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Saturday, November 20, 2004
Integrated Solutions to E-Learning Implementation: Models, Structures and Practices- Philip G. Laird, Online Journal of Distance Learning Admin
Trinity Western University’s development of an integrated and seamless online learning community, intersecting with the traditional face-to-face educational enterprise, has progressed rapidly since the creation of Global Learning Connections in 2002. The development of this perpetual learning infrastructure has necessitated the resolution of four key issues in online learning: ownership and control of online educational products; curricular quality and mission-compatibility of online educational products; service to and satisfaction of learners in the online educational realm; and enterprise-wide integration of online education at all levels of TWU as an evolving organization. Various models and approaches are presented with emphasis placed on the direction TWU has taken in preparation for lifelong education in the knowledge age. (0) comments
Uni lectures get boosted online - New Zealand TV One News
University lectures are moving from the campus to the home, as pilot tests get underway for students to watch their lectures online. Auckland University is so convinced with the potential of streaming lectures on the internet, that it has already begun trials, with a view to offering live lectures within a few years. "What we are working towards is a lecture that can be seen by students either live or remotely over the internet," says Dr Paul Rouse from the Auckland University, who is the driving force behind the pilot scheme. (0) comments
Online, long-distance education gains foothold - ROGER ADKINS, News and Sentinel
For some college students, trudging bleary-eyed and half-alert to class is a thing of the past. As Internet technology advances, more and more college students of the proper mindset are turning to online learning and distance education. Of the 835 courses at West Virginia University at Parkersburg, about 10 percent now are offered electronically or by alternative delivery, said Connie Dziagwa, executive director of communications and public relations. At WVU-P and other institutions, students can take entire courses without setting foot on a school campus. Some alternative delivery classes at WVU-P require a few meetings each semester, but the amount of class time is dramatically reduced. (0) comments Friday, November 19, 2004
It's easy through e school - JIM CRYNS, GM Today
Heidi Schweizer, an associate professor in the school of education at Marquette and the director of electronic learning, says most of the university’s online students are people in their mid-30s and early 40s who are seeking a career change. "We’ve had people that were attorneys, engineers, people that have raised children at home, then have decided to move back into the workplace," she says. (0) comments
Will virtual lectures vacate classrooms? - Corey Murray, eSchool News
Pay a visit to any lecture hall on just about any college campus nationwide; chances are you'll notice a few empty chairs. Two years ago, most professors would simply have chalked these absences up to illness or, perhaps, just plain sloth. But, according to a new national survey, more students than ever are opting to get their learning online, trading in early morning lectures and long walks across campus for grades handed down in cyberspace. (0) comments
College on Demand is new Washtenaw Community College venture - JANET MILLER, Ann Arbor News
WCC is going global. A new program called College on Demand combines the convenience and flexibility of distance learning with the personal touch of a classroom instructor. It's open not only to Washtenaw County students but to students around the country and even around the world. "It has the feel of a classroom but it's combined with the Internet," said Jamie Loihle, who lives in Binghamton, N.Y., and is taking a WCC composition class. "It works well together." (0) comments Thursday, November 18, 2004
Google Plans New Service for Scientists and Scholars - JOHN MARKOFF, New York Times
Google, Inc. plans to announce on Thursday that it is adding a new search service aimed at scientists and academic researchers. Google Scholar, which was scheduled to go online Wednesday evening at scholar.google.com, is a result of the company's collaboration with a number of scientific and academic publishers and is intended as a first stop for researchers looking for scholarly literature like peer-reviewed papers, books, abstracts and technical reports. (0) comments
Can E-learning break the Digital Divide? - Jozef Hvorecký and Vysoká škola, EURODL
E-learning is now quickly expanding. One of the claims of its proponents is very popular – e-Learning will provide much better education for people from developing countries. The author teaches online courses for the KIT program of the University of Liverpool. Students from all continents participate in its virtual classes. Despite the large variety of countries and the students’ good study results, the author becomes more and more convinced that the Digital Divide is widening. Using statistical data and financial reasoning, the paper tries to explain why it is so and why it will likely remain unchanged for coming years. (0) comments
Don't be bamboozled by the multitude of degree choices - Jennifer Sharples, Telegraph
For busy professionals who can't afford to take a break from work to go back to the classroom, there is a proliferation of distance learning MBA and MA degrees available to students worldwide. When researching your options, minimise confusion by comparing exact content, the amount of time required and methods of delivering your work; and determine which course would be most appropriate to your situation and what you would achieve by completing it. Many MBA programmes have become increasingly specialised and, along with the basic core components, offer an opportunity to major in a specific area such as finance, global media or an international component. The University of London recently introduced an MBA in International Management which, in addition to enhancing the participants' skills of self-discipline, reflection, analysis and leadership, focuses on the ideas of great thinkers in management. (0) comments
E-Learning, ICT Vital To Quality Education - Zalia Zaini, Brunei Direct
E-learning and the implementation of ICT in schools have become vital issues for teachers and educators. ICT can be seen as a continuum in schools, beginning with access to computers, progressing through access to the Internet and networking, equipping teachers and students with ICT skills, and ending with the full integration of ICT into teaching and learning. This was highlighted by course coordinator at the recent e-learning workshop, Chong Jon Fong, during the certificate presentation ceremony yesterday morning at Sekolah Menengah Pehin Dam Seri Maharaja, Mentiri (SMPDSM). (0) comments Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Scaling Up: From Web-Enhanced Courses to a Web-Enhanced Curriculum - Robert E. Wood, Innovate
