AAFCS taps Turgeson as National Teacher of the Year May 14, 2009
She uses it to supplement her course now and may use it as a distance education tool in the future. With this in mind, she is developing PowerPoint and video versions of her lab experiments. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
USU plans three new programs for fall ’09 May 4, 2009
Published: Monday, May 4, 2009 1:50 AM CDT Utah State University will soon offer three new programs through its Regional Campuses and Distance Education system ... We are working hard to expand our degree offerings to meet the growing needs of our current and potential students, said Vince Lafferty, executive director of program development for Regional Campuses and Distance Education of the new offerings ... USU administrators report that over the past few years, USU distance education has... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
New education opportunities coming to Boerne (119) May 4, 2009
Several options are being explored through the newly created Texas Tech College of Outreach and Distance Education including a pre-college honors program for select Boerne High School students. The program could involve Boerne students participating in reading clubs and other Texas Tech Honors College experiences as well as spending time at the Texas Tech Center in Junction, according to Dean Matt Baker, who was unable to attend. (Boerne Star, TX)
Small Business Administration Adult... May 4, 2009
The of online learning or distance education include fitting any schedule. Most resources were designed by academic institutions and corporations which sponsor the training network. (Suite101.com)
University of Ghana approves Degree programme in Adult Education May 3, 2009
The new programme has four options -- Development Education, Distance Education, Literary Education and Peace Education -- for students to choose from at levels 300 and 400. Professor Yaw Oheneba-Sakyi, Director of the Institute, said this at this year's Northern Easter School that ended at Wa on Friday. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
CSU president: Waldorf College will be better than ever May 3, 2009
CSU holds a national accreditation with the Distance Education and Training Council, a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). CSU is also licensed by the Department of Postsecondary Education, state of Alabama. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Call Center International Pioneers the Operation of Contact Centers in Lebanon May 2, 2009
D. said "We are planning a total of five contact centers in Lebanon to be provisioned over time and look forward to working with our technology partners and the Ministry of Telecommunications as well as the American Lebanese Chamber of Commerce in this process. One of our key focus areas includes the development of online distance education for schools, government agencies, and higher learning institutions.". About Call Center International. (PR Newswire)
Case Study: Intranet Dashboard Boosts Australian Job Site May 1, 2009
It also offers a range of distance education and classroom training courses to job seekers and corporations through SEEK Learning. Communication challenge. (IntranetJournal)
First blended learning ILE class completes core phase May 1, 2009
"The Marshall lectures, the guest lectures, I would definitely recommend it to anyone considering CGSC distance education.". Brig. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Hans Selye Foundation Targets 2009 Stress Casualties: A Science-based Agenda for Coaches and Trainers Apr 30, 2009
To bring these practice-focused insights to today's counsellors and trainers, ensuring timely relevance to today's hyperchange realities, via (a) webinars and related publications, plus (b) the Hans Selye Foundation's distance education 2009 / 2010 curriculum for Certified Stress ess Consultants, summarized at ... Hans Selye and Richard Earle, offers programs, consultation and tools for workplaces and individuals, as well as certification training and distance education for professionals ...... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Class offers insight into ash borer infestations Apr 30, 2009
The programs will be brought to participating UW Extension County offices with live speakers via distance education technologies. Sites will have opportunity for interaction (Q/A) with the speakers. (Forest Republican, WI)
Institute of Adult Education to change its name Apr 29, 2009
Wa, April 28, GNA - The University of Ghana is in the final stages of changing the name of the Institute of Adult Education (IAE) to that of Institute of Continuing and Distance Education to reflect its current focus of providing excellent continuing and distant university education to all Ghanaians ... He said the popularity of the University's Distance Education (DE) degree programme kept rising as evidenced by the fact that out of 5,000 people who wrote the "Mature" students entrance... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Meet the new boss ... Library board gives tentative approval to City Council plan ... Fruitland board hears traffic study report ... New Plymouth welcomes new clerk ... Helping out ... Policeman resigns ... Ore. AG wants eye kept on ex-prisoner ... Ore. jobless rate hits 12.1 percent ... ';var marqueewidth="440px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}} Dr. Bob Davies, newly appointed president of Eastern Oregon University, visits with students at the Malheur EOU Center in the Four Rivers Cultural Center in Ontario. Davies was in town to get acquainted with local faculty, students and the community. At right is Donna Rainboth, instructor for the science methods class from the main campus in La Grande.Meet the new boss Apr 15, 2009
