One-to-one computing: The last piece of the puzzle
Educational technology once meant taking a weekly trip to a PC-filled computer lab, or using a classroom projector or PowerPoint for a presentation. But today, technology is as ubiquitous in schools as it is everywhere else. Modern students are digital natives–they’ve grown up with constant access to laptops, cell phones, the internet, mp3 players, and other tech tools for both homework and social use.
One-to-one computer programs, in which students have their own laptops to bring to and from school, represent an extension of this 24/7 technology environment. But these programs require more than machines. Planning and foresight are critical if they are to be truly beneficial for students and teachers.
With the generous support of Lenovo, the editors of eSchool News have compiled this collection of stories from our archives, along with other relevant resources from around the web, to help you and your staff thoroughly research one-to-one solutions for your school.
–-The Editors
Community Care College selects disruptive technology from Tree Rivers Systems to manage its 3-campus operations
St. Louis – Feb. 7, 2012 – Community Care College has selected CAMS Enterprise, the disruptive technology choice from Three Rivers Systems Inc., as its new academic enterprise resource planning…
AMX Introduces Intuitive Solution Empowering Teachers to Notify Of Emergencies, Improves Student Comprehension
Multipurpose System with Teacher-Worn Pendant Transmits Help Signal, Amplifies Teacher Voice; New Feature of AMX Unified Campus Solution RICHARDSON, Texas – February 8, 2012 – AMX®, the leading provider of…
BenQ Introduces New MW860USTi and MP780 ST+ Short-Throw Projectors With Second-Generation PointDraw(TM) Interactive Projection Technology
For Classrooms, Versatile Projectors Offer Dual Pen Support, Ultra-Short-Throw Ratios, and a Variety of Display Options IRVINE, Calif. — Feb. 8, 2012 — BenQ America Corp. today introduced its…
ETA/Cuisenaire, edWeb.net launch online learning community for educators implementing Common Core State Standards in math
PRINCETON, N.J. & VERNON HILLS, Ill. – Feb. 6, 2012 – ETA/Cuisenaire – the nation’s leading provider of hands-on supplemental products for math, science, and literacy education –…
Mizuni’s New Cloud-Based Mizuni Aspire: The Next-Generation Student Performance Management Platform
Dallas, TX (February 8, 2012) – Mizuni, Inc. is pleased to announce its new solution, Mizuni Aspire. Mizuni Aspire is the next-generation platform that delivers secure, cloud-based data…
MONTESSORI FAMILY SCHOOL ANNOUNCES NEW HEAD OF SCHOOL
Berkeley, CA, (/PRNewswire) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Board of Directors of Montessori Family School has selected Henry R. Trevor to succeed founder Jane Wechsler as Head of School upon…
Moodlerooms Integrates Microsoft’s Live@edu with Moodle Learning Management System
Baltimore, MD— Moodlerooms, Inc., has developed an integration connecting Microsoft’s Live@edu services and Moodle, the world’s most widely-used learning management system. With this integration, Moodlerooms will make select…
Epson’s New BrightLink Projectors Broaden Interactive Possibilities in the Classroom
Industry Leader Delivers Dual Pen Interactivity and Built-in Annotation for Interactivity Beyond the PC AUSTIN, Texas (TCEA, Booth #2339) – Feb. 8, 2012 – Epson, the number-one selling projector brand…
A first-hand look inside a flipped classroom
There have been many school reform trends over the past few years: student response systems, video games for math, mobile phones for learning—but none have completely transformed the…
High school students tackle foreign affairs
For two weeks this summer, a team will meet at Yale University to discuss U.S. foreign affairs, work together during a simulation of an international crisis, and travel…
Detroit Public Schools students show STEM skills at White House Science Fair
President Barack Obama had the privilege to meet with several young scientists from Detroit Public Schools Tuesday at the second annual White House Science Fair, the Huffington Post…
Do California teachers know they’re investing in Keystone?
According to the Daily Ticker, the California State Teachers Retirement System has sent a letter to Facebook as a potential investor in the company complaining about how much…
Homeless mother to plead guilty in school residency case
The lawyer for a Connecticut woman charged with enrolling her son in the wrong school district says she will be pleading guilty, the Associated Press reports.…
Lawsuit seeks to block Google’s privacy changes
A consumer watchdog group is suing the Federal Trade Commission in an attempt to prevent Google from making sweeping changes to its privacy policies next month, the Associated…
Clark County schools see improvement with help from math software
For all the talk about ways to raise test scores in Las Vegas, a promising solution, educators say, might lie in one of the most criticized of youth…
Official: 10 states get NCLB waivers
President Barack Obama on Feb. 9 will free 10 states from the strict and sweeping requirements of the No Child Left Behind law, giving leeway to states that…
Samsung Kicks Off K-12 ‘Return on Intelligence’ Gift Programs
Ridgefield Park, New Jersey (February 7, 2012) – Samsung Techwin America’s Electronic Imaging Division (www.samsungpresenterusa.com), a leader in document camera technology, today announced the Samsung K-12 ‘Return on…
Shmoop Launches AP Statistics
Mountain View, Calif. (Feb. 6, 2012) – Mathematicians have a certain reputation. No, not that kind of reputation. Think Revenge of the Nerds, complete with suspenders and pocket…
CROCKETT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PARTNERS WITH HATCH TO BRING INNOVATIVE EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY TO PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN TO ACCELERATE STAAR READINESS
CROCKETT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PARTNERS WITH HATCH TO BRING INNOVATIVE EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY TO PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN TO ACCELERATE STAAR READINESS Hatch’s Research-based, Classroom Technology Solutions Help Ensure Students Are…
Photo Contest for Your School – Win $1,000!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 6, 2012 CONTACT: Mallory Jones VideoBlocks Phone: (866) 777-9354 x710 Mallory@videoblocks.com www.videoblocks.com VIDEOBLOCKS.COM LAUNCHES A PHOTO CONTEST FOR K-12 EDUCATORS – $1,000 Top Prize RESTON, VIRGINIA – February 6, 2012 –…
CASIO ANNOUNCES WINNER OF ITS PROJECTOR TECHNOLOGY GRANT
CASIO ANNOUNCES WINNER OF ITS PROJECTOR TECHNOLOGY GRANT Darden Middle School in North Carolina Awarded Short Throw Projector Package DOVER, NJ (FEBRUARY 7, 2012) — Casio America, Inc.’s Business Projector…
Revolabs Enhances HD Control Panel to Support Entire HD Line of Wireless Microphone Systems
Inspired by Customer Feedback, Additional New HD Line Features Include DIP Switch Display, Mute Groups, and an Expanded Control System API SUDBURY, Mass. — Feb. 7, 2012 — Revolabs…
PCI Education Debuts New Online Reading Program for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Award-Winning PCI Reading Program Develops Word Analysis, Decoding Skills San Antonio (Feb. 8, 2012) – PCI Education, the premier provider of resources for students with special instructional needs, announces…
The best and worst states for science education
"Don't know much about science" may be a good description of many students in U.S. public schools, at least if you're swayed by a new report issued by…
Sex abuse probe leads to removal of school’s entire staff
The entire staff of a Los Angeles elementary school—teachers, administrators, janitors included—is being removed from the campus and replaced this week after the arrest of two of the…