The Horizon - Desire2Learn Newsletter, Issue 23 2011
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The Golden Rule: How VHS Is Setting a New Standard in Course Development and Design
In Part I of this two part series, Liz Pape, CEO of Virtual High School (VHS) Global Consortium, provides an overview of VHS as well as a description of what brought about their pursuit of the Gold Copy Template Course. [more]

Spotlight Articles
How 2 EXCEL: Spotlight on Desire2EXCEL Award Winner Elgin Community College
Elgin Community College came late to the online learning revolution, implementing Desire2Learn Learning Environment in 2004. Seven years later they were recognized as a finalist in three Desire2EXCEL Award categories. [more]
Your Many Roles as an Online Facilitator
In helping many instructors make the transition to online learning over the years, I usually hear similar comments in the debrief after their first experience facilitating such a course. [more]
How To Advance Teaching & Learning with the Latest Release of Desire2Learn Learning Suite
The latest release of Desire2Learn Learning Suite is all about opportunities for innovation and advancement in education. Integrated social networking, rich media support and improved productivity are just a few of the new exciting capabilities. [more]
How To Go Mobile: Desire2Learn® Campus Life Like You've Never Seen It
Mobile technologies are in a state of continual evolution with lifecycles of months, not years. Each round requires research and interpretation, so that you can roll out solutions that meet your students' expectations in a timely manner. [more]

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 In This Issue
  Competency Based Learning: 5 Steps to Success!  


  Services Spotlight: Technical Account Management  


  How To Manage & Distribute Your Media with New Kaltura Partnership  


  How To Make a Difference: Upcoming Product Development Activities for Clients  


  How To Create Calendar Events for Your Course Content  


  The Time is Now! EDUCAUSE 2011  


  New to the Desire2Learn Family  


  Be Our Guest: Contribute to The Horizon  


  Q4 Conferences  


  Q4 Webinars  


  Learning Insights Blog  
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