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

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

Implementing a Mobile Lab in a faculty of education.
October 1, 2003... October 2003--Feature University of Alberta Makes Technology More Accessible Through Advancing Integration Information and communications technology (ICT) pervades most aspects of contemporary civilization and will undoubtedly...

Improving school performance and career preparation with a wireless computer lab.
October 1, 2003... October 2003--Feature Two years ago, mandeville high school (http://mandevillehigh.stpsb.org/in in Louisiana purchased a mobile wireless computer lab with grant funds from the state. This lab not only helped improve the writing and...

The reality of anytime, anywhere learning.
October 1, 2003... October 2003--Feature Santa Ana USD Integrates Technology Into Its Classrooms and Staff Training With Wireless Computing As the fifth largest school district in California, Santa Ana Unified School District faces the challenge of...

Wireless tots.
October 1, 2003... October 2003--Feature Primrose School Launches First Wireless Technology Program for Preschoolers The first wireless technology program for preschoolers was implemented in January at the Primrose School at Bentwater in Atlanta, Ga., a...

Dr. Sylvia Charp.(Editorial)
October 1, 2003... October 2003--Editorial It is with a great deal of sadness that I am writing this month to honor Dr. Sylvia Charp, who was editor-in-chief of T.H.E. Journal for the last 30 years. As many of you know by now, Sylvia passed away on Aug. 24...

In loving memory of Dr. Sylvia Charp.(Editorial)
October 1, 2003... October 2003--Editorial In Loving Memory of Dr. Sylia Charp 1918-2003 I first met Sylvia in 1980 when I had just taken my first microcomputers in education job. She made an impact on me then and has continued to be an individual I care...

Alexandria Technical College flourishes with the implementation of a wireless network.(Applications)
October 1, 2003... October 2003--Applications Deciding to implement a wireless network across a university or technical college is seldom easy, but there are many associated benefits for both the college and its students. Alexandria Technical College...

Conference previews.
October 1, 2003... October 2003--Conference Previews 2003 Conference on Information Technology Oct. 19-22 Milwaukee, WI The League for Innovation's annual Conference on Information Technology (CIT) offers IT methods to improve teaching and learning,...

AlphaSmart releases wireless laptop alternative.(ConnectEd)
October 1, 2003... October 2003--ConnectEd AlphaSmart announced the release of its Dana Wireless last month, just in time for the new school year. The new Dana Wireless ($429), which incorporates built-in Wi-Fi technology (802.11b), is a durable 2 lb. laptop...

CSD provides control of entire WLAN infrastructure.(ConnectEd)
October 1, 2003... October 2003--ConnectEd Roving Planet, a provider of management, control and integration systems for WLANs, recently released Central Site Director 2.0 (CSD), a comprehensive security, resource manager, integration, visibility and...

PocketClassroom connects teachers, students with handhelds.(ConnectEd)
October 1, 2003... October 2003--ConnectEd ELearning Dynamics (www.elearning dynamics.com) has released the Windows Pocket PC version of its Palm OS-based LearnTrac classroom assessment and communications software, PocketClassroom. The PocketClassroom...

Short takes: Franklin Electronic Publishers.(ConnectEd)
October 1, 2003... October 2003--ConnectEd Franklin Electronic Publishers recently made a bold statement regarding the educational value of its products by announcing its "Better Grades or Your Money Back" offer. So, a child whose grades don't improve after...

Short takes: Gateway Inc.(ConnectEd)
October 1, 2003... October 2003--ConnectEd Gateway Inc. (www.gateway.com) has launched company's first line of Gateway-branded wireless networking products that enable computer and consumer electronics to share broadband Internet and multimedia applications....

Short takes: NeoMagic Corp.(ConnectEd)
October 1, 2003... October 2003--ConnectEd NeoMagic Corp. (www.neomagic.com) has introduced the MiMagic 6 Applications Processor, which is able to supply extra processing power without increasing power consumption, thereby saving the battery life. By...

Short takes: SpectraLink Corp.(ConnectEd)
October 1, 2003... October 2003--ConnectEd SpectraLink Corp. (www.spectralink.com) has integrated its NetLink Wireless Telephones with Nortel Network's Business Communication Manager IP-enabled communication system. Utilizing Nortel's UniStim voice-over IP...

Wireless technology in education.(EduHound Extra)
October 1, 2003... October 2003--EduHound Extra According to Brunswick School in Greenwich, Conn., a private, independent college-preparatory school serving boys in grades preK-12, which runs a successful laptop program...

Are you breaking the law?(Industry Perspective)
October 1, 2003... October 2003--Industry Perspective Copyright Guidelines for Video Streaming and Digital Video in the Classroom Editors' note. The information contained in this article is not legal advice. You should consult your school district's...

