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EFK About to Receive Educational Software
Ardmore, PA (US), May 2007 - ELearning for Kids (EFK), a global nonprofit foundation that provides free online learning for children 5-12, has entered into an exciting partnership with Close the Gap (CTG). CTG is an international non-profit organization that actively helps to bridge the digital divide by lengthening the lifespan of Western IT equipment through its various projects around the world. » MORE
Michigan Virtual University Goes For Meridian LMS
Chantilly, VA (US), May 2007 - Meridian Knowledge Solutions LLC recently announced that their Learning Management System has been selected by Michigan Virtual University (MVU) and its Michigan LearnPort. The latter is a state-wide communication and professional development portal supporting Michigan's K-12 community. With the implementation of Meridian's LMS, MVU intends to support the professional development of more than 150,000 educators and support staff throughout Michigan's K-12 community. » MORE
Inspiring Science Education for Girls
Kampala (UGA), May 2007 - Across Africa, there is an alarming decline in the number of students graduating from universities and higher education institutions who have completed science-related courses. The situation is extremely bad for the female students. SchoolNet Uganda is working with NGOs as well as the Ministry of Education and Sports to address this serious issue. Daniel Kakinda, Executive and Training Director of SchoolNet Uganda gives insight into his project. » MORE
Successful Strategies for Implementing ICT in Schools
Nairobi (KEN), May 2007 - James Kiarie is Senior Quality Assurance and Standards Officer at the Ministry of Education, Kenya. He is involved in various projects on computer use in school. At the eLearning Africa conference, he will present his findings on the influence of teachers' cognitive eLearning readiness in the adoption of ICT in schools. » MORE
Create media to learn about media
Cambridge (UK), April 2007 - (by Kirsten Seegmüller) Innovative education uses computer games in order to make students learn better. Now children can create their own games - with the software MissionMaker. James Durran teaches at Parkside Community College, Cambridge, UK; as an 'Advanced Skills Teacher', he is involved in training other teachers as well as teaching students aged 11-16. He tested the tool. » MORE
More Video Games, Fewer Books at Schools?
Chicago, IL (US), April 2007 - Of all of the proposals aimed at improving America's failing schools, there's one idea kids will really like: more video games and fewer books. At least a number of educators hope so, arguing that children will get more excited about school and that video games can present real-life problems to solve. » MORE
eLearning for Kids Partners With To Be Worldwide
Ardmore, OK (US), April 2007 - ELearning for Kids (EFK), a global non-profit foundation dedicated to providing free online learning for children 5-12, recently announced its partnership with To Be Worldwide (TBWW), a foundation that helps build educational facilities in developing countries. TBWW will implement a project at the pilot centre in Takoradi, Ghana that is available to more than 2000 children. » MORE
Revolution in the Classroom
Brisbane (AU), April 2007 - Wikis are revolutionising the classroom and reducing the amount of one-way communication, according to 'wiki guru' and founder of Wikispaces, Adam Frey. During a live web-conferencing session in March, Frey discussed what a wiki is, why they are useful in the classroom, and how to get started. » MORE
Epic Goes to the Movies
Brighton (UK), April 2007 - As part of the Quality Improvement Agency's (QIA) national Skills for Life Improvement Programme 2006-07, Epic is making four films that will demonstrate effective practice in teaching and learning in a range of settings. Within the programme, Epic has an opportunity to capture some of the very best examples of effective practice through a series of DVDs/videos/films. These will then be available for sharing with practitioners and teacher educators across the field. » MORE
How to Play for an A
Bucharest (RO), April 2007 - (by Elena Lita) INTUITEXT, the eContent Solutions Division of the Romanian company SOFTWIN, has recently unveiled the newest INTUITEXT products created for the international market, namely The Repository and the Geometry Collection. Both products have been developed by a professional team, including teachers, pedagogues, instructional designers, and subject-matter experts and have proved to be very attractive. Sorin Guleac, INTUITEXT Educational Commercial Manager, knows more about the subject. » MORE
