State Schools Superintendent Susan Castillo announced Wednesday that Oregon is the first state in the nation to sign up for Google Apps for Education in K-12 classrooms.
Google Apps are available for free to Oregon public schools on a voluntary basis and are designed to help schools improve digital literacy and reduce IT costs while maintaining the security of school and student data.
“Educators and students now have access to the same cutting-edge technology used in the business world with added federal student privacy and confidentiality protections,” said Susan Castillo.
“In a time of dwindling resources, I am grateful for Google’s partnership. Our students have a wonderful opportunity to prepare for the workplace by using workplace technology in the classroom,” she added.
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Shop around before choosing an online masters program or an accredited online university to earn an online MBA degree. The top three accredited online universities are Capella, Phoenix and Columbia Southern University. Each offers an online MBA degree, plus arts and sciences. Comparing the program offerings can help students decide if earning a master’s degree online will further their career goals.
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These days, the internet has grown into a veritable wealth of information for college seekers. Everything from applying for financial aid to taking a course can be accomplished online. Now, a student can even obtain online degrees from one of many schools offering online education as a viable alternative to a traditional classroom education. How different are these two methods of teaching, and do either prove better for the student? There’s an abundance of information regarding online education, and distance education is becoming increasingly popular for students everywhere.
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