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Education
http://www.abbycon.com/educational/DistanceEducation.htm
Abbycon.com is a directory of distance education providers, including institutions
such as the University of Phoenix and Thompson Education Direct. This directory
was first launched in December 1999, and is designed and maintained by MiTerre
Productions, Inc.
Al Lepine's Distance Learning
Page
http://members.tripod.com/~lepine/index.html
Al Lepine, an academic/business consultant for Academic Planning Services, developed
this site and provides links to several mega distance education sites like Dr.
John Bear's Distance Learning site (http://www.degree.net/
) and the Distance Education Clearinghouse (http://www.uwex.edu/disted/home.html
). Other resources including distance education organizations, programs, projects,
videoconferencing and software are also provided.
Annenberg/CPB's Top Ten Distance
Education Sites
http://www.learner.org/edtech/distlearn/topten.html
Annenberg/CPB is a joint effort between The Annenberg Foundation and The Corporation
for Public Broadcasting (CPB), and their goal is to promote educational excellence
in U. S. schools through the use of media and technology. Sites provided on
their top ten list address the practice of distance education and provide tips
for taking distance education courses.
AskERIC: Higher Education Guides
(Distance Education)
http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/print.cgi/Resources/Educational_Technology/Distance_Education/Distance_Education_Guides/Higher_Education_Guides.html
AskERIC began in 1992 and is now a component of the Information Institute
at Syracuse University. The Higher Education Guides section on distance education
is merely one of the many educational topic areas covered at this site. Resources
provided are based on questions received at AskERIC and include links to Internet
sites, online communities, organizations and other ERIC resources.
Before You Begin: An Online Tutorial
for New Distance Learners
http://teleeducation.nb.ca/content/web-guides/english/evaluation/2_4.html
Before You Begin is a site developed by TeleEducation New Brunswick, an organization
dedicated to providing information and resources on the development and delivery
of distance education programs. This site discusses the benefits of distance
education, the roles & responsibilities of the distance learner, how to
select the right courses and tips for being an effective distance learner. More
resources provided by TeleEducation New Brunswick can be found at http://teleeducation.nb.ca/english/index.cfm.
CataList: The Official Catalog
of LISTSERV Lists
http://www.lsoft.com/lists/listref.html
CataList provides information on over 69,000 public LISTSERVs accessible on
the Internet. Information about mailing lists of interest, as well as facts
about the LISTSERV host site at CataList are provided.
Centers for Excellence in Learning
and Teaching: E-Learning Resources
http://appl003.lsu.edu/celt/celt.nsf/index
The Centers for Excellence in Learning
and Teaching at Louisiana State University is designed to assist their students,
faculty and admistrators involved in distance education initiatives. Faculty
at other institutions, however, may find useful resources as well. The Faculty
section of this site has tips on designing an online course, ways to implement
the "Seven Principles", strategies for teaching online, as well as
accessibility resources.
Degree.net
http://www.degree.net
Degree.net is designed to provide "quality information on education, both
traditional and non-traditional". Numerous contributions by ethicist Dr.
Marina Bear can be found at this site, along with information on accreditation,
diploma mills, FAQs about distance education, links to 100 great distance learning
schools plus other distance education resources.
Department of Education Office
of Educational Technology (OET)
http://www.ed.gov/Technology
The U. S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology (OET) develops
policies related to educational technology issues and implements these initiatives
through Department-wide educational technology programs. Links to budget &
legislative information, distance learning specific resources, Internet safety
tips and other reports are examples of resources available at this site.
Distance Education at a Glance
http://www.uidaho.edu/evo/distglan.html
Barry Willis, Associate Dean for Outreach, and the Engineering Outreach staff
have posted this site to help educators and students understand distance education.
The series of "guides" available at this site have been adapted from
Dr. Willis books "Distance Education - Strategies and Tools" and "Distance
Education - A Practical Guide".
