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    | | | Head of the Class |  | | |  | | eLearning | | | |  | - Blended instruction makes inroads in elementary schools
While online education has been slower to take off for elementary-school students, several programs offer viable models for blended instruction, according to this article. Among them are Rocketship Education, a K-5 program in which students receive 25% of instruction online. Students enrolled in KIPP Empower programs receive technology-driven lessons for at least one hour each day, along with instruction from traditional teachers. Slate (8/7)        |  |
Can the language teachers use change their students' lives? In Opening Minds Peter Johnston (author of the groundbreaking Choice Words) shows how words can shape students' learning, their sense of self, and their social, emotional, and moral development. Preview the entire book online! |
 | | - New Zealand to release school data online
New Zealand plans to release school achievement data on a website similar to the Australian Curriculum Assessment Authority's My Schools website. It is still unclear how the online data will be presented, but officials say they will not compare schools. Some, however, question whether the online data will be understandable for parents. The New Zealand Herald (8/8) - Calculating cloud costs requires IT homework
There are many issues to consider when determining the cost of ownership in cloud computing, according to a white paper. Companies must look for hidden costs, such as the loss of internal expertise, and the available cloud-model options. "Security, cost and complexity don't disappear -- they just need to be managed and accounted for," says Marc Vael of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association, which produced the paper. Channel Partners (8/3), Computerworld/IDG News Service (8/3) | | | - University students launch employment-focused social network
As students at Western Michigan University, Chase Bonhag and Tyler Bailey founded the social network HireStarts. The free network is designed to connect students and graduates looking for their first job with employers seeking to fill entry-level positions and internships. "They are carving out a niche here that is not duplicated by other services out there," said Bob Miller, associate vice president for community outreach at Western Michigan University. MLive.com (Michigan) (free registration) (8/8) | | | - What students should consider when buying a computer
Experts suggest college students see what type of computer their school recommends before making a purchase. Students also should consider what they will be using the computer for and make sure the one they buy matches those needs. Other tips include investing in a laptop, which offers more mobility, and for those who intend on carrying it often, investing in a smaller model with a 13- to 15-inch screen. Fox Business/Money 101 (8/6)  | There are no foreign lands. It is the traveler only who is foreign."
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