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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 ]

  • Brothers take top spot in programming contest
    Wed, May 13, 2009    Primary Topic Channel:  Tech Leadership , Microsoft Corp.
    Every child around the world should be entitled to a primary education, but many are not receiving a full or even a partial primary education, say the creators of MultiPoint Web. They should know; they're students themselves. Key words: Imagine Cup, primary education, Microsoft [ Read More ]

  • New standards to facilitate eLearning
    Tue, Mar 31, 2009    Primary Topic Channel:  Student information systems , Communication , Wimba
    A consortium of educators and technology executives has developed a common set of standards that will allow any kind of digital learning content--such as an electronic text, an online exam, or even a social-networking application--to be used with any type of learning management system (LMS) or student information system (SIS), or web portal. Key words: IMS global, computer standards, online exam, social networking, Wimba, Department of Defense, education technology [ Read More ]

  • Microsoft offers free tools for high schoolers
    Fri, Mar 27, 2009    Primary Topic Channel:  Microsoft Corp.
    High school students are now able to access and download professional Microsoft Corp. software such as Visual Studio and XNA Game Studio for free, a service that has been offered to higher-education students for the past year through DreamSpark. Key words: Microsoft, DreamSpark, student software, Bill Gates, education, technology [ Read More ]

  • Educators wary in wake of Nortel bankruptcy
    Tue, Feb 24, 2009    Primary Topic Channel:  Business news
    Acutely aware of how the sudden change or demise of an important technology vendor can wreak havoc on their ed-tech programs, school leaders across North America are watching closely as Toronto-based telecommunications firm Nortel Networks aims to reorganize after filing for bankruptcy protection last month. Key words: Nortel, chapter 11 bankruptcy, educational technology, owensboro public schools, LearnIT [ Read More ]

  • Jobs' hiatus doesn't ruffle educators
    Mon, Jan 19, 2009    Primary Topic Channel:  Apple Computer
    The news that Apple Inc. co-founder and chief executive Steve Jobs is taking a health hiatus until the end of June sent the company's shares tumbling 4 percent last week, reportedly wiping out some $10 billion in shareholder wealth. But in considering what the news might mean for schools, educational technology leaders who spoke with eSchool News were more measured in their response. Key concepts: Steve Jobs, Apple Inc, Apple computers, Apple CEO [ Read More ]

  • Apple's Steve Jobs announces health hiatus
    Wed, Jan 14, 2009    Primary Topic Channel:  Apple Computer
    Apple Inc. co-founder and chief executive Steve Jobs said Jan. 14 he is taking a health hiatus until the end of June -- just a week after the cancer survivor tried to assure investors and employees that his recent weight loss was caused by an easily treatable hormone deficiency. Apple's chief operating officer, Tim Cook, will take over Jobs' responsibilities while he is on leave. [ Read More ]

  • MPC's collapse leaves schools in the lurch
    Mon, Jan 12, 2009    Primary Topic Channel:  Business news
    Computer supplier MPC Corp., which acquired Gateway's education business in 2007, is going out of business--leaving countless schools and students with machines in need of repair and/or thousands of dollars in lost warranties. Key concepts: MPC computers, John Yeros, computer repairs, MPC bankruptcy [ Read More ]

 

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