Davies said he wants to increase on-campus enrollment as well as build the distance education programs. Eastern is well-known on this side of the state, but on the western side of the state people have less knowledge about what the school is doing, he said. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
How to Become a Medical Records Tec... Apr 12, 2009
Schools offering this program provide flexible class schedules in traditional on-campus courses and through distance education (distance learning or online learning). Graduates from associate programs are expected to take and pass the Registered Health Information Technicians (RHIT) and American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) certification examinations. (Suite101.com)
UW-Parkside to get $6.3 million to renovate three buildings Apr 12, 2009
Tentative plans include moving the Music Department, Media Services and Distance Education Program, all currently housed in the Communication Arts building, into an under-utilized portion of Molinaro Hall. The vacated space in Communication Arts would be renovated and used by the Fine Arts and Dramatic Arts departments. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
SCC's Layne Wins Award Apr 12, 2009
"Dean Layne has consistently made SCC and UNCP a win-win partnership," said Dr. Charles Tita, director of UNCP's Distance Education. "Most recently, Dean Layne's efforts to support an interactive video facility is reflective of his commitment to students and their success in the classroom. "We are delighted and proud to add our acknowledgment of his dedication and professionalism. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Schools use video network to engage students Apr 10, 2009
Chuck Mitchell, Wyoming Department of Education distance education supervisor, said some schools don't use the network. "Those that do use it, use it in abundance," Mitchell said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
China's School Stocks: Cheap, Thin, Booming Apr 8, 2009
ChinaEdu (), ChinaCast Education () and China Distance Education () are all low-priced stocks, trading between 3 ... China Distance Education serves 258,000 students with 149 courses. (Investors Business Daily)
Oregon schools need speech pathologists Mar 28, 2009
That number has grown in recent years when the Oregon Department of Education partnered with a Florida university to offer distance education. That's still not enough candidates to fill vacancies in hospitals, private practice, clinics and the 30 advertised jobs in Oregon's 200-plus school districts. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Ontario campuses ready for building boom Mar 27, 2009
$1-million for a network of distance education and training access centres for communities in Northern Ontario. Recommend this article. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Recession Proofing a Career with Ed... Mar 25, 2009
An overview of the advantages of continuing education through distance education and free continuing education are discussed as means for improving employee value ... The best approach is through the distance education, often referred to as distance learning or online education ... Advances in computer technology and integration of web-based teaching and learning systems have increased dramatically in the past few years making distance education viable for almost everyone. (Suite101.com)
5 Application Tips for Distance Edu... Mar 23, 2009
5 Application Tips for Distance Education School: How to Get Accepted into the Top Online Learning Programs ... 5 Application Tips for Distance Education School ... 5 Application Tips for Distance Education School. (Suite101.com)
Major retailers push alternatives to card check Mar 22, 2009
Distance education degrees in natural health and holistic nutrition. Get 15%+ Return: Partner in Medical Imaging Franchise $25K Min Invest. (Yahoo News)
Tone of online talk regretful Mar 21, 2009
I am considering putting one together for distance education. So everyone anywhere will be able to take the course and get credit too. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Writing After Terrorist Attack Has Positive Medium Term Effects Mar 19, 2009
"After the Madrid attacks we were unfortunate enough to be able to ask people who had lived through this experience, either directly or indirectly, what they thought and how they felt following the terrorist attacks," Itziar Fern;ndez, the study's author and a professor at the National University of Distance Education (UNED), told SINC.. "Following the attacks, there was a great fear that people would be affected by post-traumatic stress disorder. In the end, however, although they were in... (Science Daily)
Organisation builds resource complex in honour of Mills Mar 18, 2009
Mrs Benyiwa-Doe held that since the two universities offering distance education. are located in the Central Region, many teachers only applied for transfers there in. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
GOP to provide alternative budget to Obama's Mar 16, 2009
Distance education degree programs ... All courses through distance education. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Why Distance Education Continues to... Mar 16, 2009
Why Distance Education Continues to Flourish: A 21st Century Technology Tool for Adults and Continuing Education ... Why Distance Education Continues to Flourish ... Why Distance Education Continues to Flourish. (Suite101.com)
Distance Education's Frequently Ask... Mar 6, 2009
Distance Education's Frequently Asked Questions: Typical Questions Most Adults Ask When Considering Online Education ... Distance Education's Frequently Asked Questions ... Distance Education's Frequently Asked Questions. (Suite101.com)
Progressive Book Club Chooses Angels and Ages by Adam Gopnik as March PBC Pick Mar 5, 2009
AIHT offers distance education degree programs. With study in Angels. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Africa: Cell Phones Could Transform North-South Cooperation Mar 1, 2009
Distance education can use broadband very effectively. We -- the Earth Institute of Columbia University -- are now in the process of partnering with a number of African universities for sharing online material for what we call global classrooms that are linked together through Skype or Internet-based video conferencing. (allAfrica.com)
Scientists prepare to turn fiction into fact with first full-face transplant Feb 24, 2009
the office of distance education & learning technologies general description of the job the director of the office of distance education & learning technologies. de. (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)
Schools evacuated in Emerald bomb scare Feb 24, 2009
He says students from remote areas who were visiting the School of Distance Education have been caught up in the drama. "Some school kids from the School of Distance Education - their families were in for the week, those young people and their families got evacuated as well to the local council town hall," he said. (ABC Regional Online)
Death of the dotcom degree Feb 22, 2009
Ryan says in the past few years universities have become more selective in targeting people such as postgraduate coursework students for online distance education ... Apart from bricks and mortar universities offering online distance education, they are also introducing other forms of online learning such as Web 2. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Accreditation for Online Education ... Feb 21, 2009
Some schools operating purely online programs and have no brick-and-mortar facility may be accredited by an agency used only for distance education. The most credible of these is the Distance Education Training Council (DETC). (Suite101.com)
Countdown to close education gap Feb 21, 2009
Where there are no such facilities in remote outstations, then the parents must be obliged to send their children to the nearest school or to avail themselves of distance education or other provisioning. The fact is that the great proportion of school absences are occurring where there are schools and classrooms available. (The Australian)
More students never see campus Feb 16, 2009
The commitment to distance education varies by school ... EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY: 22 percent of ECU's enrollment of 28,000 were solely distance education students ... Thirty-one percent of students took at least one distance education class. (News & Observer)
How to open the door to college Feb 15, 2009
In the past decade, the UNC system has made more of an attempt to reach out to residents and to tailor education to their needs -- thus the closer ties with community colleges and a greater reliance on distance education -- another way to reach North Carolinians who cannot get to one of the state's 16 public university campuses. "We sometimes underestimate how much variety there is in life circumstances for people trying to get through higher education," Mabe said. (News & Observer)
Virtual tours offer all but scents Feb 13, 2009
"Virtual tours and virtual labs are something that is becoming more and more necessary at the University of Florida as we are delivering many courses via distance education," said Sandra Wilson of the university's Department of Environmental Horticulture. "I teach courses to students located throughout the state. "The virtual garden tour brings the gardens to them, as it is impossible for most students to travel here. (The Augusta Chronicle)
LBCC Diagnostic Imaging wins Bellwether Award Feb 12, 2009
LBCC s Diagnostic Imaging Distance Education program model is changing the way our state looks at new program development, Malosh said. Their presentation will be published in the Community College Journal of Research and Practice. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Supercharged Science Workshop Feb 9, 2009