Distance Education Clearinghouse
http://www.uwex.edu/disted/home.html
The Distance Education Clearinghouse is an often cited, mega distance education
site that was launched in 1995. It is a service provided by Instructional Communication
Systems, University of Wisconsin Extension, and it covers Wisconsin, national
and international distance education issues. New materials are added to the
site on a regular basis.
Distance Education Systemwide
Interactive Electronic Newsletter (DESIEN), a publication produced by the
University of Wisconsin Extension can be found at http://www.uwex.edu/disted/desien/2001/0103/focus.htm.
This searchable newsletter is produced by the University of Wisconsin Extension
and is distributed to subscribers on the last business day of each month via
e-mail. The current issue of DESIEN plus archived copies dating back
to 1995 can be accessed at this site.
Distance Education Clearinghouses
http://oregonone.org/virtualU.htm
The Oregon Network for Education has compiled this list of statewide virtual
colleges, universities and distance education clearinghouses. Links to regional
and national collaboratives are also provided.
Distance Education Guru
http://home.rmci.net/michael/index6.htm
Links to online degree programs and courses from accredited and non-accredited
schools are posted at this site. Other educational resources are also provided.
Distance Education
http://www.chss.iup.edu/sjackson/disted.htm
Steven F. Jackson, professor of political science at Indiana University of Pennsylvania,
developed this distance education site that provides links to courseware resources,
articles addressing implications & issues, research reports plus details
about what distance education is like for students and instructors.
Distance Learning at About.com
http://www.distancelearn.about.com
David Butler, a community college librarian and distance education consultant
in Northern California, has compiled an extensive list of resources for this
distance education guide. Resources such as articles, best books, copyright
materials and accreditation issues are presented. Links to education-level specific
materials are also available.
Distance Learning on the Net
http://www.hoyle.com
Glenn Hoyle, an "experienced" distance educator with a PhD in Continuing
and Vocational Education from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, first
launched Distance Learning on the Net in 1995, and he continues to provide tools
and resources for educators, trainers and others interested in locating distance
education materials. Some of the categories found on this site include teaching
resources, distance education courses, distance learning portals, and organizations
dedicated to the area of distance learning.
Distance Learning Portal! Education
and e-Learning
http://www.elrnnetwork.com/portal.html
Distance Learning Portal is a division of eLRN Network, a global distance learning
system. This site provides an extensive list of information resources and monitors
literature in the field of distance education. Resources include special reports,
tutorials, accreditation materials and more.
Distance Learning Web Resources
http://www.kimsoft.com/dista.htm
Distance Learning Web Resources is a site that provides numerous resources for
students and faculty looking for distance education resources. The site is maintained
by Young S. Kim, PhD, and provides links to distance learning events, directories
& resources, online education methodology, distance learning colleges, other
lists of online institutions and distance learning jobs.
Distance-Educator.com
http://www.distance-educator.com
Dr. Farhad Saba, Professor of Education Technology at San Diego State University,
founded Distance-Educator.com and launched this site in 1995 in anticipation
of the growth projected for distance education. Distance-Educator.com is designed
and written by professionals who have decades of experience in areas such as
educational radio & television and Internet teaching & learning. Materials
found on this site include daily news postings, Web links and eCourses and more.
Other sites of interest from the Distance-Educator.com site include the following:
EduCom
http://www.educom.com
Bob Cotter, an educator with years of experience, founded EduCom and designed
it to be a resource for teachers and others interested in education. EduCom
is a firm dedicated to researching effective ways of integrating the Internet
and other technologies into the classroom.
EduResource Portal
http://sage.eou.edu/SPT/
This portal provides numerous resources and "announcements", and is
designed to be a gateway for faculty and instructional designers who are developing,
modifying or supplementing course materials. The EduResources Portal works in
conjunction with the Edu Resources Weblog (http://radio.weblogs.com/0114870/).
The Weblog site covers lots of topics dealing with the use and development of
online resources. Both sites are maintained at Eastern Oregon University by
Joseph Hart.
