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The Games for Learning Institute wants to grow a new geek cropOpen in New Window
Microsoft's partnering with a number of New York colleges and schools to work math- and science-friendly video games into middle-school classrooms. Wait, you say -- don't middle-school kids already have enough love for videogames? read more »
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Our Googley advice to students: Major in learningOpen in New Window
Jonathan Rosenberg, Senior VP of Product Management for Google, writes a must-read article on what Google is looking for in future hires. The most important item to take note - problem solving skills. read more »
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Steep learning curve: self-destructing DVDs resurfaceOpen in New Window
"The self-destructing DVD surfaces again, as Staples partners with DVD maker flexplay to offer what's effectively a movie rental without the annoying hassle of a return..." read more »
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Grockit Gets $8 Million More For Mysterious Learning GameOpen in New Window
"We don't know much about Grockit. The company is creating a new way to get people to learn online, and has spent the last year working away in stealth mode." read more »
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New Drupal Book: Learning Drupal 6 Module DevelopmentOpen in New Window
"Developing new modules for Drupal 6? Porting older modules? Packt Publishing has just released a new book, Learning Drupal 6 Module Development, by Matt Butcher. This book is targeted toward PHP programmers interested in Drupal 6 module development." read more »
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Keeping tech skills up to date stresses workersOpen in New Window
Nicole Haggerty, a college professor, along with some associates researched how new skills learning affects technical employees. read more »
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