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ODLA Survey of Course Management Systems

August 24, 2010
By Debbie Sanders

Hope you will take the time to fill out this very brief survey of the course management solution at your institution. Create your free online surveys with SurveyMonkey, the world’s leading questionnaire tool.
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Distance learning programs gain popularity in Oklahoma | NewsOK.com

June 28, 2010
By Steve Cade
Distance learning programs gain popularity in Oklahoma | NewsOK.com

Distance learning programs gain popularity in Oklahoma Distance learning programs have skyrocketed at Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma in recent years. Distance learning can make earning a degree more accessible to working or nontraditional students. BY DARLA SLIPKE 0 Published: June 26, 2010 Kimberley McDaniel, a 2009 University of Oklahoma graduate, didn’t meet many...
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Oklahoma law sets criteria for educators’ performance ratings | NewsOK.com

June 10, 2010
By Steve Cade
Oklahoma law sets criteria for educators’ performance ratings | NewsOK.com

BY ANDREA EGER – Tulsa World Oklahoman 2 Published: June 10, 2010 Teachers and principals across Oklahoma will soon have to make the grade on a new five-point rating system or risk losing their jobs. More Info EvaluationsRatings: Superior, Highly Effective, Effective, Needs Improvement or Ineffective. Breakdown: Based...
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ASU plans big change in teacher training

May 21, 2010
By Steve Cade

In a quest to turn out better teachers, Arizona State University is shaking up its training program for K-12 educators, requiring students to take more courses in subjects they will teach and fewer on how to teach and understand children. Read more: http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/2010/01/25/20100125asuteachers0125.html#ixzz0oayGy9Pf
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Online study is way of life at Crescent High School | NewsOK.com

February 5, 2010
By Steve Cade

The state Education Board toured Crescent High School on Thursday to learn how the school has gotten rid of traditional textbooks in favor of an Internet-based digital curriculum. “At times we hit bumps in the road,” Crescent Public Schools Superintendent Steve Shiever said. via Online study is way of life at Crescent High School | NewsOK.com.
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