This is the seventh in a series about the future of learning management systems — the web-based online campus systems through which most eLearners take courses. Earlier in the series, it was noted here that Blackboard, Inc. has made a major change in its overall strategy by buying two of the … [Read more...]

An educational ratings system for digital content announced last May has debuted with listings for more than 150 mobile apps, games, and websites, and several hundred more expected to follow, according to a press release from Common Sense Media. The system, created by the San Francisco-based youth … [Read more...]

In an effort to draw attention to the initiatives funded by the now-defunct federal grant program, Enhancing Education Through Technology—or EETT—the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) has published 28 case studies from different states detailing examples of … [Read more...]

Did you know that at BbWorld 2011, the team from Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) blogged more than 40 times in 3 ½ days?!  This hard work deserves some recognition. We know that many of you have booked your flights and are already thinking about how you’ll capture the sights and sounds of … [Read more...]

With nearly 4 in 5 active Internet users visiting social networks and blogs, social media is of growing interest and opportunity for local governments as they work to utilize new platforms for promoting transparency, enhancing engagement and fostering collaboration. As technology continues to evolve … [Read more...]

Delta Cyber School PO Box 369 Delta Junction, Alaska  99737 United States Tel:  877.895.1043 Fax:  907.895.5198 Web:  http://www.dcs.k12.ak.us Email:  info@dcsmail.com Recognition/Accreditation:  NWAC Grade:  K-12 Type:  Public Diploma:  Yes Cost:  Free (if not attending other school) Teen … [Read more...]

Justin Reich, a Harvard educational technology researcher who is co-founder of EdTechTeacher and project manager for the Distributed Collaborative Learning Communities Project, just moved his EdTechResearcher blog over to edweek.org. Reich, who has been featured in Education Week stories before, has … [Read more...]

The National Rural Women’s Coalition (NRWC), a not-for-profit organisation, is using Blackboard Collaborate to reach women in rural, regional, and remote areas in Australia in a way they never could before. The program they are offering ensures that these women have access to information and … [Read more...]

Students at today’s professional colleges and universities bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the classroom.  Because many of these students balance full-time careers or family life alongside their education, they have unique needs that must be met in order for them to reach academic … [Read more...]

Want to be an online teacher this fall? Now is the time to start looking into openings, sending in your applications, and going through any required teacher training programs. Listings start appearing around this time each year and continue through the summer. The more prepared you are, the more … [Read more...]