A multi-university study has linked education and life expectancy stating that number of deaths can be associated to difference in education and has suggested that lacking education may be as deadly as…
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Microsoft encourages use of Minecraft in education
Microsoft has introduced a new Minecraft Educational portal which will allow educators to use the block building game to help their students learn a number of skills in the classroom. Microsoft bought…
YouTube, Instagram, social media platforms can bolster learning: Research
Researchers have revealed that contrary to common belief that social media is a distraction while studying, social media can be a powerful educational device — especially for those students who aren’t doing…
BC University issues apology after accidentally sending 400 acceptance letters
Thompson Rivers University has issued a retraction of 400 acceptance letters that got sent by mistake and has also apologised for the erroneous communication. The email indicating acceptance to the Bachelor of…
Northern Ireland secondary schools to get free MinecraftEdu
Students of Northern Ireland secondary schools will get access to educational version of Mojang’s popular world building game ‘Minecraft’ for free. As part of a joint initiative put together by the annual…
Two third Brits call for ban on junk food adverts before 9pm
A new poll has found that almost two thirds of Brits are in support of banning junk food ads before 9pm, while 90 per cent of those surveyed are calling for better…
Google Chromebooks outselling Apple iPad in US educational stream
A new research claims Google has, for the first time ever, succeeded in gaining a lead over Apple, with its Chromebooks leapfrogging Apple’s iPads in terms of adoption rate in US schools….
UK Govt to offer free online cyber security course
The UK Gov would be offering a free online course on cyber security with an objective of equipping the next generation with the requisite knowledge and expertise to become experts in cyber…
Panasonic forays into education vertical with 3E hybrid
With consumer market winds for tablets stagnating, companies are flocking to and customising their wares for education sector.
Chesterfield County schools order 32,000 Google Chromebooks for students
The education segment heats up with Google increasingly become aggressive to push its Chromebooks into schools & colleges.
Intel shows off new educational tablet, PC
Intel has been in the educational PC market since years and today it has refreshed its presence by unveiling reference designs for new tablet and PC accompanied by intriguing peripherals and software….
Google goes to Indian schools with Chromebooks
Google has now included Indian schools under ambit of its global scheme of introducing and promoting the use of laptops in education sector. The programme will be kicked off from the state…