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Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:11:34 -0700
Que Publishing Launches New USING Series
INDIANAPOLIS----Que Publishing announced today the official launch of its new USING series, which takes readers beyond printed books by including a free Web edition with each title.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:41:00 -0700
eTextbooks: iPad & eReaders Lag Behind, PCs Still Dominant
Last week we looked at the pros and cons of eBooks vs traditional paper books . For the consumer market, eBooks are still at the early stage of adoption - but becoming more popular due to the iPad and the price point getting lower for eReaders like Kindle. Another market where eBooks have a lot of potential is education . It too is at an early stage, but there are many benefits to students ...
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:08:04 -0700
4 Tools for Teaching Kids to Code
In a recent PC Pro article, Professor Steven Furber, developer of the ARM microprocessor, laments the sharp decline in interest in computer science classes in the UK. And although the U.S. hasn't seen that same drop in enrollment, a recent survey of some 14,000 U.S. high school teachers by the Computer Science Teachers Association found that only 65% of respondents taught in a school that ...
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:38:14 -0700
Grant upgrades Blue Mountain technology
BLUE MOUNTAIN – Blue Mountain College is beefing up the technology students will have at their disposal this fall. Thanks to a matching grant of $98,427 from the Appalachian Regional Commission, the school is expanding its online and distance learning capabilities.
Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:11:36 -0700
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