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As we move into the future, educators are becoming more and more creative with how technology can advance our education tools. Applying the principles of "Second Life" virtual reality to a classroom setting, innovators at Case Western University have opened up a new world of educational possibilities. Second Life teaching is one example of how we can expand the boundaries of the classroom and the scope of student-teacher interactions. Can you think of any others?
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Tune in at 3:15 EST for a conversation on the education themes of the State of the Union address
This interactive map lets you see how college education has developed in the United States, and where you live.
We've looked at the educational achievement and the median income of the entire nation. Is there any correlation?
