T H E Journal (Technological Horizons In Education) articles from April 2006

T H E Journal (Technological Horizons In Education) archives from April 2006

Wishin' and Hopin': yes, Virginia, we can help you find your perfect technology solution.(editor's NOTE)
April 1, 2006... IF YOU HAPPEN TO BE A "BOOMER" like I am, you may just remember Dusty Springfield's megahit "Wishin' and Hopin'," circa 1966. But boomer or not, you probably know that when it comes to successful technology implementation, wishin' and hopin'...

Sounds like a plan: as they set out to create a new long-range vision for technology in their state, Texas officials are wisely seeking input from educators at all levels.(commentary)
April 1, 2006... I RETURNED TO my office with a fresh cup of Peet's French Roast (heresy here in Washington State, Starbucks country) and surveyed the scene. I saw multiple windows of Excel and Word open on my screen, and stacks of papers spread on the desk and...

Event calendar.
April 1, 2006... April 2006 APR 5-7 ISC West 2006 Las Vegas, NV www.iscwest.com APR 18-21 The Learning Guild The eLearning Producer Conference Boston, MA www.elearningguild.com APR 19-21 The 7th Annual Knowledge Management Conference & Exhibition...

Power users make their mark: new generation defined by tech savvy.(Technology + Online + Industry + Partnerships)
April 1, 2006... THE BABY BOOMERS were famous for their counterculture; Generation X for its angst; and Generation Y for stealing from Generation X's name. Now say hello to who's next in line: the... power users? Running out of clever labels, the Education...

The Millennium Group partners with project adventure.(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... The Millennium Group (TMG; www.the-m-group.com) is partnering with Project Adventure (www.pa.org) to accelerate student achievement and school performance by providing solutions that promote behavioral changes in students and team building...

Nimble Press launches free grants-listing service.(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Nimble Press (www.nimble-press.com) has launched Grant Wrangler and Grant Wrangler Bulletin to help teachers, principals, and parents find available funding for K-12 schools in the US. Grant Wrangler is a free, searchable grants-listing...

'Dear Senator ...': to save the future of technology in schools, members of Congress need to hear your success stories--from you.(policy & advocacy)
April 1, 2006... I WALKED INTO the senator's outer office a few minutes late, having gotten lost in the underground tunnel that connects the two Senate office buildings near the Capitol in Washington, DC. I checked in with the receptionist, who called the...

Born-again technologies: existing devices and learning tools are finding fresh appeal as teachers discover their potential classroom uses.(hardware & software)
April 1, 2006... WHAT MAKES A PARTICULAR technology suddenly popular for classroom use? Sometimes, a technology is "hot" for a period, but without a solid academic application, it drops off the map--only to then regain its appeal as educators find new ways to...

Tablet PCs: the write approach: move over, laptops. As 1-to-1 computing becomes the goal on K-12 campuses, school districts are turning to this newer, pen-based technology.(1-to-1 computing)
April 1, 2006... MOBILE COMPUTING at Saint Mary's School, an all-girls school in Raleigh, NC, used to be a consistently disruptive endeavor. Students would saunter into class, pull out their laptops, flip open the screens; and settle at their desks behind a...

Totally tablets: these six PCs showcase all the best features the booming technology has to offer.(Buyers guide)(Table)
April 1, 2006... Totally Tablets These six PCs showcase all the best features the booming technology has to offer. MANUFACTURER ACER MODEL Acer TravelMate C310 SCREEN SIZE 14.1 inches BATTERY LIFE ...

Using data to improve instruction: are you using the right tests? The correct assessment methods? The best technology? These are only a few of the issues that must be addressed in the effort to use data to change teacher practice.(ISKME Special Series: Part 3)
April 1, 2006... SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY are collecting and disseminating student achievement data as never before. Local newspapers are displaying test scores and graduation rates on their front pages. Realtors are posting this same information on their Web...

Lone star literacy: against all odds, Texas has enjoyed dramatic success in its implementation of Reading First. The state's well-coordinated approach and innovative use of technology offer a model for others to follow.(reading first)
April 1, 2006... TEXAS DOESN'T DO SMALL. No, it's big hats, big belt buckles, big racks of ribs. But the state's size and expansive geography can work against it in executing large, cumbersome education programs. So it stands to reason that if any part of the...

Read all about it! A host of Reading First vendors are supplying educators with tools to advance student literacy.(product WATCH)(Buyers guide)(Table)
April 1, 2006... Read All About It! A host of Reading First vendors are supplying educators with tools to advance student literacy. MAKER: COMPASSLEARNING CONTACT INFO: 800-232-9556; www.compasslearning.com CONTENT Odyssey...

Calculating a future that doesn't add up: failing to reverse the trends in our math and science education will have severe effects on our children's welfare--and the nation's, too.(INDUSTRY perspective)
April 1, 2006... If 600,000 Chinese, 300,000 Indians, and 70,000 Americans graduate annually with IT and engineering degrees, and the US population is 3/13 the size of China's and 3/11 as large as India's, which countries have a more competitive future? ...

Doorway to knowledge: a statewide Web portal is exciting Kansas students about technology's ability to help them 'learn new stuff.'.(kids on technology)
April 1, 2006... TECHNOLOGY IN OUR DISTRICT has exploded! In grade school we began using a typing program to learn keyboarding, We also used educational applications to help us learn. In the past year and a half, we have begun to expand our technology to...

Hamilton Electronics.
April 1, 2006... HAMILTON ELECTRONICS' USB-compliant line of headphones eliminates the need for a sound card or additional software. The Personal Series comes with replaceable ear pads, while the Deluxe Series is available with leatherette ear pads and with or...

With Vernier's new Biology ProScope Kit, teachers can project images of small objects onto a Macintosh or PC monitor, thereby allowing lab work to be shared with an entire class.
April 1, 2006... WITH VERNIER'S new Biology ProScope Kit, teachers can project images of small objects onto a Macintosh or PC monitor, thereby allowing lab work to be shared with an entire class. The ProScope Kit combines with and adds to the versatility of...

Maximus.
April 1, 2006... Maximus has released SchoolMAX Enterprise, a desktop or laptop student information system that provides password-protected access to student data across an entire district. Teachers can log attendance and grades, and parents can monitor their...

Interactivity for the 21st century: a Southern California tech coordinator wants to create a classroom that engages all three essential participants in education: teachers, students, and parents. Here's how he intends to do it.(wishlist shortlist)
April 1, 2006... Brian McElfish is a technology coordinator and math teacher at Serrano Intermediate School, a campus made up of 1,500 seventh- and eighth-grade students in Saddleback Valley Unified School District in Orange County, CA. The goal of the school...