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As online education rules loom, a call for cooperation between states

May 25, 2011May 25, 2011 by By Dennis Carter, Assistant Editor

Members of an influential online-learning task force said states should create uniform standards for online colleges and universities, making it easier for institutions to comply with a federal…

New online-learning rule could have worst impact on small states

March 28, 2011 by By Dennis Carter, Assistant Editor

Colleges with online programs might withdraw from states, mostly in the northeast, that have small populations and stringent requirements for distance education courses when the Education Department’s “state…

ED sticks by controversial rule; online college officials concerned

March 21, 2011March 19, 2011 by By Dennis Carter, Assistant Editor

The Education Department (ED) said in a March 17 letter that it would not rescind a controversial new rule requiring online schools that operate nationwide to register with…

Fed rule could have ‘major chilling effect’ on online instruction

March 11, 2011March 11, 2011 by By Dennis Carter, Assistant Editor

Colleges that offer online instruction nationwide would have to get approval from every state in which they operate, or those online courses could be shut down, after the…

Parents get help in choosing an online learning program

May 20, 2010May 19, 2010 by By Meris Stansbury, Associate Editor

A new guide offers parents a roadmap in their quest to find the right online-learning program for their child.

College dean adds human touch to distance education

March 30, 2010 by staff and wire services reports

Douglas E. Hersh, dean of educational programs and technology at Santa Barbara City College, believes video technology might hold the key to solving an old problem that has…

Distance Learning Resource Network brings help close to home

May 6, 2019May 1, 1998 by eSchool News Staff

https://www.wested.org/ Sponsored by WestEd, this site should supply anything you need to know about distance learning. The site includes research ... Read more

5 ways to prepare and teach online classes

Online tutoring is becoming more accepted for people every day. With the coronavirus pandemic still affecting the world, there’s never been a better time to work remotely.

How is technology impacting literacy?

We live in a world where learning and technology are intrinsically linked, especially in the minds of our youth. But do today’s students process information differently because it comes on a digital device? Is there a correlation between technology use and plummeting literacy rates? And is the way our young people consume information negatively impacting their growth as learners?

As online education rules loom, a call for cooperation between states

New online-learning rule could have worst impact on small states

ED sticks by controversial rule; online college officials concerned

Fed rule could have ‘major chilling effect’ on online instruction

Parents get help in choosing an online learning program

College dean adds human touch to distance education

Distance Learning Resource Network brings help close to home

While Covid-19 Created a Learning Gap for Millions of Kids Across the Country, New Research Shows Teachers Optimistic About Solutions to Recover From It

Toyota and Discovery Education Launch Initiative Inspiring Student Innovation in STEM

TutorMe Donates $100,000 in Tutoring Services to Racine Unified School District

Oregon Department of Education Names i-Ready® Assessment an Approved Universal Screening Tool for Risk Factors of Dyslexia

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