Hot Banana Web Content Management Suite http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/business-news/ The latest business news from eSchoolNews en WebAdmin@eschoolnews.com ©2009 eSchool News Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:16:45 EDT Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:16:45 EDT http://www.eschoolnews.com/media/images/esnweblogo.gif http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/business-news/ http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/business-news/?i=61374 With Microsoft's Windows 7 launching Oct. 22, two school leaders who have tested the new operating system say it improves on many of the features that were problematic with Vista, while outperforming XP many times over. Key words: microsoft windows 7, microsoft operating system, school it, education technology WebAdmin@eschoolnews.com tag:hotbanana.com,2009:article=9d1a7784-f9c7-4e9c-afaa-f2591890c34f Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:16:45 EDT http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/business-news/?i=61296 Google Inc. is launching a new online service that will let readers buy electronic versions of books and read them on such gadgets as cell phones, laptops, and possibly e-book devices. Key words: electronic book, education technology, school technology, online publishing, Google Book Search WebAdmin@eschoolnews.com tag:hotbanana.com,2009:article=4c7b451f-cba6-4b90-93a9-e721d6d32e24 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:16:45 EDT http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/business-news/?i=60722 Answering a call from federal officials, Microsoft Corp. and other education technology providers are making resources available to help keep instruction going should swine flu force schools to cancel their face-to-face classes. Key words: Pearson Education, Microsoft Corp., education technology, H1N1 virus WebAdmin@eschoolnews.com tag:hotbanana.com,2009:article=7ce99347-5b33-40aa-acac-099b31e2667c Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:16:45 EDT http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/business-news/?i=60648 Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs returned to the showman role that has helped define his company leadership, taking the stage on Sept. 9 for the first time since his medical leave to announce new products. And while a long-rumored Apple tablet computer wasn't among them, one new product in particular -- an iPod Nano that records video -- has captured the attention of educators. Key words: Apple Inc., iPod Nano, Steve Jobs, educational technology, records video WebAdmin@eschoolnews.com tag:hotbanana.com,2009:article=9bf64185-6810-407d-a1ea-9d50292be00a Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:16:45 EDT http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/business-news/?i=60404 A tic-tac-toe game based on the Industrial Revolution that uses the principles of universal design to give students multiple ways of learning will be the U.S. representative in a worldwide competition that showcases effective teaching with technology. Key words: innovative teachers, microsoft, tic-tac-toe game, universal design WebAdmin@eschoolnews.com tag:hotbanana.com,2009:article=9f3d8088-7729-46d9-a938-8b825c4aa745 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:16:45 EDT http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/business-news/?i=60123 Software giant Microsoft Corp. is hoping to erase the bad memories of its last major upgrade to the Windows operating system, Vista, with its release of Windows 7 this fall. The program has drawn several favorable initial reviews, but upgrading won't be without its challenges for schools still using Windows XP, some early testers report. Key words: microsoft operating system, microsoft windows 7, windows 7 release, microsoft education, educational technology WebAdmin@eschoolnews.com tag:hotbanana.com,2009:article=764cabc9-f9ca-42aa-b1d9-ebe36da29644 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:16:45 EDT http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/business-news/?i=59143 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 WebAdmin@eschoolnews.com tag:hotbanana.com,2009:article=5df3bfba-e6de-43ea-a4d7-6c42dbb15e22 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:16:45 EDT http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/business-news/?i=58932 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 WebAdmin@eschoolnews.com tag:hotbanana.com,2009:article=7161948a-7cab-4958-8a59-6b22485b9610 Thu, 28 May 2009 11:16:45 EDT http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/business-news/?i=58731 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 WebAdmin@eschoolnews.com tag:hotbanana.com,2009:article=d77f0c5f-17f4-4a65-a0c8-7fac5f222718 Wed, 13 May 2009 11:16:45 EDT http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/business-news/?i=57976 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 WebAdmin@eschoolnews.com tag:hotbanana.com,2009:article=c42f2fa9-881b-488a-9f5c-43e7b10d6ff1 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:16:45 EDT