A new way to measure the color brightness of projectors, a messaging service that could boost parent engagement in their children’s lessons, and math software that targets “perceptual learning” are among the latest ed-tech tools described in the September 2012 edition of eSchool News.
Our September edition is now available in digital format on our website. You can browse the full publication here [1], or click on any of the headlines below to read these highlights:
New developments in AV technology come into focus [2]
A new way to measure the brightness of colors; the ability to recognize inputs from any source, and not just a computer; and the move toward more lamp-free projectors are among the latest developments in audio-visual technology that have important implications for schools…
New ed-tech service aims to boost parent engagement [3]
A simple text message could clue in parents to the perfect conversation starters with their kids: The Parent Connection, a new feature of Channel One News InterActiv, sends parents messages about what their children learned in school that day in an effort to strengthen the home-school connection…
New math software targets ‘perceptual learning’ [4]
As schools struggle to balance conceptual learning and recall of simple facts, a new series of online math education products proposes a different focus: pattern recognition…
How Twitter can be used as a powerful educational tool [5]
Think Twitter is just a waste of time? Think again. Its organizational structure makes it an effective tool for connecting with students and others online…
Product Showcase [6]
A live video production switcher for just $995, a digital library that represents the future of reading, and a digital presenter that’s perfect for displaying oversize objects or documents are among the latest ed-tech products of interest to schools…