Past items added in January, 2005

Here are some of the items that were added in January, 2005. Older or expired links may now be removed or un-linked:

January, 2005

• Alberta Online Consortium
  AOC is a Canadian national organization "focused on effective online practices and supporting flexible learning models." Their growing web site includes links to areas concerned with courseware/learning objects, professional development opportunities, K-12 research and featured articles, as well as descriptions of other specific projects. Membership options to AOC are identified.
  [ Organizations and Associations ]
• National Center on Accessible Distance Learning (AccessDL)
  The AccessDL site contains resources and links for distance learning administrators, educators, web designers and students about how to ensure that distance learning is accessible to students and instructors with disabilities. Categories of resources include discussion lists as well as publications and streaming video for distance learning designers, instructors, trainers, webmasters and editors. AccessDL is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and located at the University of Washington.
  [ Accessibility ]
• Call for Proposals for the Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning
  Proposals for the 21st Annual Conference are due January 24, 2005. You are invited to present a workshop, information session, course design showcase, or cracker-barrel roundtable discussion at Distance Learning 2005. The Conference Web site has complete details for online submission of proposals. The Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning is sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
  [ Conferences and Events ]
• Predictions for 2005
  Visit the updated section of the Distance Education Clearinghouse to find a variety of different predictions, trends, and forecasts for 2005. Listings include technology and e-learning suggestions and predictions.
  [ Predictions, Trends, and Forecasts ]
• Updated News Area
  Another updated section of the Distance Education Clearinghouse is the 'Today's Distance Education Headlines' section. Included are new links to papers and news sites which relate to distance education and technologies.
  [ Predictions, Trends, and Forecasts ]
• Peterson's Degree Program Search
  Listings of degree programs include various institutions worldwide. User has the option to search for one or more programs by name and can focus results according to the degree level or certificate. Also included is the option to list programs that are available either on or off campus. Keyword and institutions searching is also available.
  [ Catalogs ]