When the iphone was released, the crowds were mostly concerned about its appeal as a sleek new gadget for the tech-savvy. But, some educators are beginning to see the iPhone's potential as an...

This week Amazon announced the long-awaited release of their new ebook reader, the Kindle. As an avid reader and on-the-go learner, I've been waiting for something like this. I love the idea of...

I don't do many product reviews, but I think it would be a shame to let this one slip through the cracks. From now until April 30th, Microsoft is selling Office Ultimate 2007 for only $59.95. If...

I recently became interested in web design. I'm tempted to sign up for a class at my local university, but I don't need the credit and I really don't want to drop a couple grand....

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...

Our latest advertiser here on the Online Universities Weblog is TechSmith. TechSmith recently announced the release of a new version of their Camtasia Studio. This software allows a user to easily...

Many online courses employ a 'mixed' format; that is, students are required to attend one or several 'real life' classroom sessions in addition to the online elements. Instructors used...