State web site to post disciplinary action against teachers
The Vermont Department of Education is going to post on the internet information about cases of teachers who have been ... Read more
Month: September 2003
NSF awards $1.7 million to create optics-education curriculum
This National Science Foundation (NSF) grant will be used to implement a national middle school science education program, called Hands-On ... Read more
This portable document camera shows a lot to like
As an alternative to heavy, bulky classroom projectors, AVerMedia Technologies has introduced the AVerVision300, a portable document camera that teachers can use to display crisp, clear images from…
Build engaging multimedia lessons with this software from IntelliTools
The IntelliTools Classroom Suite, launched this month by IntelliTools Inc., provides K-8 teachers with a toolbox of multimedia activities supporting reading, writing, mathematics, social studies, and science.
Take a bite out of peer-to-peer file sharing with PacketPup Pro
Uncontrolled peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing can present schools with legal and security issues when students illegally share copyrighted materials or download viruses or worms disguised as legitimate files.
Add an evaluation of this scheduling software to your to-do list
Coaches, activity directors, secretaries, and other school staff spend a great deal of time contacting parents to inform them of the many changes to a school's events schedule.
Bolster your schools’ computer support with Web Help Desk 6.4
The latest version of MacsDesign Studio's technical support software, Web Help Desk 6.4, integrates Apple's calendar application, iCal, for users of the Mac OS X platform and Mozilla's…
Zoo’s computing project bears notice
School field trips could get a whole lot more exciting, if a program being launched by the Brookfield Zoo proves ... Read more
Next eRate filing window opens Nov. 5
On Nov. 5, schools and libraries can begin applying for 2004 eRate discounts to help pay for their internet and ... Read more
ED launches new data-management tool
Starting this January, parents and educators will have free access to a web site that translates and reports the nation’s ... Read more