From the Classroom
 

Blend of lessons is key to professional development in Texas
January 13, 2010
 Four years ago, the La Joya (TX) Independent School District was given a direct order from its new Board of Education members: improve the early childhood (pre-K and kindergarten) programs. More..

BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology)
December 29, 2009
  Each spring, Walled Lake (MI) Consolidated School District kicks off its ten-year-old Anytime Anywhere Learning (AAL) Laptop Program with an orientation meeting for parents of fifth graders. More..

One to One Netbook Pilot Program
October 11, 2009
Niles Township High Schools of District 219 in Skokie Illinois have instituted an Anywhere Anytime Learning Plan with a 1:1 netbook pilot program, deploying 400 netbooks to students this year. More..

Six inspiring schools honored at Intel 2009 Schools of Distinction Awards Ceremony
September 15, 2009
Every year, the Intel Schools of Distinction awards honors U.S. schools that demonstrate 21st century teaching and learning environments that promote excellence in math and science. This year, Intel received more than 700 More..

Student Response System Boosts Scores
September 5, 2009
As an eighth grade science teacher in Texas, I am always aware that at the end of the year my students will be expected to pass our state test, the TAKS, as part of the ‘No Child Left Behind’ Law.  More..

Bridging the Gap and Connecting Classrooms
August 24, 2009
Dorsey is more than 800 miles away from his high school students at South River High School in Maryland’s Anne Arundel County school district. But, since his students use conferencing software to connect to their calculus class, More..

Texas Students Track Swine Flu
August 19, 2009
 Lubbock Independent School District teacher Penny Carpenter saw a unique opportunity for her students: a project to map the spread of swine flu in Texas counties. More..


Document Camera Promotion
July 29, 2009
AVerMedia® Information, Inc., provider of presentation and surveillance technology, has announced a Buy 8 Get 1 Free promotion on the AVerVision CP300 Interactive Document Camera through September 30, 2009.    More..

Safety Net: Web filtering that works
July 23, 2009
A district can take many steps to ensure that its students are protected from harmful, obscene, or otherwise unworthy websites. It can establish guidelines for appropriate Internet usage, create acceptable use policies, or More..

Connecting neuroscience and reading
July 21, 2009
Neuroscience research has shown that the only real way to change the trajectory of a child’s academic career is to change the rate and accuracy with which the brain receives and uses information.  Research conducted by Drs. More..

Eight Ways To Use School Wikis
July 21, 2009
Wikis are a great tool to help a school enrich instruction, and increase communication and collaboration among staff. They are also free (for educators using wikispaces) and provide unlimited storage for digital materials More..

Ready for 1:1? Check this list before you answer
July 16, 2009
Check this list before you start your 1 1 program or to improve an existing program.  Search for more funding   The state may be providing machines and some training support but I will guarantee it will not be enough. More..

Calculating the ROI on virtual schooling
June 25, 2009
All these schools are interested in Virtual High School (VHS). They are excited about the quality of the course offerings and the caliber of the instructors of the courses. School boards love innovative programs but are More..

New integrated classroom grant
June 22, 2009
The Calypso 2010 Integrated Classroom Grant will provide teachers and administrators with an integrated classroom technology solution, complete with pre assembled A V equipment known as the ezRoom Classroom Bundle. Schools More..

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