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08-06-2012 11:08 National Louis University's Multi-Tiered Online Initiative seeks to reduce costs, increase academic supports and promote engaged learning by creating a highly stream-lined core, general education curriculum linked to self-paced modules aligned to credit-bearing, proficiency-based assessments. The Multi-Tiered Online Initiative will leverage open-source material, prior learning assessment, and use a scenario-based curricular approach for program-specific learning. All learning pathways will lead to one of three degree programs which have strong employability rates upon graduation. Learning will take place within the Self-paced Progressive Intervention Framework which is a system of response embedded into assessments alerting coaches when a learner needs support. This framework will enable students with diverse skill sets/knowledge to progress through modules and assessments simultaneously while receiving support tailored to his or her specific needs and time frame. When a student is no longer able to study independently, they will be able to "opt in" to an instructor-led, online course in order to complete their degree.

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Read emails state Board of Education members sent to education officials and Superintendent Janet Barresis response.

Parents and guardians of several affected students were shocked to learn of the disclosure of documents they thought were only for the eyes of the state Board of Education.

"No, I was not aware of that!" said Ebenezer Duko, father of Broken Arrow High School senior Dallas Dickens-Duko, whose appeal was denied. "I thought everything had to be confidential. I am very concerned and very disappointed. ... I didn't know there was a waiver in the appeal."

Under the Oklahoma Achieving Classroom Excellence Act, which applies to the class of 2012 and beyond, students must pass at least four of seven subject matter tests in order to earn a high school diploma.

Amid outcry from lawmakers and concerns from state board members, state officials took down the names of the 25 students on Friday and redacted their personal information before reposting their ACE appeal applications on the Internet.

The spokesman for State Superintendent Janet Barresi initially defended the action, but later told the Tulsa World that personal information would be redacted because of state board members' concerns.

"There were conversations. They understand the department was striking a difficult balance between being transparent and dealing with student information. Going forward, we are going to take a look at what other states are doing and whether we could have a system that could assign a case number to students seeking appeals," said Damon Gardenhire.

Through a request under the Oklahoma Open Records Act, the Tulsa World obtained copies of state board members' emails. Gardenhire also included Barresi's response, which was sent to the entire board.

Joy Hoffmeister, a state board member from Tulsa, wrote to Barresi that she was disheartened.

"Based on my recollection, the Board had recently been advised that documents distributed during Executive Session are not subject to the same disclosures as those items distributed outside of Executive Session. I am not an expert in the Open Meeting Act or the Open Records Act, but why were these students' records and privacy not shielded in this same way?" she wrote. "I would suggest that in the future, anyone who exercises their right to an appeal should be given greater care to protect their privacy. When a situation of competing rights exist, I believe it is incumbent upon us, as a public board and government agency, to exercise the highest level of care and protection in favor of children and young students."

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06-06-2012 17:48 A short video considering the value and/or currency of the term 'the rural idyll' in the context of the modern day sustainable development debate.

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07-06-2012 10:29 Learn Hypnosis Online Internet technology has made online education a popular and convenient way to learn most any subject. Nowadays it is possible to even learn hypnosis online. Online hypnosis courses vary according to media formats and depth of study. You should choose the course that best fits with your reasons and goals for learning hypnosis. It should also be noted that some regions require education from a licensed and approved school so online learning may not be for everyone. For many however, online courses can be the ideal way to learn hypnosis foundations and even techniques. In this video you will discover the common options available to you to learn hypnosis online. For more about how to become a hypnotist see my channel at

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RADNOR, Pa., June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Quintiq Inc. today announced that American Public University System (APUS), a provider of online higher education focused on serving the military and public service communities and other motivated professionals, has selected Quintiq's Workforce Optimization Solution to help support APUS's current operations and strategic growth initiatives.

"The flexibility of the Quintiq solution will be demonstrated by its ability to be configured to meet the challenging and dynamic nature of a 100% online educational environment," Dr. Victor Allis, CEO of Quintiq, stated. "We are confident that our software will help APUS streamline the course scheduling requirements for its approximately 1,800 faculty members worldwide."

