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Kids have high expectations for school web content: Featured in a recent Ars Technica post, Martin Weller,Professor of Educational Technology at Open University UK, describes the current state of collaboration and online learning tools available at most universities as "systems with 'digital tumbleweed blowing down their forums.'" As he notes, the latest generation of students...; Tags: Web, Online Learning, Student, E-learning, Web 2.0, Training And Certification, Enterprise Software, Software, Internet, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2008-06-20
Moodle your way out of the education muddle: What's the biggest bottleneck in both open source and education? Time. Time to write code, time to learn the tools and get value from them. It is a muddle. So why not Moodle? Moodle is an open source course management system....; Tags: Education, Use, Online Learning, Moodle, E-learning, Open Source, Enterprise Software, Software, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-04-14
Macromedia Authorware player (cgi): Macromedia Authorware Web Player, formerly Shockwave Authorware, allows users to create and deliver high-performance, fully interactive, streaming rich-media across intranets and high-bandwidth Internet links. The Authorware Web Player provides compression and streaming of sounds, animations, graphics, and text that lets authors deliver engaging, online learning applications. This version is the...; Tags: Adobe Systems Inc., Online Learning, Macromedia Inc., CGI, Authorware Web Player, E-learning, Enterprise Software, Software; Software downloads 2008-02-27
Real Results: The True Opportunity of Online Learning: With the advent of online training in the late 1990s, many companies viewed the opportunity to incorporate e-learning into their training mix as simply leveraging technology to reduce costs. However, the true opportunity of online training lies in what happens after it is adopted into an enterprise. ...; Tags: WebEx Communications Inc., Online Learning, Online Training, Computer-Based Training (CBT); Case studies 2007-11-01
City University London Builds High-Performance, Low-Cost, Scalable Infrastructure With One-Stop Support: The City University London wanted to build an infrastructure capable of scaling to provide 24/7 access for thousands of simultaneous users to CitySpace, City's online learning solution and most business-critical application. The challenge was to improve user response times and significantly reduce risk of downtime while lowering technology cost of...; Tags: Oracle Corp., City University, Online Learning, High-performance, City University London, E-learning, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management; Case studies 2007-10-01

Siemens Hungary Maximizes In-House Technology Know-How With Online Learning Solution: Siemens Hungary wanted to reduce continual stream of ad-hoc Information Technology IT queries directed at the helpdesk by promoting a culture of greater IT knowledge and self-help. The challenge was to improve quality of IT training for all staff by introducing e-learning and ensure more effective and efficient use of...; Tags: Oracle Corp., Siemens AG, Information Technology, Online Learning, Siemens Hungary, Business Structures, Strategy, E-learning, Help Desk, Finance, Management, Enterprise Software, Software, It Operations; Case studies 2007-10-01
Adobe Shockwave Player (cgi): A must-have for online gaming and entertainment, Shockwave Player is a browser plug-in that allows you to experience 3D games and entertainment, interactive product demonstrations, and online learning applications. Several popular games on the Internet are Shockwave games - BlackJack Poker, Redline Rumble, and Gutterball. This version is the first...; Tags: Adobe Systems Inc., Shockwave, Online Learning, CGI, E-learning, Games, Enterprise Software, Software, Personal Technology; Software downloads 2007-08-13
Leading Saudi School Connects Pupils, Staff, and Parents With E-Learning Portal: Fakieh School is a prestigious, rapidly growing school in Saudi Arabia. It wanted to improve communication and collaboration among its stakeholders and worked with Microsoft Gold Partner Netways to develop the country's first complete online learning community. Students, staff, and parents have personalised online portals that offer a single point...; Tags: School, Administration, Online Learning, Microsoft Corp., Fakieh School, E-learning, Portals, Enterprise Software, Software, Internet; Case studies 2007-07-10
English Language Desktop Edition (exe): Contains a full English grammar reference containing over 250 pages of information on all major grammar points with search function, a guide to English punctuation covering usage of all main punctuation areas, guide to better writing, guide to writing style for business, academic and college, over 200 tests and word...; Tags: Desktop, Online Learning, E-learning, Enterprise Software, Software; Software downloads 2007-04-19
