Solaro tutors students via the Web, iPhone and iPad Posted on April 30, 2010 by Jennifer Kavur 30 Apr 2010, ComputerWorld Canada A new educational resource from Castle Rock Research walks Grades 6 to 12 students through programs of study in English, math and science. Now in open beta, Solaro aligns with curriculum in Alberta, BC and Ontario – and subscriptions are currently free.
IBM appeals to girls with microchipped butterflies Posted on August 26, 2009 by Jennifer Kavur 26 Aug 2009, ComputerWorld Canada The IBM Toronto Lab wrapped up its annual E.X.I.T.E. Camp last week, a 3-day program designed to get pre-teen girls interested in technology and engineering. — reprinted by ITBusiness.ca, IBM aims to address female IT under-representation
Four-year-olds in Montreal will use laptops in kindergarten class Posted on September 2, 2008 by Jennifer Kavur 02 Sep 2008, ComputerWorld Canada Lester B. Pearson School Board will provide HP mini-notebooks to four-year-old students in a pilot program for Montreal-area schools this fall.