NPR ran an interesting story this morning on the growth of e-learning (in this case, pure online classes with no in-person component) in higher education. It focuses on how faculty are adapting to new technologies and centers on the University of Illinois-Springfield.
There’s nothing new here for followers of distance learning. The interesting thing, for me, [...]
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I’m pleased to announce the results of the recent elections for the Sakai Foundation Board of Directors. The new board members are Lance Speelmon from Indiana University and Josh Baron from Marist College. Jutta Treviranus was also re-elected to another term. Please join me in offering congratulations to all three of them.
Most of you know [...]
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This is part 2 of a summary experiences at Educause last week. This one focuses primarily on individual connections I had with members of the Sakai community. These included:
Pierre et Marie Curie Université (Paris 6) — Yves Epelboin and I had dinner on Monday night. I’m always intimidated taking a Parisian to dinner, but Yves [...]
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Sakai Courseware Management: The Official Guide is now available from Packt publishing. The publisher is paying a percentage of every book sold directly to the Sakai Foundation. And Alan and I are donating all royalties directly to the Sakai Foundation.
