News tagged with learning tools

Microsoft service makes research a social affair

An "experimental" project by Microsoft to mix online social networking and academic research was open to the public on Monday.

Technology / Internet

created May 22, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

SRI International releases report on costs and benefits of online learning programs

A new SRI International report prepared for the U.S. Department of Education provides guidance to educational leaders as they work to implement successful, cost-effective online learning programs for secondary schools.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Mar 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

American Sociological Association launches first-of-its-kind teaching tool

The American Sociological Association today launched a first-of-its-kind educational tool to promote high-quality teaching and to improve the way college and university professors provide evidence to support their promotion ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created May 25, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Minn. teacher is using video games to teach middle schoolers a variety of skills

Learning is a game to Brock Dubbels and the students in his class at Seward Montessori in Minneapolis.

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Jun 02, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Combination of old and new media deepens mathematical understanding

By combining the trusty old book, pen and paper with the possibilities offered by the computer and the interactive whiteboard, ICT can help to improve students’ understanding in maths education. So conclude a team of researchers ...

Other Sciences / Other

created Mar 19, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Computer-assisted learning - Fun and usefulness combined

(PhysOrg.com) -- Electronic learning systems must be easy to use, flexible and interactive so as to enable knowledge to be conveyed successfully. Researchers from the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft will be showcasing ...

Technology / Software

created Feb 27, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Teaching intangibles with technology

Teach students some facts, and they learn for one exam at a time. Teach students to think and they learn how to learn for the rest of their lives. Ambitious work from European and Israeli researchers is making it easier to ...

Technology / Software

created Jan 05, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0