Hot Banana Web Content Management Suite http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/technology-management/ The latest technology management news from eSchoolNews. en WebAdmin@eschoolnews.com ©2010 eSchool News Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:42:57 EST Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:42:57 EST http://www.eschoolnews.com/media/images/esnweblogo.gif http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/technology-management/ http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/technology-management/?i=62505 New netbooks, tablet computers, and eBook reader devices, as well as fresh developments in television and even a wireless tether to keep cell phones from getting lost, are among the technologies being unveiled this week at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas--technologies that might hold interest for schools and colleges as well. Key words: educational technology, educational technology products, Consumer Electronics Show, Skiff reader, netbooks education, tablet computers, eBook reader WebAdmin@eschoolnews.com tag:hotbanana.com,2010:article=c2488a9b-4142-4d04-a045-6057672dc961 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:42:57 EST http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/technology-management/?i=62458 Recently, we posted a look back at the 10 most significant education technology stories of 2009, as chosen by our editors. Now, here's a look at five stories that could have a huge effect on education technology in the new year. (As always, you can follow the latest developments regarding these and other stories at eSchoolNews.com.) Key words: education technology, school technology, emerging education trends, emerging technologies WebAdmin@eschoolnews.com tag:hotbanana.com,2010:article=2d216b68-ac78-4d5c-9dd9-8e9ff868e210 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:42:57 EST http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/technology-management/?i=62451 Educators and their students soon could have another communications and mobile computing option that isn't tied to a specific cellular provider, giving schools more flexibility in deploying a smart-phone solution on campus. Key words: Nexus One phone, Google phone, Google smartphone, Android operating system WebAdmin@eschoolnews.com tag:hotbanana.com,2010:article=4c471d20-d342-4448-add8-c10fe803607b Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:42:57 EST http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/technology-management/?i=62439 "Sexting" becomes an all-too-common word in the English lexicon ... Google's ambitious plan to become the world's librarian draws scrutiny ... Federal officials grapple with how to bring broadband to more Americans: These are among the many noteworthy developments affecting education technology in the past year. Key words: top ten, education technology, sexting, ereader, google library WebAdmin@eschoolnews.com tag:hotbanana.com,2010:article=605b3a4d-aaf3-45fc-8289-ef50787e53be Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:42:57 EST http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/technology-management/?i=62350 Cell phones have become ubiquitous among adults, and many students and even schools now use them, too. But there is growing concern that extensive use of the devices might cause cancer, especially for children--even though there is no consensus among scientists that this is true and industry leaders dispute the notion. Key words: cell phone and cancer, Maine cell phone ban, cell phones in classrooms WebAdmin@eschoolnews.com tag:hotbanana.com,2010:article=7476d986-7734-4b92-b4de-b3f7fae5d2ec Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:42:57 EST http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/technology-management/?i=62336 You're walking down the street, looking for a good place to eat off-campus. You hold up your cell phone and use it like the viewfinder on a camera, so the screen shows what's in front of you. But it also shows things you couldn't see before: Brightly colored markers indicating nearby restaurants and bars. Key words: augmented reality, school technology use, emerging educational technologies, educational technology WebAdmin@eschoolnews.com tag:hotbanana.com,2010:article=2de1f22c-2a73-41d1-8648-d4b2cabe5d80 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:42:57 EST http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/technology-management/?i=62315 The Livescribe Pulse Smartpen and the Waterford Assessment of Core Skills (WACS) have been named the top products in the Software and Information Industry Association's Innovation Incubator program, which connects developers of promising new education technologies with industry leaders and established organizations. Key words: SIIA, Livescribe, Waterford Institute, Ed Tech Business Forum, education technology WebAdmin@eschoolnews.com tag:hotbanana.com,2010:article=d33427d7-a652-4870-9c75-c3a57bf63c63 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:42:57 EST http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/technology-management/?i=62244 Students who are blind, have low vision, or have a learning disability that requires computer-generated speech and highlighted text soon will have more resources after publisher Flat World Knowledge announced Dec. 14 that it will make its content available to Bookshare, the largest web-based library for people with print disabilities. Key words: educational technology, Bookshare, Flat World Knowledge, assistive technology devices, free online library, online libraries WebAdmin@eschoolnews.com tag:hotbanana.com,2010:article=faaaaa3f-822a-4e43-901f-89ee54bc221d Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:42:57 EST http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/technology-management/?i=62210 Thanks to a new statewide license, all schools in Arkansas will have access to geographic information system (GIS) technology--software the Arkansas Department of Education (DOE) hopes will continue to give students 21st-century skills and community service opportunities. Key words: GIS technology, geographic software, Arkansas DOE, students and GIS WebAdmin@eschoolnews.com tag:hotbanana.com,2010:article=4afa566d-adcb-4bf2-8781-eadd1694367c Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:42:57 EST http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/technology-management/?i=62152 Five of the nation's largest publishers of newspapers and magazines plan to challenge Amazon.com Inc.'s Kindle electronic-book reader with their own digital format that would display in color and work on a variety of devices. Key words: Kindle, eReader, Amazon, Conde Nast, educational technology WebAdmin@eschoolnews.com tag:hotbanana.com,2010:article=cd0d40e6-438f-4969-b01d-08c5f4d7dac8 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:42:57 EST