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Friday, January 23, 2009

Look at the New eLearning Video Today at the Top of My Weblog

About Helge Scherlund's eLearning Video Today

Kaplan University launched the "Talent Campaign," a new ad campaign designed to drive awareness that many of today’s college students, especially adult learners, are not well served by traditional classrooms.


Kaplan University’s debut ad is a 60-second commercial depicting a professor standing before a lecture hall of students. In the spot, the professor apologizes to his class, acknowledging that the higher education experience does not have to be limited to classrooms.
He points out that it can be delivered in alternative ways to serve students unable to access traditional colleges and universities. Many of today’s college students need coursework and related university services tailored to their needs as employees or parents. The ad also includes Kaplan University’s new tagline – A Different School of Thought – and describes how the University is redefining higher education.
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About Kaplan University
Kaplan University offers a different school of thought for higher education. It strives to help adult students unlock their untapped talent by providing a practical student-centered education that prepares them for careers in some of the fastest-growing industries. Based in Davenport, Iowa, the University is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).
Kaplan University offers more than 100 academic programs and currently serves more than 48,000 online students. It also serves thousands of on-ground students through eight campuses in Iowa and Nebraska.
Visit www.Kaplan.edu/talent.

About Kaplan Higher Education
Kaplan University is part of Kaplan Higher Education, which serves more than 100,000 students through 70 campus-based schools across the United States and abroad. It also has online programs through Kaplan Virtual Education and Concord Law School of Kaplan University.
Kaplan Higher Education schools offer a spectrum of academic opportunities, from high school diplomas to graduate and professional degrees, including a Juris Doctor degree.
Kaplan Higher Education is part of Kaplan, Inc., a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO).
Visit www.kaplan.com.

Source: KAPLAN UNIVERSITY
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Look at the New eLearning Video Today at the Top of My Weblog

About Helge Scherlund's eLearning Video Today

Kaplan University launched the "Talent Campaign," a new ad campaign designed to drive awareness that many of today’s college students, especially adult learners, are not well served by traditional classrooms.


Kaplan University’s debut ad is a 60-second commercial depicting a professor standing before a lecture hall of students. In the spot, the professor apologizes to his class, acknowledging that the higher education experience does not have to be limited to classrooms.
He points out that it can be delivered in alternative ways to serve students unable to access traditional colleges and universities. Many of today’s college students need coursework and related university services tailored to their needs as employees or parents. The ad also includes Kaplan University’s new tagline – A Different School of Thought – and describes how the University is redefining higher education.
Read more...

About Kaplan University
Kaplan University offers a different school of thought for higher education. It strives to help adult students unlock their untapped talent by providing a practical student-centered education that prepares them for careers in some of the fastest-growing industries. Based in Davenport, Iowa, the University is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).
Kaplan University offers more than 100 academic programs and currently serves more than 48,000 online students. It also serves thousands of on-ground students through eight campuses in Iowa and Nebraska.
Visit www.Kaplan.edu/talent.

About Kaplan Higher Education
Kaplan University is part of Kaplan Higher Education, which serves more than 100,000 students through 70 campus-based schools across the United States and abroad. It also has online programs through Kaplan Virtual Education and Concord Law School of Kaplan University.
Kaplan Higher Education schools offer a spectrum of academic opportunities, from high school diplomas to graduate and professional degrees, including a Juris Doctor degree.
Kaplan Higher Education is part of Kaplan, Inc., a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO).
Visit www.kaplan.com.

Source: KAPLAN UNIVERSITY
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EDUCAUSE Review Latest Issue Online!

Just look at these articles in this EDUCAUSE Review, vol. 44, no. 1 (Januar/Februar 2009) below.



The Case of the Textbook: Open or Closed?
As the price of college/university textbooks continues to rise, new electronic models and various “open” options are being proposed from all sides: by publishers, by students, and by authors and institutions.
Read more...




Managing the Platform:Higher Education and the Logic of Wikinomics
By David J. Staley
How might the logic of Web 2.0, the logic of commons-based peer production, and the logic of platform management transform the idea of the university and the very activities—teaching and learning, research, and publishing—that lie at the heart of this enterprise?

The Multi-Dimensional Natureof Emergency Communications Management
By E. Michael Staman, Mark Katsouros, and Richard Hach
With the availability of a rich variety of IT solutions for emergency preparedness, colleges and universities need to leverage these technologies to benefit emergency notification services, leading to strategic implications for campus emergency communications management policies.

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EDUCAUSE Review Latest Issue Online!

Just look at these articles in this EDUCAUSE Review, vol. 44, no. 1 (Januar/Februar 2009) below.



The Case of the Textbook: Open or Closed?
As the price of college/university textbooks continues to rise, new electronic models and various “open” options are being proposed from all sides: by publishers, by students, and by authors and institutions.
Read more...




Managing the Platform:Higher Education and the Logic of Wikinomics
By David J. Staley
How might the logic of Web 2.0, the logic of commons-based peer production, and the logic of platform management transform the idea of the university and the very activities—teaching and learning, research, and publishing—that lie at the heart of this enterprise?

The Multi-Dimensional Natureof Emergency Communications Management
By E. Michael Staman, Mark Katsouros, and Richard Hach
With the availability of a rich variety of IT solutions for emergency preparedness, colleges and universities need to leverage these technologies to benefit emergency notification services, leading to strategic implications for campus emergency communications management policies.

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2009 Horizon Report

The 2009 Horizon Report, released at the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI) Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, spotlights six emerging technologies that are likely to have a significant impact on higher education in the next one to five years, presenting an overview accompanied by examples and suggested readings for each technology.

