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Wednesday, January 06, 2010

Tech & Learning eNews - January 5, 2009


Take a closer look at this Top Stories - 1.05.10

Tech & Learning eNews - January 5, 2009


Take a closer look at this Top Stories - 1.05.10

eSchool Top News and Site of the Week

Here's what's new on eSchool News site today.

Top News

Growing use of digital media among educators could help in teaching 21st-century skills
By Maya T. Prabhu, Assistant Editor

Teachers are making significant progress in adopting digital media and using the internet for instruction, according to findings from a new survey released Jan. 5 by PBS.

The survey, "Digitally Inclined," aims to provide information about instructional needs and trends to education leaders, policy makers, and the media industry.The survey, compiled by education research group Grunwald Associates, includes data collected from pre-K educators for the first time. The annual survey has been conducted since 2002 to examine educators' media use.
According to "Digitally Inclined," 76 percent of K-12 educators said they use digital media in the classroom, up from 69 percent in 2008. Of those teachers, 80 percent are frequent or regular users, though digital media use is less common among pre-K educators, with only 33 percent reporting that they are frequent or regular users.
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Related link
PBS "Digitally Inclined" report (PDF)

Current Site of the Week

Feds roll out simpler financial-aid form


The new online version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will allow college applicants to skip series of questions that don't apply to them and includes help text and easily accessible instructions, changes designed to make it easier to apply for aid. The changes include allowing low-income students to bypass a series of questions about their families' financial assets--a technology known as "skip logic."
Read more...

Source:
eSchool News

eSchool Top News and Site of the Week

Here's what's new on eSchool News site today.

Top News

Growing use of digital media among educators could help in teaching 21st-century skills
By Maya T. Prabhu, Assistant Editor

Teachers are making significant progress in adopting digital media and using the internet for instruction, according to findings from a new survey released Jan. 5 by PBS.

The survey, "Digitally Inclined," aims to provide information about instructional needs and trends to education leaders, policy makers, and the media industry.The survey, compiled by education research group Grunwald Associates, includes data collected from pre-K educators for the first time. The annual survey has been conducted since 2002 to examine educators' media use.
According to "Digitally Inclined," 76 percent of K-12 educators said they use digital media in the classroom, up from 69 percent in 2008. Of those teachers, 80 percent are frequent or regular users, though digital media use is less common among pre-K educators, with only 33 percent reporting that they are frequent or regular users.
Read more...

Related link
PBS "Digitally Inclined" report (PDF)

Current Site of the Week

Feds roll out simpler financial-aid form


The new online version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will allow college applicants to skip series of questions that don't apply to them and includes help text and easily accessible instructions, changes designed to make it easier to apply for aid. The changes include allowing low-income students to bypass a series of questions about their families' financial assets--a technology known as "skip logic."
Read more...

Source:
eSchool News

Monday, January 04, 2010

Stratford Career Institute Announces Discount for Twitter & Facebook Users

Distance learning school Stratford Career Institute announces a special tuition discount offer intended specifically for followers and friends of the school’s Twitter (http://twitter.com/scitraining) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stratford-Career-Institute/18377424188) pages.

Friends, Fans and Followers of Stratford Career Institute can use promo code FFF during the enrollment process to receive up to 54% off the school’s regular tuition prices. Stratford has placed a link on their Twitter and Facebook pages that further reveals the details of the discount offer (http://www.scitraining.com/Dispstpg.htm?ID=7702&?af=SOCIAL).
The promotion runs from January 2, 2010 through February 2, 2010, with the promo code expiring at midnight on February 2, 2010. The offer is valid for online enrollments only.

Other conditions apply.
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About Stratford Career Institute
Stratford Career Institute is a distance learning correspondence school that employs a distinct educational training method allowing students to complete their studies and earn their career diploma at home rather than spending hours in a classroom.
Contemporary online tools combined with traditional correspondence education give students the flexibility to study when it is convenient for them. Stratford allows their students up to two years to complete their studies.
Stratford Career Institute is a privately owned correspondence school that offers more than 60 home study career training courses including a high school diploma (
http://www.scitraining.com/Courses_US/High_School_Diploma/Course.htm) program.

Source: auto-mobi.info

Stratford Career Institute Announces Discount for Twitter & Facebook Users

Distance learning school Stratford Career Institute announces a special tuition discount offer intended specifically for followers and friends of the school’s Twitter (http://twitter.com/scitraining) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stratford-Career-Institute/18377424188) pages.

Friends, Fans and Followers of Stratford Career Institute can use promo code FFF during the enrollment process to receive up to 54% off the school’s regular tuition prices. Stratford has placed a link on their Twitter and Facebook pages that further reveals the details of the discount offer (http://www.scitraining.com/Dispstpg.htm?ID=7702&?af=SOCIAL).
The promotion runs from January 2, 2010 through February 2, 2010, with the promo code expiring at midnight on February 2, 2010. The offer is valid for online enrollments only.

Other conditions apply.
Read more...

About Stratford Career Institute
Stratford Career Institute is a distance learning correspondence school that employs a distinct educational training method allowing students to complete their studies and earn their career diploma at home rather than spending hours in a classroom.
Contemporary online tools combined with traditional correspondence education give students the flexibility to study when it is convenient for them. Stratford allows their students up to two years to complete their studies.
Stratford Career Institute is a privately owned correspondence school that offers more than 60 home study career training courses including a high school diploma (
http://www.scitraining.com/Courses_US/High_School_Diploma/Course.htm) program.

