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Since international competition is frequently promoted as the reason to advance our K-12 education system, I thought this ABC special on education in China might be of interest.

Facebook just announced options for “messaging” others (Wired account). The system is designed to be simpler that traditional email (within Facebook), but compatible with traditional email when communicating outside of the Facebook environment. In some ways and probably purposefully so, … Continue reading →

This article from ComputerWorld is an interview with Tim Wu author of The Master Switch (see Inside Higher Ed summary by Kim). Wu claims Apple is a major threat to Internet freedom. Wu is known for his concept of net … Continue reading →

ABC news recently offerred a Nightline program on the dangers of for-profit online education. This is the second program I have watched on this topic this fall. It appears to be buyer beware. Problems appear to be promising opportunities when … Continue reading →

Interesting data on how the general consumer uses the iPad (Business Insider). These data are especially intiguing because the iPad is a new device.

Wow – first Ask.com gives up on bloglines and now Ask Jeeves (TechTree).