Lucky for Alaska, Lipper's workshops and camps were such a hit that Interior Distance Education in Alaska (IDEA), a homeschool support program of the Galena City School District, opted to bring Supercharged Science from San Luis Obispo, Calif. to five of our cities. (Juneau Empire)
Crop Connection (5) Feb 8, 2009
She's hosting a Distance Education Short Course Feb. 28 from 9 a.m. to noon on this new pest's biology and management strategies ... The short course will be delivered by distance education technology to sites in Wisconsin. (Agri-View, WI)
Top 10 Distance Education Programs Feb 7, 2009
Top Distance Education Programs ... Whether you are seeking to improve your chances for advancement or higher pay, wanting to move up management ladder, or retrain for a new career field; distance education provides the most flexible approach. (Suite101.com)
New package for teachers proposed Mar 31, 2008
Special Initiative on Distance Education was playing in the. country's educational development and advised teachers to take. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Pennsylvania Schools Earn High Marks in National Report on School Technology Mar 28, 2008
E-Fund grants, funded by Pennsylvania's telecommunications industry, will be available until 2011 to help schools acquire telecommunications services, hardware, and technical assistance and provide distance education. For more information on these efforts and Pennsylvania's other education initiatives, visit. (PR Newswire)
OIT offers degree online Mar 19, 2008
The final 64 credits needed to complete the bachelor's degree in OM are then completed through OIT online via distance education. The OM degree prepares students for careers in industrial and operations management by teaching them mastery in a wide array of skills, including microcomputer technology and software applications, which gives graduates a competitive edge in the job market. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Legon Teaches Chinese Mar 17, 2008
The Minister said government would provide the necessary framework to encourage healthy relationship to that effect and further provide encouragement to tertiary institutions for the promotion of distance education in the country as a way of increasing enrolment. In all, 7,277 students, 1, 835 of which were presented in November last year, graduated for the 2006/2007 academic year. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Horselovers:You might wanttoponyupforthis (7) Mar 16, 2008
Beginning Monday, May 19, North Carolina State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Shannon Pratt is offering an introduction to equine science course, using a state-of-the-art distance education program ... Tuition and fees for N.C. State distance education courses are separate and distinct from those charged for on-campus courses. (Elizabethtown Bladen Journal, NC)
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Williston High School Principal Chris Kittleson, Williston State College Director for Distance Education Wanda Meyer and Williston State College Foundation Executive Director Terry Olson have been the driving forces behind a program that will allow local and area students to earn dual credits ... "I think what (Williston High School Principal) Chris (Kittleson) and (Williston State Director for Distance Education) Wanda (Meyer) were trying to find was a way to make dual credit more affordable. I... (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Psychology Degrees Through Online Education Mar 16, 2008
Thanks to the many colleges and universities providing distance education and online programs, students now have access to hundreds of different educational programs, at all levels, from Associate's degrees to Ph ... With over 60 percent of all colleges and universities offering some form of distance education, students have access to hundreds of enriching educational programs. (Boonville Daily News, MO)
UG holds congregation Mar 16, 2008
He said government was concern about the increasing number of students seeking admission to the universities and the difficulties posed by limited infrastructure adding, "This is why in addition to expansion of physical infrastructure on all campuses of the public tertiary institutions, every encouragement is being given for the promotion of distance education". He said government would continue to provide a regulatory framework that promotes quality tertiary education, innovation and private... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Provost hopefuls draw praise (mostly) Mar 15, 2008
Two specific cases stand out: Camilla Persson Benbow for controversial research on sex differences in mathematics and Wallace Loh for a reverse-discrimination suit and distance education. Benbow's story starts in 1980, when she, along with a colleague, published an article in the journal Science that appeared to show that boys achieved substantially higher results on math-achievement tests than girls. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Virtual school is now reality in Wyoming Mar 15, 2008
