Around the World

Examples of interest on online learning and technology in learning from around the world.

Online learning gains in popularity

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17th December, 2004

Online learning in South Africa is increasing in popularity as people choose to acquire qualifications through computer-based programmes rather than through contact education. Tweet
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E-learning pack targets nursing student

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29th November, 2004

A new e-learning revision pack is aiming to help Trinity College Dublin’s School of Nursing to reduce drop out rates as well as boost exam results. Tweet
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Will virtual lectures vacate classrooms?

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23rd November, 2004

“Pay a visit to any lecture hall on just about any college campus nationwide; chances are you’ll notice a few empty chairs. ” Tweet
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Strong response from Maltese SMEs to trial online courses

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9th November, 2004

The Malta Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise, together with MDS – the Henley Malta Associate, are the local partners on a Leonardo Da Vinci project coordinated by Henley Management College (UK) entitled: “The Development and Trial of Training Programmes in Learning through e-Learning for Managers and Management Trainers/Developers (PeLM)” Tweet
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The OU goes to Slovakia

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4th November, 2004

As Europe expands, The Open University show the way. Tweet
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Tune in for first live educational broadcast from rim of Grand Canyon

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27th October, 2004

Ball State University kicks off its 2004-05 season of E3 Electronic Field Trips with “Into the Canyon” ? the first-ever, live educational broadcast from the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. Tweet
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Innovate launched

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19th October, 2004

A new peer-reviewed online magazine on elearning is launched. Tweet
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China leads world on broadband

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6th October, 2004

China now leads the world in terms of broadband over phone lines. China is leading the world in the number of subscribers to high-speed net through phone lines, says a report. Tweet
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How’s Your eLearning?

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22nd September, 2004

“About two years back, I asked a friend if his institution was doing any eLearning. He said, “Oh, yes, we have an LMS and we are doing all sorts of eLearning stuff.” I said, “Having an LMS does not necessarily mean that you are creating meaningful eLearning.” He asked, “Meaningful eLearning-what do you mean?”"...
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HHS to Provide New Interactive Book of Health Information to Women of Afghanistan and Their Families

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7th September, 2004
HHS to Provide New Interactive Book of Health Information to Women of Afghanistan and Their Families

A project to provide “LeapPads” – small booklike computers – to Afghanistani women who cannot read or write. These LeapPads contain interactive books to deliver basic health information. Tweet
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