NKS suggests Indian Govt. to set knowledge electronic centre

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January 23, 2007

The National Knowledge Commission of India has suggested that Indian Government should set up a national knowledge electronic network with 1 GB bandwidth touching 5,000 locations of the country.

This network will use the existing optic fibre cable network to connect libraries, laboratories, research & development centres across the country. NKC has asked the planning commission for INR 100 million to implement the national knowledge electronic network. The chairman of NKC, Sam Pitroda, said that portal for teacher should be formed, which will enable further interaction.

India receives Creative Commons Chapter

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January 23, 2007

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay is planning to set up a chapter of Creative Commons to provide easy access of educational and other content for Indians. < ?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

The Indian chapter of Creative Commons would be formally launched on January 26, 2007 at the IIT, Bombay campus. In the first phase, the Creative Commons licenses are likely to become more attractive for educational content for India. The Indian chapter of Creative Commons is already working on drafting versions of licenses that are more in tune with Indian culture and the legal system. Creative Commons offers a content licensing system that gives copyright owners the option to reserve only some of their rights.

NGO-in-a-box initiative to promote FOSS among non profit sectors

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January 22, 2007

The South Asian hub of the world-wide NGO-in-a-box initiative was launched at the start of this year by Mahiti.org, < ?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Bangalore with the support of Hivos, Netherlands. NGO-in-a-box is an initiative of the Tactical Technology Collective, Netherlands with the aim of providing effective Free and Open Source Software applications tailored to specific needs of the non-profit sector.

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There are several 'boxes' of CDs containing tools that address needs such as open publishing, security and audio visual production. Mahiti.org will be distributing various editions of the boxes across South Asia over the next two years. In parallel they will be holding a series of workshops across India which will train NGOs in the use of the boxes and the issues they aim to address. Workshops are not only designed to address the training needs of NGOs but they will help organisations build up a sustainable technical self support network. This will be bolstered through the strategic use of a mailing list, online wiki, support forum and telephone support desk. It is hoped that the project will attract tech savvy students and professionals who will supply a second layer of support. The boxes themselves will be refined on the basis of feedback gathered from users and workshop participants. The NGO-in-a-box organisers are especially keen to support the role of women within beneficiary organisations and promote the use of Free and Open Source Software within women's groups. The first NGO-in-a-box workshop to be held in India will take place from 19th to 24th March 2007 in Pune, Maharastra.

RGTU plans to establish Knowledge Park

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January 19, 2007

Redberri Corporation, St Louis, USA is investing INR 2.25 million on the Rajiv Gandhi Technical University (RGTU) to establish the Knowledge Park.

Redberri Corporation and the university have signed an agreement to set up Knowledge park in the RGTU. The Knowledge Park at RGTU has been conceptualised to strengthen the knowledge infrastructure in the university and in its affiliated institutions and shall equip students graduating from the RGTU and its affiliated institution with the Wings of Knowledge and capabilities of Innovation, Creative Design and new Product Development.

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January 19, 2007

Vietnam's first mobile Internet library has been launched to serve rural and suburban areas. < ?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

Ho Chi Minh inaugurates Vietnam's first scientific library, mobile Internet library to serve rural and suburban areas. The library will also have a multimedia room with a computer network, CD-ROMs, 1,500 scientific documentaries, special documentaries for the blind, and others. Korea based LG Electronics Corp., has granted US$85,000 to the library. The library is especially meant to serve people, youth without any charges.

UK Govt. offers universal IT skills to school children

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January 18, 2007

The UK Government has made a commitment to universal access IT for all school age children at the BETT 2007.< ?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

The UK Government has created a Ministerial Task Force on Universal Home Access to access IT skills in all school children. e-Learning Foundation will play a key role in the project. According to Jim Knight, the State Minister, a one in five school has implemented the integrated ICT into school life. The Government is looking for industries like Intel, Dell and Research Machines to create a strategy. The Minister has recommended e-Learning Foundation for the “excellent work” to close the digital divide in the UK.

RFID, an e-Learning

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January 18, 2007

An e-Learning tool, named “efficient and cost-effective, which understands the different aspects of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) implementation, has been developed.< ?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

OTA Training has released RFID on the web, which is designed to assist the growing number of people who need to be trained and certified for the use of RFID. Manufacturers of the product claimed the product as the most comprehensive” e-learning product on the use of RFID. The company has already produced the RFID+ Exam Cram guide, which allow students for e Learning. Additionally, the company is creating an accessible” product , to establish the RFID systems effectively and successfully.

CEL initiates e-Learning programme in UK

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January 18, 2007

Governors and college principals of UK have taken part in an innovative leadership-laerning event, organised by the Centre for Excellence in Leadership (CEL). < ?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

The main aim of the event is to discuss about e-Learning, information and learning technologies (ILT). The event is mainly focused to maximise the benefits of e-Learning and technology. CEL has an important role to play in raising the profile of e-Learning within FE and helping leaders to champion the effective use of technology. IT can also transform the productivity of educational institutions by supporting smarter management, information and communications systems, helping to maximise the return on investment in ICT in learning, teaching and performance. CEL is serving the existing and future leaders of all providers within the further education system, including FE colleges, training and work-based learning providers, adult and community providers, offender learning, specialist colleges and voluntary organisations.

e-Learning initiatives in India

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January 17, 2007

In India, the computerised based e-Learning is slowing taking its speed in this modern educational system. Soon Bharathiar University is tying up with the University of London Computer Centre (ULCC).

The Bharathiar University will soon tie up with the University of London Computer Centre (ULCC) to incorporate e-Learning in regular full time courses. According to Philip Butler, Senior e-Learning Advisor of ULCC, India can adapt any kind of technology, technique and knowledge.

India is moving ahead in the direction of e-Learning. e-Learning allows distant far students for face-to-face interaction. With collaborative software, good e-Content, computer aided assessment and learning management systems, in future there will be no cases of missed classes, missed examinations and assessments, only virtual universities.

IIM Ahmedabad (India) ties with Columbia B-school

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January 17, 2007

Soon IIM Ahmedabad (India) will tie up Columbia Business School (CBS) for student exchange programme and case research. < ?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

Business schools of India are tying with International business schools for student and faculty exchange programmes. Many international colleges and institutes have been showing interest in collaborating with IIM-A.

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