Tuesday, July 19, 2005

eLearning Advisory Group - UMB

Resource Directory: "The campus eLearning Adivsory Group was formed in January 2001 (as the Blackboard Advisory Group) to make recommendations on the configuration, use and administration of Blackboard and other eLearning technologies at the University of Maryland Baltimore. The group is composed of administrators, faculty, and staff from each school, the HS/HSL, and the Center for Information Technology Services (CITS). The group meets monthly to discuss eLearning issues on campus.

If you have issues that you would like to be addressed by the committee, please contact your School or department representative:"

Georgetown University - Blackboard Advisory Group

E-NOTES, SPRING 2001 -- BLACKBOARD: "The other new body is the Blackboard Advisory Group. This committee, consisting of staff and faculty from many different departments, will assist in the development of policies and procedures for the Blackboard system. The collaboration of this committee with the Blackboard implementation team will strive to provide a robust, yet fully functional and user-friendly course management system."

Blackboard Advisory Group at Duke University

Blackboard at Duke Help - About Blackboard at Duke - Advisory: "Blackboard Advisory Group

The Blackboard Advisory Group was formed in Spring 2002 to advise Blackboard administrators on the configuration, use and administration of Blackboard at Duke. The group is composed of faculty and/or IT support staff from each Duke school, Duke Libraries, the Center for Instructional Technology and the Office of Information Technology. The Group meets about once a month during the school year.

If you would like to have an issue addressed by the Blackboard Advisory Group, please bring it to the attention of a representative from your school or department."

Wednesday, July 06, 2005

Seeing Math™: Bringing Mathematical Thinking Into Focus

Seeing Math™: Bringing Mathematical Thinking Into Focus: "Today's students need a strong grasp of mathematics to succeed both academically and in the job market. Seeing Math™ helps teachers, schools and districts rise to the challenge. Seeing Math™'s online professional development programs use interactive software, illustrative video, guided discussion and standards-driven content to:

* Equip teachers with the knowledge and instructional strategies to engage, motivate and lead students to math success.
* Provide schools and districts a flexible and cost-effective solution to address rigorous standards, meet staff development needs and improve student achievement.
* Help new and veteran teachers gain insight into how students think about mathematics."

eSchool News Ed-Tech Insider

eSchool News Ed-Tech Insider: