April 2006

How to Become a Successful Teacher

April 30, 2006

Top 6 Keys to Being a Successful Teacher. ‘The most successful teachers share some common characteristics. Here are the top six keys to being a successful teacher. Every teacher can benefit from focusing on these important qualities. Success in teaching, as in most areas of life, depends almost entirely on your attitude and your approach.’

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“Interactive Teaching”

April 28, 2006

‘Interactive teaching’ engages learners. ‘A wireless handheld technology similar to the remote control you use to control your television set is transforming large, impersonal college lecture courses into dynamic, interactive learning labs. Although initiated mostly in colleges, this style of instruction – dubbed “interactive teaching” by its proponents–has potential far beyond the lecture hall.’ No [...]

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Martin Ryder’s Instructional Design Models

April 27, 2006

Instructional Design Models. ‘Models, like myths and metaphors, help us to make sense of our world. Whether derived from whim or from serious research, a model offers its user a means of comprehending an otherwise incomprehensible problem. An instructional design model gives structure and meaning to an I.D. problem, enabling the would-be designer to negotiate [...]

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UMassOnline New Directions

April 27, 2006

UMassOnline Awarded National Grant to Study Statewide Access to its Programs. ‘The Sloan Foundation, a national association that promotes online learning standards, has awarded UMassOnline a planning grant to help expand access to the University of Massachusetts. The planning grant will help UMassOnline to develop new models of e-learning to maximize the local and regional [...]

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Survey of Online Privacy Practices in Higher Education

April 27, 2006

Top U.S. universities failing in online privacy. ‘A new national survey of top-ranked universities and colleges shows these schools’ online privacy policies aren’t nearly as stellar as their scholastics. Many fail to properly secure sensitive data and to adequately explain just what happens to information provided during online transactions. The survey involved examinations of some [...]

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USNews.com’s E-Learning Guide

April 26, 2006

USNews and World Report E-Learning Guide. ‘USNews.com’s E-Learning Guide lays out detailed information gathered directly from more than 2,800 traditional colleges and virtual universities. Select one of the options below to find the online degree or certificate that’s right for you.’

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Berkeley on iTunes U

April 26, 2006

‘Berkeley on iTunes U’ available to the public. ‘Apple’s iTunes U program enables colleges and universities to post audio and video educational content online. While some universities restrict access to posted content specifically to their students and faculty, the University of California, Berkeley has done one better — it’s announced that Berkeley on iTunes U [...]

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Homeschoolers Guide to Colleges

April 23, 2006

Colleges That Admit Homeschoolers. ‘Every year homeschoolers are admitted to hundreds of colleges in at least five countries. Those who prepare thoroughly can be admitted with full scholarships at those selective colleges that some parents daydream about their children attending. Read on to find out which colleges have admitted homeschooled children, and continue to the [...]

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