Monthly Archives: August 2007

Fast Track Immersive Campus IT Workshops

Campus Technology invites you to join a ground-breaking, immersive event created to deliver both institutional and career action plans for campus IT leadership over two-and-a-half days of intensive, “fast-track” workshops with world class visionaries and practitioners. No other conference you … Continue reading

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3-D Printing and Behavioural Economics for Mobile PC Educators

Jackie Fenn encourages tech planners to monitor emerging strategic technology and innovation she lists on the Gartner hype cycle (head up) of technologies. Mobile and wireless technologies, devices, and services continue to be an active area for emerging technology groups. … Continue reading

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“What’s in it for me to use a mobile PC in school?”

This is the third in a series of excerpts from an manuscript soon to be released. It’s a follow-up on the excerpt Mobile PCs: A Case in a Nutshell for Schools. Students ask, “What’s in it for me to use … Continue reading

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Business and Education 4 – Business Roundtable Task Force

Arthur F. Ryan summarizes the mission of the Business Roundtable’s Education and Workforce Taskforce. Promotes the need for higher standards and higher student achievement in U.S. K-12 public schools, … Supports state business coalitions and business leaders in advocating for … Continue reading

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GIST Learning for All

GIST software is designed from the ground up for use in classrooms incorporating the Content Enhancement Routines. Research proves that students learn best when material is presented to them in an organized, understandable manner stressing critical concepts. For more than … Continue reading

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Software Donation Program

TechSoup Stock connects nonprofits and public libraries with donated and discounted technology products. Discover what tools 101 technology pros from around the world are using – and why they find them indispensable. Check it out teachers and Tableteers. Maybe you … Continue reading

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Classroom Management Lessons Learned

Twenty year teaching veteran Anthony Cody shares his list of lessons learned about classroom management. They make common sense and provide useful insights and reminders for most teachers. Great suggestions, Anthony. I too found textbook published tests and quizzes too … Continue reading

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Grading Science Classes for Standards Based Learning

The Science Goddess wants assistance in establishing grading patterns for her standards based classes. I feel comfy with the mechanics of the day-to-day process of formative and summative assessment. I’m not worried about providing constructive feedback to students on assignments. … Continue reading

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Web 2.0, EduApps, and Teacher Tube

Brian B, a technology coordinator for a public school district in TX, comments about Web 2.0 (EduApps) applications as more than mimicking mainstream Web 2.0 applications. EduApps have a valid role in teaching and learning. We should evaluate them just … Continue reading

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Business and Schools 3

Nancy Flanagan lists 10 actions she thinks schools could learn from businesses. Choice is good. Develop a culture of excellence. Use technology to do actual work. Stimulate innovation. Beware of dependence on the charismatic leader. Stop doing what doesn’t work. … Continue reading

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