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Who Pays for Wireless Cities?

Earlier this month, Philadelphia became the latest municipality to throw its hat in the Wi-Fi ring and enjoy an image bounce that would be the envy of any presidential candidate. Read the Full Story

Verizon Wireless Expands High-Speed Data Network

The move is part of an acceleration by wireless companies to expand the reach of their broadband Internet services. Read the Full Story

Interaction and Immediacy in Online Learning

IntroductionIn the historical progression of distance education from correspondence courses to online learning, opportunities for interpersonal interaction have increased.Read the Full Story

Investment Professionals Prefer E-Learning Courses as a Way to Expand Their Careers

BOSTON, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire/ — Almost 60 percent of financial advisors and investment professionals are currently pursuing some form of financial services designation, with nearly 52 percent seeking the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER(TM) certification through online learning, according to a newly released survey. Read the Full Story

NetDay Announces Results of Teacher Speak Up Day; BellSouth and NEA Partnered on Survey of How Teachers are Using Technology

The results will also be presented tomorrow to policymakers and educators during a Capitol Hill briefing hosted by Senator Michael Enzi (R-WY) and Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY). Read the Full Story

Officials look to curb abuse of the Internet in Limestone schools

A month ago the technology director, Debbie Owens, and Superintendent Barry Carroll decided to block teachers’ access to the Internet, when they discovered the server was overloaded. Read the Full Story

The Internet: Is it student lifesaver or drowning pool?

When it comes to academic research, a report two years ago by the Pew Internet and the American Life Project found that 73 percent of college students used the Internet more than they used the library.Read the Full Story

Museum of the American Indian

After all, some of Ms. Whelan’s students—51 5th graders from the James F. Oyster Bilingual Elementary School in Washington—were invited along with her to receive a tour of the museum on opening day, Sept. 21, and to attend the opening ceremony.Read the Full Story

La Familia Technology Week, October 3-9th, to Extend Reach With International Webcast and Public Education Initiative

ARMONK, NY — Sep 22, 2004 — Hundreds of middle-school students in Guadalajara, Mexico and four cities across the U.S. will collaborate on environmental issues via a webcast to experience the most exciting possibilities that technology presents during La Familia Technology Week (“La Familia”), sponsored by IBM and Career Communications Group.Now in its fourth year, […]

Gatlin Education Services offers new online courses

All of Gatlin’s online courses are offered through colleges and universities around the country and are designed for individuals looking to switch career paths, obtain advanced training and certifications, or for first time job seekers needing specialized training. The courses are all open enrollment and self-paced, and students are paired with a personal instructor for […]