One thousand books at your hands
It seems that nothing can stop digitalization. Carrying loads of bulky books to school are thing of the past. Discover how the state of California plans to revolutionize the way their students learn. (Impact Lab)
Birth of a new word
A new words is generated every 98 minutes according to Global Language Monitor. The word that grabbed the millionth spot creates a buzz among linguist. What does it exactly take to create a new word? (Anita Singh at Telegraph)
Kids in the digital world
Every child has a gadget that is right for his/her need. From entertainment to education, youth rely on digital technology to accomplish a task or satisfy their need. How imporant is the role that technology plays in the youth’s lives? (Jacqui Cheng at Ars Technica)
The hardest test in college
For some, going to college is a breath of fresh air. It was synonymous to freedom from parents who try to control the lives of their retaliate teens. One youth has to say what best lesson she learned during her first year in college. (Website Manager at Radical Parenting)
Challenging the university
Today’s technology offer alternatives to education. With the concept of on-line learning, the concept of pedagogy – the teacher as all-knowing and the student as empty vassal, is being challenged. You will be surprised of how well educated a student can become outside the walls of a university. Or is it? (Don Tapscott at Edge)
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