Saturday, October 08, 2005
Rural Education in the News This Week
Webindia123 - India
Indian Satellite Research Organisation (ISRO) is currently working on developing a Radar Imaging Satellite, an all weather capability satellite, by 2007, its Chairman G Madhavan Nair said today. Inaugurating the telemedicine system of the Indian Air Force (IAF) at the Command Hospital here, he said the new satellite was aimed at overcoming the difficulties faced in getting clear satellite imageries of the earth in cloudy weather conditions. The system would largely benefit the farming community.
Govt to give computers to all schools
Gorkhapatra - Kathmandu, Nepal
Experts and intellectuals in the field of mass communications have emphasised that His Majesty’s Government should bring about effective programmes towards developing Internet technology as a reliable means to providing education in the country. Speaking at a colloquium on the theme ‘Use of Internet in Education: Feasibility and Challenges’ held here today by Education Journalists’ Group, they pointed out the need to formulate policies in promoting the use of Internet in education and implement them effectively.
Rural parents to meet at education conference
ABC Regional Online - Australia
More than 300 rural parents will gather in St George over the next two days to discuss their children's education. The Isolated Children's Parent's Association state conference will cover around 100 issues, including senior learning at P-10 schools. President Rosemary Philp says issues discussed at the conference will set the association's policies for the year. "One of the major issues is the teacher aide hours for prep, especially in the small one teacher schools," she said.
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