Why the iPad is not ready for college this fall
School is starting in late August, and already a few universities are touting their decision to make the iPad a part of the classroom. But these universities might…
Month: July 2010
Justice Dept. joins suit accusing Oracle of overcharging U.S.
The Justice Department has joined a whistle-blower in accusing business software giant Oracle Inc. of defrauding the federal government by overcharging for software, reports the New York Times.
New OSU social media network helps students connect
Classes don't start for another three weeks at Oklahoma State University, but freshman Tandrea Lambert already has found dozens of future classmates with similar interests, reports NewsOK.com.
Educational innovation gets boost under new programs
A movement is under way to make it easier for entrepreneurs to navigate the lucrative and sometimes-tricky education market and introduce new technology and products into classrooms.
Students trust high Google search rankings too much
As seasoned internet veterans know, just because a site shows up high on Google's search rankings doesn't mean it's the most credible source on a topic. But that…
In price war, new Kindle sells for $139
Amazon.com will introduce two new versions of its Kindle eReader on July 29, and one will sell for $139, reports the New York Times—the lowest price yet for…
Learning a language from an expert, on the web
The internet, with its unparalleled ability to connect people throughout the world, is changing the way that many people learn languages, reports the New York Times.
Study suggests Wikipedia is accurate … and a little dull
Wikipedia enthusiasts may have a new way to argue their case to professors skeptical of the online encyclopedia: Cancer researchers said in June that Wikipedia was nearly as…
Momentum building for federal online privacy rules
Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass., plans to introduce an online privacy bill that would create standards for how consumer information is collected and used for marketing, reports the…
New Titanic expedition will create 3D map of wreck
A team of scientists will launch an expedition to the Titanic next month to assess the deteriorating condition of the world's most famous shipwreck and create a detailed…