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"OLPC is cool for a number of reasons. First, it's real innovation, the project was born before anyone was actively occupied with the themes OLPC works with. Second, it recognises that education is key to create equality around the world. And third, OLPC started out with a dream, a vision so strong that it inspired and motivated others to change their way of thinking too."

Amongst the great things at the start of our millenium, this website also counts that the OLPC is cool. :-)

NEW internet technologies like twitter are strengthening family ties and bridging the generation gap between kids, parents and grandparents, according to a new survey. The findings fly in the face of concerns the internet is driving a wedge between families and alienating parents from their kids. According to the Norton Online Living Report, released today, tools like twitter, Facebook, Skype, webcams, photo and video sharing sites and instant messaging are keeping families connected.

THOUSANDS of Victorian school students will get a taste of the virtual classroom early next year as a $60 million hi-tech learning system is rolled out.

"Google generation"

"The Federal Government has announced the first sites on mainland Australia where the National Broadband Network (NBN) will be rolled out."

Educause article by Bryan Alexander and Alan Levine. New equals nonlinear, branching, interactive, cross-media, and unpredictable.

"Digital storytelling comes in many forms. Digital storytelling could refer to creating podcasts, creating videos, or creating multimedia ebooks to name of few of its forms. If you're considering developing your first digital storytelling project for your class, here some resources that can help you get started."

10 years after laptops come to Maine schools, educators say technology levels playing field for students

Perhaps this opensource writing software could be adapted to lesson or course design outlines by teachers too. Hmmm, interesting. See also script writing tool Celtx.

"Welcome to the Storyboard Generator. You can choose a script and create a storyboard. Try building your own storyboard using background location photographs. Once done, you can save and share your storyboard video with friends. Remember to register with Generator first if you would like to save your storyboard."