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eClassroom News: May 14, 2012

Study: Eighth-grade students still lag in science

Study: Eighth-grade students still lag in science Eighth-graders in the U.S. are doing slightly better in science than they were two years ago, but seven out of 10 still are not considered proficient, the federal government said May 10. What’s more, just 2 percent have ... [Read More]

Why more schools aren't teaching web literacy--and how they can start

Why more schools aren’t teaching web literacy—and how they can start In 1998, a 15-year-old high school student used the personal website of a professor at Northwestern University, Arthur Butz, as justification for writing a history paper called “The Historic Myth of Concentration Camps.” That student, who we will ... [Read More]

Game-based learning catching on in schools

Game-based learning catching on in schools Instead of pulling out books and paper at Nature Hill Intermediate School in Oconomowoc, Wis., on a recent morning, sixth-grader A.J. Remus and his peers practiced language arts and social studies in a mythical, virtual world. Known as ... [Read More]

AP surges as a tool for schools raising standards

AP surges as a tool for schools raising standards Not long ago, Advanced Placement exams were mostly for top students looking to challenge themselves and get a head start on college credit. Not anymore. In the next two weeks, 2 million students will take 3.7 million end-of-year ... [Read More]

Six lessons learned as a grant reviewer

Six lessons learned as a grant reviewer In the May 2012 edition of eSchool News, Grants and Funding columnist Deborah Ward reveals how serving as a grant reviewer can help you in writing your own proposals. Plus, you'll get information about the latest ed-tech grant ... [Read More]

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Register Now for CHEA's 2012 Summer Workshop


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Council for Higher
Education Accreditation
One Dupont Circle NW
Suite 510
Washington, DC 20036
(tel) 202-955-6126
(fax) 202-955-6129
chea@chea.org


 

CHEA 2012 Summer Workshop

Accreditation Today and Challenges of Tomorrow
June 21 - 22, 2012

Washington Marriott Hotel
1221 22nd Street, NW - Washington, DC
CHEA has obtained a special guest room rate of $239 per night (single/double) at the conference hotel. This rate is available only until the room block is filled. Make your reservation now by calling (202) 972-1500 or use the online reservation form (the group code "cmecmea" is already entered on the online reservation form).

Each year, CHEA's Summer Workshop brings together attendees from colleges and universities, accrediting organizations, government, higher education associations and the public to address key issues facing
accreditation.

A
preliminary program for the 2012 Summer Workshop, including times and topics for sessions,
is available on the CHEA Website. You can register by mail, fax or online.

Sessions at the Summer Workshop will address:

·         Congress and accreditation
·         Accreditation, the NACIQI report and the upcoming reauthorization of the Higher Education Act
·         State authorization and accreditation
·         Student performance and responsibilities of accreditation
·         Data collection and accreditation
·         Outside-the-system credits and degrees

Register now to be a part of the conversation on the challenges and opportunities ahead for accreditation.



A national advocate and institutional voice for self-regulation of academic quality through accreditation,
CHEA is an association of 3,000 degree-granting colleges and universities and recognizes 60 institutional and programmatic accrediting organizations. For more information, visit CHEA's Website at www.chea.org. 

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TLT Group FridayLive! FREE Webinar May 18 2012 Copyright: Kenneth Crews, Columbia University



FridayLive! May 18 Copyright: Kenneth Crews, Columbia University
18 May 2012 2:00 PM EDT

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Please support OCW and help sustain educational resources you need


 
MIT OpenCourseWare
Dear Cynthia,

Educational resources when you need them most

As jobs become increasingly complex and careers more and more unpredictable, education has grown ever more vital to our success individually and as a society of humankind. Yet only a tiny fraction of the worlds population has access to educational resources, whether due to economic, geographic, or political barriers.

Meanwhile, traditional universities compete with an increasing number of for-profit schools--some of uncertain reputation--and new nontraditional educational web projects appear online every day. As the pace of change in higher education grows, it's more and more difficult to decide how to choose the right educational option, or to be certain the option you do choose will be the right one ten years from now.

Whichever educational choices you make, MIT OpenCourseWare provides the resources you need to complement traditional studies, learn independently, brush up on old skills or acquire new ones. With 2,100 courses in 33 academic disciplines, MIT OpenCourseWare shares the entire knowledge base of one of the world's leading educational institutions.

A comprehensive resource for challenging times

In this uncertain environment, MIT OpenCourseWare remains an unparalleled resource for learners worldwide. An e-mail we received from Marlene, an OCW website visitor from the US, shows how powerful a resource OCW can be during difficult times:
"I used OCW during a time of lengthy unemployment to keep my statistics and mathematical skills up to date. Although I wanted to donate, I could not - no job.

Because I kept my skills up, I was able to procure a good position in a growing organization where I can now use those skills. And now I am happy to be in a position to contribute to the ongoing development and maintenance of OCW."

Supporting individuals and institutions

MIT OpenCourseWare also provides comprehensive resources that can help educational organizations around the world manage crisis and change. We've recently been participating in efforts to help rebuild the Haitian higher education system, which was devastated by the earthquake of January 12, 2010. Through efforts led by the Universit dtat dHati (FdS/UEH) and the Foundation for Knowledge and Liberty (FOKAL), MIT OpenCourseWare is providing complete copies of our materials to Haitian universities. Mr. Jean Henri Vernet, Rector of the State University, commented:
"This initiative will open a new gate for our students. Through this gate, they will find a comprehensive range of materials from the classrooms of one of the most prestigious universities in the world. These materials cover almost all areas of knowledge. Higher education is going to greatly benefit from this initiative."

Your contributions make a difference

Continually improving MIT OpenCourseWare and supporting innovations like OCW Scholar courses and our new Entrepreneurship course list is a big job.

With your help in the past, we've demonstrated not only that OCW is a unique resource, but that it can be a sustainable one. MIT continues to pay for half of OCW's $4 million annual budget directly, but we rely on
sponsors and users like you for the rest.

As we approach the end of our fiscal year, we need your help to keep OCW fully funded for today and for the future. Please
donate today. Help us ensure that OCW continues to be here when you need us.

Sincerely,
Cecilia d'Oliveira
Executive Director
MIT OpenCourseWare


MIT OpenCourseWare is located at: One Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142

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TeachHub.com: Free Back to School PD Opportunities



TeachHUB Recommended

Professional Development


Recommended Back-to-School Workshop Topics


Announcing Free PD from the Teacher Enrichment Foundation
At TeachHUB, we are pleased to provide a solution to the budget challenges faced by today's schools.  Our Teacher Enrichment Foundation offers free in-service workshops in exchange for the use of your school as the host site.

Monies are awarded on a first come, first served- basis. Funds are not based on financial need nor the academic standing of your school.


**Please note, there is currently no limit to the number of schools selected for this program.**

Call me at 877-453-0381 to learn more or

Thanks!

Annie Condron
Editor, TeachHUB.com


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Dillard University Mandatory MyDU Online Training May 22nd-24th, 2012



Hi Everyone,

Attached you will find your scheduled time for MyDU Online Training to be held in the Library on the first floor.

Accountants, you are required to be present with your areas.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me and we look forward to seeing all of  you.

Thanks,

Ann D. Kirklin, MBA
Director of Purchasing
Dillard University
2601 Gentilly Blvd
NOLA 70122
504-816-4170 office
504-816-4193 fax
akirklin@dillard.edu

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