News tagged with electronic learning


Combination of old and new media deepens mathematical understanding

Other Sciences / Other

created Mar 19, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

By combining the trusty old book, pen and paper with the possibilities offered by the computer and the interactive whiteboard, ICT can help to improve students’ understanding in maths education. So conclude a team of researchers ...


Computer-assisted learning - Fun and usefulness combined

Technology / Software

created Feb 27, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Electronic learning systems must be easy to use, flexible and interactive so as to enable knowledge to be conveyed successfully. Researchers from the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft will be showcasing ...





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Amyloid beta protein gets bum rap

Medicine & Health / Research

created Nov 09, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

While too much amyloid beta protein in the brain is linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease, not enough of the protein in healthy brains can cause learning problems and forgetfulness, Saint Louis University scientists ...


Modeling How Electric Charges Move

Physics / General Physics

created Mar 13, 2008 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (9) | comments 0

Learning how to control the movement of electrons on the molecular and nanometer scales could help scientists devise small-scale circuits for many applications, including more efficient ways of storing and using solar energy. ...


Tokyo Stock Exchange learning tech lessons

Technology / Software

created Jun 28, 2006 | popularity 1.6 / 5 (7) | comments 0

Technology is key in ensuring the trust and confidence of a stock exchange, a research group said Wednesday.


Can social networking help consumers get healthier?

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Oct 13, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Can social networking sites help people make wise health decisions? A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research says it depend on people's willingness to take action on the information they gain from the sites.


Technology addiction disrupts teenage learning

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Sep 10, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 4

(PhysOrg.com) -- Technology addiction amongst teenagers is having a disruptive effect on their learning, according to new research published today by Cranfield School of Management (UK). Over a third (39.3%) of 11-18 year ...


Search engines are source of learning

Technology / Internet

created Nov 19, 2009 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Search engine use is not just part of our daily routines; it is also becoming part of our learning process, according to Penn State researchers.


Model against unnecessary use of antibiotics

Medicine & Health / Research

created Oct 15, 2008 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Patients in intensive care units are often administered antibiotics against ventilator-associated pneumonia, "to be on the safe side." Dutch researcher Stefan Visscher has developed a model that can quickly establish whether ...


Perfect haircut is on the blower

Technology / Other

created Aug 15, 2007 | popularity 2.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

'Cutting edge' technology is to help trainee hairdressers create a barnet even Jennifer Aniston would be proud of.


Hack-a-vote: Students learn how vulnerable electronic voting really is

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Oct 07, 2008 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 4

This week undergraduate and graduate students in an advanced computer security course at Rice University in Houston are learning hands-on just how easy it is to wreak havoc on computer software used in today's voting machines.


Machine Learning by Watching and Listening

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Oct 05, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (7) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- To expand the boundaries of machine intelligence, Ben Taskar is using television shows with large fan bases like CSI, Alias, and Lost to teach computers how to be smarter about what they see, hear and read.



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