CSD New Links to New Learning Named Finalist at Computerworld Honors Program
New Links to New Learning, the Distance Learning program of
Cooperating School Districts’ Virtual Learning Center, has been
named a 2009 Laureate of The Computerworld Honors Program.
The Computerworld Honors Program recognizes individuals and
organizations that use information technology to benefit society.
Over 150 worldwide companies and organizations were honored as
Laureates in Washington, D.C. on June 1.
At the awards ceremony, New Links to New Learning was named one of
five finalists for the 21st Century Achievement Award in the Media,
Arts & Entertainment category. There were only 50 finalists
worldwide, five in each of 10 categories. “We are delighted for
this honor,” says Ruth Litman-Block, director of CSD’s Virtual
Learning Center. “We enjoy helping students achieve and learn
through technology and the dedicated work of our team at CSD.”
As part of its Laureate status, the New Links to New Learning case
study will be included in the National Archives for researchers and
others to access. The program was nominated for the award by
Polycom, Inc.
Established in 1998, New Links to New Learning is one of the oldest
distance learning programs in the country. Over interactive
videoconference, VLC has connected thousands of students to
videoconferences around the world to enrich curriculum and create
global citizenship.
The Computerworld Honors Program, established in 1988, brings
together the principals of the world’s foremost information
technology companies. The program recognizes and documents the
achievements of the individuals, organizations and institutions
around the world whose visionary applications of information
technology promote positive social, economic and educational
change.
