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House panel explores ed tech's value
Thu, Jun 18, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Federal Policy
A panel of educational technology experts spoke before the members of the House Education and Labor Committee June 16, stressing the importance that technology plays in the classroom as well as the need for continued professional development. Key words: House Education and Labor Committee, education, technology, George Miller [ Read More ]
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Educators mull Apple's latest announcements
Wed, Jun 10, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Apple Computer
During Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco, Calif., earlier this week, Apple announced price reductions and new versions of its iPhone smart phone and MacBook Pro laptops, as well as an updated version of its Macintosh operating system--leading educators to ponder the significance of these announcements for schools. Key words: Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, Snow Leopard, iPhone, education, technology [ Read More ]
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Online school implements game-based course
Wed, Jun 03, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Gaming
Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is set to pilot what it describes as the first complete online game-based course for high school students. School officials and the game's creators hope the course will help engage students who struggle in traditional classroom settings. Key words: Florida Virtual School, 360Ed, education and gaming, Conspiracy Code, technology, American History [ Read More ]
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School of the Future: Lessons in failure
Mon, Jun 01, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Tech Leadership
When it opened its doors in 2006, Philadelphia's School of the Future (SOF) was touted as a high school that would revolutionize education: It would teach at-risk students critical 21st-century skills needed for college and the work force by emphasizing project-based learning, technology, and community involvement. But three years, three superintendents, four principals, and countless problems later, experts at a May 28 panel discussion hosted by the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) agreed: The Microsoft-inspired project has been a failure so far. Key words: Microsoft School of the Future, philadelphia school district, education, technology, 21st century skills, microsoft [ Read More ]
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Apple goes green, launches free recycling
Thu, May 28, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Apple Computer
K-12 schools and higher-education institutions can recycle their used computers and peripherals from any manufacturer free of charge, under a new limited-time offer from Apple Inc. Key words: Apple, Apple recycling, school recycling, green schools, free recycling, education, technology [ Read More ]
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ACLU sues over blocked web sites
Wed, May 20, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Litigation
The American Civil Liberties Union and its Tennessee branch sued two Tennessee school districts in federal court May 19, claiming that the districts are unconstitutionally blocking students from accessing online information about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issues. Key words: ACLU, LGBT, Knox County Schools, Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, first amendment, education, technology [ Read More ]
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Report: U.S. students lagging in biosciences
Wed, May 20, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Science
Middle and high school students across the country are generally falling behind in life sciences, and the nation is at risk of producing a dearth of qualified workers for the fast-growing bioscience industry, according to a report released May 18. Key words: bioscience, life science, science curriculum, education, technology, Biotechnology Institute [ Read More ]
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iSchools lift hopes in NYC
Fri, May 15, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Tech Leadership
A series of theme-based high schools are springing up across New York City, based on a model that has been open for only a year but already is drawing rave reviews. Called the iSchool, this model school blends innovative technology with project-based curriculum modules--and its early success could have national implications. That success includes long waiting lists for future iSchool slots, average attendance 10 percentage points above the city average, and gratifying results on the state's rigorous Regents Exams. Key words: iSchool, NYC, Cisco, 21st century skills, education, technology, NYC Department of Education, Mort Zuckerman [ Read More ]
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iPods help ESL students achieve success
Mon, May 11, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: ESL/SLL
As school leaders ponder the implications of new technologies for their classrooms, one dedicated New Jersey educator has turned theory into practice, using the iPod to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) students. Key words: iPod, ESL, education, Jose Marti middle school, Grace Poli, ISTE, iTunes, technology [ Read More ]
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Iconic texts still missing from e-libraries
Fri, May 01, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Technologies
A growing number of schools are embracing books in electronic format, but many classic titles that have become staples of the English curriculum still aren't available as eBooks. Key words: ebook library, english curriculum, jrr tolkien, education, technology, school libraries [ Read More ]
