8-state cyber consortium gets $2.7 million grant
The National Science Foundation has awarded a $2.7 million grant to an eight-state consortium of technology centers and community colleges that is working to block cyber attacks and stop the loss of high-tech jobs in the U.S., officials said Oct. 14. Key words: National Science Foundation, education technology, school technology, botnet, cyber security
Google to launch site for selling books online
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
Firm Monster, the world’s leading web development, web design and marketing firm, announces its new offer – free web hosting
Firm Monster launches free web hosting for their consumers with complete specifications
Moodlerooms Facilitating Survey to Collect Feedback About LMS Needs
Baltimore, MD — Moodlerooms, Inc., invites administrators and instructors using any learning management system to participate in its survey about learning management needs. The purpose of the survey is to get a deeper insight into the challenges that LMS users face and develop strategies for improving user experience and the effectiveness of online learning.
CyberLock Access Control for Historic School Building
The CyberLock Electronic Lock System offers a full-featured access control solution for schools that need to secure historic buildings, and at the same time, protect their architectural integrity.
YOUTH POLICY INSTITUTE (YPI) AWARDED $26 MILLION GRANT FOR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
Dixon Slingerland, Executive Director of the Youth Policy Institute, proudly announced today that the California Department of Education has awarded YPI nearly $26 million to provide afterschool academic and enrichment programs in twenty-one Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley K-12 schools.
Students to Step Back in Time with “Colonial Days” Education Program at Mount Vernon!
Mount Vernon invites schools to experience 18th-century plantation life at the home of George Washington during its Colonial Days program, October 20 through November 13; and February 17, 2010 through March 12, 2010. The program, included in admission, gives students the opportunity to watch blacksmithing demonstrations, participate in a special ceremony at George Washington’s tomb, watch 18th-century trade demonstrations at the farm, play colonial games, and meet costumed characters. In October and November, students can enter to win an opportunity to feed one of the calves at Mount Vernon! New for the 2009-2010 school year: Title I schools will receive a reduced rate of $4 per student and required chaperones. Teachers from Title I schools will receive free admission during Colonial Days. For more information and to make a reservation, please visit MountVernon.org/Learn.
New Co:Writer 6 Word Prediction Software
Co:Writer® 6 is a word prediction tool that helps struggling writers break through spelling and grammar barriers to improve self-expression.
Chief’s New Whiteboard Mount Now Shipping
The new line offers a variety of extension lengths and precision image alignment features for fast installation and positioning of short throw projectors.
Cornell ILR’s New Graduate Certificate in HR Offers 9 Credits Online
Human resources professionals can now earn nine graduate credits from the ILR School at Cornell University in fewer than nine months with ILR’s new online Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management (www.ecornell.com/hrgradcert).