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Google wins present legal round on its book scan project
Google has for many years scanned large numbers of books including many covered by copyright. Making content from this process available has brought legal challenges from the copyright holders. However, if you try Google Books you can see the benefits. … Continue reading
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Google Play for Education
Google has moved to bring apps to the education tablet market. The change from the existing Google approach involves moving beyond the online resources of Google to now include Google Play (the app store) for tablets and a management system.
The nasty politics of education
We have grown used to name calling in the political sphere. Citizens evidently like their politicians to talk tough. This article from Politico shows how political leaders are resorting to the same language. Again, these individuals are likely playing to … Continue reading
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Misapplication of Twitter
The Twitter IPO is today. While Twitter often directs me to resources I find valuable, I cannot say that I find Twitter itself as that useful. I have two complaints: 1) The control of audience should be placed in the … Continue reading
Colorado effort to raise revenue for education voted down
A measure in Colorado to raise funds for K-12 education (NY Times) went down in defeat Tuesday. The measure was backed by outside money from sources that often have different views on educational reform. Had the referendum passed, the current flat … Continue reading
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Google Alerts – Search Continuously
I have just discovered Google Alerts. These settings establish searches and periodically send you the results via email (or RSS if you prefer). This tactic works well if there are specific topics you find important and you want to know … Continue reading
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