KUALA LUMPUR: Celcom Axiata Bhd has launched a three-in-one online education service to help students prepare for their UPSR, PMR and SPM examination.

Known as Educube, the e-learning portal incorporates school, tuition and exams and offers over 70,000 questions with six key modules for students, including multimedia lessons, topical exercise, online notes, online report card and e-assessment.

Celcom Axiata Bhd Advanced Data chief operations Afizulazha Abdullah said the Educube would enable students to revise for their exams and enhance their learning experience in a fun and interactive way at any time via their computers, smartphones and tablets.

Education is the key. This is part of our initiative to provide an alternative and fun learning adventure for students in an affordable manner.

Its content is based on the official education curriculum and it's constantly moulded to deliver an innovative educational experience, he said at the launch of Educube here yesterday.

Students, he said, would also be given immediate feedback on their performance to help them identify their weak points and improve accordingly.

Schools and students can also participate in the online exams for UPSR, PMR and SPM where they can gauge their standing compared to others. Those who perform well in their actual tests will be rewarded.

Parents and teachers would also be able to monitor the students' performance via an online report card.

The Educube is available to both Celcom subscribers and non-subscribers at RM4.99 a month via an immediate SMS subscription and Educube cards respectively.

Non-subscribers can get the prepaid cards at Blue Cube outlets from next week, he said.

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Discussing education reform at Stanford University last year, the leader of one of the nation's largest teacher unions decided to turn the tables and ask a question of the audience.

"You're all technology people," said Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers. "Could you actually help us?"

Weingarten said she received one call from Louise Rogers, chief executive of TSL Education, a United Kingdom-based company that operates an online network that lets teachers around the globe access, review and discuss lesson plans and other learning materials.

The result of that call, to be unveiled Tuesday, is Share My Lesson, an online portal that teachers will be able to access free of charge. It is expected to contain more than 100,000 user-generated materials.

"We've been trying to find a way to have teachers be able to access information quickly, actively and share with each other," Weingarten said. "It felt to me almost too good to be true, that some private entity had created a platform for teachers to be able to share."

Share My Lesson is expected to be the largest online resource for teachers in the U.S. and comes at a time when cuts to education budgets have led many districts to slash professional development. AFT and TSL have pledged $10 million to develop and maintain the site, which should be ready for teachers by August.

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"We must support the incredibly complex work teachers do at every opportunity, including by sharing and promoting best practices through online resources and communities of practice," Education Secretary Arne Duncan said.

He said the program would benefit teachers everywhere.

Teacher preparation and development in the United States vary dramatically. While some schools help beginning and veteran teachers hone and perfect their craft, many others complain of being left to their own devices to learn the best ways to communicate and teach students with different skill levels in one class.

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17-06-2012 17:05 Learn English online (LEO) through WizIQ education online with Dr. Nellie Deutsch, an experienced English language teacher on WizIQ education online: and on Moodle course management system: LEO is for you if you are busy or don't wish to pay the high tuition required to learn English. Perhaps you feel that the cost of learning English in a classroom with other students is not effective. Perhaps you would like to have individual lessons, but cannot afford the cost. In LEO, you will speak, read, write, and listen and connect with other learners worldwide. In LEO, you will be able to get the material, to participate in discussions, ask questions about grammar, writing, reading, listening and other areas of language learning, and to connect with other learners from around the world. Learning English Online (LEO) is a full 3 month long workshop led by Dr. Nellie Deutsch, an experienced English teacher. In LEO, you will have a chance to access course material as a learner and practice what you read about in your individual area as a learner. The more you explore, experiment, engage and exchange information with other members of the groups you join, the more satisfying the experience of learning online will be. Success with Learning English Online requires participants to be actively involved in reading the content (tutorials) and practicing the things they learn, responding to the topics and to each others' responses in the ...

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18-06-2012 09:16 Highlights iCampus and BlackBoard™ as intuitive and simple to use; sets students' expectations that online learning requires self-motivation, commitment and active participation each week in a challenging and engaging environment.

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Dana Goodwin, director of Advantage Driver Training in Columbus, teaches a class. He says online drivers education is no substitute for instructor and student interaction.

THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH Monday June 18, 2012 8:19 AM

Ohio teens soon will be able to opt to learn the rules of the road on the information superhighway.

Ohio will offer online drivers education starting in mid-September; it was one of several provisions of legislation signed by Gov. John Kasich last week.

Ohio teens younger than 18 currently must complete 24 hours of classroom instruction and eight hours behind the wheel with an instructor to obtain a drivers license. Under the new law, online courses can replace the 24 in-class hours, but behind-the-wheel training wont be affected. Online courses need the approval of the Ohio Department of Public Safety.

The change worries owners of Ohio driving schools, who say that jobs and youths will be in jeopardy.

This is a disservice to citizens of Ohio, said Dana Goodwin, director of Advantage Driver Training of Columbus. Theres no substitute for instructor and student interaction. They cant even make certain the student is the person sitting in front of the computer completing the work.

Ohio has 773 driving schools. Critics of the new law say as many as half of those schools could close because of online competition, usually from out-of-state operators.

Backers of the change say online options will offer families cheaper, more-flexible alternatives to traditional drivers education. And because students still need in-car training, the supporters downplay the threat to Ohio driving schools.

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SAN DIEGO, June 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- According to an independent study released today by the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC), Bridgepoint Education, Inc. (BPI) had an estimated economic impact of more than $1 billion in business outputon the San Diego region in 2011.

