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Schools of the Future
In New Zealand, two schools revolutionize the idea of what a learning space should be. At the primary school Discovery 1 and the high school Unlimited, each child decides, based on his or her talents and interests, what they will learn, and when. Students can explore the mall as part of their learning experience and are encouraged to use cell phones as a learning tool. — My Broadband News

Unique Web Site Puts Early Childhood Programs on the Map and Online
Called the Illinois Early Childhood Asset Map (IECAM), it is the product of an unusual teaming of computer visualization, demographic and early childhood specialists at the University of Illinois, working in collaboration with the organization Chicago Metropolis 2020. The project provides information to parents, policymakers, advocates, and businesses on all available child care and preschool programs, along with demographic data on the students. Major funding for the project comes from the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Human Services, along with funds from various foundations. — News Bureau

IBM Completes Satellite Based Learning Phase
IBM announced that it has successfully delivered Phase-3 of EDU-SAT satellite-based education programme comprising over 100 hours of live lectures transmitted to over 120 schools in India. The program was an effort to enhance the technical knowledge and skills of post-graduate university students, giving them the market-driven knowledge that better positions them for jobs in the ICT market, IBM said in a release. — Business Standard