T H E Journal (Technological Horizons In Education) articles from January 2003

T H E Journal (Technological Horizons In Education) archives from January 2003

Calendar.(Calendar)
January 1, 2003... Training 2003 Conference & Expo Feb. 22-27 Atlanta, GA www.trainingconference.com CoSN's 8th Annual K-12 School Networking Conference Feb. 25-28 Arlington, VA www.k12schoolnetworking.org Connected...

Assessment and accountability. (Editorial).(Editorial)
January 1, 2003... The terms "assessment" and "accountability" are often used interchangeably, but they do have different meanings. "In general, when we access our own performances, it's assessment; when others access our performance, it's accountability,"...

Harcourt launches online assessment system; N.Y. offered free diagnostic reading test. (news).(iLearningOnline)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Harcourt Interactive Technology has launched iloli (iLearningOnline), a classroom-based, online instructional reading assessment system aligned to state standards that provides instant feedback and immediate test results to students, teachers...

QED releases state of education technology reports. (news).(Quality Education Data's 'Technology Purchasing Forecast 2002-2003, 8th Edition' and 'Internet Usage in Teaching 2002, 7th Edition' )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Quality Education Data Inc. has released two annual reports on the state of technology in U.S. schools and districts: "Technology Purchasing Forecast 2002-2003, 8th Edition" and "Internet Usage in Teaching 2002, 7th Edition." According to the...

Corel Corp. has entered into a partnership with the New Media Consortium, a nonprofit organization dedicated to exploring new forms of teaching, learning and creative expression. (Late Breaks).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Corel Corp. has entered into a partnership with the New Media Consortium, a nonprofit organization dedicated to exploring new forms of teaching, learning and creative expression. The partnership will see more than $1 million in Corel products...

Sprint has formed a distribution relationship with LearningStation to offer the LSI Product and Sprint services to U.S. schools as part of Sprint's "Empowered Education" initiative. (Late Breaks).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Sprint has formed a distribution relationship with LearningStation to offer the LSI Product and Sprint services to U.S. schools as part of Sprint's "Empowered Education" initiative. Sprint will pair its network expertise with LearningStation's...

FETC 2003 promises everything 'under the sea'. (Conference Previews).(24th Annual Florida Educational Technology Conference )
January 1, 2003... The 24th Annual Florida Educational Technology Conference promises everything "under the sea" regarding education technology. This year's ocean-themed conference takes place Feb. 4-6 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., and...

Ohio SchoolNet to highlight best practices and accountability. (Conference Previews).(Ohio SchoolNet State Technology Conference 2003)
January 1, 2003... The Ohio SchoolNet State Technology Conference 2003, to be held Feb. 3-5 at the Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, will offer educators the opportunity to network with peers; share best practices and strategies for leadership,...

IT in a time of budget cuts: how school funding will affect the quality of education. (Special Report).
January 1, 2003... STATES ARE IN THE WORST financial situation in 50 years. Collectively, they are running budget deficits in the range of $50 billion. While large states like California and New York account for the bulk of this revenue shortfall, the economic...

Facts and assumptions of assessment: technology, the missing link.
January 1, 2003... MANY POLITICAL LEADERS AT the national, state and local levels have been promoting the value of large-scale assessment. Whenever changes in top government officials occur, education is usually one of the primary focal points. National reports...

onViz offers cross-platform multimedia, e-learning authoring. (e-learning).(Discovery Systems International )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Discovery Systems International Inc. has released onViz, its new authoring tool for creating multimedia and e-learning software, onViz enables educators to quickly create interactive applications for computer-based instruction, e-books and...

Bronx Zoo adds gorilla videoconference. (e-learning).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Bronx Zoo, a division of the Wildlife Conservation Society, has expanded its Distance Learning Expeditions by adding a new program for grades 7-12 called "Gorillas, Gentle Giants in Crisis." This new one-hour real-time videoconference...