Bridgepoint Education is the ninth-largest employer in San Diego and the parent company of Ashford University and University of the Rockies, as well as the force behind Waypoint Outcomes and the Thuze and Constellation online etextbook platforms. As outlined in the 2012 Economic Impact Analysis report, in addition to the dollar amount of Bridgepoint's business output to the San Diego region, another $449 million in employee earnings and $579 million in estimated total value was added to the region's gross domestic product (GDP).

"Bridgepoint Education is proud to be a part of the San Diego community," stated Andrew Clark, chief executive officer of Bridgepoint Education. "The EDC's 2012 Economic Impact Analysis highlights our contribution to the region as a whole, both as the ninth-largest employer and as a thriving educational innovator."

The company also contributes significantly to regional tax coffers. Bridgepoint Education's state and local tax impact in 2011 added up to almost $44 million and its federal contribution totaled more than $120 million.

The report, commissioned by the EDC and prepared by The London Group, further explores Bridgepoint Education's estimated quantitative benefit to the San Diego region by not only looking at its business activity and its employee presence, but also at its philanthropic endeavors. In 2011, Bridgepoint Education contributed nearly $1.5 million to San Diego non-profit organizations.

"It is critical for us to understand the companies and industries that are driving economic growth within our region," said Mark Cafferty, president and CEO of San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation. "As one of the region's largest employers, Bridgepoint is a strong example of how a small business can transform into a broader, regional economic force."

About Bridgepoint EducationBridgepoint Education, Inc. (BPI) improves the way individuals learn. By harnessing creativity, knowledge and proprietary technologies, such as Constellation, Thuze and Waypoint Outcomes, Bridgepoint Education has re-engineered the modern student experience with innovative solutions that advance learning. Its accredited institutions Ashford University and University of the Rockies embody the contemporary college experience. Ashford University offers associate's, bachelor's and master's degree programs while University of the Rockies offers master's and doctoral degree programs. Both provide progressive online platforms, as well as traditional campuses located in Clinton, Iowa (Ashford University), and Colorado Springs, Colorado (University of the Rockies). For more information about Bridgepoint Education, visit http://www.bridgepointeducation.com or call Shari Rodriguez, associate vice president of Public Relations, at 858.668.2580.

About Ashford UniversityAshford University is defining the modern college experience by combining the heritage of a traditional campus with the flexibility and effectiveness of online learning. The University provides a vibrant learning community where high-quality programs and leading-edge technology create a dynamic, immersive and stimulating learning experience. Ashford University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association (www.ncahlc.org). The University offers practical and progressive associate's, bachelor's and master's degree programs online, as well as bachelor's degree programs at its Clinton, Iowa, campus. Ashford University where heritage meets innovation. For more information, please visit http://www.ashford.edu or call Shari Rodriguez, associate vice president of Public Relations, at 858.513.9240 x2513.

About University of the RockiesUniversity of the Rockies is an advanced graduate institution for tomorrow's thought leaders. The University provides an intimate and dynamic learning environment, offering highly specialized master's and doctoral degree programs in the social and behavioral sciences, access to industry experts, campus clinical programs for practical experience, and research and publishing opportunities. University of the Rockies is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association (www.ncahlc.org). Small by design, University of the Rockies classes are presented in a progressive online format and at its Colorado Springs, Colorado, campus. For more information, please visit http://www.rockies.edu or call Shari Rodriguez, associate vice president of Public Relations, at 866.621.0124 x2513.

About the San Diego Regional Economic Development CorporationEDC's mission is to attract high-wage technology-driven companies to the region from around the world, to assist companies in San Diego with expansion plans, and to advocate and champion foundational efforts to improve the region's competitiveness.

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CELCOM Axiata Bhd yesterday launched Educube, the 3-in-1 online education service where primary and secondary school students can participate in online exams.

Celcom, which has over 12 million subscribers, partnered solutions provider Orenda Sdn Bhd to provide the service.

"We are investing a significant amount of money in this service and for RM4.99 a month, we are confident that most of our customers will find this a value for money proposition," said Celcom advanced data chief operations Afizulazha Abdullah.

The service will also available for non-Celcom customers by early July, he told reporters after the launch here yesterday.

The plan is to increase the questions by 10,000 every year for all school levels while access via smart mobile phones will be available in the third quarter of this year, said Afizulazha.

The service contents are developed by a team of accredited academicians, while all assessment material is reviewed according to the country's national education syllabus.

It has also been endorsed by the National Parent Teacher Association.

Celcom is inviting schools from all around the country to participate in an online national exam and trials for UPSR, PMR and SPM before sitting for the actual national examinations.

"Through the online exams, students will be able to gauge their standing in the academic arena, in comparison with their team mates before the real exams and this increases healthy competition among them," he said.

To subscribe to the service, Celcom customers only need to send a text to Celcom, while subscribers of other telcos can buy subscription cards at selected Blue Cube and authorised dealers starting from next month.

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Here's how five people answered this week's question posed by Capital Times freelancer Kevin Murphy. What do you think? Please join the discussion.

"I've taken online courses through a community college and it may work for some people but for my interests, I could never see doing it online. Being able to talk to people is how I learn best. I'm going to school to be a lawyer and I would never go online to get that degree. I really value the social aspect of what I do whether it's work or education or hanging out with friends so, as much as I like the online community, I just engage more and learn better when I'm with people."

Hayley Hosman

store manager

Madison

"A year ago I started using the Internet to actually help me get better educated because I can't afford to go to college and I have been consuming as much information as I can. I ask questions and the Internet is an easy, affordable way to get those questions answered and I learn as I go along."

Pandon Breker

bartender

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