Archive for the ‘Online Education’ Category

Capella University Launches ‘Inside Online Education’ Podcasts

June 27th, 2006

Capella University, an accredited online university that is a leader in online education, announced today that it has launched a new podcast series titled “Inside Online Education.” These regular podcasts will feature interviews with Capella students, faculty and staff who will share the experience of online education from a first-person point of view. The first [...]

Steilacoom School District enrolling online students statewide

June 22nd, 2006

The Steilacoom School District in Pierce County plans to enroll students statewide this fall through its online academic program.
The district’s Washington Virtual Academy is operated with a company called Insight Schools, which has a similar agreement with the Quillayute Valley School District near Forks.

State readies online teacher training options

June 21st, 2006

Arkansas teachers will get the chance to improve their craft at any time and at any location with Internet access through online professional development training slated to start this fall.
State Department of Education officials said Tuesday that a professional development network known as Arkansas IDEAS (Internet-Delivered Education for Arkansas Schools) will allow teachers to obtain [...]

Real degrees through cyberspace

June 21st, 2006

Monica Sockwell stepped up to the lectern last month to deliver a commencement speech after two years of studying at Grand Canyon University.
She knew almost no one as she looked out at the students. Sockwell, 25, had obtained her master’s degree in special education online from her home in Philadelphia. She had been to Grand [...]

eLearners.com and BusinessWeek Online Forge Relationship to Help Readers Find Online Learning Opportunities

June 19th, 2006

eLearners.com, the leading resource for connecting students with online education, announced today it has forged a relationship with BusinessWeek Online to power an online education directory for its users. The directory offers a comprehensive database of information on distance learning opportunities, including online courses, degrees and certificate programs in the information technology and business fields.
The [...]

TM Net Launches Online Education Module, B-Smart

June 14th, 2006

TM Net Sdn Bhd (TM Net), the country’s leading broadband internet service provider, Tuesday launched its interactive online education module, B-Smart, as part of its Multimedia in Education Malaysia (MIEM) programme.
The MIEM programme was launched by the company to promote the use of broadband contents and applications in schools.
TM Net chief executive officer, Michael Lai, [...]

Marriotts Ridge goes online for student-leader elections

June 11th, 2006

Paper ballots - and all their potential complications - were nowhere in evidence as Marriotts Ridge High School conducted its first student government election, using an online computer program called eduBallot.
The program is being used by a handful of schools in the state, said Mark Dubbs, a social studies instructional team leader and student government [...]

Henry Wilson says every child must be taught conflict resolution skills

June 11th, 2006

MINISTER of Education and Youth Maxine Henry-Wilson says every child must be taught the necessary conflict resolution and social skills to enable them to function effectively in society.
She said students who did not learn the correct course of action in conflict resolution, often grew up to become miscreants.
“I want to see every child in Jamaica [...]

New Program Offers Valley Students Mexican Courses

June 11th, 2006

Some Spanish-speaking students in South Texas will have the opportunity to take Mexican high school courses online.
The program was designed by the University of Texas and Mexican education agencies. It will be piloted this fall in the Donna and Edcouch-Elsa school districts in Hidalgo County.
Proponents say the program could help reduce the dropout rate among [...]

Florida Builders Group Adds Online Training

June 11th, 2006

Builders, prepare to get schooled: the Florida Home Builders Association is expanding its online education.
The association has partnered with Building Media and the Code College Initiative to offer video training for builders and trades professionals to learn current practices on building codes, energy efficiency, building science, water intrusion and mold.
“The state association is always looking [...]