29 September 2007
the SEA innovation in a mobile society
The SEA do mobile services development, including a mobile learning platform called OOKL.
You can also read their blog.
Archive for September, 2007
27 September 2007
Metaplace Unveiled: Raph Koster Brings Virtual World To The Web « GigaOM
GigaOm reports that Raph Koster’s new project Metaplace has finally gone public.
27 September 2007
Private tuition for pupils is a major growth industry
A report from the Telegraph from early 2005 apparently about the same research from the Institute of Education as reported by the Times and the BBC.
27 September 2007
BBC NEWS | Education | Private lessons for 27% of pupils
In September 2004 the BBC reported on research from the London University’s Institute of Education. They highlight some interesting points about people’s motivations…
…And the widespread use of private tuition did not seem to be linked to any feeling that schools were not doing their job.
Fewer than one in five parents who paid for private tuition [...]
27 September 2007
Tutoring soars for state pupils - Times Online
Back in September 2004 The Times reported on research by the Institute of Education at London University, which found that overall 27% of state school pupils were being privately tutored. It would be interesting to know how these figures have changed over the last few years.