T H E Journal (Technological Horizons In Education) articles from February 2005

T H E Journal (Technological Horizons In Education) archives from February 2005

No more excuses--children's lives are at stake.(Editorial)
February 1, 2005... In case you had not yet noticed it on our Web site, in press releases or on ISTE's Web site, the 2005 Sylvia Charp Award is now open to receive applications (just log on to www.thejournal.com/ISTECharpAward before March 4, 2005, to apply). This...

Calif. Community College districts launch online C.B. database.(News)(Community College League of California)(www.helmsolutionsgroup.com/cbdatabase)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The Community College League of California (www.ccleague.org), a statewide association of all 72 community college districts, has launched an Online Collective Bargaining Database system (www.helmsolutionsgroup.com/cbdatabase) to help...

DDA exposes teachers, students to 3-D technology.(News)(Discreet Design Academy)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Sometimes students are simply not able to learn through spoken lessons alone, but instead need to visualize a lesson in order to understand or come up with a solution for a problem. In an effort to help, Discreet, a division of Autodesk Inc.,...

Napster, CAN offer higher Ed cheap, legal downloading services.(News)(Campus Action Network )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Continuing the record industry's push to offer safe and legal downloading services to students, the Campus Action Network (CAN) and Napster have teamed up to offer cheap and safe downloads to college students nationwide. CAN, which is run by...

Late breaks.(News)(Consortium for School Networking )(Alienware Corp.'s BOT custom-built desktop system )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The Consortium for School Networking has launched myCoSN (http://my.cosn.org), a new online resource that allows its members to view and update all of the information they have on file. It provides members access to bulletins, Washington...

The impact of the AACTE-Microsoft Grant on elementary reading & writing.(American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education)
February 1, 2005... ACCOUNTABILITY FOR STUDENT learning and support of evidence-based instructional approaches are critical responsibilities for teachers. Both are particularly significant with the current reliance on state standards, assessment tests and the No...

The evolution of information access: from dedicated terminals and dial-up service to the power of the enterprise Web.(Industry Perspective)
February 1, 2005... Until the late 1960s, school districts had no access to computing power, electronic teaching resources or centralized means to make common use of school district data. Then in '68, the first online, real-time administrative data processing...

Increasing visual literacy skills with digital imagery: successful models for using a set of digital cameras in a College of Education.
February 1, 2005... THE USE OF IMAGES IS BECOMING more pervasive in modern culture, and schools must adapt their curricula and instructional practices accordingly. Visual literacy is becoming more important from a curricular standpoint as society relies to a...

CompuGuard CornerStone.(High-Tech Security Tools)(Centurion Technologies Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Centurion Technologies Inc. (www.centuriontech.com) has released an advanced hard drive and configuration protection application called CompuGuard CornerStone, which is designed to maintain the integrity of a computer's critical configuration...

NetOp Desktop Firewall.(High-Tech Security Tools)(CrossTec Corp.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... NetOp Desktop Firewall from CrossTec Corp. (www.crossteccorp.com/netopfirewall), the first driver-centric desktop firewall, is a powerful tool to protect your network, PCs and laptops. The application enables network administrators to centrally...

Lightspeed Firewall.(High-Tech Security Tools)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Designed specifically for the education market, Lightspeed Firewall from Lightspeed Systems (www.eratefirewall.com) provides well-integrated, multiple levels of security to create a comprehensive firewall that is E-Rate eligible. Lightspeed...

AOL 9.0 Security Edition.(High-Tech Security Tools)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... America Online Inc. (www.aol.com) has launched AOL 9.0 Security Edition, which offers users an easy-to-use package of safety and security protection tools. These security features include McAfee VirusScan Online, AOL Spyware Protection,...

The R3000 MSA from 8e6 Technologies (www.8e6.com) is a low-priced alternative to the company's larger enterprise-level filtering devices.(midsize appliance)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The R3000 MSA from 8e6 Technologies (www.8e6.com) is a low-priced alternative to the company's larger enterprise-level filtering devices. Based on a desktop form factor, the appliance (MSA stands for "midsize appliance") brings enterprise-level...

Content Controller.(High-Tech Security Tools)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Roving Planet's Content Controller (www.rovingplanet.com) is a new automated wireless LAN software module that helps K-12 schools and libraries better comply with Child Information Protection Act regulations by blocking access to unacceptable...

Vexira Antivirus for Linux Server from Central Command (www.centralcommand.com) is a complete virus defense system for Linux-based servers.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Vexira Antivirus for Linux Server from Central Command (www.centralcommand.com) is a complete virus defense system for Linux-based servers. It uses an advanced multiplatform virus-inspection technology and can be configured to protect the open...

Panda Software (www.pandasoftware.com) has launched three new security solutions: Titanium Antivirus 2005, Platinum Internet Security 2005 and TruPrevent Personal 2005.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Panda Software (www.pandasoftware.com) has launched three new security solutions: Titanium Antivirus 2005, Platinum Internet Security 2005 and TruPrevent Personal 2005. All three products have been designed to meet the needs of individual users...

