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JSTOR: a researcher’s first stop

January 3, 2011 | E-Learning, E-Resources

Do you need to learn about economic theory in the 1800s? What about horror movies during the Cold War, or the invention of indoor plumbing? All of these subjects, and more, are available at JSTOR (Journal Storage), an online archive founded in 1995. Hundreds of journals are available for full-text ...

Youtube EDU offers college content for free

October 5, 2010 | E-Learning, E-Resources

Learning doesn't have to end when you get a degreenor should it. If you're interested in continuing your education without making a financial (or even a large time) commitment, Youtube EDU might be the place for you. The hub brings together different channels from both major and minor institutions of ...

Distance-learning programs take off with the help of broadband

September 23, 2010 | E-Learning

Believe it or not, what is now referred to as "distance learning" is far from a new idea. Eager academes in the 18th and 19th centuries sent out to teachers like Caleb Phillips and Isaac Pitman, who taught shorthand writing through letters. The growth of the postal service and development ...