Past items added in July, 2005

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

July, 2005

• Position Announcement: University of Wisconsin-Platteville
  The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is hiring a corporate marketing manager for their distance education programs. Information about the position can be found at the UW-Platteville Employment Opportunities web site. Screening of applications begins August 22, 2005 and will continue until the position is filled.
  [ Job Opportunities ]
• Journal of e-Learning and Knowledge Society
  The Italian e-Learning Association published this journal in both a print and an online version. The Journal is aimed at researchers, educators and professionals involved with technological innovation and online education as well as knowledge management. First published in 2005.
  [ Journals, Readings, Articles and Books ]
• The Sharpened Glossary
  The Sharpened Glossary is a Dictionary of Computer Terms with Easy-To-Understand Definitions. The terms are updated frequently and provides a listing of recently added terms, and search mechanism. Also included are chat acronyms and emoticons.
  [ Glossaries ]
• The University of Wisconsin-Madison's Master of Engineering in Professional Practice (MEPP) Program: The Road to Quality Online Graduate Engineering Education
  By Wayne P. Pferdehirt, Thomas W. Smith and Karen R. Al-Ashkar; University of Wisconsin-Madison.
  In JALN, Volume 9, Issue 2 - June 2005.
  Full text available online to Sloan-C members only. This article discusses the successes and lessons learned during the first six years of this program. "Distinctive elements of the program include: the program's cohort design; integration of weekly Webconferencing with asynchronous Web-based tools; optimization of course content and format for experienced, mid-career adults; and an annual on-campus residency."
  [ Faculty and Teaching ]
• Finnish Virtual University (FVU)
  The Finnish Virtual University (FVU) is a partnership of all 21 Finnish universities. It is based on collaboration, division of labour, shared knowledge and the expertise of these member universities. It promotes online learning and teaching and develops compatible information infrastructures.
  [ Virtual Universities ]
• Journal of Instruction Delivery Systems
  The Journal of Instruction Delivery Systems (JIDS) is a quarterly publication sponsored by the Society for Applied Learning Technology® and published by the Learning Technology Institute® which is devoted to the issues, problems, and applications of instructional delivery systems in education, training, and job performance.
  [ Journals, Readings, Articles and Books ]
• EDUCAUSE Teaching and Learning Resources
  From the EDUCAUSE Resource Center, these resources are grouped by topic, with links to abstracts and often full text of reports, articles, studies and other key findings. "EDUCAUSE focuses on understanding learners, aligning learning principles and practices together and integrating learning technology-all with the goal of improving student success." Resources are authored by either EDUCAUSE members or contributed by others.
  [ Faculty and Teaching ]