2013-06-10

What Is Web 3.0 And How Will It Change Education? - Edudemic



We'll reach a new state of web skills when we reinvent technology tools to better enhance our personal learning. We'll be at 3.0 when schools are everywhere and not viewed as daycare.
So what is Web 3.0 and how will it change education? What does that even mean?

Read more at: http://www.edudemic.com/2013/06/what-is-web-3-0-and-how-will-it-change-education/



2013-06-09

Take a Dental Assistant Degree or Diploma to start a remarkable career

dental toolsIf you are interested in having a career in dental assisting then you need to get a dental assistant degree or diploma. This page provides information about these programs and helps you to find a school and training that suits you.

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Take a Dental Assistant Degree or Diploma to start a remarkable career

Studying a Special Education Doctoral program online



Special education can mean: teaching students who are learning disabled, developmentally challenged, gifted or talented; working as a leader to advocate and change systems; or working as a researcher in special education.
Find out about special education doctoral programs online and how they can prepare you for a most rewarding career. This page provides more detail about the programs and where you can take them.

Read more at: http://onlineanddistancelearning.com/special-education-doctoral



2013-06-08

Can Drones Save African Wildlife From Poachers?


A Kenyan reserve plans to use an unarmed drone to monitor the area for illegal hunters.
Robert Breare, who works in strategy and innovation at Ol Pejeta, toldMashable the decision came during a brainstorming session on technology and its role in conservation.  "What this does is put an 'eye in the sky' to monitor things we just can't see from the ground."

Read more at: http://mashable.com/2013/06/05/poachers-drone/


Chinese Farmer Turns His Homemade Bionic Arms Into Business


After Chinese farmer Sun Jifa lost both of his arms in an accident, he invented his own bionic arms and turned that into a business.

Read more at: http://mashable.com/2013/05/29/chinese-farmer-bionic-arms/



20 Important African Startups to Watch


Kenya's huge success with mobile money and the M-Pesa platform has launched Africa into the startup spotlight.
Whether ecommerce in Nigera, price comparison in South Africa or mobile advertising in Tanzania, African startups are changing the continent.

Read more at: http://mashable.com/2013/06/06/african-startups/



Aaron Swartz: The Documentary - Teaser


A new documentary about the internet pioneer and activist, Aaron Swartz. Currently on Kickstarter!
Aaron, noted for his work on RSS and Creative Commons, died for his belief that knowledge should be freely accessible.


2013-06-06

Open Source Software and Open Educational Resources


Open source software (OSS) and open educational resources (OER) share a common heritage and philosophy - they are both about giving everyone access and permission to use, change and re-use material.
Find out more about open source software and open educational resources (OER), so that you can use them in your teaching and learning.

Read more at: http://onlineanddistancelearning.com/open-source



2013-06-05

ICT development discussed in Baku


The ICT sector will play an important role in the development of Azerbaijan's economy, next to the oil sector, Communications and Information Technologies Minister Ali Abbasov told journalists on June 3.
According to Abbasov, issues related to the development of the ICT sector and its role in the framework of the development concept "Azerbaijan 2020: A Look into the Future" are on the agenda of discussions with foreign experts at the Baku Futures Forum being held on June 3.

Read more at:  http://www.azernews.az/business/54806.html



Standard Digital News - Kenya : Education, ICT Experts warn State over free laptops



The Government could be headed for tougher times as it plans to implement the laptop-for-class-one project starting January next year.
Various education and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) experts have proposed the Ministry of Education should consider equipping schools with computer laboratories to cut costs.
They say a well-equipped computer room would serve the entire school population and not just Standard One pupils as each class would have computer lessons.
Others also suggested that cheaper computers could be developed or procured and that the machines would be operated from one centralised computer.

Read more here: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000084841