Educational apps for early learners see huge jump
New study examines availability, variety of apps for mobile devicesFull Article
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IBM smashes Moore’s Law, cuts bit size to 12 atoms
IBM announced Thursday that after five years of work, its researchers have been able to reduce from about one million to 12 the number of atoms required to create a bit of data.SOURCE: McWorldFull Article
One-of-a-kind program lets fisheries and wildlife professionals pursue a master’s online
Oregon State University, a trend-setter in online education, is the nation’s first institution to offer a professional science master’s degree in the field of fisheries and wildlife, giving students access to a graduate-level education and “real-world experience” while accelerating their careers in related natural resource fields.sfgate.com
U.S. News Ranks Top Online Degree Programs
See which schools are tops for online bachelor’s and master’s degrees.SOURCE: US News & World ReportFull Article
Consider This Before You Pay for An Online Degree
For busy folks seeking a college or graduate degree, online education may seem like an attractive route that can cater to their lifestyles. Professionals with full-time jobs, for instance, may welcome the ability to squeeze in classes after work or on lunch breaks, while parents juggling kids’ schedules can coordinate their learning around elementary school […]
Laurel Springs School, Pioneer in Online K-12 Education, Marks 20th Anniversary
OJAI, Calif., Jan. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Laurel Springs School, a leading private online K-12 college preparatory school, marked its 20th anniversary with a celebration in Ojai, Calif. on Wednesday, Jan. 11. The school was founded in 1991 to offer personalized distance learning programs, and in 1994 was among one of the very […]
Ready for Change.edu?
Andrew S. Rosen takes the long view when talking about higher education. As CEO of Kaplan, Inc., he often defends the role of for-profit colleges in an evolving marketplace, peppering versions of his stump speech with tales about the creation of public universities and community colleges. His point is that some skepticism about for-profits is […]
Professor’s Classroom iPad App Debuts at Consumer Electronics Show
A professor from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor is trying to turn the iPad into a new kind of classroom tool that lets students draw on a shared canvas.SOURCE: Wired CampusRead the Full Article
4 Technology Must Haves for Online Students
Many online and distance-learning students cite a reliable Internet connection as the most important—if not the only—thing they need to succeed. With a dizzying array of new and pricey digital toys being produced regularly, many online students swear by their iPads and iPhones. Others say online education should be user friendly and low tech. SOURCE: […]
Dual mode varsity that doubles learning options
Formerly known as Unitar Pintar Campus, the university teaches and researches as a dual mode university which doubles options for learning – students can study through full-time on-campus or through distance learning. The programme structure is designed to run in full-time, part-time and distance learning modes to cater to secondary school leavers and working adults.SOURCE: […]