Best Practices
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One to One Netbook Pilot ProgramOctober 11, 2009 Niles Township High Schools of District 219 in Skokie Illinois have instituted an Anywhere Anytime Learning Plan with a 1:1 netbook pilot program, deploying 400 netbooks to students this year. Another 150 netbooks have gone to administrators More.. Six inspiring schools honored at Intel 2009 Schools of Distinction Awards CeremonySeptember 15, 2009 Every year, the Intel Schools of Distinction awards honors U.S. schools that demonstrate 21st century teaching and learning environments that promote excellence in math and science. This year, Intel received more than 700 applications, More.. Student Response System Boosts ScoresSeptember 5, 2009 As an eighth grade science teacher in Texas, I am always aware that at the end of the year my students will be expected to pass our state test, the TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills), as part of the ‘No Child Left Behind’ More.. Bridging the Gap and Connecting ClassroomsAugust 24, 2009 After completing the Walt Disney World® Marathon in Florida, high school math teacher Josh Dorsey settles into his hotel room with his computer and an Internet connection to teach calculus III. Dorsey is more than 800 miles away More.. Texas Students Track Swine FluAugust 19, 2009 Last April when Novel influenza A (H1N1) – swine flu – emerged onto the world stage, students in Texas watched with concern. Would their education, sports and social activities be affected? Some districts halted student travel. Others More..
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One to One Netbook Pilot ProgramOctober 11, 2009 Niles Township High Schools of District 219 in Skokie Illinois have instituted an Anywhere Anytime Learning Plan with a 1:1 netbook pilot program, deploying 400 netbooks to students this year. Another 150 netbooks have gone to administrators More.. 14 Ways K–12 Librarians Can Teach Social Media by Joyce ValenzaSeptember 27, 2009 This is the best time in history to be a teacher-librarian. Major shifts in our information and communication landscapes present new opportunities for librarians to teach and lead in areas that were always considered part of their More.. Is a Picture Worth a Thousand Searches?August 4, 2009 Getting the Most out of Royalty-Free Image Libraries By David PatschkeFor student designers, royalty-free image libraries are an invaluable resource. Learning how to navigate these digital archives can radically reduce search time; More.. Free Podcast from AEP Summit 09 on 21st century learning platformsJuly 28, 2009 The Association of Educational Publishers just released a podcast from the AEP Summit 09 titled "Learning Platforms for the 21st Century and Beyond" in which representatives from Google Apps, Amazon Kindle Books and and the Rochester More.. Safety Net: Web filtering that worksJuly 23, 2009 A district can take many steps to ensure that its students are
protected from harmful, obscene, or otherwise unworthy websites. It can
establish guidelines for appropriate Internet usage, create acceptable
use policies, or provide More..
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Highlights from Tech Forum Northeast, Palisades, NY October 23, 2009October 27, 2009 Welcome and Opening Keynote: Chris LehmannBuilding School 2.0: Creating the Schools We NeedWhat is School 2.0? What are the pedagogical ideas that form it? Examine ideas of constructivist pedagogy and the use of 21st Century tools More.. 14 Ways K–12 Librarians Can Teach Social Media by Joyce ValenzaSeptember 27, 2009 This is the best time in history to be a teacher-librarian. Major shifts in our information and communication landscapes present new opportunities for librarians to teach and lead in areas that were always considered part of their More.. Students with Disabilities Excel in Summer Work ProgramJuly 31, 2009 Working at the ice cream parlor, gas station or local restaurant for the summer is a rite of passage for many teenagers. But finding summer work can be challenging for young people with disabilities, who may be faced with special More.. Connecting neuroscience and readingJuly 21, 2009 Neuroscience research has shown that the only real way to change the trajectory of a child’s academic career is to change the rate and accuracy with which the brain receives and uses information. Research conducted by Drs. Michael More.. Eight Ways To Use School WikisJuly 21, 2009 Wikis are a great tool to help a school enrich instruction, and increase communication and collaboration among staff. They are also free (for educators using wikispaces) and provide unlimited storage for digital materials including More..
