Try Summer School and Higher Learning at Oxford University



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At some point in our lives, the idea of going to summer school was sheer drudgery. But now that you're all grown up, the idea might have more appeal -- especially if it means a week of higher learning at Oxford University.
Online registration has begun for the venerated institution's summer school. There's no need to dig out your college or high school transcripts. There are no requirements, exams or papers to qualify.

Choose from 50 one-week courses as eclectic as these examples:
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Details at conted.ox.ac.uk/courses/details.php? id=134.

Source: The Calgary Herald

Try Summer School and Higher Learning at Oxford University



Photo: Archive,
Getty Images, Calgary Herald

At some point in our lives, the idea of going to summer school was sheer drudgery. But now that you're all grown up, the idea might have more appeal -- especially if it means a week of higher learning at Oxford University.
Online registration has begun for the venerated institution's summer school. There's no need to dig out your college or high school transcripts. There are no requirements, exams or papers to qualify.

Choose from 50 one-week courses as eclectic as these examples:
Read more...

Related link
Details at conted.ox.ac.uk/courses/details.php? id=134.

Source: The Calgary Herald

Role of e-learning in China’s education system by D. Murali

"China is a vast country with uneven regional development, and this is reflected in the quantity and quality of education, informs an essay on ‘E-learning in Chinese schools and universities,’ included in ‘Distance Education Technologies in Asia,’ edited by Jon Baggaley and Tian Belawati," writes The Hindu.


Published on: 2010-11-10

One learns from the essay important survey findings, such as that more than 60 per cent of students and their parents say they choose online schooling because they think they ‘can obtain guidance from famous teachers in different places’; that schools have developed unevenly with respect to the quality of teaching, services, courseware and websites (content, forms, links updates, etc.); and most K-12 online schools provide an online library containing links to general resources, though not based on the school’s own courses.

The essay concludes with the forecast by the authors that e-learning will lift Chinese higher education to a new level, transforming it from serving not just the elite of the society but the general public, as a crucial component of China’s lifelong education system.
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http://astore.amazon.co.uk/helgescherlus-21/detail/8132105613

Source: The Hindu

Role of e-learning in China’s education system by D. Murali

"China is a vast country with uneven regional development, and this is reflected in the quantity and quality of education, informs an essay on ‘E-learning in Chinese schools and universities,’ included in ‘Distance Education Technologies in Asia,’ edited by Jon Baggaley and Tian Belawati," writes The Hindu.


Published on: 2010-11-10

One learns from the essay important survey findings, such as that more than 60 per cent of students and their parents say they choose online schooling because they think they ‘can obtain guidance from famous teachers in different places’; that schools have developed unevenly with respect to the quality of teaching, services, courseware and websites (content, forms, links updates, etc.); and most K-12 online schools provide an online library containing links to general resources, though not based on the school’s own courses.

The essay concludes with the forecast by the authors that e-learning will lift Chinese higher education to a new level, transforming it from serving not just the elite of the society but the general public, as a crucial component of China’s lifelong education system.
Read more...

Related link
http://astore.amazon.co.uk/helgescherlus-21/detail/8132105613

Source: The Hindu

Why more and more smart students are staying home from college?

"Irish third level colleges have been slow to let their students study over the internet and off campus, but that may now be changing," writes CareersPortal.


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The number of institute of technology students who aren't physically there increased by 31% last year. Part-time numbers are also rising, as mature workers and the unemployed try to increase their skills.

During the last academic year, 1,452 students were doing courses through distance learning or e-learning. Just over 500 of these students interact with the institutes almost exclusively over the internet. They can log on to lectures from anywhere in the world. They can submit questions to the lecturers as they happen, and if they miss a lecture they can catch it later. Online courses are available from the Institutes of Technology in Sligo and Blanchardstown.
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Source: CareersPortal

Why more and more smart students are staying home from college?

"Irish third level colleges have been slow to let their students study over the internet and off campus, but that may now be changing," writes CareersPortal.


