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Saturday, November 10, 2007
Thursday, September 20, 2007
USDLA Launches National Distance Learning Week to Increase the Awareness of Distance Learning
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“[Distance] learning programs are invaluable because they provide a segment of our population with critical literacy and job-related skills as well as the means to take their careers to the next level,” said Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee. “It is important that people have a greater awareness and appreciation for distance learning.”
The appointed 15 member USDLA national committee for NDLW is made up of representatives from various constituencies, including university and K-12 educators, corporations, military and government representatives, home schooling administrators, and media professionals. These members were chosen for their dedicated work in their professions and the field of distance learning. The committee members will work to promote the awareness of distance learning within their organizations and communities.
Dr. Kenneth E. Hartman, Academic Director for Drexel University Online will serve as the national committee chairman. “I am honored to take on such an important project. Our goal is to educate the public on the exciting and ground breaking events occurring each day in distance learning”, says Dr. Hartman. “Millions of students and workers go online each day to learn new concepts and we want to share their stories and advice.”
USDLA defines distance learning as the acquisition of knowledge and skills through mediated information and instruction, encompassing all technologies and other forms of learning at a distance. This week-long event will also be publicized in “Distance Learning Today," a USDLA sponsored quarterly supplement in
“It is with enthusiasm and excitement that USDLA launches National Distance Learning Week, November 12 – 16. The Association invites you to join us at www.ndlw.org for webinars and information on all aspects of the distance learning industry,” commented Dr. John G. Flores, CEO of the USDLA (www.usdla.org).
The world of learning is changing. Distance learning is a multi-billion dollar enterprise and the fastest growing segment of the education market. Commercial and government markets around the world recognize how distance learning, education and training makes a strategic contribution to achieving organizational performance objectives, leveraging talent and resources, and implementing and preserving institutional knowledge. “Employers increasingly cite distance learning as a key to increased employee satisfaction and retention and expect the role of distance learning to increase in their organizations within the next two or three years” says Dr. Hartman.
For more information regarding NDLW, contact Dr. Kenneth Hartman, national committee chair, at 1.215.895.0501 or visit www.ndlw.org
For more information on advertising opportunities in the November 9 Issue of Distance Learning Today – close is September 25, contact Marilyn Maccio at 1.800.915.6877 or sosmaccio@optonline.net.
Friday, August 03, 2007
3RD EDITION OF DISTANCE LEARNING TODAY AVAILABLE TODAY!
A Perfect Environment to Promote Your Distance Learning Program
Today, August 3rd, the third successful issue of Distance Learning Today will reach a total of 3.3 million readers in major, selected markets of
The 4th issue of Distance Learning Today is scheduled for Friday, November 9th. It will be packed with useful, informative articles and is the perfect vehicle for you to extol the benefits of your distance learning program. The advertising space close is September 25th.
Distance Learning Today, sponsored by the United States Distance Learning Association, is a 16-page, four-color advertorial that makes potential consumers aware of the fast-growing phenomena of online learning. The publication tells them how to take advantage of online courses and degree programs that can turbocharge their careers. It is the only publication that reaches such a large audience of potential users.
If you want to be part of Distance Learning Today and reap the benefits in the November issue or throughout 2008, please call Marilyn Maccio @ 1-800-915-6877 or mmaccio@suburbanoffice.com
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"NEW" International Center for Distance Learning Research and Praxis
announce the creation of
The International Center for Distance Learning Research and Praxis:
Strengthening and promoting education practitioners worldwide through research on Distance Learning
Background
Our global borders are quickly vanishing. People of diverse cultures, genders, nationalities, and age groups abound. Even in the midst of this global shift, education remains the most powerful platform to progress in our “flat world”. Distance learning opens the opportunities to obtain education without the constraints of location and time. It is the national skill needed in the 21st century.
