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University Consortium To Launch Enterprise Grid By 2008 - Sandra Rossi, Computerworld AustraliaSetting a new standard in high performance computing, a consortium of Australian universities are set to link five independent clusters into an enterprise grid which will be operational by early 2008. The grid represents a new level of research capability in distributed computing allowing the universities to perform experiments in computer science they couldn't do previously. And for the first
Educators Unveil Statewide Online High School - GRETYL MACALASTER, DemocratThe state's first online charter high school was unveiled at the Tuck Learning Center Monday, making it the first of its kind in New Hampshire and possibly New England. The Virtual Learning Academy Charter School will offer New Hampshire students college-preparatory classes, advanced placement courses and special interest courses such as biology, computer science, calculus, economics or English
Studywiz For IPod Touch / IPhone - Handheld LearningMobile learning is set to be revolutionised by Australia based Etech’s Online learning management system, Studywiz which will be accessible on Apple’s iPhone in time for its UK Christmas launch. The Etech Group is the first company in the world to customise an online learning management system, specifically for the iPhone following successful pilot projects with Studywiz and iPods in Edinburgh,
TimesSelect Now FreeI've always thought that TimesSelect would be an incredible student research resource - if only users didn't have to pay the monthly fee. Fortunately, The New York Times is giving up their pay-for-content model and letting everyone access past opinion... Continue. SPONSOR
Online Classes Boost Flexibility, Discourse - Georgann Yara, Arizona RepublicIn-class discussions about the significance of American literature and the power of prose was an activity in which McClintock High School student Josh Gomez rarely participated. But the soft-spoken sophomore flourishes in the Tempe Union High School District online classes that let his fingers do the talking. "I'm not into talking in class a lot. Usually, I don't speak at all, but I tend to
Watch Out Blackboard - A New Course Management Site Is In TownThe new course management site WiZiQ is still in beta. But, it looks like a promising addition to the growing number of free educational resources. Here's how they describe themselves:"WiZiQ puts learners and teachers together regardless of the boundaries and... Continue. SPONSOR
IBM Develops Virtual Sign-Language Interpreter - Associated PressHere's a productive twist on the animated characters known as avatars that carry out fantasies in virtual computer worlds. IBM Corp. researchers have developed an avatar that can translate spoken words into sign language. The technology is meant for use in the real world and could be useful when human interpreters for the deaf are unavailable, or when a conversation is sensitive. YouTube video
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