Task force members reported to the Legislature, which in turn decided to allow for distance education learning, which includes several methods of learning online. The next step is for the State Department of Education to enact rules and regulations for virtual schools, said Wyoming Virtual School Principal Roger Larsen, a member of the task force. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
ECU chancellor talks enrollment growth Mar 6, 2008
It may mean shrinking or eliminating academic programs that don't perform in favor of higher-quality ones, or speeding the growth of distance education offerings, she said. It also will mean more funding for infrastructure: classrooms, offices, technology and more, she said. (The Daily Reflector)
Local Distance Academy set Mar 3, 2008
The Idaho Distance Education Academy, a public school, will have a full staff of teachers on hand to consult with home educators and parents, according to a press release Friday ... The Idaho Distance Education Academy is located at 4860 Burley Drive in Chubbuck. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Tri-State grad center accepts Chadron State Mar 2, 2008
offers a number of programs via distance education to Siouxlanders. Programs and their delivery methods include: master of business administration (online); master of arts in education with concentrations in mathematics (online) and community counseling (varied); master of education with concentrations in school counseling (varied), elementary curriculum and Instruction (online and interactive TV); educational technology (online); mathematics (online); elementary education administration... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
ready for change Mar 2, 2008
PALMER Marija Spaic is a high school senior in the Interior Distance Education Program of Alaska (IDEA). In February, Spaic and hundreds of other Alaska home-schoolers signed up for Close Up, a school program that takes students on an annual trip to Juneau each year to observe how government and state officials do their jobs. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
HASS dean leaving USU; 4 candidates announced Mar 2, 2008
She is special assistant for accreditation and distance education to the dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Washington State University. E-mail. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Despite Popularity, Not Everyone Can Successfully Learn Through Online Courses Feb 29, 2008
Correlations between learning styles and success in distance education have shown to be inconclusive, Strickland said. However, one common theme reappears: the successful traits of a distance learner are similar to the successful traits of an adult learner in traditional educational settings. (Science Daily)
WEGENER Teams with ViaSat to Support Video Multicasts over VSAT Network Feb 28, 2008
Applications include IP data delivery, broadcast television, cable television, radio networks, business television, distance education, business music and financial information distribution. COMPEL, WEGENER's patented network control system, provides networks with unparalleled ability to regionalize programming and commercials. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Educators No. 1 Online Graduate School Program Feb 28, 2008
A leader in distance education for 37 years, Walden has fine-tuned its programs to fit the needs of today's working professionals. Students combine online coursework with real-world application-allowing them to gain more experience while they maintain personal and professional commitments, move, travel or advance in their careers. (Pekin Times, IL)
Accountability In Ghanaian Universities Feb 24, 2008
Though distance education, sandwich programs, attempts to commercialize research, and contributions from Alumni Associations have supported the fundraising activities of Ghanaian public universities, they have not been enough to support the universities. Of course, GET Fund has also been very helpful. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Super-fast Internet satellite launched Feb 23, 2008
"Among other uses, this will make possible great advances in telemedicine, which will bring high-quality medical treatment to remote areas, and in distance education, connecting students and teachers separated by great distances," JAXA said. The rocket was launched from Japan's Yoshinobu Launch Complex at the Tanegashima Space Center. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Butte to Nigeria: Feb 23, 2008
to establish some method-ologies by which we can actually train physicians in Nigeria using distance education, Rogers said ... Informatics will use distance education technology operated from the Montana Tech campus to communicate via video and teleconferencing. (Montana Standard, MT)
Sessions Online(TM) Schools of Art and Design Unveils the First Fully Online School of Fine Arts for the Professional Market Feb 20, 2008
Sessions is the only online non-degree granting school to achieve full accreditation by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) and Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools (CCS/MSA) ... Sessions Online is accredited by the Middle States Commission of Secondary Education and the Distance Education Training Council. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
