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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..
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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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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..
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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..
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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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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..
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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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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..
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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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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..
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Calculating the ROI on virtual schoolingJune 25, 2009 When calculating the Return
on Investment (ROI) for VHS schools it is important to consider more than just
training costs. Also to be considered is the cost to schools to relieve the
teacher from teaching one period per day.
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New integrated classroom grantJune 22, 2009 The Calypso 2010 Integrated Classroom Grant will provide teachers and administrators with an integrated classroom technology solution, complete with pre-assembled A V equipment-known as the ezRoom Classroom Bundle. Schools selected More..
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Look Ma, no textbooksJune 22, 2009 Empire High School (Vail, AZ) seniors will be the first group of students to have started and completed their high school careers without the use of traditional textbooks, using personal laptops instead. When the school began its 2005 More..
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Cover Your Assets: the latest asset management software in actionJune 18, 2009 Quick, tell us: How many laptops are in your middle schools? Which ones are about to come off warranty? Did your tech department finish updating all the software licensing? If you can’t answer these questions, it is probably time to More..
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