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eLearning for Kids Launches Advanced Keyboarding
Ardmore, PA (US), January 2013 - The eLearning for Kids Foundation (EFK), a global non-profit foundation that provides free computer-based learning courses for children between the ages of five and twelve, recently launched the Advanced Keyboarding. Keyboarding is becoming an essential skill in the 21st century, just as writing with a pencil was in the 20th century. » MORE
"With Hands as well as Minds"
Amsterdam (NL), November 2012 - "Creative Labs Transforming Higher Education" is the topic Frank Kresin from the Waag Society will talk about on Friday, 30 November 2012. The session will carve out how successful teachers encourage creativity: More freedom, fewer assignments, and the inclusion of fablabs and alternative pedagogical formats step away from the path of formal education. Frank Kresin describes how a creative lab works. » MORE
Increasing Analytical Skills with Interactive Tools
Piraeus (GR), November 2012 - Symeon Retalis is Assiciate Professor in the Department of Digital Systems at the Greek University of Piraeus. In this capacity he has been able to expand his experience in "Designing Multi-user Learning Activities for a Virtual Chemistry Lab on a Multi-touch Interactive Whiteboard", and this is the topic of his talk at ONLINE EDUCA. He will take a very practical point of view in this session, which will also debate the theory and practise of "digital tools and aids for teaching Maths and Science". » MORE
Viewing the Use of ICT from a Student Perspective
Bærum (NO), November 2012 - "Breaking the Wall" is the title of Frank Baklid's contribution at ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN. "ICTs: Critical E-Competencies for Teachers" is the headline of the session, which will discuss the competencies required to feel at ease using Web 2.0 - or even Web 3.0 virtual learning environments, Moodle, and more. The session will address teachers in schools and talk about the involvement of parents in education. » MORE
All Youngsters Are Digital Natives, Aren't They?
Helsinki (FI), November 2012 - Tore Ståhl taught ICT throughout the 1990s and has been practising eLearning and developing the prerequisites for eLearning in higher education since 2001. One of his special interests is the question of what the young generation actually look like in terms of ICT and media skills and habits, especially the so-called NetGeners, in relation to other subgroups. » MORE
Microsoft Reveals the Most Innovative Schools
Redmond, WA (US), October 2012 - As World Teachers' Day approaches, Microsoft Corp. has announced the new 2012-2013 Microsoft Innovative Pathfinder and Mentor Schools being inducted as part of its Innovative Schools program. The 99 new Pathfinder Schools and Mentor Schools from 51 countries were chosen because they have strong school leadership and have established a record of innovation and successful change implementation. » MORE
More than Just Knowledge of the Subject Matter
Duluth, MN (US), September 2012 - ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI), an accredited online childcare training institution, offers new users the opportunity to try distance learning in September by taking the trial course "PROF101: Adult Learning Theories and Strategies" at no cost, in recognition of Self-Improvement Month. » MORE
World Teachers Day 2012: Take a Stand for Teachers!
Geneva (CH), September 2012 - Held annually on 5 October, World Teachers' Day (WTD) is an important date in the calendar of the entire educational community. Celebrated since 1994 across the globe, it is an opportunity to honour the teaching profession and support teachers in their efforts empowering people to build a better world. » MORE
OCR Selects Surpass® to Deliver Skills Qualifications
Shipley (UK), August 2012 - OCR (Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations) has selected BTL's Surpass® assessment platform to deliver their on-screen Functional Skills qualifications. The two-year initial contract will focus on delivering these qualifications in the UK, with the intention to further extend the delivery to other qualifications in the future. » MORE
Online Classroom: Shakespeare In Bits
Dublin (IE), May 2012 - MindConnex Learning, the award-winning provider of digital learning solutions for secondary schools, has announced signing up four large virtual schools across North America to its Shakespeare In Bits online subscription service. » MORE