"E-Learning: Going the Distance". (short takes).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Jones International University (JIU) has made its extensive e-learning white paper, "E-Learning: Going the Distance," available in the "Press Room" on its Web site at www.jonesinternational.edu. The white paper provides in-depth research and...

"IMS Guidelines for Developing Accessible Learning Applications". (short takes).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The "IMS Guidelines for Developing Accessible Learning Applications" has been established to educate the e-learning community about the challenges that people with disabilities face in accessing online education. IMS Global Learning Consortium...

Library of Congress launches 'Wise Guide' Web magazine. (EduNet: Internet * Web * online content and services).(www.loc.gov)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Library of Congress has launched the Wise Guide Web magazine, available online at www.loc.gov/wiseguide, to introduce new users to the useful and educational resources available at The Library of Congress' main site (www.loc.gov). The guide...

Wild Republic offers interactive bird-watching. (EduNet: Internet * Web * online content and services).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The third annual Wild Republic Learning Adventure features free educational materials for teachers, including teachers' guides, lesson plans and classroom activities. This year's theme, developed with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, revolves...

Junior achievement, NASDAQ introduce free online entrepreneur center. (EduNet: Internet * Web * online content and services).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Junior Achievement and The NASDAQ Stock Market Educational Foundation have recently introduced a free online Entrepreneur Center for students desiring to learn how to start, grow and sustain a business. The Entrepreneur Center is part of a new...

'Brain Power' supports online anti-drug program. (EduNet: Internet * Web * online content and services).(www.drugabuse.gov)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has developed new elementary school-level curriculum called "Brain Power! The NIDA Junior Scientists Program" (online at www.drugabuse.gov/JSP/JSP.html). The Web-based program, designed for second-...

Historic documents available at National Archive site. (EduNet: Internet * Web * online content and services).(www.ourdocuments.gov)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Students and teachers now have an array of historical documents at their fingertips with the creation of OurDocuments.gov (www.ourdocuments.gov). The site, created and maintained by the National Archives and Records Administration and National...

LiteracyFree.com. (F*Y*I).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Students of any age can learn to speak English, Spanish or Chinese at LiteracyFree.com (www.literacyfree.com), a Web site that offers free language lessons. Utilizing MP3s and PDF files, the programs allow students to repeat the words, as well...

Exploring Biodiversity. (F*Y*I).(from Fathom)
January 1, 2003... Fathom has launched Exploring Biodiversity, a learning center that houses original digital content from leading academics and researches about issues relating to biological diversity. This unique digital resource located online at...

Sound Learning. (F*Y*I).(www.soundlearning.org)
January 1, 2003... Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) has launched Sound Learning, a Web-based educational resource to help teachers bring audio materials to their students. The site, www.soundlearning.org, guides teachers to audio and written materials about MPR...

Education reform. (EduHound Extra!).
January 1, 2003... On Jan. 8, 2002, President Bush signed into law his education reform plan, known as the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, changing the federal government's role in K-12 education by asking schools to describe their success in terms of what each...

Getting on board with online testing.(Idaho's Internet-enabled state test )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... LIKE MOST TECHNOLOGY BEING ADOPTED IN education, computerized testing has the potential to improve individual student learning. That was Idaho's goal when it selected a new Internet-enabled state test in spring 2002. The move represented years...

Dell 3200MP. (Presentation Products).(projector)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The new Dell 3200MP (microportable) projector combines flexibility and a lightweight design for an ideal classroom solution. Weighing 3.5 lbs., the 3200MP offers 1,300 ANSI lumens, XGA resolution and a contrast ratio of 1,800:1. The unit can be...

Canon's new microportable LCD projectors allow users to deliver a big picture in small rooms. (Presentation Products).(LV-X2 and LV-S2 )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Canon's new microportable LCD projectors allow users to deliver a big picture in small rooms. The new LV-X2 and LV-S2 models incorporate Canon's high-precision ultrawide-angle lens, optical box and 1.4X optical zoom to display up to a 100"...

