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A learning centre that explains Microsoft's solution to storing medical records

"iPod touch and iPhone are perfect for on-the-go learning. But don't let their small size fool you. These devices put thousands of apps and countless possibilities in your pocket."

Covers the pros and cons of online learning.

Facebook may have found a way to break the Egyptian government's blockade of its website. The government there has been blocking several social media sites that demonstrators are using to organize and document protests. Today marks the third day of protests in Egypt calling for the ouster of long-time President Hosni Mubarak. Facebook is using lessons it learned in Tunisia, where the government allegedly hacked its Web site and tried to steal the passwords and personal information of protesters in that country. Jillian York of Harvard's Berkman Center for Internet and Society monitors the Arab world online and discusses efforts to get around governments' blockades of social media sites.

XMLFiles.com provides web developers with a basic introduction to programming in XML, XML DTD, XML DOM, XML XSL, XML RSS and ASP.NET. Learn how to create basic XML programs from XMLFile.com's expert tutorials and example code.

Info graphic showing statistics of the growth of distance learning programs among today's college students.

Apple prohibits practices that threaten the rights of workers - even when local laws and customs permit such practices. We've taken action toward ending excessive recruitment fees, preventing the hiring of underage workers, and prohibiting discriminatory policies at our suppliers. There's still work to be done, but we're encouraged by the progress we've made thus far. Refer to the chart below to learn more.

"When Dave deBronkart learned he had a rare and terminal cancer, he turned to a group of fellow patients online -- and found the medical treatment that saved his life. Now he calls on all patients to talk with one another, know their own health data, and make health care better one e-Patient at a time."

Good article on machine learning.

This case studies shows how a Learning Management System enhanced communication between educators and the community and in turn improved student achievement. It started with 40 test pilot educators spreading their enthusiasm resulting in 85% of teachers now using the software system.

Online Courseware for grades 6-12 with individualized lesson plans for specific learning needs.

To what extent is the purchase of hardware window dressing or really enhamcing the teaching and learning?

This Ning has been setup as an educational network to join collaborating ITGS classrooms together in a flattened learning environment starting in August 2010.

"The One Laptop per Child non-profit develops a low-cost laptop-the "XO Laptop"-to revolutionize how we educate the world's children. Our mission is to provide educational opportunities for the world's poorest children by giving each child a rugged, low-cost, low-power, connected laptop; and software tools and content designed for collaborative, joyful, self-empowered learning. "

The 2 min teaser for our K12 Online Conference 'Indie ITGS: Cyber-students share their connected learning'. Full presentation to be released in a week!

"Simple English Wikipedia is a version of the Wikipedia encyclopedia, written in Simple English. Articles in the Simple English Wikipedia use fewer words and easier grammar than the English Wikipedia. The Simple English Wikipedia is also for people with different needs, such as students, children, adults with learning difficulties and people who are trying to learn English. Other people use the Simple English Wikipedia because the simple language helps them understand unfamiliar topics or complex ideas." I've found this quite useful for myself and my students. Some of regular Wikipedia's articles are simply too complicated - Simple Wikipedia has fewer articles, but those it has are generally a lot clearer.

Scenerio: Consultants have a tough enough time managing a team when everyone is on site. Scatter your project members to various locations, and it's even harder to stay on track. One consultant shares his experience and the lessons he learned on the way to success.