Photo: renjith krishnan

The number of institute of technology students who aren't physically there increased by 31% last year. Part-time numbers are also rising, as mature workers and the unemployed try to increase their skills.

During the last academic year, 1,452 students were doing courses through distance learning or e-learning. Just over 500 of these students interact with the institutes almost exclusively over the internet. They can log on to lectures from anywhere in the world. They can submit questions to the lecturers as they happen, and if they miss a lecture they can catch it later. Online courses are available from the Institutes of Technology in Sligo and Blanchardstown.
Read more...

Source: CareersPortal

Key trends in the Year of the Network

How will things pan out as the online and offline worlds collide? New insight from Shine Communications claims to have the answer.

"Swarming in the Statusphere" offers a glimpse into trends developing from the post digital revolution world. The book is an analysis of the latest ways that people are connecting and the new links, relationships and ideas that form when people want to connect in this new way.

"Our trend books are a way to bring our fresh, smart and connected values to life by working with our network of people and influencers to assemble a snapshot of micro-trends that together add up to a revolution in the way that brands and people need to communicate," explained, Managing Director, Shine Communications, Rachel Bell.
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Source: UTalkMarketing

Key trends in the Year of the Network

How will things pan out as the online and offline worlds collide? New insight from Shine Communications claims to have the answer.

"Swarming in the Statusphere" offers a glimpse into trends developing from the post digital revolution world. The book is an analysis of the latest ways that people are connecting and the new links, relationships and ideas that form when people want to connect in this new way.

"Our trend books are a way to bring our fresh, smart and connected values to life by working with our network of people and influencers to assemble a snapshot of micro-trends that together add up to a revolution in the way that brands and people need to communicate," explained, Managing Director, Shine Communications, Rachel Bell.
Read more...

Source: UTalkMarketing

Kineo E-Learning Sponsors Claire Martin Christmas Jazz Evening

Kineo is delighted to announce that it is sponsoring a Christmas jazz evening in Brighton. Claire Martin and her band will be headlining at the latest Kineo Jazz event in Brighton on 9th December 2010.

While we love e-learning all day, we love Jazz all night. This night is for all of our friends in the e-learning community and beyond to come and enjoy some great Jazz. We're not selling anything - except tickets!

Kineo Director, Steve Rayson commented : "Each Kineo Jazz evening combines major national jazz names with lesser known, but excellent local musicians. It is great to support local jazz musicians in Brighton. Each Kineo Jazz evening has been packed out and we look forward to seeing people again at our Christmas gig with Claire Martin, one of the UK's great female jazz singers."

Related link
Kineo Jazz.
http://www.clairemartinjazz.com/

About Kineo
We are a leading e-learning solutions company passionate about learning and technology. We provide complete solutions including consultancy, e-learning 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.

Enjoy this Christmas jazz with Claire Martin and her band.

Source: Training Press Releases

Kineo E-Learning Sponsors Claire Martin Christmas Jazz Evening

Kineo is delighted to announce that it is sponsoring a Christmas jazz evening in Brighton. Claire Martin and her band will be headlining at the latest Kineo Jazz event in Brighton on 9th December 2010.

While we love e-learning all day, we love Jazz all night. This night is for all of our friends in the e-learning community and beyond to come and enjoy some great Jazz. We're not selling anything - except tickets!

Kineo Director, Steve Rayson commented : "Each Kineo Jazz evening combines major national jazz names with lesser known, but excellent local musicians. It is great to support local jazz musicians in Brighton. Each Kineo Jazz evening has been packed out and we look forward to seeing people again at our Christmas gig with Claire Martin, one of the UK's great female jazz singers."

Related link
Kineo Jazz.
http://www.clairemartinjazz.com/

About Kineo
We are a leading e-learning solutions company passionate about learning and technology. We provide complete solutions including consultancy, e-learning 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.

Enjoy this Christmas jazz with Claire Martin and her band.

Source: Training Press Releases