Sony has just released a new series of Trinitron CRT professional color video monitors that provide a range of picture monitoring and production applications. (Presentation Products).(PVM-9L2, PVM-14L2 and PVM-20L2)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Sony has just released a new series of Trinitron CRT professional color video monitors that provide a range of picture monitoring and production applications. The new models, the PVM-9L2, PVM-14L2 and PVM-20L2, feature 8", 13" and 19" screen...

KOMATSU AirProjector Wireless Presentation System. (Presentation Products).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Turn a regular projector into a wireless presentation tool with the new KOMATSU AirProjectorWireless Presentation System, distributed by Katun Corp. Compatible with any projector, the 1.3 lb. AirProjector allows an unlimited number of PCs to...

Gateway plasma display. (Presentation Products).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Need to save space in a crowded classroom? Gateway has introduced a new 42" plasma TV and digital display. The Gateway plasma display offers quality and performance at competitive prices, starting at $2,999. At 68 lbs. and less than 4" deep,...

NEC will offer a new line of portable projectors in February and March 2003. (Presentation Products).(VT460, VT560 and VT660 )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... NEC will offer a new line of portable projectors in February and March 2003. The VT460 (1,500 ANSI lumen, SVGA), VT560 (1,300 ANSI lumens, XGA), and VT660 (1,700 ANSI lumens, XGA) feature automatic keystone correction, direct access keys for...

AG-527DVDE. (Presentation Products).(Panasonic Broadcast's TV/DVD/VCR combination unit )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Panasonic Broadcast has introduced a TV/DVD/VCR combination unit designed for schools. The AG-527DVDE combines functionality and ease-of-use to offer a variety of play options. In addition to running traditional VHS tapes and DVDs, the unit can...

Featuring the latest technology and designs, Philips Electronics has developed multimedia projectors that provide presentation solutions for educators. (Presentation Products).(bSure series)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Featuring the latest technology and designs, Philips Electronics has developed multimedia projectors that provide presentation solutions for educators. The latest Philips' projector line, designed specifically for the education market, is the...

SMART Technologies has released a wireless option for its entire family of interactive whiteboards: the SMART Board, Rear Projection SMART Board and SMART Board for Plasma Displays. (Presentation Products).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... SMART Technologies has released a wireless option for its entire family of interactive whiteboards: the SMART Board, Rear Projection SMART Board and SMART Board for Plasma Displays. The complete wireless package includes two paired wireless...

Zenith's new flat and thin plasma displays are designed to be used in a variety of educational environments--from classrooms to meeting rooms to assembly areas. (Presentation Products).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Zenith's new flat and thin plasma displays are designed to be used in a variety of educational environments--from classrooms to meeting rooms to assembly areas. The wall-mountable displays come in a 40" (P40V22) and a 42" (P42W22) model that...

Samsung has introduced two new digital video presenters: the SDP-950ST and the SDP-950DX. (Contest Corner).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Samsung has introduced two new digital video presenters: the SDP-950ST and the SDP-950DX. Both presenters are PC and Macintosh compatible, and are designed for the K-12 education market. The units' features include image save and recall, two...

Filling educational gaps with online learning: an educationally, economically sound solution. (industry perspective).(Column)
January 1, 2003... In many ways, the 1990s were good years for our country. From 1992-2000, the United States saw its longest period of uninterrupted economic growth, largely due to the booming Internet economy. School districts also reaped the benefits of this...

Using data to drive student achievement in the classroom and on high-stakes tests. (Applications).(case study of Lead Mine Elementary, Raleigh, NC)
January 1, 2003... How can we improve student learning in the classroom and raise student performance on highstakes tests? The key is continuing assessment and evaluation throughout the school year, as well as a commitment to the success of all students. Like...

Schools navigate preflight software for smooth, accurate printing. (Applications).
January 1, 2003... The generation raised on MTV, cell phones and computers is not truly prepared to embark on a career in printing. They have a different view of the printed page and the craft that goes into creating it. Their main point of reference is the...