Purpose
The International Center for Distance Learning Research and Praxis is a practitioner’s resource for Distance Learning research and its influence on Pre-K through Grade 12, higher education, home school, continuing education, corporate training, military and government training, and telemedicine. The focus of the Center is on research to guide the development of policy and application for distance learning. It strengthens the connections between education research and the worlds of policy and practice in Distance Learning. The Center examines and supports Distance Learning programs and serves as a conduit for transferring knowledge and solutions to solve global problems and launch international initiatives. By serving as a repository for best practices and by engaging successful practitioners in distance learning ventures, the Center seeks to advance education and lifelong learning using effective distance learning to achieve positive results.
Location
The Center is located at the Fischler School of Education and Human Services (FSEHS), Nova Southeastern University (NSU), 1750 NE 167th Street in North Miami Beach, FL and at the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) Building at 8 Winter Street, Suite 508 in Boston, MA. The Center is operated through a joint partnership between NSU-FSEHS and the USDLA. This joint partnership affords an established reputation that bridges numerous programs of postgraduate study in the fields of education and related human services from NSU-FSEHS with the well-respected independent work drawing from USDLA’s distinguished board and advisory members.
Activities
The Center conducts original research, undertakes evaluation and training consultancies, publishes reviews and summaries, and engages in professional development activities related to Distance Learning. The research scope is broad and far-reaching ranging from learning and teaching application, financial and issues of access, the strategic use of technology in distance learning settings, and other factors that may influence distance education. These activities contribute to setting the research agenda particularly in relation to basic education, teacher training and higher education.
Contact USDLA for more information at 1.800.275.5162.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
The 3rd Annual International Forum for Women in E-Learning (IFWE) event, hosted by the United States Distance Learning Association, from November 28-30, 2007 is the premier event for women in the distance learning industry. This year's high-profile leadership forum promises to deliver an action-packed agenda that will reach out to the needs of women across multiple distance learning disciplines.IFWE is an opportunity to share ideas, learn about distance learning programs and products, gain a better understanding of being a leader in the field. It provides participants with a wonderful opportunity to establish new relationships and contacts with others involved in distance learning. The format of the event allows attendees to learn about relevant topics from many different points of view.
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Monday, June 11, 2007
Saturday, June 09, 2007
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
USDLA 2007 Awards Presented For Excellence in Distance Learning for Individuals, Organizations and Companies Honoring their Outstanding Achievements.
World's most prestigious distance learning awards were presented yesterday in Kansas City, Missouri for excellence in distance learning to individuals, organizations and companies.
Kansas City, MO (PRWEB) May 8, 2007 -- The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) yesterday presented its 2007 Distance Learning Awards in conjunction with the 20th Anniversary Conference in Kansas City, Missouri. Since 1987, USDLA has been the world's premier distance learning association. The USDLA Awards program honors outstanding individuals and organizations for excellence in the field distance learning, education and training.
These prestigious Global Awards are presented annually to organizations and individuals engaged in the development and delivery of distance learning programs. Included in the recognition ceremony were awards for 21st Century Best Practice, Best Practice for Distance Learning Programming, Excellence in Distance Learning Teaching, Outstanding Leadership by an Individual, Hall of Fame and Eagle Awards.
The USDLA Awards are closely followed by the distance learning industry. "As we celebrate our 20th Anniversary as a premier organization for the entire distance learning profession, we enjoy honoring some of the leaders in the industry," said Dr. John G. Flores, CEO of USDLA. "Each year these winners raise the bar and exceed best practice expectations for the industry as a whole and we are truly honored by their contributions to the distance learning industry."
The USDLA Awards were created to acknowledge major accomplishments in distance learning and to highlight those distance learning instructors, programs, and professionals who have achieved and demonstrated extraordinary results through the use of online, videoconferencing, satellite and blended learning delivery technologies. In addition, this year’s awardees will be listed in the July 2007 edition of "Distance Learning Today," a quarterly supplement in USA TODAY. "Distance learning is transforming the American educational landscape, through on-line technology, video conferencing systems, satellite delivery and other media," Flores said. "We expect this supplement to be an invaluable guide for millions of present and potential distance learners as well as a means for our awards winners, member institutions and corporate sponsors to reach them."