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Magic Johnson Foundation partners with CiscoNovember 18, 2009 Tech & Learning magazine – along with key sports media -- had the unique opportunity to meet via videoconferencing with basketball legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson today to discuss his new partnership with Cisco. In addition to being More.. Highlights from Tech Forum Northeast, Palisades, NY October 23, 2009October 27, 2009 Welcome and Opening Keynote: Chris LehmannBuilding School 2.0: Creating the Schools We NeedWhat is School 2.0? What are the pedagogical ideas that form it? Examine ideas of constructivist pedagogy and the use of 21st Century tools More.. 14 Ways K–12 Librarians Can Teach Social Media by Joyce ValenzaSeptember 27, 2009 This is the best time in history to be a teacher-librarian. Major shifts in our information and communication landscapes present new opportunities for librarians to teach and lead in areas that were always considered part of their More.. Six inspiring schools honored at Intel 2009 Schools of Distinction Awards CeremonySeptember 15, 2009 Every year, the Intel Schools of Distinction awards honors U.S. schools that demonstrate 21st century teaching and learning environments that promote excellence in math and science. This year, Intel received more than 700 applications, More.. Free Podcast from AEP Summit 09 on 21st century learning platformsJuly 28, 2009 The Association of Educational Publishers just released a podcast from the AEP Summit 09 titled "Learning Platforms for the 21st Century and Beyond" in which representatives from Google Apps, Amazon Kindle Books and and the Rochester More..
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Magic Johnson Foundation partners with CiscoNovember 18, 2009 Tech & Learning magazine – along with key sports media -- had the unique opportunity to meet via videoconferencing with basketball legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson today to discuss his new partnership with Cisco. In addition to being More.. 14 Ways K–12 Librarians Can Teach Social Media by Joyce ValenzaSeptember 27, 2009 This is the best time in history to be a teacher-librarian. Major shifts in our information and communication landscapes present new opportunities for librarians to teach and lead in areas that were always considered part of their More.. Six inspiring schools honored at Intel 2009 Schools of Distinction Awards CeremonySeptember 15, 2009 Every year, the Intel Schools of Distinction awards honors U.S. schools that demonstrate 21st century teaching and learning environments that promote excellence in math and science. This year, Intel received more than 700 applications, More.. Document Camera PromotionJuly 29, 2009 AVerMedia Information, Inc., provider of presentation and surveillance technology, has announced a Buy 8 Get 1 Free promotion on the AVerVision CP300 Interactive Document Camera through September 30, 2009. The AVerVision CP300 Interactive More.. Tech and Learning wins 2 gold awards from ASBPEJuly 28, 2009 Tech & Learning magazine has been voted a winner twice over in the American Society of Business Publication Editors’ (ASBPE) 31st annual Azbee Awards of Excellence Competition. T&L received the regional gold award for Best More..
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Magic Johnson Foundation partners with CiscoNovember 18, 2009 Tech & Learning magazine – along with key sports media -- had the unique opportunity to meet via videoconferencing with basketball legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson today to discuss his new partnership with Cisco. In addition to being More.. One to One Netbook Pilot ProgramOctober 11, 2009 Niles Township High Schools of District 219 in Skokie Illinois have instituted an Anywhere Anytime Learning Plan with a 1:1 netbook pilot program, deploying 400 netbooks to students this year. Another 150 netbooks have gone to administrators More.. Ready for 1:1? Check this list before you answerJuly 16, 2009 Check this list before you start your 1:1 program -- or to improve an existing program. Search for more funding: The state may be providing machines and some training support but I will guarantee it will not be enough. Questions More.. 25 ways to teach with Twitter by Sonja ColeJune 4, 2009 Twitter can feel like a strange new landscape when you first jump in. It is not always clear what its professional uses are, or what to post in 140 characters or less. But when you start to think of Twitter as a micro-blog (and not More.. We have a winner: meet our 1000th Twitter followerMay 25, 2009 In May, we announced that we would profile our 1000th Twitter follower in the June issue. And the winner is...Easton Area School District, Easton, PA (about 9,100 K-12 students)Director of Technology: Thomas DragoDistrict Technology More..
