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Too much educational software just attempts to turn these really powerful devices into the next version of the workbook.

Overload! Journalism's battle for relevance in an (age of too much information

Interview with Clay Shirky, Part I "There's always a new Luddism whenever there's change."

In our new world of news on the internet, we're going to need lots of smart ways of discovering and making sense of the good stuff without the junk. Why? Because it's a sewer out there. And because there are troves of treasure too. Filters-they're our first job. We're bringing lots of different filters to the news. Visualizations-they're our second job. We're bringing lots of different visualizations to our filters.

Indiana University's Center for Evaluation & Education Policy released a new survey (PDF) last week on virtual education in Indiana. The center surveyed principals and teachers throughout the state on their thoughts about delivering part or all of a student's education online. The report has severe limitations: It was commissioned by an advocacy group (although CEEP itself and the report are non-partisan) and it had a very low response rate (just 3 percent for principals). Those weaknesses were strong enough that we took a pass on writing a story, but the findings do raise interesting questions.

The best free applications to improve your Windows experience. Covers everything from system tweaking to skinning and application launchers.

A Podcast Service for the E-Learning Curve Blog

CHENNAI: The electronic revolution seems to be setting in at a rather quick pace, and promises to be better than before. The Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Periyar Maniammai University for the launch of a Digital Publishing Course, the first of its kind in the country. The MoU was signed in the presence of K Ponmudi, Minister for Higher Education, Tamil Nadu.

Online schools are changing education

Students embrace online learning virtual classroom - Natasha Robinson, Rocky Mount Telegram

Online Classes See a Surge in Interest During the Struggling Economy To Help Students Finance College Courses, eLearners.com Offers the Debt-Free College Guide, a Comprehensive Database With More Than 300 Financing Options

University of Maine System to Consider Expanding Online Learning

What are feeds? I see "RSS", "XML", and "Atom" out there, but I don't know how I might use these links when I find them.

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