PC Manifest.(network management software)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... PC Manifest from Fortres Grand Corp. (www.fortres.com) creates a complete inventory of all the hardware, software and system information for each computer on the network. By installing PC Manifest on a single server, administrators can easily...

Power Tools5.0.(Nemx Software)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Nemx Software's Power Tools 5.0 (www.nemx.com) protects, safeguards and extends the Exchange Server environment. It monitors e-mail, as well as manages offensive and unauthorized content, while working to filter viruses and spam. The solution...

SmartLocker.(electronic locker )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The SmartLocker from Penco Products (www.pencoproducts.com) is an electronic locker that utilizes computerized identification technology to eliminate the need for conventional locks and keys. It also allows administrators to grant or restrict...

Content Security Manager 2100 CF.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The Content Security Manager 2100 CF from SonicWALL Inc. (www.sonicwall.com) is a full-featured content-filtering solution in an easily manageable appliance that is suitable for educational institutions of all sizes. It helps to enhance network...

AXIS 206.(digital camera)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The AXIS 206 network camera from Axis Communications (www.axis.com) was designed with a focus on compact size, ease of use and cost efficiency. It offers improved light sensitivity compared to an earlier model and operates in eight languages....

Tricryption Data Security System.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... NEC Solutions (America) Inc. has unveiled a unique three-layered data encryption solution that is designed to meet higher education data-privacy regulations while supporting escalating demands for user access to information. The NEC Tricryption...

New England Data Services.(pest free technology)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... New England Data Services (NEDS) has announced a new Educational Division and unveiled a "pest free" technology to keep K-12 school networks free of ever-invasive spyware. The comprehensive, customized" pest free" solution evaluates the...

InfoExpress Technology Alliance Partner Program.(Ed Tech Safety & Security News)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... InfoExpress (www.infoexpress.com) has launched the InfoExpress Technology Alliance Partner Program, a new cooperative technology, sales and marketing program created to enhance the security of an array of network hardware and software products....

A new partnership between EDUCAUSE and the Center for Internet Security (CIS) will put more tools in the hands of colleges and universities in an effort to improve cyber security.(Ed Tech Safety & Security News)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... A new partnership between EDUCAUSE and the Center for Internet Security (CIS) will put more tools in the hands of colleges and universities in an effort to improve cyber security. The relationship provides each EDUCAUSE institutional member...

Center for Information Assurance and Security.(Ed Tech Safety & Security News)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The Center for Information Assurance and Security (CIAS) has been founded at the University of Texas at Austin. Created to address the nation's growing problems with cyber security, the center's primary objectives include conducting research...

Colorado Springs District creates Digital School in local mall for 'disenfranchised' students.
February 1, 2005... The mall is no longer just a place for shopping for some Colorado high school students. Instead, it is a place where they can go to earn their high school diplomas--using technology in the core content areas. This is because the...

Cross Tec: http://www.crossteccorp.com/netopfirewall/.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... NEW--The NetOp Desktop Firewall offers a unique and easy way to protect your school's PCs and mobile laptops. NetOp provides real-time centralized management, deep control of all communication levels, application processes and programs, and...

Trials and triumphs of a classroom teacher: www.authorhouse.com/bookstore.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Author Ronnetta Randall. The purpose of this book is to offer insights and evaluate issues teachers deal with on a daily basis. It will address some positive tips on alleviating some of those issues. It is an invaluable book that will help...

EduHound: www.EduHound.com.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... EduHound.com, a division of T.H.E. Journal, is a specialized educational directory with built-in resource links offered free to educators, students and parents. EduHound.com seeks to harness the vast information resources of the Web, while...

NetSupport School: www.netsupport-inc.com.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Maximize Your Students' Potential with NetSupport School. NetSupport School is a computer lab software solution that allows teachers to instruct, monitor, quiz and interact with their students sire ply and effortlessly. New features include...

Panda Software U.S.: www.pandasoftware.com.
February 1, 2005... For the past 14 years, Panda Software has been at the forefront of anti-malware research, development and innovation. Our mission is to develop and provide quality solutions that protect clients' systems from viruses and intruders at the lowest...

RISO: http://us.riso.com/.(RISO Assessment 3/10! )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... You can get fast test results and improve educational achievement with RISO Assessment 3/10! By using high speed printer duplicators for low-cost duplication of test sheets, and multi function printers (MFPs) to interpret the test scores,...

Awesome Clipart for Educators: www.AwesomeClipartforEducators.com.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Awesome Clipart for Educators offers FREE clip-art, backgrounds, fonts, icons, worksheets, wallpaper and more. Choose from categories such as animals, education and holidays. We have thousands of graphics organized in a simple, easy-to-use...

Information security: where we've been and where we need to go.
February 1, 2005... Information security management consists of identifying an organization's electronic informational assets, as well as the planning and programs that must be carried out to ensure its continued availability, confidentiality and integrity....