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Distance learning center a possibility for Rushville

Mayor Bridges expressed optimism after the tour, noting that the group from Ivy Tech was very positive about the concept. “They had to go back and put some figures together,” the mayor said. Read the Full Article

Higher education set to take off

Among the changes expected is the setting up of a national qualifications framework which will give students greater flexibility in higher education as they will be able to switch institutions without losing out. Read the Full Article

At Ball State: IPR Advisory Council, Distance education

MUNCIE – Ball State University’s School of Extended Education has partnered with Hamilton Southeastern Schools to offer distance education classes at Hamilton Southeastern High School. Read the Full Article

UW staff, students laud addition

“We’re really pleased with how it turned out,” said Nate Norberg, University Commission chairman. “Students current and future are really going to benefit from it.” The addition, built on a sloped grade, features a corridor joining the Aldo Leopold Science Building and Helen Connor Laird Fine Arts Building. Read the Full Article

Wal-Mart and ASUMH plan training partnership

The classes will provide customers an opportunity to build or strengthen their computer technology skills. Read the Full Article

Canadian and Hong Kong Students Make Cultural Connections Via Broadband Technology

“These virtual classrooms show how global private and public sector partnerships can enhance education and training of young people in Canada and around the world,” said Minister Rock. “Together we are crossing cultures and borders, using leading edge information and communications technologies in creative and innovative ways to connect with one another and to share […]

onViz multimedia authoring tool released

With onViz you can create interactive applications for computer-based instruction, electronic books and reference manuals. Read the Full Article

Cisco’s Successful Strategy

This is round three of looking at companies through the lens of the CEO’s annual letter to shareholders. So far, I’ve been dazzled by Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN), put off by Elite Information Group (Nasdaq: ELTE), and today I’ll offer my impression of Cisco Systems (Nasdaq: CSCO). Read the Full Article

Fine-Tuning an Online High School to Benefit At-Risk Students

In late 2001, southwest Preparatory Charter Schools of San Antonio, Texas, started a virtual school designed to give students a new environment in which to pursue their high school studies. Read the Full Article

Software-Coding Costs Force Indiana U. at Bloomington to Drop a Popular Graduation Guarantee

Encoding the policy rules in software would have cost the university $230,000 in initial programming expenses and another $60,000 a year in maintenance costs, says Bob Eno, president of the Bloomington Faculty Council. Read the Full Article