Group items tagged

“The Kindle did have some strengths,” said Ringle, “but it didn’t meet the needs of higher education in terms of being an alternative to paper.”

students found the iPad to be flexible and versatile enough to allow them to read course materials, annotate and highlight passages of text, pull up reference materials, store notes, and prepare reports.

they look for a complete solution ONLY, and do not seem to value any kind of part-solution, no matter how valuable.

College Goal Sunday on Feb. 13Local students can get free advice on applying for financial aid for college and have the chance to win prizes Sunday, Feb. 13."College Goal Sunday," a joint initiative of the Michigan Department of Education, the Michigan Student Financial Aid Association and EduGuide, happens from 2 to 4 p.m. at Kellogg Community College, 450 North Ave., in the Ohm Information and Technology Center.Participants should bring completed 2010 federal tax returns and either their W-2s or 1099 forms.According to a news release from the state, prizes will be given away, including a $1,000 scholarship, three $500 scholarships, an iPod Nano and a Dell laptop.