When educators discover the advantages of using online technology in their teaching, they are often inspired to incorporate technology more systematically into their departmental programs. In this article, Robert E. Wood explains how he and his colleagues took this step in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice at Rutgers University, Camden. Rather than focusing solely on their own courses, faculty members began working together to offer their students shared access to online tutorials, course Web sites, streaming video sessions, and a range of other resources. In the process, Wood observes, these efforts had the effect of creating much greater cohesion within the curriculum itself. (0) comments
Stanford to Offer Online MS in Mechanical Engineering
Stanford University's Department of Mechanical Engineering said it will offer an online master of science in mechanical engineering degree beginning in Autumn 2005. The school is targeting technology professionals. Frederich B. Prinz, chairman of the ME department said the move "represents an important step in our mission to educate tomorrow's engineering leaders in industry as well as in academic research." All online courses will be taught by Stanford faculty and delivered by the Stanford Center for Professional Development (SCPD). (0) comments
Students see explosion of information, resources - Ray Glass, Lubbock Online
E-mail. Lecture notes, old exams, grade books and library resources online. Lap-top test taking. Virtual science labs and 3-D modeling. Hybrid classes. Distance learning courses and degree programs. E-learning for college and high school students is evolving and expanding an electronic education arena that ranges from simple communication to earning a degree. (0) comments Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Online Teaching - California Computer News
Roxanne Hiltz, PhD, a distinguished professor of information systems at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), received the Sloan Consortium 2004 Award for Most Outstanding Achievement in Online Teaching and Learning by an Individual on November 12, 2004. Hiltz, a national leader in online learning, received the award during the Sloan-C's annual conference on asynchronous learning networks (ALN) held in Orlando, Fla. Asynchronous learning allows students to access online course material while communicating with the instructor, or fellow students, through threaded discussion boards, text chat or e-mail. (0) comments
Education Portal Serves One Million Students During SARS Outbreak - Wayne Hanson, Government Technology
'We reduced the danger of person-to-person contact and hence possible infection when SARS was spreading like wildfire.' When Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) attacked Hong Kong last year, schools closed for more than a month. But a million students continued with their classes online, over the Hong Kong Education City portal for e-learning. "By using our customized learning management and content management systems," said a project description, "teachers from different schools could create their own teaching agenda and upload teaching material, while students could upload their homework for teachers to mark, or conduct dialogue with their teachers." (0) comments
Learning Outside the Classroom in Namibia - UNESCO
The traditional model of education is known as a classroom with four walls and a teacher. Over the years this image has changed. In a vast country such as Namibia with a relatively low population of only 1.8 Million inhabitants the task of building schools has met many setbacks. Open as well as distance learning have proven to be viable alternatives. The UNESCO Office in Windhoek reports on the work of the Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL) that is supported by UNESCO. (0) comments Monday, November 15, 2004
Writing Advice for Today’s Online University Students - Brent Muirhead, Instructional Technology and Distance Learning
Contemporary online university students often express concerns about handling written assignments for their classes. This discussion is designed to assist students in developing effective writing strategies and practices that will enable them to create quality papers. (0) comments
Computer Simulations in Distance Education - Les M. Lunce, Instructional Technology and Distance Learning
Distance education can incorporate many types of media and instructional methodologies, including computer simulations. Computer simulations can play a crucial role in distance education because they can provide a vehicle for “interactive practice” (Berge, 2002). “Interactive practice” can enable the student to respond to new and changing information in ways which closely approximate real-life situations. This type of instructional experience can produce a depth of learning which is difficult to achieve with other modalities. (0) comments
Elearning on the Rise: Companies Move Classroom Content Online - Philip J. Britt, eContent
Cisco Systems' employees and partners routinely watch videos on the Internet. It's not goofing off or a waste of time. They're watching the videos to learn about the new products that they work with nearly every month. Cisco is not alone. Companies are opting for elearning over more traditional learning due to the increasing mobility of the workforce, the need to save on training costs, greater acceptance of Web-based training, and better interoperability of systems. In fact, IDC predicts that elearning in corporate and government environments will grow at some 11% per year between 2004 and 2007. "Thousands of organizations have demonstrated short-term returns through cost savings and speed to productivity by integrating elearning content and technologies into training processes," according to IDC researcher Mike Brennan. (0) comments Sunday, November 14, 2004
Experiencing Knowledge - Donald Norris, Jon Mason, and Paul Lefrere, Innovate
In this article, Donald Norris, Jon Mason, and Paul Lefrere propose that the future of education in the “Knowledge Age” will entail not only a change in the technical means through which we access knowledge, but also a more substantive transformation in the way we experience knowledge. Fundamental to this transformation is a blurring of physical boundaries through which learning is separated from other aspects of daily life; a greater capacity to multitask, manage, and synthesize multiple threads of information; and much more convenient, timely access to experts and authorities in the learning process. In assessing the prospect of such transformation, the authors consider the obstacles that currently face scholars and professionals as well as the critical role of “pervasive” or “ubiquitous” computing environments as precedents for the future. (0) comments
Lake Superior College offers online paralegal program - Business North
Beginning this spring, Lake Superior College (LSC) will offer its popular paralegal program online. New students starting spring term will be able to complete all of the requirements for the two-year associate degree via the Internet through the services of LSC's Virtual Campus. The paralegal program is the third LSC degree offered completely online. An associate in applied science in accounting and associate in arts or A.A. degree, (a transfer degree that is widely accepted as the first two years of a bachelor's degree,) have been available for several years. LSC also offers a 30-credit certificate program in professional bookkeeping online. (0) comments
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