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University of New Haven Offering Free Tuition For An Incredible Business Idea

University of New Haven Offering Free Tuition For An Incredible Business Idea

So you’ve got a great business idea and want to go to college… but can’t afford either? A new promotion could kill two birds with one stone. Connecticut’s University of New Haven is offering a full tuition waiver to a student able to come up with an incredible business idea.

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Rumor: Google Drive On The Horizon?

Rumor: Google Drive On The Horizon?

Google Drive, or “GDrive,” Google’s long-awaited and oft-speculated cloud-storage system, may be forthcoming if the discovery by a GeekWire reader proves real. A user was said to have found an option to enable “Google Drive” on his computer with an interface very reminiscent of Google Docs.

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iPads vs Textbooks

iPads vs Textbooks

We talk about textbooks, iPads, and digital learning technology every single day. Guilty as charged. But what happens when you miss some of our awesometastic updates and just want a quick refresh? Moreover, what happens when you are tired of text and need something a bit more infographic-y?

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What Did Shakespeare Call You?!

What Did Shakespeare Call You?!

Do you love reading Shakespeare for all the saucy name-calling and not really for the romantic plot twists? Me too. Lucky for us, I just stumbled across a great chart via Facebook that lets you use your initials to find out what William Shakespeare would have called you were he to lob a few insults your way.

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Twitterview: Join Adobe Feb. 24th To Learn About The Digital School Collection

Twitterview: Join Adobe Feb. 24th To Learn About The Digital School Collection

You’re officially invited to the Adobe Digital School Collection Twitterview on Friday, Feb 24, from 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. PST. Meet product evangelist Johann Zimmern and learn more about the Adobe Digital School Collection.

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What People Think Teachers Do

What People Think Teachers Do

There’s a meme going around that asks you to think about how you perceive various professions. From photographers to bellydancers to, yes, teachers. I thought the teacher one might be …

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How American Schools Compare To All Other Countries [Infographic]

How American Schools Compare To All Other Countries [Infographic]

I live in the U.S., attended school in the U.S. and England, and do not know as much as I should about international education programs. I’m completely up front about that. I’m guessing many people in the U.S. know about as much as I do (or less!) about international education programs.

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Get Inspired By Thomas Edison In Just 3 Minutes

Get Inspired By Thomas Edison In Just 3 Minutes

Looking for a bit of inspiration this week? Last Saturday (February 11th) was Thomas Edison’s birthday. I though it would be fun for all the educators, students, and innovative people reading this to take a moment and remember Edison… and to get inspired by his work.

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The Biggest Problem With Technology

The Biggest Problem With Technology

Technology is rapidly changing – sometimes at unmatchable speeds. Wireless internet is also evolving everyday.It seems that you can get a lot of speed for a small price. However, just how secure do you think your wireless internet is?

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What Should The Greatest Toy Ever Be Called?

What Should The Greatest Toy Ever Be Called?

There’s an interesting contest happening right now. A toy inventor has built a fascinating new toy that looks like it’ll be a hit with kids above the age of, say, 7. Yes, that means even adults will enjoy it. Basically, it is a robotic spider …

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This Is How Harvard Spends Tuition Dollars

This Is How Harvard Spends Tuition Dollars

College tuition is no laughing matter. Luckily, there are some schools that have a tremendous amount of financial aid available to students. Schools like Harvard, for example.

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The 5 Most Common Concerns About Going Back to School

The 5 Most Common Concerns About Going Back to School

Wouldn’t it be great to go back to school? Maybe you didn’t graduate from high school, or maybe you couldn’t afford to go to college. Maybe the kids are finally out of the house, and now that they are, you actually have time to finish the degree you started twenty-some years ago.

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The 8 States College Graduates Love To Leave

The 8 States College Graduates Love To Leave

We’ve all heard reports about the brain drain many nations around the world are experiencing, with qualified grads choosing to work in places that can offer more freedom, better pay, and an overall higher standard of living than their home countries. Yet college grads and professionals in our own country are also driven by these forces, and as a result, many parts of the U.S. are being hit pretty hard by brain drain.

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The Scary State of Student Debt [Infographic]

The Scary State of Student Debt [Infographic]

The state of student debt is downright scary. Thanks to a new infographic that basically equates it to zombies, it seems even SCARIER. You can tell I’m scared because I just hit the CAPS LOCK key!)

