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Up to $10,000 to boost literacy skills
Verizon Foundation grants help students increase their literacy skills and educational achievement... | Full Story
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Database helps educators compare assistive software and technologies
The National Center for Technology Innovation (NCTI) has updated its TechMatrix, a searchable database that enables educators and families of students with disabilities to identify and compare assistive learning software and technologies. Users can search for and compare more than 190 products that focus on improving the lives of students with special needs. Funded by the NEC Foundation of America and the U.S. Department of Education, the expanded TechMatrix allows users to generate a detailed report on customized searches within four areas of focus: reading, mathematics, writing, and assistive technologies. | Full Story
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eSN Special Report: Rating the E-rate
In today's schools, where 21st-century skills are essential to a student's ability
to compete in an increasingly global economy, internet connections are often
taken for granted. But for employees in the multitude of schools who rely on
the federal E-rate program to fund those internet connections, simply applying
for funding can lead to a confusing process... | Full
Story
DLP
vs. LCD: New advancements in projector technology cast the market
in a new light
For educators
who buy or use projectors - those abbreviations (DLP = Digital
Light Processing; LCD = Liquid Crystal Display) are of critical
importance. Trouble is, conflicting claims and arcane technical
terms can baffle even the savviest buyers. That's why the editor's
of eSchool News have turned a critical lens on the "Projector
Wars" to give you with an objective assessment of what you
need to know, all in plain English. With our compliments, get
the lowdown in eSN's brand-new Special Reportt. It's free, and it will cast projector technology in a whole new light... | Full Story
Virtual Desktops
A revolution is taking shape that will alter forever how educators and others
view and use technology--most specifically their personal computers.
Gone will be today's most stubborn IT challenges: conflicting
operating systems bulging with fat applications, duplicate
programs that must be installed and maintained on individual
computers, user-instituted security breaches that threaten
whole networks. All these challenges that have drained IT resources
and kept hardware costs high could soon be just quaint memories.
Reason: The era of the virtual desktop has dawned...
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Mac OS X 10.5: Find out more about the new stack feature in Leopard |
Atomic Learning provides software training using a unique, just-in-time approach. Our library of thousands of short tutorials on dozens of applications are focused on answering the common questions teachers, students and anyone else may have when learning software. We like to call them "atoms of learning" and they are easy to access whenever and where ever you need them. A subscription to Atomic Learning provides you access to all of the tutorials and other valuable educational resources.
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Turning Student Data into Intelligence
No matter how many students a school or district has, one thing remains the
same--the vital importance of tracking student attendance, grades, standardized
test scores, school or district transfers, and more. Administrators, teachers,
students, and parents all depend on a reliable Student Information System (SIS)
to give accurate reports and updates.
Easy Email Archiving
Today's schools, much like businesses around the world, depend on technology
to survive. As school and district employees' careers become increasingly
mobile, eMail has become a quick, easy, and preferred method of communication.
Anywhere, Anytime Administration
As schools move toward the newest technologies, school administrators need to
be reassured that vital information will reach them instantly, whether they
are in the office, in a meeting, or traveling across their district or campus.
The need for anywhere, anytime access has led many administrators to depend
on mobile, handheld devices for eMail and other applications.
Safeguarding school data
It seems like you can't go a whole week lately without hearing about
some major data security breach that has made national headlines.
For businesses, these
data leaks are bad enough--but for schools, they can be especially costly,
as network security breaches can put schools in violation of several federal
laws intended to protect students' privacy.
GIS
and Geographic Inquiry
"Geospatial" technologies--which include geographic
information system (GIS), global positioning system (GPS), and remote sensing
(RS) tools--are becoming increasingly important in our everyday lives. These
technologies use "smart" maps that can display, query, and analyze geographic databases; receivers that
provide location and navigation; and global-to-local imagery and tools that provide
context and analysis.
Reading
Acquisition: Response to Intervention
When the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA, was rewritten
in 2004, a newfound commitment to helping struggling students make progress
in the general reading curriculum was born. Known as Response to Intervention
(RTI), the model mandated a new way to determine if a student does not perform
at grade level owing to a lack of instruction, and which students require special
educationas the result of a disability.
Math
Solutions: Response to Intervention
When the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA, was rewritten
in 2004, a newfound commitment to helping struggling students make progress
in the general math curriculum was born. Known as Response to Intervention
(RTI), the model mandated a new way to determine if a student does not perform
at grade level owing to a lack of instruction, and which students require special
educationas the result of a disability.
Minimizing
Classroom Disruptions
Computers and the internet have become welcome instructional tools in most
schools, ushering a wealth of additional resources into today's classrooms.
Unfortunately, they also bring with them the potential for unwanted distractions--such
as online content that ranges from off-target, to inappropriate, material.
Creating
the 21st-Century Classroom
Skills in areas such as global literacy and critical thinking skills help prepare
students to succeed in today's digital economy.
Collaboration & Storage
Today's employers want graduates who can communicate effectively, think critically,
solve problems, and work as part of a team--in short, graduates who are well
versed in collaborative learning environments. Whether you call it project-based
or collaborative learning, it's a strategy that a growing number of educators
are employing in their classrooms--and with growing success.
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