September 15, 2009 – 7:29 am
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WASHINGTON, DC—The American Library Association (ALA) and the Association of Research Libraries have released a document titled “Performance of or Showing Films in the Classroom” to provide guidance on digital delivery of content to the “physical” classroom.
According to the associations, the Technology, Education and Copyright Harmonization (TEACH) Act enacted in 2002 does not provide librarians [...]
September 11, 2009 – 10:27 am
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This study, prepared by Mindset Research, has looked at activities and developments in the fields of e-Learning and e-Infrastructure supporting the higher education and research sectors in ten countries across the world: Australia; Canada; Denmark; Germany; Korea; Japan; the Netherlands; New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States.
September 9, 2009 – 1:55 pm
Three new publications showcasing recent JISC research into curriculum design and the needs and aspirations of digital learners are being launched today at the Association for Learning Technology conference in Manchester.
The reports aim to inform curriculum development and disseminate good practice for universities and colleges looking to respond to students’ views on e-learning and prepare [...]
September 4, 2009 – 7:50 am
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Recognizing that faculty represent a critical constituency in building quality online learning
programs, the A♦P♦L♦U-Sloan National Commission included a comprehensive survey of faculty
experiences, attitudes, and beliefs toward online learning as a component of its Online Learning
Benchmarking Study. This survey was conducted in fall 2008 and winter 2009. The findings contained
in this volume are based on responses [...]
August 25, 2009 – 2:13 pm
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Getting a degree from an online education provider can be a tough decision. With the best resources and tips, we are here to make that decision a little easier.
August 20, 2009 – 8:27 am
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A Meta-Analysis and Review of Online Learning Studies by US Dept of Education
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Second Life is a free 3D multi-user virtual world developed by Linden Labs in 2003, and is inhabited by millions of residents across the world. It is used as a platform for education by many institutions, such as colleges, universities, libraries and government entities, with over one hundred regions used for educational purposes. This [...]
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Effective Practice in a Digital Age is designed for those in further and higher education whose focus is on designing and supporting learning: academic staff, lecturers, tutors and learning support staff, facilitators, learning technologists and staff developers. What unites this diverse group is their interest in enhancing the quality of learning and teaching, and a [...]
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This collection is for anyone interested in the use of mobile technology for various distance learning applications. Readers will discover how to design learning materials for delivery on mobile technology and become familiar with the best practices of other educators, trainers, and researchers in the field, as well as the most recent initiatives in mobile [...]
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Carleton College is at an exciting point in its history as members of the faculty consider the growing curricular role of visual modes of expression. Given the resource-intensive nature of the visual, discussions of curricular growth must be paired with careful considerations of the kinds of support and resources available on campus. In this context, [...]
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