Capella University Wins Top Award for Innovation in Distance Education; Award Recognizes Innovation That Contributes to the Field of Distance Education.MINNEAPOLIS -- Stacey Clawson, principal learning architect, and Liz Frame, course designer, at Capella University Capella University is a private for-profit distance institution of higher learning. Capella University offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral (PhD and PsyD) degrees in business, technology, education, human services and psychology. , an accredited accredited recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria. accredited herds cattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g. (a) online university, have won a top award for innovation in distance education. The National University Telecommunications Network A telecommunications network is a of telecommunications links and nodes arranged so that messages may be passed from one part of the network to another over multiple links and through various nodes. , a network of professionals advancing higher education higher education Study beyond the level of secondary education. Institutions of higher education include not only colleges and universities but also professional schools in such fields as law, theology, medicine, business, music, and art. through technology and distance learning, selected "Next Generation Learning: Problem-based Learning problem-based learning Medical education An instruction strategy in which groups of students are presented with clinical problems without prior study or lectures. See Cooperative learning. in an Online Environment" for its Outstanding Distance Education Innovation Award 2006. Keith Koch, director of next-generation learning at Capella University, said the award recognizes not only Clawson and Frame but many of the employees at Capella University. The Capella team applied an innovative problem-based learning approach and groundbreaking use of learning-platform technology in two redesigned courses in the School of Business and Technology. "These courses are an excellent example of what's possible in the next generation of online learning," said Koch. "It combines a problem-based learning design with technology in new ways to provide real-world learning experiences, enrich the online-education process, and save time for learners and faculty." The Distance Education Innovation Award was presented June 12 at the National University Telecommunications Network's annual event in Minneapolis. About the National University Telecommunications Network The National University Telecommunications Network is committed to providing dynamic leadership and support of applications of new and emerging technologies in distance education. As a premier distance learning professional organization, NUTN NUTN National University Telecommunications Network provides vision and experience to higher education institutions and professionals serving numerous constituencies and organizations. For more information, go to http://www.nutn.org. About Capella University Founded in 1993, Capella University is an accredited* online university that offers graduate degree programs in business, information technology, education, human services and psychology, as well as a bachelor of science Noun 1. Bachelor of Science - a bachelor's degree in science BS, SB bachelor's degree, baccalaureate - an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies online degree program with 11 specializations in business and information technology. The online university currently serves more than 14,500 enrolled learners from all 50 states and 63 countries. Capella is a national leader in online education, committed to providing high-caliber academic excellence and pursuing balanced business growth. Capella University is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capella Education Company Capella Education Company (NASDAQ: CPLA) is an education services holding company which owns for-profit, online Capella University and other assets. What is now the Capella Education Company was founded in 1991 by Stephen Shank, former CEO of Tonka Corporation. , headquartered in Minneapolis. For more information, please visit http://www.capella.edu or call 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552). (a) Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) is one of six regional accreditation organizations recognized by the United States Department of Education and Council for Higher Education Accreditation. , located at 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, (312) 263-0456, www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org. Learn more about earning an online degree at Capella University: online education (http://www.capella.edu/online_education.aspx), online college (http://www.capella.edu/online_college_degree_programs.aspx), distance learning (http://www.capella.edu/distance_learning.aspx), online university (http://www.capella.edu/online_university.aspx), online learning (http://www.capella.edu/online-learning-degree-programs.aspx). |
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