The Internet provides a wealth of resources and knowledge, but unfortunately not everyone can consistently get online. In fact, two out of every three people in the world still don’t have access to the Internet. It’s this digital divide that SOS Children, one of the largest charities for orphans and abandoned children, hoped to bridge… Continue reading The Wikipedia for Schools Project Aims to Empower Students Who Can’t Get Online
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Little-Known Edu Tools Useful for College Students
Knowing the right internet resources to use for different tasks can make your college assignments much easier. However, many of the most well-known websites aren’t actually the most useful. In this post, we will focus on less popular online tools that can be even more useful to your academic success. 1. RescueTime This tool… Continue reading Little-Known Edu Tools Useful for College Students
The 7 Most Surprising Technologies Invented by Students at Microsoft’s Imagine Cup
Earlier, we brought you the five coolest technologies invented by high schoolers at Intel’s International Science and Engineering Fair. These solo projects wowed us and made us rethink what high school students are capable of. Now, witness what students can accomplish when they work in teams as you browse the winners of Microsoft’s Imagine Cup.… Continue reading The 7 Most Surprising Technologies Invented by Students at Microsoft’s Imagine Cup
Helping Students Afford the Cost of a New PC for College
Microsoft has launched Chip In, a new Kickstarter-style crowdfunding program to help students raise money toward the cost of a new Windows PC for college. The first program of its kind, Microsoft hopes Chip In will compete with others’ back-to-school promotions (such as the $100 gift card to the Mac App Store Apple offers with… Continue reading Helping Students Afford the Cost of a New PC for College
