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A Microsoft official argued Jan. 13 that the U.S. Congress should create rules and regulations for cloud computing, a burgeoning technology that has gained traction among schools and colleges.   view original

Some grant-giving entities have had to make adjustments in their award programs owing to the economic downturn, affecting both educators and students.  view original

The National Labor College will make about 20 online courses available for the AFL-CIO's 11.5 million members next fall in an effort to help workers adapt to a job market that increasingly requires higher education.  view original

Open scholarly content will become more commonplace in higher education in the next year as online universities and textbook companies organize and harness the internet's mass of educational material, according to a report that predicts campus technology advances within the next five years.   view original

Combining text, audio, and video chat with features like drag-and-drop documents and interactive polls, Google Wave is a free web program that could add unprecedented depth to student interaction, many educators say.  view original

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Chicago Public Schools now offers a battery of online programs, including a pilot program to add 90 minutes to the day at 15 elementary schools using online courses in place of certified teachers, which was announced last week.  view original

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