E-Learning Innovations
http://elearning.homestead.com
Leslie Bowman, an online course designer & instructor, provides training
support and mentoring to those involved in distance education. Bowman's goal
is to "provide up-to-date and effective workshops and support in online
instruction for college instructors and educational technology for K12 teachers".
eLearners.com
http://www.elearners.com
In August 1999, eLearners.com began helping people locate distance education
providers that fit their needs. This company is not a course provider, but e-Learners
does provide information about member e-learning institutions and acts as a
marketing tool for those members. Search or browse for courses, degree programs
and continuing education training at this site.
eLearners Advisor
http://www.elearnersadvisor.com/
This free, online survey tool, allows users to assess whether online education
opportunities are right for them. Results from the survey and feedback about
their conclusions are provided. Tips on how to be a more successful online student
are also presented to the user.
eSocrates, Inc.
http://www.esocrates.com
Dr. Paul Shrivastava, the Howard I. Scott Professor of Management at Bucknell
University, founded eSocrates, Inc., and he has years of experience in management
training and company development. The skills and expertise of educators and
trainers are utilized to develop course content and to provide instruction to
corporate and academic users.
GetEducated.com: Directory of
Distance Learning Colleges and Virtual Universities
http://www.geteducated.com/dlsites.htm
GetEducated.com began in 1989 as an e-consulting firm dedicated to assisting
people in finding the best online education options that meet their needs. They
also produce the "100% Free Guide: Best Distance Learning Graduate Schools,
Business & Management" publications.
Glossary of Distance Education
Terms
https://courses.worldcampus.psu.edu/public/faculty/DEGlossary.shtml
Michael G. Moore and Kay Shattuck compiled this list of basic distance education
terms and their definitions. This site is posted as a faculty resource at the
Penn State University World Campus site.
Google
http://www.google.com
Google is a good tool to use to locate materials dealing with distance learning
issues. Its site also has specific sections dealing with distance learning,
teaching and instructional technology that are worth checking out.
Guide to Online Teaching
http://ltu.cce.umn.edu/guide/index.htm
The College of Continuing Education at the University of Minnesota developed
this site to be an information source for faculty involved in the teaching and
development of online courses. Even though the materials found on this site
have a University of Minnesota slant, resources in the Literature & Links
and Course Design sections have resources that may be helpful to others interested
in distance education.
Internet Sites Related to Continuing
and Distance Education
http://www.outreach.psu.edu/users/atb/main.htm
Ann Luck, Senior Instructional Designer for Educational Technology Services
at Penn State University compiled this list of resources that she has found
to be helpful in her work as an instructional designer. Luck has provided links
to a wide variety of resources including copyright information, faculty &
student resources, materials on videoconferencing plus other instructional design
resources.
Is On-line Education for You?
http://rvcc2.raritanval.edu/%7Eidc/Quizredy.htm
Lynne Schrum, Department of Instructional Technology at the University of Georgia,
adapted this self-assessment tool, with permission, from one created by Brian
McKinney at Diablo Valley College. It is a "quiz" designed to help
students determine if online education is right for them.
Jonnie's Distance Learning Page
http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Haven/2386/distance.html
Jonathan Liu created the original version of this page in 1995 and provides
links to sites primarily dealing with accredited master's and doctoral programs.
Some of the sources available include accrediting agencies, distance learning
graduate & professional degrees, as well as information about distance learning
undergraduate and community college programs.
Libraries and Distance Education
http://library.lib.binghamton.edu/sunyla/disted.html
The resources found at this site were compiled by members of the Library Instruction
Committee of the State University of New York (SUNY) Librarians Association
and was written by Barbara Burd. It was initially created in March 1998 and
was most recently updated in April 2002. Resources and found at this site include
links to SUNY initiatives, resource gateways, selected online journals &
articles and research centers.
