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Fekula, Michael J. – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2010
Although the advent of online learning has revolutionized the delivery of education, from the average student's perspective there have been few radical innovations in the general administration of pure online courses since their inception. With some exceptions the scheduling of online courses generally aligns with the university calendar, while…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Online Courses, Scheduling, Educational Innovation
King, Christine – Adults Learning, 2011
It is increasingly difficult to be a citizen, a family member or a worker, to be young or to be old, without the acquisition of new skills. And these are not simple skills; they are complex, creative, thought-provoking and challenging skills. Many more people are capable of acquiring and using these skills than have the opportunity to do so.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Adult Students, Educational Needs
Tierney, William G.; Hallett, Ronald E.; Venegas, Kristan M. – Center for Higher Education Policy Analysis, University of Southern California, 2006
After-school or out-of-school programs offer additional social, academic, and extracurricular activities and experiences to supplement the regular school day. College preparation programs offer activities that are designed to enable youth to prepare for a variety of college-related tasks, with services including test preparation, academic…
Descriptors: Extracurricular Activities, College Preparation, After School Programs, Policy Analysis