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iPads, iPod Touches, and iPhones as Assistive Technology in Education March 28,2011 The recent release of Apple’s iPad has opened up some great new ideas and creative paths for teachers looking for assistive technologies (AT) for their classroom. More
Involve, Prepare, Apply, and Develop: iPads in the Classroom March 23,2011 Technology opens doors to learning and builds bridges to learning concepts for kids with special needs. More
Getting To Know A Digital Textbook February 9,2011 When I Switched To Open Source Digital Textbooks, I Created A Series Of Activities To Help Students Better Learn How To Use The Textbook In Digital Form. More
Virtual Tech Forum Coming Up Soon! November 9,2010 Register for this FREE virtual conference on November 17, 11am 7pmET, for the opportunity to network with some of the greatest names in edtech. Participate in scheduled chats on how you are solving real world problems in your schools every More
Social Networking or Social Suicide: The impact of social networking on virtual DNA September 21,2010 Virtual DNA (Or Vdna) Represents The Online Activities Or "Breadcrumbs" Of Your Online Persona. More

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iPads, iPod Touches, and iPhones as Assistive Technology in Education March 28,2011 The recent release of Apple’s iPad has opened up some great new ideas and creative paths for teachers looking for assistive technologies (AT) for their classroom. More
Involve, Prepare, Apply, and Develop: iPads in the Classroom March 23,2011 Technology opens doors to learning and builds bridges to learning concepts for kids with special needs. More
Getting To Know A Digital Textbook February 9,2011 When I Switched To Open Source Digital Textbooks, I Created A Series Of Activities To Help Students Better Learn How To Use The Textbook In Digital Form. More
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Virtual Tech Forum Coming Up Soon! November 9,2010 Register for this FREE virtual conference on November 17, 11am 7pmET, for the opportunity to network with some of the greatest names in edtech. Participate in scheduled chats on how you are solving real world problems in your schools every More

Ideas and Opinions


iPads, iPod Touches, and iPhones as Assistive Technology in Education March 28,2011 The recent release of Apple’s iPad has opened up some great new ideas and creative paths for teachers looking for assistive technologies (AT) for their classroom. More
Involve, Prepare, Apply, and Develop: iPads in the Classroom March 23,2011 Technology opens doors to learning and builds bridges to learning concepts for kids with special needs. More
Virtual Tech Forum Coming Up Soon! November 9,2010 Register for this FREE virtual conference on November 17, 11am 7pmET, for the opportunity to network with some of the greatest names in edtech. Participate in scheduled chats on how you are solving real world problems in your schools every More
Social Networking or Social Suicide: The impact of social networking on virtual DNA September 21,2010 Virtual DNA (Or Vdna) Represents The Online Activities Or "Breadcrumbs" Of Your Online Persona. More
1-to-1 Laptop Program: Planning for Success September 20,2010 So You Have Decided To Develop A 1 To 1 Laptop Program At Your School District. Where Do You Start? More

Leadership


Virtual Tech Forum Coming Up Soon! November 9,2010 Register for this FREE virtual conference on November 17, 11am 7pmET, for the opportunity to network with some of the greatest names in edtech. Participate in scheduled chats on how you are solving real world problems in your schools every More
Report: Five changes that can improve schools May 24,2010 A new report from the University of Washington identifies five major changes that leaders can institute to transform the central office's focus from administration and compliance to improving instruction. More
Bronx Cheer by Christine Weiser, Managing Editor March 12,2010 I’ve been reporting on education for a long time. I’ve been to countless education conferences, reviewed thousands of press releases, and talked to hundreds of educators about how they are changing the lives of young people through the effective use More
2010 Withrow Award bestowed on Florida CTO March 1,2010 The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) today announced that Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Instructional Technology Director Dr. Jeanine Gendron is the winner of its 2010 Withrow Award. Dr. Gendron has actively led district wide efforts to integrate various education More
Georgia educators leave school to learn more February 23,2010 Fulton County Schools in Atlanta, GA created the Technology Leadership Forum (TLF) for a select group a group of skilled teachers and technology, media and curriculum specialists who want to increase their instructional and technical skills and share them back at their school settings. More

New Articles


Yes -- Student Blogs Allowed! March 16,2010 The keystroke is mightier than the sword, was the message that social studies teacher Gideon Sanders of Washington, D.C.’s McKinley Technology High School helped send last October.? ?While 200 angry McKinley Tech students took to the streets to protest the loss More
T&L Reports Live From Educon 2.2 January 30,2010 Educon 22 is an impressive conference held at Philadelphia's Science Leadership Academy, and kicked off with a full house of educators and top edtech names from around the country.Self described as "EduCon 2.2 ...is not a technology conference. It is 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
Why Go CMS? December 28,2009 In June, our technology director decided that it was time to try out Joomla. This meant that in the coming months, ready or not, I would be diving headfirst into the world of content management systems. More
The Challenge of Coordinating District-wide Communications December 21,2009 The great American conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein once said that technique is communication; to conductors the two words are synonymous. For school executives and administrators who are orchestrating communications across their districts, technology is communication; and their ability to piece together the right array of technological solutions in a time of tight budgets is likely to determine whether they’ll be applauded or have to face the music generated by disconcerted constituents. It’s not an easy task. More