The report is based on research by the New Media Consortium (NMC) and is a collaborative effort of the NMC and ELI.
The areas of emerging technology cited for 2009 are:

• Mobiles (i.e., mobile devices)
• Cloud computing
• Geo-everything (i.e., geo-tagging)
• The personal web• Semantic-aware applications
• Smart objects

Each section of the report provides live Web links to examples and additional readings.
Read more...

Source: EDUCAUSE
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2009 Horizon Report

The 2009 Horizon Report, released at the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI) Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, spotlights six emerging technologies that are likely to have a significant impact on higher education in the next one to five years, presenting an overview accompanied by examples and suggested readings for each technology.

The report is based on research by the New Media Consortium (NMC) and is a collaborative effort of the NMC and ELI.
The areas of emerging technology cited for 2009 are:

• Mobiles (i.e., mobile devices)
• Cloud computing
• Geo-everything (i.e., geo-tagging)
• The personal web• Semantic-aware applications
• Smart objects

Each section of the report provides live Web links to examples and additional readings.
Read more...

Source: EDUCAUSE
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Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Advantages of eLearning by Holly McCarthy

Please be sure to check out this pertinent guest post by Holly McCarthy.
If you would like to be considered for a guest post, please contact me

In recent years, many developments in technology have made distance learning and eLearning more possible than in years past. As these technologies continue to be developed, opportunities for learning from afar will continue in new and unprecedented ways. It is already possible to earn a college degree without ever visiting a college campus, and the advantages of being able to do this are many. What follows is a brief look into the advantages of eLearning.

Time is of the Essence

For many people, the advent of high technology in all areas of life has made the world a better place. However, with these new technologies comes the need to complete many more tasks in the same amount of time. For those who choose to explore eLearning opportunities, this is a more feasible way to work on one’s education without spending as much time commuting from place to place. Education is available on-demand, which means more time is spent working on educational goals and not on the logistics of attending school.

Varied Instruction

As technology continues to change, so does the way we learn and disseminate information. People learn in many different ways, and eLearning offers varied instruction to fit a variety of learning styles. Taking a holistic approach to education, eLearning provides textual, graphic, and interactive methods for delivering instruction to students. Being able to interact with and manipulate information is very beneficial to students and yields higher retention rates of material and knowledge in the process.

Supplemental Materials

Before, students who wanted to learn more on a particular topic had to spend time going to the library for reserve material or take countless hours pouring over the stacks to find the information they needed. With eLearning, links can be provided to supplement and enrich material. Additionally, many college libraries around the world have been tirelessly working to upload documents and books for immediate perusal at the push of a button. In time, all of the necessary information will be online for students and teachers as they see fit.

Community of Learners

Another advantage of eLearning is that it is no longer necessary to travel long distances or move altogether to work towards one’s educational goals. With eLearning, scholars from around the world can work together from their respective locations and communicate effectively and easily to get the necessary work done. Sharing and collaboration over the internet have truly never been easier.

Related links

This post was contributed by Holly McCarthy, who writes on the subject of online schools.
She invites your feedback at her email address.

Many thanks to Holly McCarthy.
Enjoy your reading!
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Advantages of eLearning by Holly McCarthy

Please be sure to check out this pertinent guest post by Holly McCarthy.
If you would like to be considered for a guest post, please contact me

In recent years, many developments in technology have made distance learning and eLearning more possible than in years past. As these technologies continue to be developed, opportunities for learning from afar will continue in new and unprecedented ways. It is already possible to earn a college degree without ever visiting a college campus, and the advantages of being able to do this are many. What follows is a brief look into the advantages of eLearning.

Time is of the Essence

For many people, the advent of high technology in all areas of life has made the world a better place. However, with these new technologies comes the need to complete many more tasks in the same amount of time. For those who choose to explore eLearning opportunities, this is a more feasible way to work on one’s education without spending as much time commuting from place to place. Education is available on-demand, which means more time is spent working on educational goals and not on the logistics of attending school.

Varied Instruction

As technology continues to change, so does the way we learn and disseminate information. People learn in many different ways, and eLearning offers varied instruction to fit a variety of learning styles. Taking a holistic approach to education, eLearning provides textual, graphic, and interactive methods for delivering instruction to students. Being able to interact with and manipulate information is very beneficial to students and yields higher retention rates of material and knowledge in the process.

Supplemental Materials

Before, students who wanted to learn more on a particular topic had to spend time going to the library for reserve material or take countless hours pouring over the stacks to find the information they needed. With eLearning, links can be provided to supplement and enrich material. Additionally, many college libraries around the world have been tirelessly working to upload documents and books for immediate perusal at the push of a button. In time, all of the necessary information will be online for students and teachers as they see fit.

Community of Learners

Another advantage of eLearning is that it is no longer necessary to travel long distances or move altogether to work towards one’s educational goals. With eLearning, scholars from around the world can work together from their respective locations and communicate effectively and easily to get the necessary work done. Sharing and collaboration over the internet have truly never been easier.

Related links

This post was contributed by Holly McCarthy, who writes on the subject of online schools.
She invites your feedback at her email address.

Many thanks to Holly McCarthy.
Enjoy your reading!
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Business and Psych Top Online Degree Choices by Dian Schaffhauser

Campus Technology News


Business administration and psychology top the list of most in-demand degree programs for online education, according to a survey by eLearners.com.

Online business administration degrees, whether undergraduate or graduate, were the most popular programs searched for or inquired about on eLearners.com, followed by psychology and nursing degrees.
Read more...

Source: Campus Technology

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Business and Psych Top Online Degree Choices by Dian Schaffhauser

Campus Technology News


Business administration and psychology top the list of most in-demand degree programs for online education, according to a survey by eLearners.com.

Online business administration degrees, whether undergraduate or graduate, were the most popular programs searched for or inquired about on eLearners.com, followed by psychology and nursing degrees.
Read more...

Source: Campus Technology

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