Data Conversion Laboratory specializes in creating digital editions of client-generated content, but also invests in hosting online learning opportunities that focus on digital publishing, conversion, and content. Tomorrow, DCL will be hosting a webinar for anyone considered to be a stakeholder in education, aimed at working on how to build a stronger digital classroom, … [Read more...] about Data Conversion Laboratory Hosts Webinar for Education Stateholders
Education
Thailand Unveils Smart Education Plan That Promotes eLearning Via Tablets
The government in Thailand is out to promote education in the country by putting more emphasis on digital learning via tablet devices. In its bid to impart quality education that matches the best in the world, the government has drawn up the national Smart Education Plan, which involves studying via tablets loaded with educational apps. Towards this end, the government is … [Read more...] about Thailand Unveils Smart Education Plan That Promotes eLearning Via Tablets
Teachers, Classrooms Get a Boost from Bill Gates through Graphite
One of the long understood and ugly truths about teaching is that the pay is low and the investment of the teacher's own funds for her classroom supplies are high. But Bill Gates and Common Sense Media have launched a new initiative to provide some measure or relief by creating open access content that teachers can use in their classrooms. Bill Gates, head of the globally … [Read more...] about Teachers, Classrooms Get a Boost from Bill Gates through Graphite
Google Play for Education Launched
The 2013 edition of the Google I/O Conference may not have been about fancy hardware launches or even a new iteration of Android (both of which were hotly anticipated), but that does not mean there weren't any important or interesting announcements made. There is the very interesting new feature that Google launched aimed primarily at the educational sector. Google Play for … [Read more...] about Google Play for Education Launched
Summer Poses Opportunities for More Reading
One of the chief concerns US educators have about the summer holidays is the potential for a reversal of the gains students made throughout the school year. When the study habits and learning choices students make during the school year aren't emphasized during those months of "down time," the end result is that schools often have to spend the first month of the new school year … [Read more...] about Summer Poses Opportunities for More Reading
LeapFrog’s Latest Offering, the LeapReader Pen for Kids
LeapFrog has added a new dimension in its efforts to make fun, educational products for kids. The LeapReader is essentially a pen that is designed to aid in the reading and writing efforts of kids. LeapReader can be used to write, but only on a special LeapFrog Writing Paper. Seeing as kids generally tend on write on just about any surface during their initial learning phase, … [Read more...] about LeapFrog’s Latest Offering, the LeapReader Pen for Kids
Storia Adds Titles from Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Scholastic, Inc.'s interactive e-reading application Storia has been a godsend for teachers and learners across the country. By maintaining compatibility with nearly any device that a teacher could potentially use in the classroom--whether it is a mobile device or PC--educators are able to bring Scholastic high-quality, vetted content to their learning environments through the … [Read more...] about Storia Adds Titles from Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
New Digital Pilot Program from Internet2 and EDUCAUSE
A new pilot program has been put into place to allow more universities and higher education institutions to work within the online media model for student learning. This program, developed by EDUCAUSE and Internet2, includes over fifty publishers, notably the CourseSmart platform. GoodEReader spoke with Cindy Clarke, Senior VP of Marketing for CourseSmart, about the goals for … [Read more...] about New Digital Pilot Program from Internet2 and EDUCAUSE
CourseHero CEO on Trends to Expect in Education in 2013
As the technology and platforms become more accessible for schools, especially in terms of price, the doors to educational opportunities across all age groups and subject areas will be thrown open even wider than ever before. CourseHero's CEO Andrew Grauer spoke with GoodeReader about what to hopefully expect in the coming year. One of the key adaptations to come up may be … [Read more...] about CourseHero CEO on Trends to Expect in Education in 2013
StarWalk Kids eBook Platform Aimed at Educators
Created by two educational industry veterans, StarWalk Kids digital book platform is opening doors for teachers and parents to use ebooks in the educational setting. Seymour Simon and Liz Nealon, former creative director for Sesame Street, established the platform and launched with 150 ebook titles. “We are so pleased to be able to provide this important 21st Century … [Read more...] about StarWalk Kids eBook Platform Aimed at Educators