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More Schools Embracing iPad as Learning Tool

Spending money on tablet computers may seem an extravagance, but some educators say they are more than just a cool new toy.

 

Learn HTML5, JavaScript and CSS With Mozilla’s Free “School of Webcraft”

Mozilla is getting ready for the January semester of School of Webcraft, a 100% free developer training resource run in partnership with Peer 2 Peer University.

 

India unveils prototype of $35 tablet computer

India unveils prototype of $35 tablet computer

It looks like an iPad, only it's 1/14th the cost: India has unveiled the prototype of a $35 basic touchscreen tablet aimed at students, which it hopes to bring into production by 2011.

Senh: If they can make it, it would be awesome. As long as it has internet access with 3G and Wifi, it's good enough. We'll see.

 

The iPad in Education: Colleges Give iPads to All Incoming Students

Seton Hill University plans to give every first year undergraduate student a 13" MacBook and an iPad. Just last month, George Fox University in Oregon also announced that it plans to give its new students a choice between a MacBook or an iPad.

 

Tuition-free, online education? Try University of the People

Tuition-free, online education?  Try University of the People

It is a grand vision: a global college with no tuition, accessible to anyone with an Internet connection.

 

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