Meedan, a social-networking site for English and Arabic Speakers, provides an automatic translator between English and Arabic. Although not perfect, some feel that it is better than the alternative of not being able to communicate due to language barriers.
California ranks poorly on integrating technology into the classroom. Funding for technology has been a on-going challenge and district are having to look to local communities for money.
Students are beginning to use YouTube videos to help them with school.
Harcum College launched an elearning portal for two online associate 2 year degree programs:Business administration and Arts in Human Services. The online learning environment is provided in partnership with The Learning House, Inc.
The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21) have created a new resource for English teachers to help them integrate 21st century skills into their curriculum.
Researchers from North Carolina State University and Mesa Community College provide a matrix for students to assess online and offline resources.
Community colleges score slightly higher than 4 year colleges in integrating technology into the classroom. While a majority of students use technology to prepare for classes on 24% report to using in the classroom.
Many schools prefer the flexibility of online learning offered through virtual schools. The enrollment of students in virtual schools is also learning. Many virtual schools are able to offer courses that are not available at many traditional bricks-and-mortar schools.
The National Institute of Health and Yale University released a new report, synthesizing findings from 173 research findings, that links the effects of media to childhood obesity, tobacco use, and early sexual behavior.
New visual bookmarking sites are available online. We Heart It, FFFFound and Vi.sualize.us offer constantly changing images that have been tagged by users.
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Meedan, a social-networking site for English and Arabic Speakers, provides an automatic translator between English and Arabic. Although not perfect, some feel that it is better than the alternative of not being able to communicate due to language barriers.
The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21) have created a new resource for English teachers to help them integrate 21st century skills into their curriculum.
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