February 2008 Distance Learning Site of the Month
The Distance Education Clearinghouse is managed and maintained by the University of Wisconsin-Extension, in cooperation with its partners and other University of Wisconsin institutions. Its mission is to produce a quality, highly maintained and frequently updated web site that provides a wide range of information about distance education and related resources.
The Distance Education Clearinghouse began as an electronic bulletin board in the 1980s. In the early 1990s, they embraced the gopher protocol and launched on the web in 1995.
This comprehensive and widely recognized web site brings together distance education information from Wisconsin, national, and international sources.
The following is a current overview of the topics available at The Distance Education Clearinghouse:
Introduction to Distance Education
- Definitions
- Glossaries
- Overviews and FAQs
- Other Distance Education Sites
Keeping Current
- Today's Distance Education Headlines
- Conferences and Events
- Organizations and Associations
- Journals and Readings
- Distance Education News
Programs and Courses
- Catalogs
- Certificate Programs
Technology
- Delivery Methods
- Technology Selection
- Blended Learning
Teaching and Learning
- Faculty and Teaching
- Instructional Design
- Case Studies
Research and Statistics
- Evaluation and Assessment
- Statistics
- Predictions, Trends, and Forecasts
Policies and Guidelines
- Accessibility
- Legislation
- Funding and Grants
- Student Funding
- Intellectual Property and Copyright
Distance Education Community
- Higher Education
- K-12
- Business and Industry
- Military and Government
- Health
- International Issues
- Job Opportunities
Learning Environment
- Library Support
- Training
- Student Readiness
Wisconsin Resources
New information and resources are being added to The Distance Education Clearinghouse on a continual basis so you'll want to bookmark this site and check back on a regular basis for current information and trends in online and distance learning. You won't need to search for newly added information and resources, just click the "New Items" link at the top of the home page to see what's recently been added.
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