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Smaller PCs cause worry for computer industry
The personal computer industry is poised to sell tens of millions of small, energy-efficient, internet-centric devices--yet some of the biggest companies in the business consider this bad news, reports the…
After security breach, Harvard unveils new ID cards
Harvard University recently announced that students, faculty, and staff will receive new identification cards that use contactless "smart card" technology when they return to campus this fall, the Harvard Crimson…
Web networking photos come back to bite defendants
The Associated Press reports on a new trend that should give students yet more pause when posting controversial photos of themselves online.…
Coming this fall: Free online textbooks
Textbook prices have risen steadily over the past two decades to the point where the average student now pays $900 a year, an expense that typically isn't covered by financial…
District solves computer parity problem in its schools
The Pike County, Ky., schools have solved an internet access parity problem with a desktop-as-a-service (DaaS) solution from IBM and Desktone, ZDNet reports.…
Wikipedia tries approval system to reduce vandalism on pages
Wikipedia is considering a basic change to its editing philosophy to cut down on vandalism, reports the New York Times. …
A new frontier for Title IX: Science
Until recently, the impact of Title IX, the law forbidding sexual discrimination in education, has been limited mostly to sports. But now, under pressure from Congress, some federal agencies have…
Engineering competition seeks to entice young Vermonters
Two federal agencies and three technology companies are offering Vermont teachers and students a multimillion dollar opportunity to use top-line software, work with engineering experts, and try their hands at…
Canadian teachers: Make cyber bullying illegal
The Canadian Teachers' Federation wants the government to make cyber bullying a criminal offense, the Times and Transcript reports.…
NACOL issues new guidance for online learning
The North American Council for Online Learning (NACOL) has released a new resource titled "Using Online Learning for At-Risk Students and Credit Recovery," MarketWatch reports.…