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As online technology rapidly develops, the criteria for evaluating these sources develops as well. Online sources are so new that their status as accurate sources is not fully established; therefore, you should verify online sources before you invest time in browsing the web or assessing the credibility of sources you find there. Once you've determined that online sources can be used, you'll still need to assess their credibility. The following criteria for assessing online sources will help you to determine whether electronic sources are both professional and appropriate. Keep in mind as you review these criteria that many are based on standards used for traditional print sources; others are clearly relevant for electronic sources only.

"Call for submissions for the ECE Conference Creativity and Engagement in Higher Education Submissions are invited for the 6th Education in a Changing Environment Conference to be held at the University of Salford, 6 - 8 July 2011. There are two formats for submissions : full papers and abstracts. Within the abstract category there are a variety of different presentation types. Conference Theme Full papers and abstracts are invited which explore Creativity and Engagement in Higher Education across one of the following themes: * Social Media: Papers and abstracts are sought that explore how social media can be used to facilitate, engage, support or deliver learning * Learning, Teaching and Assessment: Papers and abstracts are sought that offer insights into creative ways of facilitating learning, teaching and assessment and enabling engagement with students * Networking and Partnerships: Papers and abstracts are sought that address engagement and creativity with external partners. Partners may include other universities, other countries, and employers. This may include research in organisational learning and in work related learning. "

"Supporting Learners In a Digital Age (SLIDA) Overview This project is investigating how institutions are creating and enabling opportunities that promote the development of effective learning in a digital age. The main deliverables of the study are 10 institutional case studies and a final report with recommendations for further and higher education on how to develop effective institution-wide strategies and practices which better support effective learners in a digital age. There is an opportunity here to build capacity in researching learners' needs and experiences. The project team are working collaboratively with each institution to assess what evidence they have available and what further evaluations they could conduct."

"Join us 6th - 8th July 2011 for a creative approach to your professional environment! The University of Salford's 6th Education in a Changing Environment Conference, Creativity and Engagement in Higher Education, will explore and discuss international best practice in teaching and educational research in higher education. Through themes of Social Media; Learning, Teaching and Assessment; Networking and Partnerships, the Conference will identify creative models for engagement in a shifting educational landscape. "

"Welcome to Quality Matters Quality Matters (QM) is a nationally recognized, faculty-centered, peer review process designed to certify the quality of online courses and online components. Colleges and universities across the country use the tools in developing, maintaining and reviewing their online courses and in training their faculty. "