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Type Sinhala unicode fonts free with Google Transliteration

Jun 26, 2011 5 Comments by

Now you can type sinhala fonts using Google Transliteration. Google Transliteration allows you to type phonetically using Roman characters. You can simply type a word the way it sounds in English and Google Transliteration will convert it to its local script. Also you can download Google Transliteration IME, which allow you to run Sinhala fonts [...]

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A/L Year 13 Teacher’s Instructional Manuals are now available to download

Oct 12, 2010 6 Comments by

NIE (National Institute of Education) published GCE Advanced Level Teacher’s Instructional Manuals (Teacher’s Guides) for year 13, and now you can download them from their web site. These are available in Sinhala, Tamil an English mediums. Earlier they published syllabuses for A/L examination. Sinhala Medium: Accountancy Agricultural Science Agro Technology Bio Resource Technology Biology Buddhism [...]

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The Open University of Sri Lanka

Jul 31, 2010 24 Comments by

The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) operates based on the concept Open and Distance Learning (ODL). It caters to a wider population of people scattered over the country to pursue higher education at their choice. The university policy on admission would enable a person to register at the lowest ‘Level’ only with basic educational [...]

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Online degrees in Sri Lanka

Apr 20, 2010 62 Comments

Now you can obtain a degree or diploma without attending a university or an institute. These are called as online degrees. Although this is a novel concept to Sri Lanka it’s a much popular option in other foreign countries. All you need to have is an internet-connected computer and required financing. Different types of qualifications [...]

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Bill Gates on Online Learning, innovation, health and food

Jan 26, 2010 1 Comment

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation website recently published Bill Gates 2010 Annual Letter.  He emphasizes on innovations in health, food, education and energy and how it can make the difference between a bleak future and a bright one.  He argues that although there are online courses and lectures from leading universities are available on the [...]

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Download GIT General Information Technology Syllabus for A/L

Jan 25, 2010 7 Comments

General Information Technology (GIT) was first introduced in 2002 and first examination on this syllabus was held in 2010. You can download GIT syllabus here: English Medium G.C.E. (A/L) GIT Syllabus Sinhala Medium G.C.E. (A/L) GIT Syllabus. Tamil Medium G.C.E. (A/L) GIT Syllabus Other Syllabuses and Teachers Instruction Materials (Teacher Guides) Introduction of Information Technology [...]

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Free online courses and classes

Nov 04, 2009 10 Comments

Guide To Online Schools recently published a comprehensive collection of free online courses at http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/online-classes It includes thousands of links to courses in subjects ranging from biology to chemistry to business studies and these courses are prepared by top institutions such as MIT, Yale University and University of California. Related Posts: Free online audio and [...]

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Memory tips – විශය කරුණු දිගු කාලීන මතකයට යවන්න

Sep 15, 2009 5 Comments

This is on how to put information into long term memory. If you cannot see this text please enable Sinhala. අවදිව සිටින සෑම මොහොතකම ඔබ අසන, දකින හා අත් දකින සියලූ දේ ඔබේ සංවේදී මතකයට ඇතුල්වේ. නමුත් අවධානය නොකරණ දේ ඉක්මනින්ම (විනාඩියකින් පමණ) මතකයෙන් ඉවත් වේ. ඇසෙන, දකින, කියවන දෙයකට අවධානය යොමු කළ හොත් ඒවා [...]

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Student Lanka Learning community – Facebook like eLearning network

Sep 15, 2009 6 Comments

Student Lanka launched “Student Lanka Learning Community“, a Social Learning Network for university students (undergraduates and post-graduates) and school children. Educators can start courses, and students can read study materials, upload assignments and participate in social learning. This social media platform support formal social learning, informal social learning and collaborative working. Users can also connect [...]

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Educational video segments from NASA

Sep 22, 2008 2 Comments

NASA eClips are short, relevant educational video segments. NASA explains: “These videos inspire and engage students, helping them see real world connections. New video segments are produced weekly exploring current applications of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM topics. The programs are produced for targeted audiences: grades 1-5, 6-8, 9-12 and the general public.” [...]

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