About APUS

American Public University System (www.apus.edu), winner of the Sloan Consortium's 2009 Ralph E. Gomory Award for Quality Online Education and two-time recipient of Sloan's Effective Practices Award, offers 87 online degree programs through American Public University (www.apu.apus.edu) and American Military University (www.amu.apus.edu). APUS's relevant curriculum, affordability and flexibility help more than 100,000 working adults worldwide pursue degrees in a diverse variety of subjects.

About Quintiq

Quintiq provides advanced planning, scheduling and supply chain optimization software solutions. This fast-growing company, established in 1997, offers and implements software for planning and optimizing complex business processes throughout the enterprise. The company's dual headquarters are located in the Netherlands and the USA with subsidiaries in Australia, China, Finland, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom. Quintiq systems are implemented in 77 countries worldwide. More at http://www.quintiq.com. Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/quintiq

More information:David Kenneson VP North America Quintiq Inc. Radnor Financial Center 201 King of Prussia Road Suite 110 Radnor, PA 19087 T: 610-964-8111 E: david.kenneson@quintiq.com

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Augusta State University will offer its first complete online degree program in the fall, giving students an alternative to the traditional classroom setting and broadening enrollment to students outside the boundaries of Augusta.

The Web-based Master of Education in Educational Leadership is a 12-course program that students can complete in one year in front of a home computer.

It is a degree geared toward educators who want to become administrators or teachers looking to build leadership skills, said Wayne Lord, the chairman of ASUs Department of Educational Leadership, Counseling and Special Education.

The reason for 100 percent online is to reach out and expand our enrollment beyond our geography, Lord said.

Students must apply by July 20 for the Aug. 20 session and Sept. 14 for the Oct. 15 session.

Although Lord said the college has not received applications yet, he expects about 25 students per course, similar to the traditional class loads ASU has on the physical campus.

ASUs move to offer the online degree is atypical in higher education trends, even as enrollment in online courses across the country increases. The vast majority of growth in online degree programs, more than 90 percent, is coming from schools that already have an established online curriculum rather than schools such as ASU just starting to offer online degrees, according to Jeff Seaman, co-director of Babson Survey Research Group.

More than 6.1 million students nationally were taking at least one online course in the fall 2010 term, an increase of 560,000 students from the previous year, according to Seamans 2011 study Going the Distance: Online Education in the United States.

Not all higher education institutions are as interested in offering online courses, however, nor are all faculty members enthusiastic about teaching on the web.

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LYNCHBURG, Va., June 7, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StraighterLine (www.straighterline.com) announced today that Liberty University Online (www.LUOnline.com) has joined their rapidly expanding network of partnering colleges, welcoming StraighterLine students to transfer credits for enrollment in one of Liberty's online degree programs.

StraighterLine provides a unique path for students to get the basic credits they need at an affordable rate. Through StraighterLine's unique structure and affordable pricing plan, students can complete freshman and introductory-level classes while saving thousands on their college degree.

As a StraighterLine partner institution, Liberty Online is able to offer flexible, affordable, accredited online degree programs, in over 100 programs of study, to StraighterLine students continuing to pursue their educational goals.

Liberty Online is coming alongside StraighterLine and those students seeking to fulfill their basic course requirements in this manner to help them continue to experience the flexibility and affordability they are seeking. With eight-week sub-terms continually offered throughout the year, Liberty's online program affords students the flexibility to complete course work when and where best suited to their needs, while accelerating their degree completion.

Through this partnership, Liberty Online is offering transfer credit to those students who have successfully completed StraighterLine's online college courses. With a wide assortment of course options, StraighterLine currently offers thirty-eight entry-level college courses online including English, math, humanities, business, college prep, and science. StraighterLine courses are evaluated and recommended by the American Council on Education's College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT), ensuring a smooth transition to students wanting to take their education to the next level.

About Liberty University

Liberty University, located in Lynchburg, Va., is the world's largest Christian university. Offering courses on its 6,800-acre, residential campus and in online format, Liberty is home to nearly 100,000 students.

