I have to admit I’m not terribly familiar with Blur’s work, really knowing them only for their two singles that charted in North America, the dance-pop “Girls and Boys” and the harder, anthemic “Song 2” (more commonly known as ‘the woo-hoo song’). Given these two tracks as background, I expected this album to be a… Read more »
An advantage of attending a traditional university is the ability to compare notes with other students about which classes to take, where to park, where to find a cheap meal, and most importantly, which professors to study under. Distance Education (DE) students are therefore disadvantaged in that we must negotiate university without the benefit of… Read more »
I have been taking courses, off and on, through Athabasca University since 1996 and for the most part I love to learn through distance education. In fact, distance education is an old friend of mine. I experienced difficulties in high school due to my own lack of self-discipline and rebellious attitude toward authority figures”?teachers in… Read more »
CHAT WITH AUSU ONLINE If you have a question for AUSU, or would like to get to know your council, drop by the chat-room [accessible through the ‘Message Forums’ option on the AUSU home page http://www.ausu.org. You will need an AUSU web site account.] during one of our chat times and talk live with AUSU… Read more »
THIS WEEK RateMyProfessors.com – It’s quickly becoming the most talked about web site for students in the US in Canada. Find out what RateMyProfessors.com can do ease the peer-support drought afflicting distance education students. Good China – family heirlooms should be for the pleasure of the family. Review – Think Tank by Blur – Not… Read more »
Athabasca University. The Voice. Dear Editor, Re: Assignment Manuals on the Internet I’d like to see the “Assignment Manuals” for all the AU courses on the Internet. A student can check out the specific assignment requirements, loan materials, and any other information relevant to the student’s needs. Most AU Assignment Manuals do arrive in the… Read more »
AUSU COMMITTEES SEEK MEMBERS AUSU Committees are looking for student members who can volunteer just a few hours a month to answer email or attend teleconferences. Anyone who wants to become more involved with AUSU Student Council can gain great experience and insight through committee work. The External Committee, chaired by Shirley Barg, needs representatives… Read more »
ISFIR | 2003 International Student Festival in Rome ISFiR- the International Student Festival in Rome takes place from July 16 to July 25, 2003. “With about 450 participants aged 18 to 50 from 90-100 different countries, ISFiR is the largest thematic student festival in the world. This year’s theme is ‘Challenging Attitudes,’ and to make… Read more »
Contributed by The Insider Distance Teaching & Learning Conference: – 19th annual -“Working Smarter – Building on Success” – Aug. 13-15, 2003 – Madison, Wisconsin. Details: http://www.uwex.edu/disted/conference AU Learning Services Conference – October 3 & 4, 2003 – Edmonton, Crowne Plaza Chateau Lacombe. Details to follow. OTHER CONFERENCES CAPDHHE [Canadian Association for the Prevention of… Read more »
