ZaidLearn--a New Blog about Open Learning Resources

ZaidLearn--a New Blog about Open Learning Resources

This promising new weblog by Zaid Ali Alsagoff  is devoted to open learning resources around the world; Zaid is located in Malaysia. His blog is especially valuable for its extensive listing of links to bloggers who write about eLearning and its multiple links to Learning Tools, eLearning sites, OpenCourseWare sites, University Podcasts, and Learning Repositories. Zaid is currently at work on a book about effective learning and teaching that is scheduled for release in June 2008. ____ JH

UAE’s Support for Education Stressed (Khaleej Times)

DUBAI - The role of the UAE in supporting education and launching the latest in IT technologies in schools, was emphasised during the Global Education Forum (GEF) and the Gulf Educational Solutions & Supplies (GESS) three-day exhibition cum forum that ended on Thursday. Continue reading ...

Fairy Godmother taps generosity, and makes prom dreams come true

It was her junior year of high school and Jenna Tolan of Hudson was determined to go to the prom. She had her ticket ready and a group of friends to go with. Read more ...

Flag on the play: Man arrested in bleachers crash

Flag on the play: Man arrested in bleachers crash
A driver accused of spinning doughnuts on a Colorado high school football field and crashing into the empty bleachers drew a penalty flag from police. Nicholas Lee Himmel, 21, was arrested on suspicion of criminal mischief, careless driving and driving under the influence.