical outlet. BPL may be able to provide an additional means for “last-mile” delivery of broad band services […]
Cornyn Announces $6.8 Distance Learning Grant
Dallas-based Internet Broad-cast Corp. has been awarded the government loan and will work with schools and colleges to provide distance learning content with Supernet and NETnet, Cornyn’s announcement said.Read the Full Article
Barriers to Distance Education
Today’s new technologies, particularly the Internet, present higher education with the largest megaphone in its history-the capacity to disseminate knowledge to an exponentially larger number of people than ever before. To do this, educators use a vehicle now commonly known as distance education. It is a subject that has stimulated intense passions, new and aggressive […]
Corporations Embrace Online Learning
While plenty of commercial education ventures have flopped, many big companies are pursuing training strategies that integrate virtual learning with traditional human coaching.Read the Full Article
USC School of Engineering Offers Nation’s Newest M.S. Program in Computer Security
The University of Southern California School of Engineering announced today the creation of an M.S. program in computer science with a specialization in security, one of the nation’s first. The 18-month curriculum, including numerous courses offered for the first time, will enroll its first students in fall, 2003, according to the school’s dean, C. L. […]