LGUIDE ANALYSIS OF E-LEARNING - Lguide Releases Analysis of E-Learning for Ten
Critical Training Topics. The report, "Ten Critical Training Topics: A Buyer's Guide to
E-Learning Courseware," aims to serve as a resource for e-learning customers to identify and
evaluate Web-based courses... http://www.elearningmag.com/news/lguide1024.asp ( e-learning
NewsLine, 24 Oct 01)

NASBE: EDUCATION LEADERS MUST ACT ON ED TECH - In a report issued last week,
the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) said an ad hoc education
technology system is developing that threatens to deepen existing education disparities. The
report called on education leaders to undertake wholesale revisions of learning standards, to
bring assessments on-line, and to provide equity and access for all students in order to ensure
expansion of instructional technologies. The report, titled "Any Time, Any Place, Any Path, Any
Pace: Taking the Lead on eLearning Policy," noted that while the estimated $7 billion is spent
each year on eLearning has resulted in successful "islands of innovation," quality varies widely
and poor and minority students are underserved - if they have any access at all. For more
information, visit: http://www.nasbe.org (Syllabus e-News, Resources, and Trends for 23 Oct
01)

NODE LEARNING GUIDES - The Node has launched a series of learning guides to
provide practical advice on using technology to teach effectively. The first two guides can
be purchased through its website now: the Node's Guide to Online Discussions is ready
for immediate delivery, while our Guide to Blended Learning can be ordered now for
delivery in early November. Each guide comes in two parts: a manual in PDF format and
a companion website which will be updated regularly to provide users with the latest
resources available on the topic. General information on the learning guides is available
at: http://thenode.org/guides/ Details on the Guide to Online Discussions are available at:
http://thenode.org/guides/discussion/ and features of the Guide to Blended Learning can
be found at: http://thenode.org/guides/blended/ (NETWORKING 18 Oct 01)