digital Learning e-Newsletter: 28 May 2008

Volume III, Issue XXXIII, May 28, 2008

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NEWS

Educomp launches 'MagiKeys' at Goa IT Conclave
Educomp has launched a unique software application that will allow millions of Government school students to communicate on the web, email, chat and write documents in their mother tongue.

GGSIPU admissions announced for continuing education programme
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) announced the beginning of admission process for its continuing education programme for working professionals.

World Bank supports India’s SSA programme with US$600 million
The World Bank has approved a USD 600 million credit to support India's ongoing Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, a nationwide centrally sponsored education programme designed to provide children aged 6 to 14 with quality education.

TOP ARTICLE

Educational Development Index in India

A survey conducted by the National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA) for the HRD ministry attempts to track the progress of states towards universal elementary education at the primary and upper primary levels as well as the composite elementary level.

INTERVIEW

Niche 'Toppers' take to TV

Sunil Khanna Co-Founder,Topper TV

Greycells18 Media Pvt. Ltd. has launched India's first curriculum based education TV channel 'Topper' which is part of the Topper Integrated Learning System (www.topperlearning.com).

Learning Community this Week

Free coaching for JNU aspirants

U.N. pact for rights of disabled comes into force

Government approves doubling of IIT fees

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Events

eLearning Forum Asia 2008
May 29-30 2008
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Embracing Innovative eLearning Technologies
June 02-04, 2008
Sydney, NSW, Australia

eIndia 2008
July 29-31, 2008
Pragati Maidan,New Delhi

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Power Presentation

The Impact of ICT on Education and the Role of the Teacher

Dr. Varalaxmi, Kanchi Mamunivar Centre for Post Graduate Studies in Pondicherry

Dr. Varalaxmi from Kanchi Mamunivar Centre for Post Graduate Studies in Pondicherry has shed light on the impact of ICT on Education and the role of the teacher. The essential benefits of ICT in schools like collection and management of a plethora of data and the use of ICT as a medium of teaching have been explored. A critical assessment of face to face and on-line teaching has been discussed. She concludes by discussing the role of the teacher and how it is affected by ICT along with methods to streamline on-line teaching and promoting collaborative learning environments.

Tools from Technology

Shree Lipi Braille Translation Software

Shree-Lipi-Braille Translation Software is a multilingual super fast translation software for the creation of Indian Language Braille books, developed by Modular InfoTech Private Limited, a Pune based multilingual software packages Development Company. The software is equipped to translate educational material in 12 Indian languages to braille along with educational material for class 10 ad 12 in braille. The product was innaugurated recently by former President Abdul Kalam Azad and aims to tackle the acute shortage of educational material for the visually impaired in our country and counter the challenges that have rendered the production of braille material in local languages extremely difficult.