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Pearson Announces Support for IMS Learning Information Services

Posted on November 8, 2009 by Michael Feldstein

Pearson just announced that they will be supporting the IMS LIS standard (and with Oracle’s SAIP implementation of it) across a number of their products. First, they’ll support it in MyLabs, which are subject-focused learning environments (e.g., MyChemLab, MyMathLab, etc.)—sort … Continue reading →

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IMS Report on Learning Technology Satisfaction and Trends

Posted on February 14, 2007 by Michael Feldstein

The IMS has issued a new report with the somewhat imposing title, “IMS GLC Learning Technology Satisfaction and Trends, North American Higher Education, 05 February 2007 Update.” You can get it here, but first you’ll have to register with the … Continue reading →

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eCollege Has Patented the Gradebook

Posted on August 17, 2006 by Michael Feldstein

That’s right. In 2004, eCollege was granted a patent that, as far as I can tell, is for A gradebook An online syllabus A private student journal Now, before you panic, ask yourself why eCollege has not sued anyone in … Continue reading →

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The Blackboard Patent Crisis at Two and a Half Weeks

Posted on August 13, 2006 by Michael Feldstein

While marveling the events of the last several weeks, Jim Farmer suggested that it might be worthwhile to pause and reflect back on the sequence of events. I thought that was a good idea, so here it is. I don’t … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to the CEO of eCollege

Posted on August 8, 2006 by Michael Feldstein

Dear Mr. Thorne: I commend you on your words in your recent press release regarding the Blackboard patent: The fact that one company has been granted a patent for such a broad application and now is engaging in litigation with … Continue reading →

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