Professional Development


Getting To Know A Digital Textbook February 9,2011 When I Switched To Open Source Digital Textbooks, I Created A Series Of Activities To Help Students Better Learn How To Use The Textbook In Digital Form. More
Virtual Tech Forum Coming Up Soon! November 9,2010 Register for this FREE virtual conference on November 17, 11am 7pmET, for the opportunity to network with some of the greatest names in edtech. Participate in scheduled chats on how you are solving real world problems in your schools every More
Georgia educators leave school to learn more February 23,2010 Fulton County Schools in Atlanta, GA created the Technology Leadership Forum (TLF) for a select group a group of skilled teachers and technology, media and curriculum specialists who want to increase their instructional and technical skills and share them back at their school settings. More
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
Dr. David Driscoll speaks out in education reform videos December 23,2009 Education Company Pearson Has Launched A Series Of Video Interviews With Education Leader David Driscoll, Ed.D. More

Studies in Ed Tech


Learning: Is There An App For That? November 10,2010 The explosive growth of mobile media is a current topic of discussion as parents, educators and scholars question whether young children should be using these devices. More
Study: Chilean voucher program increased graduation rates June 28,2010 With the effectiveness of school vouchers a hot topic of debate, researchers from the University of Nevada, Reno, the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Chile have completed a lengthy study on the effects of Chile’s school reforms More
Report: Five changes that can improve schools May 24,2010 A new report from the University of Washington identifies five major changes that leaders can institute to transform the central office's focus from administration and compliance to improving instruction. More
Revise NCLB, Suggests Rand Report April 26,2010 Congress and the Obama administration should use the upcoming reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 to promote more consistent and rigorous academic standards across states according to a new Rand Corporation report. More
Report profiles key emerging technologies for K-12 April 13,2010 The New Media Consortium (NMC) today released the 2010 Horizon Report: K-12 Edition, the second in an annual series of reports focused on emerging technology use in elementary and secondary education. More

Tech Talk


Virtual Tech Forum Coming Up Soon! November 9,2010 Register for this FREE virtual conference on November 17, 11am 7pmET, for the opportunity to network with some of the greatest names in edtech. Participate in scheduled chats on how you are solving real world problems in your schools every More
Yes -- Student Blogs Allowed! March 16,2010 The keystroke is mightier than the sword, was the message that social studies teacher Gideon Sanders of Washington, D.C.’s McKinley Technology High School helped send last October.? ?While 200 angry McKinley Tech students took to the streets to protest the loss More
Bronx Cheer by Christine Weiser, Managing Editor March 12,2010 I’ve been reporting on education for a long time. I’ve been to countless education conferences, reviewed thousands of press releases, and talked to hundreds of educators about how they are changing the lives of young people through the effective use More
CDW-G’s Guide to Emergency Redeployment Technology For Non-Tech Executives February 16,2010 Normal.Dotm 0 0 1 813 4639 Newbay Media 38 9 More
T&L Reports Live From Educon 2.2 January 30,2010 Educon 22 is an impressive conference held at Philadelphia's Science Leadership Academy, and kicked off with a full house of educators and top edtech names from around the country.Self described as "EduCon 2.2 ...is not a technology conference. It is More

Tech/Media Coordinators


Data Privacy Trouble Spots August 1,2005 Concerned About FERPA And HIPAA? Start By Closing The Gap On Some Commonly Overlooked Vulnerabilities. More
Risky Business November 1,2004 A Thorough--And Realistic--Risk Assessment Can Help Districts Get A Handle On Potential Security Breaches. More
Getting To Know A Digital Textbook February 9,2011 When I Switched To Open Source Digital Textbooks, I Created A Series Of Activities To Help Students Better Learn How To Use The Textbook In Digital Form. More
Virtual Tech Forum Coming Up Soon! November 9,2010 Register for this FREE virtual conference on November 17, 11am 7pmET, for the opportunity to network with some of the greatest names in edtech. Participate in scheduled chats on how you are solving real world problems in your schools every More
Yes -- Student Blogs Allowed! March 16,2010 The keystroke is mightier than the sword, was the message that social studies teacher Gideon Sanders of Washington, D.C.’s McKinley Technology High School helped send last October.? ?While 200 angry McKinley Tech students took to the streets to protest the loss More

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