Wednesday, 18 August 2004

e-Access

North Carolina is expanding reach of fast internet into the rural areas with a public-private partnership.  A state in India is rolling out wireless kiosks.

e-Learning

University of Phoenix is lowering minimum admission age to 18.  A direct challenge to traditional colleges.  Chicago article discusses how Technology brings 'new focus into classroom'. Story acknowledges how integration must include assesment, curriculum, instruction and activities.

Libraries are still 'wrestling' with filters.

e-Voting

Wired contends Florida will be big test of e-Voting.  Paul Krugman of the NYT continues the editorial hand wringing.  Question: Why is Georgia's e-voting experience rarely mentioned?

[Source: Jim Flowers: Blogs and Education]
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