For the 2007 Awards program, USDLA focused upon several major areas that exemplify the dynamic nature of distance learning. Please join us in honoring the following 2007 USDLA Award Winners, which include the following:
BEST PRACTICES AWARDS FOR DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMMING SATELLITE, VIDEO CONFERENCING & BLENDED MEDIA
PLATINUM
BJ HomeSat Network-Space and Earth Science
GOLD
BRP Technical Training Group-E-ssentials 4: Effective Troubleshooting
GOLD
BJ LINC-Biology
SILVER
Greenbush Interactive Distance Learning Network- Animal Adaptations
SILVER
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Rural Faculty Development Fellowship
BRONZE
BJ HomeSat Network-5th Grade English
BRONZE
BJ HomeSat Network-1st Grade Spelling
BRONZE
Mississippi State University Extension Service-Child Care: Early Learning Guidelines
BRONZE
Arkansas Department of Education-Arkansas Distance Learning Center (ADE)
BEST PRACTICES AWARDS FOR DISTANCE LEARNING TEACHING
VIDEO CONFERENCING ~ PRE K-12
PLATINUM
Dr. Evelyn Nelson-School Board of Broward County, Florida
BRONZE
Natalie Humphreys Office of Education – Arkansas School of Math and Science and Arts
BEST PRACTICES AWARDS FOR ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMMING
ONLINE TECHNOLOGY ~ HIGHER EDUCATION
PLATINUM
Pepperdine University-Online Masters in Education Technology (OMET)
PLATINUM
Graceland University School of Education Online Graduate Faculty -Master of Education in Quality Schools
PLATINUM
Cambridge College-Master of Management “AdaptNet” Program
GOLD
University of Southern California School of Social Work-Diagnosing with the DSM-IV-TR
GOLD
UT TeleCampus – UT Arlington-The American Judicial System
GOLD
University of North Carolina Greensboro-ECON 201
SILVER
California Lutheran University-Online MBA in Financial Planning Program
BRONZE
University of Connecticut-Master of Science in Accounting Program
BEST PRACTICES AWARDS FOR ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMMING
ONLINE TECHNOLOGY ~ BUSINESSES AND CORPORATIONS
PLATINUM
C2 Technologies, Inc.-U.S. Army Virtual Mobile Training Team
PLATINUM
TRC Interactive-BankTrainingOnline
GOLD
KC Distance Learning, Inc.-Aventa Learning Online World Language Course
GOLD
LSI Corporation-The Interactive Guide to the Simplicity Family of Products
GOLD
GE Plastics-Lexan 101
BEST PRACTICES AWARDS FOR DISTANCE LEARNING TEACHING ONLINE
ONLINE TECHNOLOGY ~ EDUCATION
PLATINUM
Celeste Fenton, Ph.D.-Hillsborough Community College
GOLD
Gerald Kramer-Keystone National High School
GOLD
Dr. Jeff W. Jones-University of North Carolina at Greensboro – History Dept.
GOLD
Dr. Mary Jane Clerkin-Berkeley College
GOLD
Dr. Rebekah K. Nix-UT TeleCampus and the University of Texas at Dallas
21ST CENTURY AWARDS
BEST PRACTICES IN DISTANCE LEARNING
Florida Virtual School-Pre K-12
Virtual High School-Pre K-12
UT TeleCampus – The University of Texas System-Higher Education
Bellevue University-Higher Education
University of Hawai’i – Manoa, College of Education-Higher Education
Northern Arizona University Distance Learning-Higher Education
PBS TeacherLine-Professional Development Education
Giunti Labs North America-Business / Corporation
Polycom, Inc.-Business / Corporation
OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP BY AN INDIVIDUAL
IN THE FIELD OF DISTANCE LEARNING
Anne Jorritsma, GE Plastics
Nishikant Sonwalkar, Cambridge College
Lisa McClure, iQ Academies of Wisconsin
Donald Dover, Washington State University
Ruth Blankenbaker, Center for Interactive Learning
USDLA 2007 HALL OF FAME
Michael A. Parmentier, Principal, Booz Allen Hamilton and Dr. Rodney L. Zent, Executive Director of Texas A&M University’s Educational Broadcast Services were selected by the USDLA board of directors for elevation to the USDLA Hall of Fame.
