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News from CoSN conference exhibitors
 

Primary Topic Channel:  CoSN , Technologies

 

Gateway shared information about its Tablet Teaching and Learning Program, which began four years ago when Gateway introduced its Tablet PCs. The Tablet Teaching and Learning Program is designed to improve student achievement by inspiring active, engaged learners, Gateway said. http://www.gateway.com/edu/1to1ebook

Horizon Wimba, a provider of classroom collaboration software for online education, language learning, and interactive communications, introduced Wimba Voice Tools Version 5.0, which allows students to import and export audio files, copy entire voice boards, and use a new interface, among other updates. Wimba Voice Tools facilitates and promotes vocal instruction, coaching, and assessment, the company said. Wimba Voice Tools can be used with iPods or other MP3 players by recording voice files onto the Wimba Voice Board, exporting voice files to a PC or Mac, and saving the voice files to the portable music player. http://www.horizonwimba.com

Inspiration Software handed out free 30-day trials of all its productsInspiration 8, Kidspiration 2.1, Inspiration for Palm OS, and Inspiration for Pocket PC. Inspiration 8 enables students to use graphic organizers to better understand concepts, retain information, and organize ideas for clear writing. It also offers a keyword symbol search, a word guide, and complimentary web resources. Kidspiration, for grades K-5, helps students build graphic organizers by combining pictures, text, and spoken words to represent thoughts and information. http://www.inspiration.com

K12 Classroom Solutions displayed its science curriculum, which includes a classroom package that combines direct instruction with inquiry-based activities. The package also includes teacher guides, student books, hands-on materials, blackline masters, and assessments. Interactive lessons have flexible instructional features, animations, planning and progress tools, and optional assessments. Lessons blend audio and visual stimulation and can be used with interactive whiteboards, the company said. Online home accounts facilitate parent involvement and communication. http://educators.k12.com

Library Video Co. introduced a broadcast-quality, video-on-demand server that comes pre-loaded with 1,000 programs. This plug-and-play video server resides in a school's media center or computer room and is designed with additional bays to accommodate more programming, including content that is self-created using Safari Montage CreationStation, a tool for school administrators to add, share, and manage original digital video content on their network. http://www.libraryvideo.com http://www.SAFARIMontage.com

 
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