Library Services for Distance
Learning
http://library.austincc.edu/services/EXT2/extweb4.htm
Specialized services for students
enrolled in distance learning courses are provided on this Austin Community
College (Texas) site. The goal of "Learning Services for Distance Learning"
is to provide services that "mirror" those that are available to their
on-campus students enrolled in traditional courses.
Library Services for Distance
Learning: The Fourth Bibliography
http://uviclib.uvic.ca/dls/bibliography4.html
Sandy Slade, Executive Director of the Council of Prairie and Pacific University
Libraries (Victoria, British Columbia), has developed this site that addresses
topics such as the role of library services in distance learning, organization
issues and library instruction.
This site is a continuation of the following
three print bibliographies on library services for distance learning:
Library Support for Distance Learning
http://alexia.lis.uiuc.edu/~b-sloan/libdist.htm
Bernie Sloan, a PhD candidate in the
Graduate School for Library and Information Science at the University of Illinois
at Urbana-Champaign, has developed this comprehensive site to be an information
resource for librarians interested in issues surrounding library support for
distance learners. Sloan provides resources such as general distance education
materials, links regional initiatives, selected papers on policy & planning
issues and more.
MERLOT: Multimedia Educational
Resource for Learning and Online Teaching
http://www.merlot.org/Home.po
MERLOT is a nationwide resource that provides free access to instructional materials
that are primarily focused on students and faculty in higher education. Membership
is free, and a last name and e-mail address is all that is required to join.
Members can add materials, comments and assignments to the MERLOT database.
Resources in the database are arranged by subject category.
Models of Distance Education
http://www.umuc.edu/ide/modlmenu.html
The University of Maryland University College developed this "conceptual
planning tool" for the University System of Maryland Institute for Distance
Education (IDE). Three different distance education models are presented, including:
1) distributed classroom; 2) independent learning; and 3)
open learning + class. These models are not an exhaustive list of distance education
scenarios but are designed to be food-for-thought to administrators and educators
who are attempting to best serve off-campus students.
The IDE site, which is currently being revised, can be found at http://www.umuc.edu/ide/ide.html.
National Center for Online Learning
Research (NCOLR)
http://ncolr.uidaho.com/research/research.asp
The mission of NCOLR is to "construct, study, and disseminate guidelines
for the development and evaluation of online learning environments". Those
involved in this project include the University of Idaho, IMITS (Institute for
Mathematics, Interactive Technologies, and Science), the University of Alabama,
NOVA/NASA University Network, and First Step Research, with funding from the
United States Department of Education in the FIPSE Learning Anytime Anywhere
Partnerships Program. Links to distance education journals, online course design
models, information about teaching online courses and other e-learning resources
can be found at the NCOLR site.
NEA Higher Education: Online Teaching
and Learning Resources
http://www.nea.org/he/abouthe/techip.html
This section of the National Education Association (NEA) site provides an annotated
list of resources for those involved in online education initiatives. Resources
available cover topics like e-cheating, course development tips & tools
and other distance learning resources.
NEA Higher Education Resources
http://www.nea.org/he/abouthe/distance.html
NEA reports specifically addressing issues of interest in the field of distance
education plus links to other related sites can be found.
Online University Teaching Centers
Page Resources
http://www.ku.edu/~sypherh/bc/resources.html
This site is developed and maintained by the Department of Communication Studies
at the University of Kansas and provides links to distance education conferences,
associations, virtual university sites, e-publications, teaching with technology
resources plus other sites of note.
Open Directory
http://dmoz.org
Open Directory claims to be the "largest, most comprehensive, human-edited"
Web directory and provides access to over 3.8 million sites. The following sections
are related to issues surrounding distance learning and education. The main
section for distance learning can be found at http://dmoz.org/Reference/Education/Distance_Learning/,
and the following sections are some examples of categories found in Open Directory.
PBS Adult Learning Service (ALS)
http://www.pbs.org/als/
ALS is the "largest source of telecourses in the world", and their
catalog currently lists over 100 telecourses available for use. More than 25
of these telecourses also include a Web-based component. ALS licenses educational
program rights to colleges, universities and other institutions, and these programs
can be used as:
The following are other services and informational resources provided by ALS.
