Posted on October 23, 2009 in Newsletter, Technology
On-campus courses meet the Internet
In today’s learning environment, where technology is an integral part of the education experience, the Internet finds new ways to add value every day. One Internet application in particular benefits traditional education by enabling the delivery of WebAssist courses.
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Posted on February 6, 2009 in Technology
At the core of the services provided by The Learning House, Inc., stands Moodle – a learning management system (LMS) that online education advocates worldwide praise for its ease of use and strength of structure.
Moodle is a fun-sounding acronym for Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment. As described at www.moodle.org, the software is used to create “interactive environments where teachers and students can communicate and collaborate in educational ways.”
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Posted on June 4, 2008 in Technology
The Live Response System is the latest addition to The Learning House Inc.’s client directory Web site, www.eLearnPortal.com. eLearnPortal provides interested students with a simple-to-navigate online menu, through which they can search by online program (business, education, social work, etc.), online degree (bachelor’s, master’s, certificate, etc.) or name of school. The new Live Response system is designed to offer students a fully-supported experience as they explore possible online education programs.
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Posted on March 6, 2008 in Newsletter, Technology
Once used to bring distant parties together, webcams have been updated for a new type of application: proctoring online testing.
Online education — a field of ever-expanding technological innovation — is introducing webcams into the virtual classroom for the purpose of proctoring exams. While many online courses utilize written assignments to monitor a student’s progress, formal standardized testing remains an important gauge for instructors of many disciplines. However, traveling to a testing facility may be virtually impossible for many students, especially if they live in remote areas or abroad. How can institutions balance the trust involved with allowing students to take tests from home with the attractive flexibility of an online degree program? Through webcam proctoring!
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Posted on February 8, 2008 in Technology
The numbers are extraordinary.
Pew Internet & American Life Project compiled a report on the use of the Internet in daily life. The report states that 88 percent of Americans use the Internet in their daily lives. Moreover, 64 percent of Internet users admitted that the loss of Internet access would affect their day-to-day activities. Social media and networking sites, such as MySpace and Facebook, have experienced an astounding 774 percent increase between 2006 and 2007, states a 2007 comScore study. In fact, NetRatings, Inc., a respected provider of Internet media and market research, reported in May of 2006 that the number of individuals using MySpace had reached a staggering 38.4 million unique visitors. It is evident that the integration of technology into daily life—from obtaining research data to making weekend plans—has altered the way we live our lives.
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