USDLA 2007 EAGLE AWARD
The Eagle Award was presented by USDLA to a nationally recognized public official that demonstrated unique leadership in distance learning. This year USDLA recognized Missouri Senator Christopher "Kit" Bond for his commitment to providing greater educational opportunities in his state by means of distance learning technology and especially his support of the Missouri School Boards' Association.
Mr. Don Lake, USDLA board member and chair of the awards committee, noted that, “Once again this year’s award winners represent many of the most innovative leaders in the field of distance learning.” He continued, “We look forward to seeing how these leaders will inspire the 2008 award entries.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Cisco Announces Agreement to Acquire WebEx
Acquisition Furthers Cisco's Vision for Enabling Collaboration in the SMB Market
SAN JOSE, Calif., and SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 15, 2007 -- Cisco and WebEx today announced a definitive agreement for Cisco to acquire WebEx. WebEx is a market leader in on-demand collaboration applications, and its network-based solution for delivering business-to-business collaboration extends Cisco's vision for Unified Communications, particularly within the Small to Medium Business (SMB) segment.
Under the terms of the agreement, Cisco will commence a cash tender offer to purchase all of the outstanding shares of WebEx for $57 per share and will assume outstanding share-based awards, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $3.2 billion, or approximately $2.9 billion net of WebEx's existing cash balance. The transaction will be accounted for in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and the acquisition of WebEx is expected to close in the fourth quarter of Cisco's fiscal year 2007. Cisco anticipates this transaction will be neutral to its non-GAAP FY2008 earnings.
The acquisition has been approved by the board of directors of each company and is subject to various standard closing conditions, including approval under Hart Scott Rodino and similar laws outside the U.S.
"As collaboration in the workplace becomes increasingly important, companies are looking for rich communications tools to help them work more effectively and efficiently," said Charles H. Giancarlo, Chief Development Officer at Cisco. "The combination of Cisco and WebEx will deliver compelling solutions accelerating this next wave of business communications.
Cisco believes the network is a platform for all forms of communications and collaboration, and WebEx's technology and services portfolio complement Cisco's leadership in the Unified Communications and collaboration market, while providing Cisco with a new and unique business model to expand its presence in the fast-growing SMB market," Giancarlo continued.
"Cisco and WebEx share a vision of web collaboration as a key to accelerating business processes and critical to durable competitive advantage," said Subrah S. Iyar, CEO of WebEx. "Cisco's global reach and customer focus will help us extend our core web collaboration applications and continue to broaden the services we offer through the WebEx Connect platform."
WebEx's service portfolio includes technologies and services that allow companies to engage in real-time and asynchronous data conferences over the Internet as well as share web-based documents and workspaces that help improve productivity, performance and efficiency of workers in any size organization. WebEx's subscription-based services strategy has been key to its success, and Cisco plans to preserve this business model going forward.
Following the close of the transaction, WebEx will become a part of Cisco's Development Organization while maintaining its unique business model. Mr. Iyar will report directly to Mr.Giancarlo.
WebEx was founded in 1995 and held its Initial Public Offering (IPO) in July 2000. The company has close to 2200 employees. For FY2006, which ended December 31, 2006, WebEx reported revenues of $380 million.
About Cisco
Cisco, (NASDAQ: CSCO), is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate. Information about Cisco can be found at http://www.cisco.com. For ongoing news, please go to http://newsroom.cisco.com.
About WebEx
With 2.2 million registered users, WebEx (NASDAQ: WEBX) is the global leader in on-demand applications for collaborative business on the web. These applications enhance high-touch business processes, such as sales and training, with efficient web-touch interactions. As an on-demand provider, WebEx is able to facilitate both internal and external collaboration. WebEx delivers its range of applications over the WebEx MediaTone Network, a global network specifically designed for the secure delivery of on-demand applications. WebEx applications support multipoint videoconferencing, web conferencing and application remote control. WebEx is based in Santa Clara, California and has regional headquarters in Europe, Asia and Australia. Please call toll free 877-509-3239 or visit www.WebEx.com for more information.
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