What it Takes to Launch a Mobile Learning Program in Schools

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As mobile learning programs become more ubiquitous, international attention is focusing on how different countries integrate mobile devices into formal schooling. Last month, United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) released a comprehensive report called UNESCO Working Paper Series on Mobile Learning on the state of mobile learning around the world.

The report breaks down usage and policies in different areas, including North America, and part of the research focuses on “Essential Conditions for Mobile Learning.” In this section of the report, researchers present five key conditions that must exist for a mobile learning initiative to succeed: visionary leadership and commitment, robust technology capacity, professional development, scalability, and policies that promote and support the initiative.

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Geriatric Courses

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Geriatric courses provide students with knowledge of health and disease in later life - this page provides details of programs, schools, prospects and more …

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Why You Should Talk to Kids About Cyberbullying [INFOGRAPHIC]

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There is a lot to do before your kid’s school year commences. Hopefully, having a talk about cyberbullying will be on your to-do list.

According to a recent study by internet security company McAfee, kids are witnessing and sometimes engaging in cyber bullying. Almost one in four of teens claimed to be a target of cyberbullying and two-thirds of all teens have witnessed cruel behavior online, notes the Teen Internet Behavior study.

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Educational Administration Leadership Masters

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This page provides information on what is studied in educational administration leadership masters degrees and where you can study them online.

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Digital Bracelet Detects If Medical Staff Need to Wash Their Hands

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Israeli startup Hyginex has developed digital bracelets that work alongside sensor-embedded soap dispensers to reduce healthcare risks.

The non-intrusive bracelet has a tiny red LED light to also remind the medical practitioner to wash their hands between patients.

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Social Media: 20 Types of Content and Format that Engage

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The cry of “Content is King” has been a rallying call for bloggers and on-line publishers for years.

Creating and marketing your content is now as easy as typing text and uploading images and videos and then hitting the publishing button.

This has been facilitated by the advent of social networks and blogging software that facilitate fast efficient multi-media publishing.

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Education in adult education programs

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Education in adult education programs can lead to interesting careers in education. This page provides information on what is studied and where you can study them.

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Masters in School Counseling

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