Source: auto-mobi.info

Directory of Schools Expands to Meet the Growing Needs of Online Students

It is out with the old and in with the new as technology trumps tradition and leads a growing number of students to explore more efficient ways to earn their college degrees.


After high school, and as adult learners struggle to balance work and school, online degrees are the logical choice for many. Enrolling in an online degree program (http://www.directoryofschools.com/online-degrees.htm), has become the norm for those who cannot afford to leave their jobs to attend classes. Bosses love employees who improve their job skills, as long as the job does not suffer while they are learning. Online schools (http://www.directoryofschools.com/school-guide.htm) keep it simple for these working students by allowing them to apply, enroll, and turn in assignments online so that the job is not impacted.

About DirectoryofSchools.com
Since 1999, DirectoryofSchools.com (
http://www.directoryofschools.com) has kept it simple for over 23 million potential students by connecting them to accredited online schools. DirectoryofSchools.com is committed to excellence in providing up-to-date distance learning and career information through partnerships with online colleges, universities and trade schools that offer accredited online degree programs and professional certificates. An in-house verification process reviews accreditation and/or relevant vocational industry standards for each school, insuring that partner schools are reputable. In addition, a comprehensive national Directory of U. S. High Schools is available on the DOS website, along with directories of U.S. Colleges, U.S. Universities, an informative Education Blog, and additional education resources. Career-minded individuals can make just one cyber-stop for all of their e-learning needs.

Source: Melodika.net

Directory of Schools Expands to Meet the Growing Needs of Online Students

It is out with the old and in with the new as technology trumps tradition and leads a growing number of students to explore more efficient ways to earn their college degrees.


After high school, and as adult learners struggle to balance work and school, online degrees are the logical choice for many. Enrolling in an online degree program (http://www.directoryofschools.com/online-degrees.htm), has become the norm for those who cannot afford to leave their jobs to attend classes. Bosses love employees who improve their job skills, as long as the job does not suffer while they are learning. Online schools (http://www.directoryofschools.com/school-guide.htm) keep it simple for these working students by allowing them to apply, enroll, and turn in assignments online so that the job is not impacted.

About DirectoryofSchools.com
Since 1999, DirectoryofSchools.com (
http://www.directoryofschools.com) has kept it simple for over 23 million potential students by connecting them to accredited online schools. DirectoryofSchools.com is committed to excellence in providing up-to-date distance learning and career information through partnerships with online colleges, universities and trade schools that offer accredited online degree programs and professional certificates. An in-house verification process reviews accreditation and/or relevant vocational industry standards for each school, insuring that partner schools are reputable. In addition, a comprehensive national Directory of U. S. High Schools is available on the DOS website, along with directories of U.S. Colleges, U.S. Universities, an informative Education Blog, and additional education resources. Career-minded individuals can make just one cyber-stop for all of their e-learning needs.

Source: Melodika.net

Kineo showcases e-learning and Moodle at Learning Technologies 2010

Kineo is proud to be sponsoring the 2010 Learning Technologies event to be held on 27-28 January at London Olympia 2.
Kineo will also be unveiling the latest developments in bespoke e-learning design and its Enterprise Moodle LMS solution.


Learning Technologies 2010 is the premier UK event for everyone involved in e-learning and blended learning. Kineo will be running a series of seminars specifically to showcase: The latest in award winning e-learning design with examples from Nikon, HSBC and many others. Kineo's Enterprise Moodle LMS solution which includes new Moodle modules from 360 degree appraisals to classroom management and user reporting.
Read more...

About Kineo
We are a leading e-learning solutions company passionate about learning and technology. We provide complete solutions including consultancy, creative content development and learning platforms. We create innovative solutions using open source software such as Moodle LMS, virtual classrooms and blended solutions. We have the privilege of working in partnership with a wide range of clients such as Nikon, BP, NHS, Vodafone, McDonald's, HSBC, NSPCC, Canon and many more.

Source: Training Press Releases

Kineo showcases e-learning and Moodle at Learning Technologies 2010

Kineo is proud to be sponsoring the 2010 Learning Technologies event to be held on 27-28 January at London Olympia 2.
Kineo will also be unveiling the latest developments in bespoke e-learning design and its Enterprise Moodle LMS solution.


Learning Technologies 2010 is the premier UK event for everyone involved in e-learning and blended learning. Kineo will be running a series of seminars specifically to showcase: The latest in award winning e-learning design with examples from Nikon, HSBC and many others. Kineo's Enterprise Moodle LMS solution which includes new Moodle modules from 360 degree appraisals to classroom management and user reporting.
Read more...

About Kineo
We are a leading e-learning solutions company passionate about learning and technology. We provide complete solutions including consultancy, creative content development and learning platforms. We create innovative solutions using open source software such as Moodle LMS, virtual classrooms and blended solutions. We have the privilege of working in partnership with a wide range of clients such as Nikon, BP, NHS, Vodafone, McDonald's, HSBC, NSPCC, Canon and many more.

Source: Training Press Releases