State of Washington to Offer Online Materials as Texts

It's a question that students, and a growing number of their professors, are asking: Why require students to buy expensive textbooks every year, when the Internet is awash in information, much of it free? After all, the words of Plato have not changed in the past 2,000 years, nor has basic algebra. More...

Email Isn't Dead Yet

College technologists and email providers say that, in the campus context, reports of the death of email have been exaggerated. More...

The 10 biggest ed-tech stories of 2010

STEM education gets a boost amid concerns about U.S. competitiveness ... States embrace cloud computing with large-scale school software projects... Assessments get a 21st-century makeover with the help of technology: These are among the many.. More

How to find a quality online degree

While online degrees were once largely seen as being second-rate, recent studies have reported that employers are not only more open to, but are even showing a favorable sentiment toward candidates with online degrees these days, reports AOL Jobs. One such study, conducted by Excelsior College/Zogby International, found that 61 percent of CEOs and small-business owners were familiar with online degree programs–and 83 percent of those considered online degrees equivalent to those earned in a traditional classroom… More...

Free Computer Classes

People will learn and improve computer skills during free classes at Pierce County Library on Thursday, Jan. 6 – Monday, Feb. 28. Participants with little or no computer experience will gain basic skills in the classes for beginners. Students may also choose from classes in job searching, small business and investment, as well as e-mail, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and creating a resume or website. Additional classes will offer instruction in how to appraise antiques and collectibles or download audiobooks using online Library services. More...

Meeting the Needs of Special Needs Students Virtually

Students who interact with their peers during lessons are more motivated, more engaged with material, and more capable at learning language, communications, and listening skills. How do you retain that interaction for special needs students who might not have regular access--or any access--to a traditional classroom? More...

Instructing online instructors

Campus official helps faculty members adjust to teaching online college courses as students clamor for web options More...