Virtual classrooms growing up fast: A new report states that there is a surge in enrollment in virtual classrooms this past year, indicating that new policies and opportunities need to be implemented to prepare for the future, reports eSchool News. At the annual Virtual School Symposium in Plano, Texas, attendees discussed the new...; Tags: Education Technology, Distance Learning; Blog posts 2006-11-07
Michigan creates an online learning requirement: Michigan creates an online learning requirementForced LearningThats the problem with our so called moderneducation . So much for freedom of choiseand assembly .; Tags: E-learning, online learning requirement, online learning; Discussion threads 2006-04-26
Michigan creates an online learning requirement: In an effort to bring Michigan's high school graduation requirements into the 21st century, the Michigan State legislature signed into law new requirements that students complete online courses, according to a press release from Michigan Virtual University. This new legislation gives a nod to Michigan schools in recognizing the importance...; Tags: online learning; Blog posts 2006-04-25
iTunes U may make radical shift in online learning: Apple's iTunes U is up and running with plenty of commentary in the blogosphere. The educational version of the iTunes Store is a "free, hosted service for colleges and universities that provides easy access to your educational content, including lectures and interviews 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,"...; Tags: Apple iTunes, iTunes U; Blog posts 2006-02-27
Customized Portal Technology Creates World-Class Learning System for 55,000 Students: When it comes to education, technology must be functional, flexible, future-proof - and affordable. With this in mind, the Association of Independent Schools in Western Australia AISWA searched for an online learning system for its members in metropolitan, regional and remote areas of Western Australia. AISWA found what it wanted...; Tags: Online Learning, Student, Microsoft Corp., Portals, E-learning, Web Technology, Internet, Enterprise Software, Software; Case studies 2005-12-01
Hey Wiki, What the Blog Is an RSS?: The technologies of RSS, Wiki and Blog may offer a means to access previously untapped veins of institutional knowledge, and in doing so provide opportunities for building shared understandings within your organisation. RSS, Wiki and Blog are similar in that they all streamline the process of publishing to the web...; Tags: Online Learning, Blog, Wiki, RSS, E-learning, Blogging, Online Communications, Internet, Enterprise Software, Software; White papers 2005-01-18
Creating Faculty Training and Support With Macromedia Captivate: Over the past decade, online learning has grown significantly in post-secondary education. Many post-secondary institutions have made substantial investments in web-based computer software applications managing and deploying online learning content using the Internet. These learning management systems LMSs have become the foundation for worldwide online education initiatives. This paper explores...; Tags: Online Learning, Macromedia Inc., Training, E-learning, Workforce Management, Tools & Techniques, Enterprise Software, Software, Human Resources, Management; White papers 2004-10-01
Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Learning: Never before in the training world have so many delivery options been available with so much information and knowledge to convey to our trainees. How do you select the right delivery medium for your audience and your content? As was addressed in last month’s column, the Internet and intranet hold...; Tags: Online Learning, Training, Workforce Management, E-learning, Human Resources, Enterprise Software, Software; White papers 2002-07-25
Predictors of Engagement and Participation in an Online Course: The use of online learning materials is increasing in both academic and industrial training settings. While the advantages of online learning are exciting and numerous, the problems associated with successful implementation of an online learning program can detract from the educational experience of even the most motivated student. These problems...; Tags: Online Learning, E-learning, Enterprise Software, Software; White papers
Andrological and Pedagogical Training Differences for Online Instructors: Colleges and universities are rushing at an alarming rate to answer the call of the growing number of online learners. Many are motivated by promising financial forecasts. Others are simply keeping up with their peer institutions. Regardless of the reasons, the rush to join the ranks of "e-institutions" often results...; Tags: Online Learning, University Of West Georgia, E-learning, Enterprise Software, Software; White papers
Dell Hardware and Online Learning Software Increase Interest and Participation in K-12 Education Environment: As a part of the College of Education at Illinois State University, University High School works with college educators to train many new teachers for their careers. The school wanted to expand opportunities for students to take additional course offerings and to participate in additional activities that supplemented their face-to-face...; Tags: K-12, Education, Dell Computer Corp., Environment, Online Learning, Hardware, E-learning, Enterprise Software, Software; Case studies