Drexel Online Launches New Library and Information Science Concentrations to Increase Educational Career Options for Librarians
Drexel University Online, a pioneer in distance education, has increased its degree offerings with the addition of three new concentrations within the Master’s in Library and Information Science program: Competitive Intelligence and Knowledge Management, School Library Media, and Youth Services. These innovative online concentrations will increase the educational opportunities for library and information professionals. — PR Web
University of Kent takes a First in E-Recruitment with StepStone
Breaking new ground in higher education recruitment, the University of Kent, recently voted the number one university in London and the south-east for student satisfaction, has revolutionized its recruitment process using StepStone’s i-GRasp e-recruitment platform. — Online Recruitment, UK
Westwood College Launches Student-Powered Online Magazine
Westwood College Online today announced the launch of a new online magazine produced by its School of Design students and faculty. The 166-page publication was designed and produced by Westwood Online students and faculty during an online course symposium. — PR Web
WGU hits milestone of 10,000 students
Western Governors University, which was founded just over 10 years ago, has reached enrollment of 10,000 students. Skeptics of the nonprofit, online university founded by 19 U.S. governors, didn’t believe the day of high numbers would come, let alone that the school would survive without state financing and in competition with similar, for-profit online schools. — Deseret News, UT
Technology can really improve education
The Texas school districts currently participating in the Technology Immersion Project (TIP), a pilot program begun in 2004, have seen the role that advanced technology can play in making this happen. Many TIP leaders were recently in Austin to share case studies, best practices, and strategies for the future. — Austin American-Statesman, TX
Blogging away at WHS; technology infiltrates entire classroom spectrum, linking instruction across more than six subjects
This year, through collaboration between the Educational Technology Department and a tech-savvy cadre of teachers, Winchester High School classes dove headlong into the online world of weblogs, known as “blogs.”They decided to use blogging as a tool to communicate, critique, teach and enhance student learning. — Winchester Star, MA
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