Students dial up trouble in new twist to cheating
As if using the internet to plagiarize term papers isn’t enough for today’s teachers to be concerned about, six University ... Read more
Month: January 2003
Schools use technology to recruit teachers from abroad
To combat a growing shortage of certified math and science teachers nationwide, at least one company is using videoconferencing technology ... Read more
Leaders seek consensus at ICT Literacy Summit
The infusion of technology into an increasingly digital society has created the need for a new form of basic literacy ... Read more
‘SQL Slammer’ hammers home network security challenge
A powerful internet attack—dubbed SQL Slammer—that hit computers worldwide Jan. 25 has security experts worried that too many system managers ... Read more
This program addresses critical issues and needs regarding the recruitment, preparation, enhancement, and retention of science, technology, and mathematics (STM) ... Read more
Maintain a healthy school environment with help from this resource
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is using the internet to help educators and other stakeholders address health issues in schools. ... Read more
Schools offered wireless networking certification program
A company that trains and certifies information technology (IT) professionals in wireless networking is giving its curriculum and courseware to ... Read more
NASA launches educator-astronaut program to inspire kids in science and math
NASA is putting out a vast help-wanted ad for teachers in space. The program—which is designed to pique students’ interest ... Read more
Bush budget would triple loan forgiveness for math, science teachers
A proposal that President Bush plans to include in his forthcoming budget for fiscal year 2004 might give school leaders ... Read more
Schools try web-based drug treatment program
Providers of a web-based adult drug and alcohol treatment program have created a version for teenagers that can be accessed ... Read more