On September 20, 2007 the Canadian dollar reached parity with the U.S. dollar for the first time since 1976. parity… Now there is much discussion about the implications – not only in Canada but around the world – of the weaker U.S. dollar. Certainly, both consumers and businesses are impacted in different ways, but there is…
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In the continuing spirit of online collaboration, and in the continuing spirit of trying to erode Microsoft’s grip on office software with their ‘software as a service’ model, Google recently added presentations to Google Docs. Like most, I appreciate the power and familiarity of Microsoft office products. I have a sufficient level of knowledge capital…
Much of the info share required to faciliate online courses and course websites comes in the form of downloadable documents and text communications. This simplifies the format of communications – keeping them basically informational and conversational. Educators can set up text discussions and post course documents for download. The challenge has been that educators want…
A brief scan of the tech news on any given day produces a deluge of new interactive technologies available to computer users. Increasingly, universities are incorporating these technologies into their courses in an attempt to reach the wired generation. Podcasts, video podcasts, online forums, and online chats are some of the ways that profs can…
The project is designed to demonstrate that peer-to-peer networks, already used in applications like the Skype voice-over-IP network, could become the foundation for video-on-demand and other e-commerce services. full Not only are files being shared across peer-to-peer networks, but researchers at Harvard have developed a p2p sharing tool that allows the delivery pipeline – the bandwidth…
“As educators, we know that increased parental involvement is one of the most important ingredients needed to improve student performance,” said Reg Weaver, President of the U.S. National Education Association. The meaning is clear in Weaver’s words: each additional minute that a parent can devote to their child’s school and schooling will yield positive results…
Schools constantly struggle with the question of what type of food to serve in cafeterias. Some schools feel that only high-fat, high-suger foods will appeal to students – so this is what they sell.