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The Virtual University for Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC) expands training, course development

Commonwealth of Learning (2009) Virtual University expands training, course development Connections, Vol. 14, No. 1 Excerpts: The Virtual University for Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC)...

Does technology change the nature of knowledge?

Purpose of this blog This is the first of three blogs that examine some basic assumptions about technology and education, based on a review of...

Review of: Sangra, A. (2008) The Integration of Information and Communication Technologies in the...

Review of: Sangra, A. (2008) The Integration of Information and Communication Technologies in the University: Models, Problems and Challenges (La Integració de les TICs...

Googleopoly

Westcott, G. (2009) 'Googleopoly' The Globe and Mail, Feb 21 This is an excellent article by a Toronto lawyer and Vice-Chair of the Canadian Copyright...

Six ways to make Web 2.0 work

Chui, M., Miller, A. and Roberts, R. (2009) 'Six ways to make Web 2.0 work' The McKinsey Quarterly, Feb 2009 This is not an article...

Centralised or decentralized distance education in dual mode universities?

This video interview with Tony Bates discusses the factors at play and the advantages and disadvantages of faculties being responsible for distance education, based...

Review of: Gilbert, J. (2005) Catching the Knowledge Wave: the Knowledge Society and the...

Review of: Gilbert, J. (2005) Catching the Knowledge Wave: the Knowledge Society and the Future of Education Wellington, NZ: New Zealand Council for Educational...

The evolution of online student recruitment

Briggs, L. (2009) 'The evolution of online student recruitment' Campus Technology, Feb 19 An interview with Bob Johnson, about succesful online marketing for student recruitment....

From Data to Information Business intelligence and its role in higher education today

Durso, T. (2009) 'From Data to Information: Business intelligence and its role in higher education today' University Business, January An article on a particularly important...

More for Less: Costs of post-secondary education (USA)

Stripling, J. (2009) 'More for Less', Inside Higher Education, Jan 15 For the full report on which this article is based go to: Wellman, J....