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Chennai (India) based school; Alpha Matriculation School will offer Cambridge International Primary Programme for students of primary classes. The Programme will provide the curriculum, guidelines and aid teachers in developing classroom teaching and learning methodologies for Mathematics, English and Science for students. < ?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

 

The Cambridge International Primary Programme provides hands-on experience and makes students to understand subject concepts and move them to a higher order of thinking. The school has already online learning materials, live projects and visual presentation as a part of school syllabus. 

Mobile phones for visually impaired

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The International Institute of Information Technology-Bangalore (IIIT-B) and Chennai (India) based companies, Lattice Bridge has developed mobile phone based technology, which is specially designed to help the visually impaired and tourists find their way in a particular location. < ?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

 

User has to call on a designated number and ask question and then user will receive an automated response about their queries. IIIT-B is developing the server application, and Lattice Bridge is designing the voice engine, which converts text messages to speech. Spinfo will provide the geographical content. Initially, the project would be tested in Bangalore and Chennai and later on it would be extended to other cities. If the user has a GPS-enabled phone with bluetooth capability, then the software can ascertain the caller's location more precisely. 

Tamil Nadu (India) Govt. provides computer-aided learning in elementary schools

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The State Government is introducing computer-aided learning (CAL) in elementary schools as a part of innovations in classroom `transactions' in Tamil Nadu, India. < ?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

 

This initiative step will improve the quality of education in all government elementary schools schools and the State is leading on that front due to a sustained focus on reducing dropouts and creating quality infrastructure.

 

 

Launch of

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A new scheme titled “One Laptop per Child” will be launched soon by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology academics.

Each of the lime-green-and-white laptop under the “One Laptop per Child” scheme, which is kid-friendly, cost US $150. The objective behind the scheme is to reduce digital divide in the underdeveloped regions of the world and also to promote education through the use of ICTs.

Adventurer to open first online education base in Antarctic

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Adventurer Robert Swan in his polar expedition will soon launch the world's first online education center in Antarctica.

Swan thinks that his small center, which is built on Russian base, can offer children a real-time glimpse of life on the ice. This scheme is important since it is International Polar Year. Images and information from the base can be seen on http://www.2041.com.

Excelsoft sets e-Learning subsidiary in Hyderabad, India

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    Excelsoft Technologies, Mysore based e-Learning solutions provider announced that the company would set up its subsidiary in Hyderabad, India.

     

    The new subsidiary called Huper LDT will focus on corporate e-Learning solutions and develop instructionally designed content. Huper LDT will create Simulations and Mobile Platform based content for cross-section of corporate employees including senior management, project managers, new entrants and sales force and marketing professionals. Huper LDT will also provide the back-end development for creating animations and provide e-Learning content to the Middle East countries. Huper LDT has signed a deal with US based company, Xora to provide consulting services in the area of performance oriented curriculum design. Huper LDT will assist Xora in speeding up the training time and close the performance gaps of new employees before hitting the work floor. Xora is a solution provider for tracking workforce through the mobile phones. 

    STMicroelectronics ties with Indian institutes to set up research labs

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    STMicroelectronics has tied up with BITS Pilani and IIT Delhi to set up research and innovation lab in BITS-Pilani and IIT Delhi, India. The main aim of the agreement is to combine ST's electronic skills and capabilities with educational and research talents of the two institutes.< ?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

     

    The main objective of the partnership is to provide VLSI designing and embedded systems knowledge among students by undertaking research projects with involvement of faculty, students and ST representatives. The research area would be focused on analog and mixed-signal design in the area of VLSI, image speech pattern recognition, sensory organ modeling and digital data protection in algorithm research, along with generic IP blocks for embedded solutions. ST's lab would be equipped with necessary hardware, software tools and reference boards and technology parameters for successful execution of projects identified areas. The Institutes will provide space on the campus and assign a faculty member to participate in partnership activities. Students and researchers will work on research projects defined by ST and the Institute. 

    PITCOM & e-Skills launches

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    Parliamentary Information Technology Committee (PITCOM) and e-Skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for IT and Telecoms have launched the 'Made IT Happen', a new competition for primary school students who are using technology to help their school or community. < ?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

     

    The UK-wide challenge will provide ICT resources to schools and demonstrate within the national curriculum. Primary schools across the UK are using ICT not just to enhance learning and extra-curricular programmes, but to help young people acquire vital skills for the future. The competition will include Regional and National winners, each school will receive a cash prize and a chance to visit Parliament in Westminster to have tea with MPs and meet other winning schools.

    C-DAC completes its e-Suraksha programme in India

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    Recently, the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Hyderabad, India has completed the development of a product 'End System Suraksha Framework' (EnSAFE).< ?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

     

    C-DAC has also established an e-Suraksha concept lab for testing and developing various security solutions. The lab is used for training systems administrators and information security officers from the various user agencies. The team from the expertise developed in the area of internals of operating systems and networking technologies has designed a career oriented post-graduate diploma in Systems Software Development (DSSD). The e-Learning technologies will emphasis on content authoring tools in local languages, enterprise security with focus on end system security and language computing solutions specifically for Telugu. The company is also working in the area of wireless sensor networks (WSN). It proposes to offer a certificate course in Securing Networking and Systems (CSNS) as a participating institute under the Information Security Education Awareness programme of the Department of Information Technology. It is also planning to offer a course in analog and digital VLS design and advanced business computing. C-DAC is planning to provide e-Sikshak tool to offer on-line courses in information security and software process management. 

    MindLeaders offers e-Learning courses in rural Ohio

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    MindLeaders has partnered with Connecting Rural Ohio to offer e-Learning courses in rural Ohio areas. These two organizations will use e-Learning as a tool to teach rural Ohioans.  < ?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

     

    MindLeaders, an e-Learning and Organisational development corporation has collaborated with the Connecting Rural Ohio (CRO), a grant-funded program lead by The Ohio State University Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and the Ohio Supercomputer Center to bring high tech skills and business training to remote areas of Ohio. Initially, the courses would be available for residents of Vinton, Ohio, located in Gallia County. Residents can also access to the Ohio Learning Network's “E 4 ME” course, a free course designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of online and distance learning. The CRO project will link instruction and learning, teachers and students, schools, homes and business through broadband Internet connectivity. MindLeaders' e-Learning course library includes technical desktop, web design, professional development, certification and career development courses, which would be delivered online. Additionally, it will also allow user in remote areas to stay current on business skills, learn new software programs and prepare for job interviews, without commuting to a college, university or training seminar. MindLeaders e-Learning courses cover topics that could help program participants get better jobs. 

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