Researchers at Duke University are working on an
autonomous surgical robot. So far the robot can take tissue samples and currently has a
93-percent accuracy rate, although the researchers believe that can be improved. This technology
could save money in the long run as robots are getting more advanced every day.
But where are the robots popularized by science fiction?
Technology has been used for decades for learning and information transfer. However,
a new trend is appearing in the use of technology in schools: using tech to go green. Schools across the globe are
using the latest in modern appliances to save the earth, such as using e-mail and servers to send assignments and grades
and using tools such as GPS to virtually travel the planet.
George Mason University recently launched a new program that offers a
bachelor's degree in video game programming. Student interest has been much higher
than anticipated, encouraging video game industry experts. Love video games?
A growing number of Twitter users are enforcing so-called "Twetiquette."
These users criticize other Tweeters' improper spelling, grammar and capitalization. Some claim
to be educating, while others just like the attention. Don’t let bad grammar embarrass you.
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Saya the teacher doesn't mind being poked or pinched, or if the students play in class: She's an android designed to show children that science and technology can be fun subjects, Reuters reports. | Read More
"We want to bring in professionals from video and graphic design, to show students they can apply those interests and make a career out of it," he said. "It's a way to show them that they can use those skills in a positive way."
Experts say higher education should focus on fundamentals of web design, not just currently popular software
Funutation will be featured on Kaleidoscope! Program Sales Director Hollis Martin and Instructor Amaris Woodland talk about our exciting classes and demo robots built by students. For more information call 888-386-8835. The episode will re-air on December 20, 2008 at 5:30AM.
Winter vacation is just around the corner - come join us for our Holiday Computer Camps! Our classes will be running December 22, 23, 29, 30, 31, and January 2. Students can come for one, two, three, four, five, or six days! Register now! (PDF) Click on the Courses buttons for information on our courses or call us at 1-888-386-8835!
Learn about 3D game making - join the VITAL Lab for an exciting presentation on gaming technology like Guitar Hero for educational purposes!
9th -12th grade students
Saturday Nov. 15, 2008
1:00 - 5:00pm
John Carroll University
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Dolan Center for Science and Technology
Room 243 East
University Heights, OH 44118
Speaker: Larry Sears who is a Case alumnus (B.S. in Electrical Engineering), and founder of Hexagram, Inc.
Location: Case Western Reserve University, Glennan Building Room 313
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Date: November 8th
Contact: 216-832-5156
Ted Jordan, Camp Director of Funutation, will be speaking on November 7 to Solon High School students who want to learn about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. Some of the students have already started their own businesses and are looking for tips on growing their companies.
Ted Jordan, Camp Director & Founder of Funutation LLC, speaks to 24 students October 21-24 at One New York Place near the Statue of Liberty in New York. He presents the Fundamentals of the Linux Operating System from the user and administrative level to government and Fortune 500 Clients. At the end of the week the students are tested and receive their Linux certification.
Giving back to the community is high on our agenda. We supported the WVIZ/PBS auction by donating gift certificates for our Shaker Hts. and Fairlawn camps. The students at Marcus Garvey Academy, a charter school in East Cleveland, were delighted when we volunteered to teach a class on computer game programming. Ross Cockfield, M.G.A. Director said “This technology is the wave of the future and the exposure to this information kept the kids buzzing for weeks. The kids were happy to receive a copy of the game they created to play with their friends.”
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 854,000 professional IT jobs will be added between 2006 and 2016, an increase of about 24%. When replacement jobs are added in, total IT job openings in the 10-year period is estimated at 1.6 million.
Ted Jordan, founder of Funutation Tech Camps, says the parents who bring their kids to his camps and after-school programs “see the big picture. A lot of parents look at this as an investment in preparing their kids for college.” These parents may not be techies themselves, but “it’s more so parents who understand the value of education. Many of them are teachers or have advanced degrees,” says Jordan. He said demand for technology education for kids still far exceeds the supply here in Cleveland.