Liberty Online strives to meet the needs of students on all fronts. Liberty offers more than 100 fully-accredited online programs of study, from the associate to doctoral level, and embraces the opportunity to assist individuals in advancing their education.

Since 1971, the mission of Liberty University has been to develop Christ-centered men and women with the values, knowledge, and skills essential to impact tomorrow's world. With a unique heritage and an expanding future of influence, Liberty continues steadfast in its mission of Training Champions for Christ.

As part of the world's largest, non-profit, Christian university, Liberty Online is known for its high student satisfaction and retention rates. Liberty Online continues to focus on student success by providing exceptional resources, including an online library, Online Writing Center, a partnership with Tutor.com, Liberty Online Ministries, and knowledgeable Academic Advisors.

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NEW YORK and SALT LAKE CITY, June 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --McGraw-Hill Education and Western Governors University (WGU) today announced a landmark agreement to establish a "pay-for-performance" model in which McGraw-Hill will receive variable compensation for those WGU students who use MHE technology and services for a particular course and pass.

Through the partnership, McGraw-Hill Education will provide e-books and access to industry-leading adaptive learning tools including McGraw-Hill LearnSmart to Western Governors University's (WGU) online courses. Under this new pricing structure, the university will pay a significantly discounted flat fee for McGraw-Hill's course materials. In addition, WGU will pay McGraw-Hill a premium for each student who uses the materials and passes the course (a passing grade at WGU is equivalent to a letter grade of "B" or better). Through this new pay-for-performance model, universities and learning companies share in the accountability for student success and students gain access to premium educational materials while keeping costs low.

"With more student loan than credit card debt in the United States, McGraw-Hill Education has an opportunity to be a part of the solution. Through this first-of-its-kind pay-for-performance agreement with Western Governors University, McGraw-Hill Education will be compensated for our digital technologies, services, and content based upon the performance of the students," said Brian Kibby, president, McGraw-Hill Higher Education. "This landmark agreement works to achieve two of the most pressing objectives in higher education: improving student performance and lowering costs."

The new business model supports WGU's philosophy of providing a mentor-guided, competency-based education that allows students to advance when they demonstrate mastery of all course competencies rather than accumulating credit hours by spending time in class. For each degree program, required knowledge and skills, called competencies, are defined in collaboration with education and industry experts, and assessments are developed to measure these competencies. WGU has drawn national attention for this innovative, competency-based approach to learning, which offers affordable, high quality education. Tuition at the private, nonprofit university is about $6,000 per 12-month year and has only increased by $200 in the past 6 years.

"Western Governors University is known for its innovative approach to solving the problems that persist in our higher education system," said Tom Malek, senior vice president of Learning Solutions and Services at McGraw-Hill Higher Education. "We believe in making radical changes when they can benefit our nation which is why we've partnered with WGU on this pay-for-performance program. We know that our curriculum and smart study tools like LearnSmart work when you have the commitment of the university and a willingness to try new business models that are designed to enhance performance."

"This partnership with McGraw-Hill Education is consistent with our goals at WGUto find innovative ways to reduce the cost and improve the quality of higher education," said WGU President Dr. Robert Mendenhall. "In addition, it helps support our objective of reinforcing accountability among our partners as well as our students."

About McGraw-Hill Education

McGraw-Hill Education is a content, software and services-based education company that draws on its more than 100 years of educational expertise to offer solutions, which improve learning outcomes around the world. McGraw-Hill is the adaptive education technology leader with the vision for creating a highly personalized learning experience that prepares students of all ages for the world that awaits. The company has offices acrossNorth America,India,China,Europe, theMiddle EastandSouth America, and makes its learning solutions available in more than 65 languages. For additional information, visit http://www.mheducation.com.

About Western Governors University

WGU is the only university in the U.S. offering online, competency-based degree programs. WGU offers more than 50 degree programs in business, K-12 teacher education, information technology, and health professions, including nursing. Since its inception in 1997, WGU has grown into a national institution, serving more than 32,000 students. WGU is self-sustaining on tuition of approximately $6,000 per 12-month year for most of its programs.

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