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Survey reveals cuts in green energy investmentDecember 17, 2009 Two-thirds of school districts responding to a new "School Energy and Environment Survey" from Honeywell and Education Week Research have made spending cuts or modifications as a direct result of rising energy bills. Seventy-four percent More.. Parents say schools should teach more technology skillsNovember 2, 2009 While parents, K-12 students and educators agree that using technology is essential to learning and student success, parents are dissatisfied with the technology skills their children are learning in schools, according to a survey More.. Survey: Economy still a concern for schoolsOctober 28, 2009 The economic downturn continues to threaten the capacity of school districts nationwide, even in light of federal stimulus funds, according to a study released today by the American Association of School Administrators. "One Year Later: More.. Games, Video Boost Preschoolers' LiteracyOctober 18, 2009 Low-income children were better prepared for success in kindergarten when their preschool teachers incorporated educational video and games from public media, according to a new study. The study, conducted by Education Development More.. Facebook Leads Among EducatorsSeptember 28, 2009 Preliminary results of a Survey of K-12 Educators on Social Networking and Content-Sharing Tools were released last week at the EdNET Conference in Chicago. According to the survey, Facebook is currently the leading social network More..
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Magic Johnson Foundation partners with CiscoNovember 18, 2009 Tech & Learning magazine – along with key sports media -- had the unique opportunity to meet via videoconferencing with basketball legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson today to discuss his new partnership with Cisco. In addition to being More.. T&L Announces the 2009 Awards of Excellence WinnersOctober 28, 2009 27th ANNUAL AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE WINNERSANNOUNCED BY TECH & LEARNING MAGAZINEOutstanding Education Technology Products SalutedSAN BRUNO, CA (October 28, 2009) – Tech & Learning magazine today named 66 education technology products More.. Highlights from Tech Forum Northeast, Palisades, NY October 23, 2009October 27, 2009 Welcome and Opening Keynote: Chris LehmannBuilding School 2.0: Creating the Schools We NeedWhat is School 2.0? What are the pedagogical ideas that form it? Examine ideas of constructivist pedagogy and the use of 21st Century tools More.. 14 Ways K–12 Librarians Can Teach Social Media by Joyce ValenzaSeptember 27, 2009 This is the best time in history to be a teacher-librarian. Major shifts in our information and communication landscapes present new opportunities for librarians to teach and lead in areas that were always considered part of their More.. Six inspiring schools honored at Intel 2009 Schools of Distinction Awards CeremonySeptember 15, 2009 Every year, the Intel Schools of Distinction awards honors U.S. schools that demonstrate 21st century teaching and learning environments that promote excellence in math and science. This year, Intel received more than 700 applications, More..
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Highlights from Tech Forum Northeast, Palisades, NY October 23, 2009October 27, 2009 Welcome and Opening Keynote: Chris LehmannBuilding School 2.0: Creating the Schools We NeedWhat is School 2.0? What are the pedagogical ideas that form it? Examine ideas of constructivist pedagogy and the use of 21st Century tools More.. Bridging the Gap and Connecting ClassroomsAugust 24, 2009 After completing the Walt Disney World® Marathon in Florida, high school math teacher Josh Dorsey settles into his hotel room with his computer and an Internet connection to teach calculus III. Dorsey is more than 800 miles away More.. Texas Students Track Swine FluAugust 19, 2009 Last April when Novel influenza A (H1N1) – swine flu – emerged onto the world stage, students in Texas watched with concern. Would their education, sports and social activities be affected? Some districts halted student travel. Others More.. Is a Picture Worth a Thousand Searches?August 4, 2009 Getting the Most out of Royalty-Free Image Libraries By David PatschkeFor student designers, royalty-free image libraries are an invaluable resource. Learning how to navigate these digital archives can radically reduce search time; More.. Document Camera PromotionJuly 29, 2009 AVerMedia Information, Inc., provider of presentation and surveillance technology, has announced a Buy 8 Get 1 Free promotion on the AVerVision CP300 Interactive Document Camera through September 30, 2009. The AVerVision CP300 Interactive More..
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