More State and Federal Funding Allocated to Distance Learning Programs
More State Colleges and Universities
Use Distance Learning to Reach Students
Patrick Sutton
February 26, 2007
Recently, we’ve seen many news headlines that show how distance learning initiatives are beginning to form a bridge between high school and college.
This week, in Alabama, Dr. Anne Davidson, coordinator of the training site in Madison for Alabama Connecting Classrooms, Educators & Students Statewide (ACCESS) announced that the distance learning program initiated by the state of Alabama has provided 544 students with the opportunity to attend college-level classes, this semester alone.
ACCESS uses interactive TV and internet technology to disseminate course content to Alabama students. Although ACCESS is only set to receive funding through September, Davidson expects to receive an extension based on the success she has had.
As we have seen in previous weeks, Alabama is not the only state that has allocated more funding to distance learning. North Carolina has done the same, as well as other states, including Nebraska and Texas. Last week, the Southwest Regional Education Center received a $154,939 grant to improve distance learning programs in 5 counties. This funding will allow high school students access to more advanced course content.
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Associated Press, “Funding awarded for distance learning project”; The El Paso Times, February 22, 2007
Reeves, Wendy; “Distance-Learning classes help 544 North Alabamians”; The Huntsville Times, February 26, 2007