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source: parentnewz.com

The Teacher’s Guide To Cyberbaiting

Cyberbaiting is a form of bullying involving students, a teacher, and a viral video. How big of a problem is it?

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The Rise In College Applications: 6 Big Questions That Need Asking

The Rise In College Applications: 6 Big Questions That Need Asking

Could the Common Application Process be related to the growth in applications at some colleges and universities?  A study by The Choice blog at nytimes.com shows suggests this might be the case. The authors of the article noted there could be many reasons why applications …

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#SOTU Inspired A Replacement For Standardized Tests

#SOTU Inspired A Replacement For Standardized Tests

President Obama’s State of the Union speech spent a large chunk of time on education. As well it should have. Long story short, the overarching theme of the entire speech was that education is the key to our country’s success. It all starts with education.

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Is Apple’s New Education Initiative Dangerous?

Is Apple’s New Education Initiative Dangerous?

When it comes to Apple’s education announcement, there’s a debate raging right now over whether Apple’s new proprietary file format for iBooks Author is dangerous or not.

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Redesigning The Teacher Brand

Redesigning The Teacher Brand

Teachers around the globe are connected like never before. We talk about that all the time. Despite all the progress though, the branding of the teaching profession has stalled. Schools, books, apples with worms in them, and a chalkboard are still the biggest icons you’ll see.

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The Misunderstood Value Of Liberal Arts

The Misunderstood Value Of Liberal Arts

Why is the Washington Post essentially mocking liberal arts? A new article has been published that takes aim at the value of a liberal arts major relative to other majors.

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It’s Official: Students Want To Learn With Robots

It’s Official: Students Want To Learn With Robots

A recently published study by Latitude Research, the LEGO Learning Institute and Project Synthesis shows that kids today accept and probably expect that someday they’ll all be able to have friends like Data, the cute sentient android in Star Trek: The Next Generation.

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Palo Alto Schools Just Bet Big On Schoology

Palo Alto Schools Just Bet Big On Schoology

Schoology has proven to be a successful venture; it is even starting to lure customers away from free solutions with their enterprise solution. With today’s tight education budgets, that might just prove to be big news.

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When Major Companies Fight Over Education, We Win.

When Major Companies Fight Over Education, We Win.

When major companies fight over education products, we all win. Last night, just hours before Apple’s announcement, Chegg announced a new way to let you buy and rent digital textbooks. It may not be as elegant as the iPad (yet), but it’s got Apple and Kno on notice.

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The Ultimate Guide To Apple’s New Education Initiative

The Ultimate Guide To Apple’s New Education Initiative

Apple has just unveiled their latest attempt to rethink an entire market. It’s not a new tablet, phone, or even a device at all. Today at the Guggenheim, Apple announced how it will essentially get more school districts to buy iPads. But it’s not just about the money, there’s some amazing software that’s rethinking the tried-and-true textbook publishing model.

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5 (Real World) Reasons the OLPC Tablet Will Not Replace Classroom iPads

5 (Real World) Reasons the OLPC Tablet Will Not Replace Classroom iPads

I can understand the excitement when a project like this comes along promising low price products that are so sorely needed in our classrooms. A low price does not always mean high value. You get what you pay for… usually.

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Rumor: Apple Wants YOU To Make Your Own Digital Textbooks

Rumor: Apple Wants YOU To Make Your Own Digital Textbooks

We’re very excited about Thursday’s Apple announcement. It’s rare that the tech giant announces something that so directly impacts education. Sure, the iPad announcement made waves and had obvious education ramifications but this is a rare event that’s got us glued to the rumor mill.

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Apple Announces January 19th Education Event

Apple Announces January 19th Education Event

Get excited! Apple has just sent out media invites for an education event happening on Jan. 19 at New York City’s Guggenheim Museum.

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Love Education and Technology? Intern With Edudemic!

Love Education and Technology? Intern With Edudemic!

Edudemic connects education and technology, and is currently expanding that effort. That means an internship opportunity for you.

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Study: We Get Dumber After Age 45

Study: We Get Dumber After Age 45

Nervous about turning 35? 40? Don’t be. According to a new study, your real concern should be about turning 45. That’s based on a new study that was just released which shows that we all may very well lose our mental acuity and sharpness after …

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This Is Who Uses Android.

This Is Who Uses Android.

I’m a fan of Apple. I’m also a fan of Google. Some might call me crazy, but I like both companies and enjoy their separate mobile OSs. However, as an iPhone owner, I regularly find myself drawn to news and infographics about iOS and other …

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