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ICT use in education contest by UNESCO
A contest is being organised by UNESCO for premium of King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Halif on the use of information and communication technologies in education.
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IGNOU through Nokia phone to supply course on English
In order to effectively use the modern technology in distance education, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) said on Tuesday it would provide a certificate programme in English through Nokia phone’s Ovi Life Tools.
Higher Education
New Evaluation test for B School students
A new online test is to be held in February next year, by the All India Management Association (AIMA), to evaluate B-School students on their employability in line with the current industry trends.
Higher Education
First Indian Sports Varsity at Ranchi
The central government and Jharkhand state government are planning to convert INR 700 crore stadiums and facilities that were built for the 34th National Games near Ranchi would be converted to India’s first central sports university.
Policy Matters
Dept Education plans for textbook free education at Philippines
The Philippines Department of Education (DepEd) is planning to offer a textbook-free education.
K-12
Tasmanian schools get iPad trials
The Department of Education and Training at Tasmania has revealed over 30 iPads are being trialled in a number of schools across the state, with plans in the works to also examine the potential for Android...
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Six European countries to see IGNOU open Study Centres
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), the largest open university in the world, is to open study centres in six European nations, including Germany and France, to offer personalised courses, its Vice Chancellor VN Rajasekharan...
Higher Education
4500 new students to enter Adama University
The Adama University mentioned that it will be accepting 4,500 new students this academic year.
Higher Education
Online applications invited by UPSC
A system of online submission has been introduced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), for applications for the competitive examinations it conducts.
Corporate Updates
Intel company to certify Azerbaijani teachers
Moscow is to witness a workshop, where the Azerbaijan teachers will attend training given by the Intel company.
Policy Matters
Chinese language in CBSE syllabus
Soon CBSE recongnised schools are to include Chinese language (Mandarin) as a part of their curriculum.