Jun 17
SmarterServices presents "Tools for Scaling your Distance Learning Program". Are you facing challenges in your distance learning program? Are you interested in learning more about measuring student readiness? Do you struggle with finding qualified online faculty? Would you like to know more about how to automate your end of course data? Is testing integrity an issue at your school or organization? Join us for the SmarterServices webinar and learn more about solutions to your challenges. If time allows we will also be asking for input about ways your school has overcome these challenges.
Thursday, June 24, 2010, 2:30-3:30 PM
To register click here. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Jun 11
SmarterServices presents "Tools for Scaling your Distance Learning Program". Are you facing challenges in your distance learning program? Are you interested in learning more about measuring student readiness? Do you struggle with finding qualified online faculty? Would you like to know more about how to automate your end of course data? Is testing integrity an issue at your school or organization? Join us for the SmarterServices webinar and learn more about solutions to your challenges. If time allows we will also be asking for input about ways your school has overcome these challenges.
Thursday, June 24, 2010, 2:30-3:30 PM
To register click here. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
May 27
In the annual Distance Education Survey Results published by Instructional Technology Council, trends support the need to address improving student readiness and retention. SmarterMeasure learning readiness indicator is in line with these goals. Measuring personal attributes like time management and procrastination, learning styles, life factors, reading rate and recall, technical competency, and typing speed and accuracy SmarterMeasure provides a complete profile of a student's readiness level to study at a distance.
The survey went on to say programs lack staff and resources to be successful. SmarterMeasure also offers to students remedial helps that assist them in overcoming their weaknesses, while administrators can use the student data to respond to them appropriately.
As enrollments in community colleges continue to grow, retention will be key to maximize on economic impact. Implementing a learning readiness indicator in distance learning orientations will be the smart thing to do! Check out SmarterMeasure today and inquire about a FREE trial phase!
May 20
It seems as though there are new technologies or devices launching on a monthly basis to help us do things better and faster! The recent release of Apple's iPad is no exception. In short, it seems to be an overgrown iPhone that you use for virtually anything but to make a phone call (well not yet anyway). Some describe it as the iPhone and laptop reproducing. Whatever your take, one thing is for sure, it will become a part of the educational world one way or the other.
Kevin Cummings of EdGalaxy (a cool site for nerdy teachers) warns red flags should go up when products claim to "revolutionize education" when they haven't been used extensively to prove theory. A recent blog post from his site list the pros and cons to using the iPad in an educational setting. He references battery life, multi-tasking, breakability, cheap apps, and more.
May 18
Challenged with meeting the expectations of their 21st century learners, teachers are constantly trying to find ways to make their instruction more engaging in order to ultimately increase student achievement. Districts are also striving to increase teacher efficiency through organizational and planning tools, including aligning content with state learning standards. For ideas of what you can do, watch this webinar called New Perspectives on Engaging Students and Teachers In the Classroom and Beyond-2010. The webinar is sponsored by Blackboard and features panelists Robert Leo, Model Schools Coordinator, Central New York Regional Information Center, Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES, Jed Friedrichsen, CAO, blendedschools.net and Pam Willingham, Teacher on Assignment, Volusia County Schools.
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