Peterson's Education Portal
http://www.petersons.com
Peterson's has been involved in connecting individuals to educational resources
since 1996 and is part of the Lifelong Learning group within Thomson Learning
(Thomson Corporation). This education portal allows visitors to search for colleges,
graduate programs and financial aid opportunities. Information and practice
tests for exams such as the ACT, GRE, MCAT and TOEFL are also available.
References and Resources
http://www.wisc.edu/depd/html/resource.htm
References and Resources is a selection of distance education resources provided
by the Distance Education Certification Program at the University of Wisconsin.
Links to materials such as journals, resource centers, Web development tools,
associations and guides to distance learning programs can be found at this site.
Resources for Distance Education
http://webster.commnet.edu/HP/pages/darling/distance.htm
Charles Darling, a professor at Capital Community College (Hartford, CT), maintains
this page that provides links to distance education resources including associations,
online publications and other distance education portals.
Resources for Distance Learning
Library Service
http://www.lib.odu.edu/services/disted/dersrcs.html
Old Dominion University Library (Norfolk, VA) produced this site to be a resource
for librarians. It provides information and links to guidelines for distance
learning library services, electronic discussion groups, conferences & workshops,
organizations, publications , selected readings, sample library Web sites that
support distance education initiatives and more.
RIDE (Resources In Distance Education)
http://ccism.pc.athabascau.ca/html/ccism/deresrce/de.htm
James MacKintosh and Darlene Ramsden at Athabasca University (Canada's Open
University) developed this award-winning database that is focused on the potential
use of the Web in distance education. Categories covered include areas such
as educational technology resources, distance education & Web design materials,
distance education issues and organizations. Most of the sites available in
this database do not address K-12 issues.
Syllaweb
http://syllaweb.com
Syllaweb is a portal designed to facilitate the sharing of information about
online teaching & learning, e-instruction, and Web design & multimedia
tips for educators and trainers. The site is designed by Karen H. Bonnell, an
associate professor of Communications and Director of Instructional Technology
Services at the University of Southern Indiana.
Taking Your Course Online
http://www.ncsu.edu/it/edu/online
North Carolina State University's Department of Computing Services created this
site as part of a workshop designed to introduce instructors to ways technology
could be used to enhance the teaching and learning experience in their classrooms.
How to communicate electronically, tips for using the Web effectively and online
course templates are just a few of the resources found at this site.
Teaching & Learning on the
Web
http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/tl
The Maricopa Center for Learning and Instruction (MCLI), part of the Maricopa
Community Colleges (AZ) has developed and continues to maintain this site that
currently has over 982 examples of how the Web is being used to enhance learning.
Links to courses being offered via the Web, activities related to classroom
assignments and other classroom support materials are available at this site.
All entries found at Teaching & Learning on the Web have been reviewed by
the MCLI staff.
Teaching and Learning on the Net
http://carbon.cudenver.edu/~mryder/itc_data/net_teach.html
Teaching and Learning on the Net is a site provided by the School of Education
at the University of Colorado at Denver. Links to resources, readings and online
journals are examples of the resources available at this site.
Teaching through the Web
http://www.lgta.org:8080/index.shtml
This course was offered in 1998 and 1999 but is no longer supported. Course
materials are still available at this site for those who want to walk through
the program on their own. Topics covered include teaching, design, building,
publicizing and measure issues related to creating online courses.
Teaching with Electronic Technology
http://www.wam.umd.edu/~mlhall/teaching.html
Michael L. Hall, an adjunct instructor in the University of Maryland's Honors
Program since 1992, compiled this extensive list of annotated resources that
cover general and theoretical materials dealing with technology in education.
Information on institutional support & projects, resources for teachers
and other miscellaneous resources dealing with electronic technology are provided.
