Michael Feldstein recently posted an interesting and informative article on his blog e-Literate regarding what schools should consider when selecting a learning management system. Although the article is written primarily with smaller schools in mind, there are a lot of good points that schools of any size should consider.

Full article can be read at http://mfeldstein.com/advice-for-small-schools-on-the-lms-selection-process/.

Ithaca College's EdTechDay is a regional technology event that attracts educators and IT staff from across Upstate New York. The event is primarily of interest to the higher education community, however, K-12 educators also participate and find there is valuable information and resources available related to their interests. Talk with major computer and technology vendors, explore educational applications, learn how technology is being used in the classroom, and much more.

Event: Ithaca College EdTechDay '09
When: Thursday, March 26, 2009
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Where: Campus Center, Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York

For more information, including workshop schedules and registration information, visit the ithaca College EdTechDay website at:
http://www.ithaca.edu/edtechday/index.php

Spend a day learning about various open source projects designed specifically for Higher Education, including e-Portfolios, Desktop Productivity, Learning Management Systems and Portals. See them in action, how they work and compare to more familiar options, and hear case studies from colleagues who have successfully implemented open source tools. Read More...