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‘Virtual archaeologist’ reconnects fragments of an ancient civilization

For several decades, archaeologists in Greece have been painstakingly attempting to reconstruct wall paintings that hold valuable clues to the ancient culture of Thera, an island civilization that was buried under volcanic ash more than 3,500 years ago.Read the Full Article

T&L Reviewer Carol Holzberg Test Drives Microsoft Expression Studio 2

Expression Blend 2 (PC only, 57 MB,): Interactive WYSIWYG design tool with support for Silverlight (Microsoft’s new cross-platform, cross-browser interactive presentation technology plug-in that competes with Apple’s QuickTime Player and Adobe Flash Player). Work in Design, Code (XAML) or Split View to composite vector and bitmap images, video, audio, rich text, adding animation, graphics, 3D […]

PCWorld.com Back to School Guide

Ramon McLeod, Editor, PCWorld.comFinding the right technology gift for this season’s big moments can be a challenge, but the expert buying guides and reviews you’ll find here will help you make the right purchase at the right price. Inside, you’ll find the best of show for the products that are sure to put a smile […]

Online Self-Regulatory Learning Behaviors as a Mediator in the Relationship between Online Course Perceptions with Achievement

Positive perceptions of online course communication and collaboration have been associated with better academic outcomes, while self-regulatory learning behaviors have also been linked to academic achievement and other positive learning outcomes. In the current study, we examined whether self-regulatory learning behaviors may be considered as mediating the relationship between student perceptions of online course communication […]

7 Things You Should Know About Wii

The Wii is a video game system that uses a wireless controller capable of sensing position and motion, allowing users to interact with the game applications through physical movements. The controller has captured the interest of academic researchers and hackers, who have used the technology to create applications such as a collaborative choreography tool and […]

Hawaii colleges see boom online

Savings in gas costs, commuting time give classes broad appealRead the Full Article

Texas Virtual Academy opens online ‘doors’ in San Antonio

The Texas Education Agency approved the Texas Virtual Academy at Southwest’s plans to expand its online public school program to students in San Antonio.Read the Full Article

Texas Virtual Academy opens online ‘doors’ in San Antonio

The Texas Education Agency approved the Texas Virtual Academy at Southwest’s plans to expand its online public school program to students in San Antonio.Read the Full Article

Keeping Track of Students, and Staying in Touch

At first, the idea sounds deceptively simple. Software that lets professors manage their office hours and keep tabs on their students? Isn’t a daybook enough?Read the Full Article

Open Textbook Meets Community Colleges

Proponents of the open textbook movement have long envisioned a world of free (or almost free) educational materials, available to print or download, written by experts for others to read, share, improve or modify as they see fit.Read the Full Article