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The world of webtops
Database, Gotfried. K, Published on 01/12/2010
» There are a surprising number of webtops out there on the Internet, so surprising that it makes you wonder what all the fuss is about. After all, a webtop is simply a web page that acts like a computer operating system. The webtop screen looks a lot like your computer desktop, offering access to email, calendaring, word processing, instant messaging and so on - some even come with their own web browser (a browser within a browser - what's the point of that?).
A view of the future
Database, Published on 01/12/2010
» The poor saps at SAP were told to consult and pay the Oracle; a US jury found that the world's largest software company SAP of Germany violated Oracle copyrights so badly that it owes the US firm $1.3 billion (although not the $1.7 billion that Larry Ellison and Oracle claimed); the case dated back to 2007, when it was fairly well documented that the SAP's then-TomorrowNow division stole software and documentation covering 120 Oracle copyrights; SAP can appeal, so that should keep some lawyers busy for a few years.
Application chaos
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/11/2010
» When an online system works as planned, it can be efficient, time-saving and safe. When it doesn’t, all kinds of problems can arise.
Tackling learning disabilities
Learningpost, Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 30/11/2010
» Upon the conclusion of her assigning her Prathom 5 (Grade 5) class a maths exercise on decimals, Saisunee Roodeekajohnchai, a teacher at Ban Huai Lat School, asked Ngunruethai Boonsri, aka Mai, 11, and five of her classmates to group at the back of the classroom. She then told them to practise multiplication by using their fingers.
Educa accents quality
Learningpost, Published on 30/11/2010
» One of the aims of the second stage of the education reform process is to enable Thais to become quality lifelong learners. This involves the creation of quality schools, the presence of suitably qualified school administrators and teachers, the provision of education opportunities for all, and the participation of all the parties in the education sphere.
Preserving language diversity
Learningpost, Daniel Calderbank, Published on 30/11/2010
» The power of language to save and improve lives was a key theme at a recent Bangkok conference on language, education and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Rules vs norms
Learningpost, Edward Roy Krishnan, PHD, Published on 30/11/2010
» Although they are used interchangeably on many occasions, the terms "rules" and "norms" have different meanings and hence yield different outcomes in a classroom setting.
Knowledge galore at Bangkok Teachers Network Conference
Learningpost, Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 30/11/2010
» Recently, KIS International School (KIS) hosted the 5th BTN (Bangkok Teachers Network) Conference under the theme of "Sharing Best Practices". Over 600 teachers from more than 40 schools were present.
Classroom dynamics
Learningpost, Timothy Cornwall, PHD, DTM, Published on 30/11/2010
» In discussing the personal relationship between a teacher and students, insight into classroom dynamics can offer clues to how teachers can best create a positive, and therefore beneficial, learning environment since the ability to encourage significant student learning comes from student-teacher attitudinal qualities.
The Thai classic Khun Chang Khun Phaen
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/11/2010
» Husband wife team Chris Baker and Pasuk Phongpaichit worked for years on this scholarly translation. Thorough annotations and comparisons of different versions of the tale are what makes this pathbreaking edition unique.