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Annenberg/CPB Project¦s Top Ten Distance Education Sites

This is a collection of Anneberg¦s top 10 distance education sites. The sites have information on the practice of distance education or are sources from which to take part in distance education programs. There are links to other distance learning resources. http://www.learner.org/edtech/distlearn/topten.html

Commonwealth of Learning (COL): The Development of Virtual Education

The site provides access to "The Development of Virtual Education: A Global Perspective" report, which focuses on the concept of truly virtual education and current distance education practices. http://www.col.org/virtualed/index.htm

Distance Education

Intended for those teaching distance education classes, the site provides access to clearinghouses, electronic journals, the Global Network Academy, the Distance Education Online Symposium, and the Distance Learning Resource Center. http://alabanza.com/kabacoff/Inter-Links/education/distance.html

Distance Education and Training Council (DETC)

This organization is a clearinghouse for information on distance education. Their site provides information on accreditation and various learning programs. Access is provided to publications and other resources. http://www.detc.org/

Distance Learning Resource Network

This organization site provides information on distance education and the Star School Program as well as access to articles on Web-based education, examples of K-12 distance education, research reports, and related sites. http://www.dlrn.org/

Instructional Telecommunications Council (ITC)

Dedicated to improving distance learning through the use of technology, the ITC site provides access to publications, guidelines, and information about grants, conferences, related legislation, and reports. http://www.itcnetwork.org/

Resources in Distance Education (RIDE)

The Resources in Distance Education is a database. This searchable database provides information educational technology resources, distance education organization, and distance education issues. The site provides information on conferences and other special events. http://ccism.pc.athabascau.ca/html/ccism/deresrce/de.htm

United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA)

This organization is dedicated to the promotion of the development and application of distance learning for education and training in the areas of K-12 education, higher education, continuing education, corporate training, and military and government training. Provides information about distance learning as well as a calendar of events sponsored by the organization. http://www.usdla.org/