Qatar project drives e-learning
Qatar is playing a key role in introducing learning into the lives of the visually-impaired in developing communities across the world, thanks to an initiative from Carnegie Mellon University, says The Gulf Times.
The Pittsburgh and Qatar campuses are spearheading a Braille Tutor project, which explores how computing technology can be utilised to teach Braille writing while providing immediate audio feedback.
The Braille Tutor consists of an electronic slate and wireless stylus that is connected to a computer through a USB cable. As the student writes each letter on the slate with the stylus, the tutor provides immediate audio feedback by repeating the written letters and words.
E-learning conference for Senegal
African professionals and students are invited to attend the fourth international conference on ICT for development, education, and training in Africa, states IJNet.
The conference, to be held in Dakar, Senegal from 27 to 29 May, will convene ICT practitioners, experts, and others interested in using information technology to revolutionise and improve educational and training opportunities.
It is one of the largest e-learning conferences in Africa, held in French and English, and organised by Hoffmann and Reif Consultants, an ICT development company.
KMSI provides mobile e-learning tools
Knowledge Management Solutions (KMS) a provider in Web-based training and e-learning technologies, has unveiled version 5.3 of its KMx Advanced Distributed Learning Platform, says FoxBusiness.
The platform offers e-learning courseware, knowledge management and collaboration tools for mobile devices, including the Apple iPhone and Microsoft Windows devices.
With the release of KMx V5.3, users can access courses, learning objects, exams and surveys using their iPhone or Windows handheld device with full learning management capabilities.
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