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by Charlotte Andrist On 02/12/2013
Schools Across California Trust Lexia to Deliver Personalized Instruction to Advance Reading Skills and Provide Teacher-led, Direct Skill Instruction to Address Individual Skill Gaps
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by Skyward, Inc. On 02/22/2013
Skyward, Inc., is launching a Student Reward System that uses effective, motivational methods to connect positive, real-life behaviors with rewards provided through its online software. The Student Reward System is a free, integrated feature of the Skyward Student Management Suite, the first student information system on the market with this functionality. Within the system, students can assume a virtual identity, or avatar, and earn points for academic-related activities and game play. When students accumulate points, they are able to customize their avatar, advance to new levels within the system, and enjoy other incentives, including the ability to redeem “virtual” points to purchase items from their school store. The reward system harnesses effective gaming elements for educational purposes to foster motivation and positive academic outcomes.
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by Achieve3000 On 02/25/2013
Classes Use Achieve3000 to "Heat Up" Reading Scores, Build Critical Literacy SkillsNAPLES, Fla. – Feb. 25, 2013 – Three triumphant classes from Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) will be in the stands watching the action when the reigning NBA champion the Miami Heat take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, March 1 at American Airlines Arena. Inspired by Heat star LeBron James and his teammates, who publicly tout their reading lists at post-game press conferences, CCPS eighth, ninth, and tenth graders read at the top of their game to win this special trip to Miami for a potential preview of the NBA Finals.
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by Califone International, Inc. On 02/25/2013
Califone International, Inc. announces that Carnegie Speech, the premier developer of software for assessing and teaching spoken language skills, will now provide Califone headsets to support its speech recognition software. The partnership enables education institutions and providers to effectively support their learners with language learning labs fully equipped with the high-quality products they need, as well as offer blending learning opportunities that personalize instruction for every student. Califone headsets will be used to supplement Carnegie Speech training programs like NativeAccent®, which helps non-native speakers significantly improve spoken English skills in 10 or more hours of instruction.
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by Learning.com On 02/06/2013
The newest feature of the Learning.com platform, Custom Curriculum Publishing allows districts and schools to build and publish custom digital units that align with their curriculum maps and instructional goals. The tool enables administrators to create and share unique content collections with their teachers and re-sequence existing content to more effectively meet specific objectives and standards. By delivering ready-to-go units directly to teachers, administrators can maintain consistency, coverage, and best practices across every classroom while saving teachers time.
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by SIIA On 02/06/2013
In conjunction with Digital Learning Day, SIIA announces the opening of its sixth annual Vision K-20 Survey and newly revamped Vision K-20 website. Sponsored by the Education Division of SIIA, the Vision K-20 Survey gives educators, administrators, and faculty members from K-12 and postsecondary educational institutions the opportunity to evaluate their current technology and compare it to prior results in a short online survey. SIIA member organizations worked together to develop the Vision K-20 initiative as a guide for educational institutions to implement technology district-wide and campus-wide.The release of the new Vision K-20 website provides new resources and materials for educators and industry professionals. Educators can use the resources section to help their institutions achieve Vision K-20 goals.
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by Charlotte Andrist On 02/11/2013
MimioStudio 10 software, MimioPad wireless pen tablet and MimioMobile application for iPads Promote Greater Student Engagement and Classroom Management
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by Califone International, Inc. On 02/06/2013
Since more districts are incorporating hybrid or blended learning, headphones are becoming an important supplemental resource in classrooms and labs. With the Lightweight Stereo Headphone (8200-HP) from Califone International, Inc., districts receive comfortable headphones at an affordable price. The 8200-HP headphone is purpose-built to accommodate regular student use in classrooms, libraries and computer labs, featuring adjustable polypropylene headband and swiveling on-ear earcups to enhance student comfort. With the addition of the Lightweight Stereo Headphone to its product suite, Califone offers a wide range of high-quality audio options to fit any size budget and need.
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by Tribal Nova On 02/07/2013
Tribal Nova, the publishers of PBS KIDS PLAY, today announces that Bastrop Independent School District (ISD), San Marcos ISD, Joshua ISD, and Calvary Episcopal School & College Preparatory selected the adaptive online learning program to help students develop school readiness skills, such as literacy and critical thinking. In addition, Aldine ISD, a Houston area district of 83 schools, is incorporating PBS KIDS PLAY! Classroom Edition into a pilot program to supplement early education classroom activities. The public school districts and private school selected the interactive, online learning program, since it aligns to TEKS curriculum standards, is highly motivating for students, and supports personalized and blended learning.
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by Funds For Learning On 02/01/2013
Funds For Learning announces the release of a redesigned website that offers users easy navigation and a searchable repository of valuable E-rate-related information. The improved interface creates a seamless transition between the new website and E-rate Manager, enabling users to move from the E-rate help center on the website, to the forms and applications found on E-rate Manager with no disruption. In honor of the launch, Funds For Learning is offering free "E-rate Filing Window Survival Kits" for E-rate coordinators. Intended to help reduce the stress E-rate applicants often experience during the E-rate filing window, the kits feature stress-reducing items such as stress balls and chocolate candies.
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