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Sargent-Welch Partners with Quantum to Offer Web-Based Artificial Intelligence Tutoring Software for Science

A Free 15-Day Trial to all of the Quantum Tutors is available to interested teachers, students and parents at www.sargentwelch.com. The Quantum Tutors will be available for purchase on the Sargent-Welch site in the spring of 2005 for use by school districts, students and homeschoolers in the fall for the 2005-06 school year.“The Quantum Tutors […]

IU [Indiana University] introduces new Web site dedicated to life science research

Indiana University’s Life Sciences Web site is a gateway into the latest research and discoveries about human diseases such as cancer and diabetes, as well as advances in the fields of genetics, proteomics, neurosciences, medical informatics and bioimaging.Read the Full Story

ISTE Publishes 101 Best Web Sites For Elementary Teachers

A new book from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE®), 101 Best Web Sites for Elementary Teachers, provides a well-organized and meticulously vetted guide to online research and learning for grades PK–6.Read the Full Story

History goes high-tech on the Net

But while the Wisconsin Historical Society contains one of the largest American history archives anywhere, fewer people have visited in recent years – 40 percent fewer than in 1987. Read the Full Story

Early Elementary School Kids Turning To PBS Kids Go! For A Place Of Their Own

As of December 31, 2004, PBS’ ratings were up almost 50% from last year among kids 6-8 during the late afternoon timeslot (3-5 p.m.), making this PBS’ biggest gain in kids 6-8 in six seasons. Read the Full Story

Global Gateway: World Culture & Resources

Collaborative Digital LibrariesIndividual Digital CollectionsRead the Full Story

HEKKO Corporation’s Online Education Program Complements Kindergarten Curriculum, Extends to the Home

Cleverly designed as an adventure epic, HEKKO’s Learning System, which is free to schools, is designed to draw the child into a storyline that evolves with the student. As a result, HEKKO can equip educators appropriately and involve parents in their child’s education process, inspiring participating children to excel in school.Read the Full Story

When Revolution Was in the (French) Air

One academic suggests that Marie, the last queen of France, probably never gave enough thought to the plight of the poor to have formed an opinion about it.Read the Full Story

uCertify Offers Exam PrepKit for Oracle 9i (1Z0-147) Exam

Oracle9i PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate credential is the first step towards the Oracle9i Forms Developer track. The two Exams that are required to pass to get this certification are: 1. 1Z0-007 Introduction to Oracle 9i: SQL OR 2. 1Z0-001 Introduction to Oracle: SQL and PL/SQL3. 1Z0-147 Oracle 9i: Program with PL/SQL The exam IZ0-147 tests […]

Executive Teleconference with Michigan Virtual University Interim President

Fitzpatrick is a catalyst for change and a champion of innovation in public education. As both an education and technology policy advocate, Fitzpatrick provides leadership for MVU, a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Read the Full Story