Yesterday I praised the launch of iTunes U, a hub for multimedia education content. Today I want to share some of the top iTunes U finds. OpenCulture.com recently published a list of ten free online...
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This week, Apple announced the launch of iTunes U, an online hub of free educational content. Apple Insider explains it as: "...a dedicated area within the iTunes Store featuring free content...
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Starting this fall, Austin Peay State University is offering a new online masters degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. Students may earn the online psychology degree completely online....
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If you're looking for a way to make your resume stand out or want to earn extra income on the side, learning how to write grants can be a lucrative decision. Many government and non-profit and...
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Good news for online students attending Northcentral University - beginning this July, the cost of undergraduate tuition is decreasing. According to a north press release: "Effective July 1, 2007...
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If you're interested in finding Free education resources, check out one of my favorite edu-blogs: The Stingy Scholar. A team of helpful bloggers offer educational website recommendations for adult...
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In an attempt to help thwart the growing trend of student plagiarism, Google recently announced its decision to ban ads from essay writing services. The BBC explains: "Google is to ban adverts...
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According to a Kristv.com article, there are five types of people best suited for online learning. Among them: the traveler, the business person, and the homebound. Here's a blurb from the...
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According to the Wired Campus blog, a new test taking device is being advertised as a way to prevent online student cheating. Here's how they explain it: "A company called Software Secure...
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TechSmith has heard the call of Vista lovers and announces its SnagIt software is now available for users of Microsoft Visual Studio Team System: TechSmith Corp., the world's leading provider of...
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When teachers are suddenly assigned a hybrid (or blended) class that combines traditional teaching with online learning, they are often confused about how to carry out their duties. This new kind of...
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The smart blog Pick the Brain recently published an article I find relevant to online learners. It's all about the difference between people who are successful "experts," people who are...
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Looking for a simple video explanation of a complex subject? Want to share your specialized knowledge with the world? Check out doFlick.com, an educational video sharing website. The site allows users...
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When some colleges think of online learning they think "cheap." Many colleges believe they can hold dozens of internet classes at only a portion of their usual expenses. That means part-time...
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Amidst complaints from commercial educators, the BBC recently canceled its Free Online Education program, BBC Jam. The online program corresponded with national curriculum and provided 5- to...
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Digital possibilities continue to increase as technology becomes a part of more and more people's lives. Nowhere do we see this more than in education, where the computer and the Internet are now...
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A new wiki article from the Learning Technologies Centre explains the developing concept of personal learning environments - online collections of learning tools: "Recent developments in learning...
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Montana recently passed a distance learning proposal that, quite frankly, is bizarre. The Great Falls Tribune Online explains: "Over the objections of school administrators and parents, the...
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Educational podcasting continues to grow in popularity. And why shouldn't it? Podcasting is a simple, cheap way to distribute information. Listening to podcast lectures is convenient for both...
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The Online Education Database (OEDb) recently published a list of websites helpful for online researchers. For distance learners who lack access to traditional university libraries, this list can be a...
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florida international university's director of online education resigned this week amidst accusations that he profited by arranging for students to purchase electronic textbooks from a company he...
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Distance learning isn't all that new, according to a recent article in Business TN. Here's how they explain it: "Distance learning is hardly a foreign idea in the United States. In fact,...
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