Distance Learning and the Greening of Our Planet
A week (or so) ago I saw an item that implied great benefits to planet Earth via distance learning advances which reduce travel and, as such, cut down on CO2 emissions. But there was no data available in support of the assertion. But today I found this item at CMP’s ChannelWeb site. Entitled, “Web Conferencing […]
Dr. Barbara Macaulay to Present at UCEA Annual Conference
On March 29th in New Orleans at the University Continuing Education Association (UCEA) Annual Conference, UMassOnline Associate Vice President and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Barbara Macaulay will be among the distinguished presenters for a discussion on the topic of Retention and Online Learning. Joining Dr. Macaulay at this session, to be led by Clark J. […]
Nursing Shortage, Yes; Shortage of Learning Options, No.
Hardly a week goes by that someone doesn’t note in print the apparent national shortage of nurses and other health care professionals. Here’s one, for example, noted just last week on the Online Learning Update. It features a training firm, focused primarily on distance learning options for certified nursing assistants. The CEO of the training […]
Academic Technology Expert Mark Schlesinger Previews UMass’ Instructional Technology Conference
[Editor’s Note: Mark Schlesinger, Ph.D. , is the Associate Vice President for Academic Technology in the Office of the President at the University of Massachusetts. He works with faculty and staff at the five University campuses to enhance teaching with technology. He is on leave from the Boston campus, where he is an Associate Professor […]
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