TeleCampus Online Course Directory
http://telecampus.edu
This directory is a database to help students locate thousands of online courses
delivered via the Internet from around the world.
Ulric's Homepage: List of Virtual
Universities
http://www.ped.gu.se/ulric/vus.html
Ulric Björch, a PhD student in the Department of Education and Educational
Research at Göteborg University (Sweden), compiled this list of virtual
universities. Links to undergraduate, graduate & professional programs,
general online education & distance education portals plus resources on
distance education in Scandinavia are provided.
UMUC-Verizon Virtual Resource
Site for Teaching with Technology
http://www.umuc.edu/virtualteaching
This award-winning site, developed as the result of joint efforts between the
Center for the Virtual University and the Center for Teaching & Learning,
both in the Office of Distance Education & Lifelong Learning at the University
of Maryland University College (UMUC). The site is divided into two modules
and is designed to help faculty understand emerging pedagogy of online education.
The first model addresses the selection and use of Web-based media to enhance
the student learning experience. In module two, the focus is on the delivery
of online courses. Faculty interviews outline some of the truths and fictions
of teaching Web-based courses.
U.S. News.com: E-Learning
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/elearning/elhome.htm
This U. S. News site provides links to e-learning resources such as articles,
glossaries, student profiles and online graduate degrees. The e-learning directory,
which was created based on surveys from over 2000 traditional and virtual universities,
is also available at this site.
Web-Based Instruction Resource
Site
http://www.stockton.edu/~harveyd/WBI/main.htm
Douglas Harvey, at the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, has developed
this site that includes links to clip art, course listings, design suggestions,
research, software resources and other sites to help those who have integrated
the Web into their course curriculum.
Web-Based Learning Resources Library
http://www.knowledgeability.biz/weblearning
This Web-learning resource site is designed to provide information about the
delivery and management of education on the Internet. Its focus is on distance
education issues as they pertain to higher education, but many of the sections
have information that are applicable to distance education. Topics including
faculty content & development issues, plagiarism, funding sources for distance
education, and accessibility & disability issues for Web sites are just
a few of the many areas addressed at this site.
Web-Based Training Information
Center (WBTIC)
http://www.webbasedtraining.com/home.aspx
WBTIC is a private center, not affiliated with any company or institution, that
provides free resources to anyone interested in developing and delivering online
courses and training programs. This Center was established in December 1994
by Tim Kilby who is credited with coining the terms "Web-based training
(WBT)" and "Web-based performance support system (WBPSS). Primers
that offer design and development tips, trend reports addressing changes in
technology and standards and other resources are available at this site.
Web Teaching at Dartmouth College
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~webteach
Curriculum Computing, a division of Academic Computing at Dartmouth College,
developed this site as a vehicle to support faculty and help them explore different
ways the Web can be integrated into the curriculum. The site provides case studies,
articles, reviews of new resources and links to other sites related to Web-based
teaching.
WorldWide Learn
http://www.worldwidelearn.com
Angela Lovett, founder and CEO of WorldWide Learn, developed this company in
1998 as a way to combat the frustration of trying to locate credible e-learning
resources. This award-winning site is considered to be the largest directory
of online courses. Accredited online degrees, continuing education options,
online training & education courses offered by educational institutions,
and companies & individuals throughout the world are divided into 114 subject
categories for ease of use.
The World Wide Web Virtual Library:
Distance Education
http://www.gwu.edu/~cdml/MediaWebPage/CourseExamples.htm
Dr. Renee M. Eggers created and continues to maintain this distance education
site. Links to sources are divided into e-learning subject categories such as
Distance Education Offerings, Journals & Newsletters, and Organizations.
The section containing a links to articles is currently being updated.
Yahoo! Education: Distance Learning
http://dir.yahoo.com/Education/distance_learning
This very browsable section of the Yahoo! Education category provides numerous
links on various aspects of distance learning. Links to site listings and categories
such as colleges & universities, online teaching & learning and instructional
design are a few of the resources available in this directory.
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