Bhutanese Monks Embrace Distance Education
But is the program accredited?
The Je Khenpo,
Wikiversity vs. University: Why Traditional Pedagogy Is Here To Stay
The School of Athens by Raphael depicts the Academy founded by Plato in Athens in the 4th Century B.C.
While much has been said about the liberation of musical content as its free proliferation across the internet increases, attempting to locate this phenomenon in online learning—as some have—is fundamentally misguided. The experiment of the so-called “open” university is not a new one, and its failings have been well-documented: shoddy scholarship, inconsistent curricula, and ideological radicalism.
Free Money: GetEducated.com Offers $1000 Scholarship For Online Students
One of the most well-respected resources in the world of online education, GetEducated.com, is offering a $1000 scholarship to students currently enrolled in an online degree program. To qualify, you must also be an American citizen with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
For an application, go to their website (link) and download an application…then print it out and mail it to them (provided you still remember what that means).
Online Learning for the Disabled
Stephen Hawking, Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge University, is one of the world’s foremost intellectuals and known for his use of assistive technologies.
Over the last decade, online learning has made earning a degree possible for millions who had previously been left at the gates of upper education. Included in this group are countless disabled individuals for whom pursuing higher education presented a serious challenge and often an even larger financial burden. Indeed, thanks to divers new technologies, online learning environments are being adapted to meet their needs–everything from customized input devices to text-to-speech programs.
The Corner Office: Moving Up With An Online Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
Montgomery Burns, of Simpsons fame, made much of his Yale MBA. An online MBA could put you too on the path of becoming a tycoon.
While the economy has taken a downturn over the last quarter, starting salaries for MBA graduates have risen by 5.1%, according to a July 3 report in BusinessWeek. For many working adults, the question of upward mobility weighs heavily in the decision to pursue an online degree. While now is as good a time as ever to enroll in an MBA program, the monetary return you will see on your educational investment will vary depending on several key questions. Here’s a run-down of the questions, and the answers, surrounding the decision to pursue a Masters of Business Administration.
New G.I. Bill Opens Up Distance Learning Opportunities for Veterans
Previous iterations of the G.I. Bill have encouraged millions of veterans to pursue higher education. The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act aims to replicate their success.
On June 30th, the President signed into law the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008, which attempts to replicate the success of the two previous G.I. Bills in encouraging veteran enrollment in institutions of higher learning. However, much has changed in the landscape of higher education in the 64 years since the original G.I. bill was passed—namely, the proliferation of distance and online learning.
Online Programs Primed to Educate Next Generation of Game Designers
Video game technology has improved dramatically, but creative games are still hard to come by
Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey. Plato’s Republic. Machiavelli’s The Prince. Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels. Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment. To many, these works are considered the classics—some of humanity’s most enduring accomplishments.
Others, however, look to a different classical canon. Pong. Pac-Man. Duke Nukem. Halo. Grand Theft Auto. These hardcore gamers scorn the scholars of old, embracing instead the pixilated prose of video game designers. Many long to rise up out of their parents’ basements (just kidding…) and join their ranks as creators of virtual worlds.
iPhone: The Latest eLearning Platform
Apple’s new 3G iPhone offers plenty of promise as a platform for elearning developers, providing unprecedented access and convenience to potential distance learners
The upcoming release of Apple’s second-generation iPhone 3G is being eagerly anticipated by millions of technophiles around the world. Nevertheless, gadget aficionados are not the only ones looking forward to the iPhone’s arrival—elearning companies Mohive and Learnosity have both launched iPhone platforms for their educational services.
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