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"Digital Devices Invade Campus, and Networks Feel the Strain"

"The International Telecommunications Union, a UN agency dominated by veterans of incumbent telcoms who mistrust the Internet, and representatives of repressive governments who want to control it, have quietly begun the standardization process for a kind of invasive network spying called "deep packet inspection" (DPI). "

"Founded in 1992, the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) is the premier professional association for school district technology leaders. CoSN is committed to providing the leadership, community and advocacy tools essential for the success of these leaders. Our Mission Empowering educational leaders to leverage technology to realize engaging learning environments. CoSN's core beliefs are shared by our members, drive our strategies, and determine our goals and priorities. "

Grockit, a company that applies social networking and gaming mechanics to studying, just closed another $7 million round of financing to fuel its international growth. Read more at http://venturebeat.com/2011/10/17/grockit-raises-7m/#yCtOzoULuGdjfEC3.99