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School leaders, education groups weigh in on filtering law
The U.S. Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) invited comments from the public to evaluate whether currently available internet blocking or filtering technologies and internet safety policies adequately address the needs of schools. Read The Full Article
From the Bee Gees to Beethoven: Online Music Plagiarism Project Brings Contested Melodies to Life
The idea first came to him a number of years ago while researching law review notes on music plagiarism cases. Read The Full Article
California State University Chancellor Signs Off on New Collaborative Major in Modern Jewish Studies
Chancellor Charles Reed signed off on a modern Jewish studies major two weeks ago that has been seven years in the making. The new B.A. will be offered collaboratively by California State University, Chico, San Diego State University and San Francisco State University. Sam Edelman of CSU, Chico, Lawrence Baron of San Diego State, and […]
Indiana Universityoffers state’s first on-line bachelor’s degree
IU offers state’s first on-line bachelor’s degree BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University has become the first Indiana institution of higher education to offer a four-year bachelor’s degree entirely online. Students worldwide are now able to complete all 120 hours of course work leading to the IU School of Continuing Studies’ Bachelor of General Studies online […]
USC Gets a Technological Upgrade, No Strings (or Cables) Attached
USC’s faculty, students and staff will set foot on a technologically upgraded campus when the university’s fall semester begins. Through the collaboration of USC’s Information Services Division and Office of Academic Records and Registrar, a new state-of-the-art wireless network has been implemented on campus. The upgrade offers multimedia technologies in classrooms and auditoria, and the […]
SchoolNet changes its approach to rural study
Often the teachers are given a short, sharp burst of training which leaves them baffled and feeling daunted by the technology. Read The Full Article
Beyond Access Lies A Passion For Technology
To most, the term “Digital Divide” refers to the lack of access minorities and underserved populations have to computers or the Internet – a gap which puts them at a distinct disadvantage when meeting high education standards or vying for jobs in today’s knowledge-based economy. Read The Full Article
Schools, Tech: Still Struggling
But now, whether computers sit and gather dust in the corner or are integrated nicely into the curriculum, they are a reality for the vast majority of students and schools in America. Ninety-eight percent of public schools have Internet access, thanks to the e-rate, and many kids log on at home. Read The Full Article
Bridging the Tech-Education Gap
“I would say that with the public, particularly parents, there is possibly the strongest recognition that technology is going to be a very powerful tool,” said Peter Grunwald, president of Grunwald Associates. Read The Full Article