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Avatars could actually be helpful in learning skills

Avatars could actually be helpful in learning skills

One of the most common knocks against the virtual worlds and the avatars we use to negotiate our way though them is that they cause us, and especially young people, to disengage from real life. Well it turns ... continue
Florida A&M Expels Four Students In Wake Of Hazing Death

Florida A&M Expels Four Students In Wake Of Hazing Death

Officials at Florida A&M University (FAMU) have expelled four students for their role in the November hazing death of a marching band member. In a memo sent to the FAMU board last week university President James Ammons said ... continue
Students getting free Xbox 360s with a Windows 7 PC

Students getting free Xbox 360s with a Windows 7 PC

Calling all students: Microsoft wishes to aid your studies with one of its shiny new Windows 7 PCs! Then destroy them with one of its shiny, er, getting-on-a-bit Xbox 360 consoles! This is how it works: any student ... continue
Australia thinks numbering children is a great idea

Australia thinks numbering children is a great idea

What is going on in Australia? I mean really what the hell is going on? Earlier today Duncan wrote about the Australian government looking to crack down on offensive material on the web. By the web they mean places like ... continue
Journalism students told they must buy Macs

Journalism students told they must buy Macs

In news that will surely make the folks at Apple very happy the University of Miami's journalism department, and possibly the public relations department, has told students that they are going to have to switch to Macs ... continue