The importance of reliable online sources.(Making Life Easier)
October 1, 2003... October 2003--Making Life Easier A couple of weeks before writing this column, my wife, Caralyn, and I were truly grateful that we had access to the Internet. Our middle daughter, Kali, suddenly developed a numbness and paralysis on the...

DirecTV, Thomson to donate 5,000 satellite systems.(News)
October 1, 2003... October 2003--News DirecTV Inc. and Thomson, maker of RCA-brand products, have launched a campaign under the "DirecTV Goes to School" program that will donate 5,000 DirecTV systems and the, DirecTV School Choice package of educational...

Dr. Fletcher named interim EIC of T.H.E. Journal.(News)
October 1, 2003... October 2003--News T.H.E. Journal has named Dr. Geoffrey H. Fletcher interim editor-in-chief, replacing Dr. Sylvia Charp who served as the magazine's editor-in-chief from 1974 until her death in August. Fletcher joined the company in June...

Microsoft offers educational pricing for 'OneNote'.(News)
October 1, 2003... October 2003--News Microsoft Corp. is offering special academic pricing for Microsoft Office's new note-taking program, "OneNote 2003," allowing students and educators to obtain the Academic Edition full-packaged product for $49 when it is...

Short takes: Excelsior Software Inc.(News)
October 1, 2003... October 2003--News Excelsior Software Inc. (www.excelsiorsoftware.com) and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (www.ascd.org) have announced a partnership to promote effective instruction and classroom assessment...

Short takes: Teachers College Press.(News)
October 1, 2003... October 2003-News Teachers College Press (www.tcpress.com) has released several new titles for the fall, including The Virtual High School. Teaching Generation V, which provides a detailed account of virtual high schools based on a...

Battle of the resolutions: SVGA vs. XGA projectors.(Product Watch)
October 1, 2003... October 2003--Product Watch With newer XGA projectors on the market offering high resolutions of up to 1,024 x 768, why should schools still consider purchasing a lower resolution SVGA projector (with a maximum resolution of only 800 x...

Coolpix SQ.(Product Watch)
October 1, 2003... October 2003--Product Watch The Coolpix SQ ($449.95) by Nikon delivers 3.1-megapixels for quality photo prints up to 11 x 14". The camera has 15 versatile scene modes from portrait to landscape, as well as a 3X optical zoom-Nikkor lens....

Digital cameras.(Product Watch)
October 1, 2003... October 2003--Product Watch The new Gateway DC-T20 digital camera ($129.99) features a 2megapixel CMOS sensor, which is great for e-mailing high-quality 4"x 6" prints, and a 2X digital zoom lens. This ultra-compact 3.9-ounce camera...

Digital imaging software.(Product Watch)
October 1, 2003... October 2003--Product Watch Print Shop Deluxe 15 EEV by Riverdeep is a Windows-based desktop publishing program that enables users to create multimedia documents and presentations. The program features content search capabilities,...

Digital imaging: the wave of the future.(Product Watch)
October 1, 2003... October 2003--Product Watch Prices for digital imaging equipment have dropped significantly over the last few years. As a result, the use of digital imaging products in the classroom has greatly increased. Now, with this increased use of...

Hands-on review: CanoScan 3000F color image scanner.(Product Watch)
October 1, 2003... October 2003--Product Watch Canon U.S.A. Inc., (800) OK-CANON, www.usa.canon.com The Canon CanoScan 3000F is an inexpensive, yet versatile, color-image scanner that is well suited for classroom applications. Measuring slightly larger...

Hands-on review: CrazyTalk 3.0.(Product Watch)
October 1, 2003... October 2003--Product Watch Reallusion Inc., (408) 350-1693, www.reallusion.com Reallusion's CrazyTalk 3.0 ($49.95) is one of the most innovative and entertaining photo-editing programs to date. It allows students to animate photos of...

Hands-on review: InFocus X1.(Product Watch)
October 1, 2003... October 2003--Product Watch InFocus Corp., (800) 294-6400, www.infocus.com Over the last few years, projectors from companies like InFocus have found their way into many classrooms. The trend started at universities, but has now made...

Hands-on review: Sony MVC-CD350 CD Mavica Digital Camera.(Product Watch)
October 1, 2003... October 2003--Product Watch Sony, (877) 865-SONY, www.sony.com/di The Sony MVC-CD350 is perfect for use in an educational environment where it will be shared among many students. This is because rather than using an expensive memory...

MovieWorks Deluxe 6.0.1.(Product Watch)
October 1, 2003... October 2003--Product Watch MovieWorks Deluxe 6.0.1 by Interactive Solutions combines simple to use video, sound, animation, paint and image editing tools with a time-based, object-oriented sequencing and authoring program. The application...

Presto! VideoWorks Platinum.(Product Watch)
October 1, 2003... October 2003--Product Watch NewSoft's Presto! VideoWorks Platinum is a complete video editing and DVD authoring suite, which is best suited for users of MiniDV camcorders. The program now includes a FireWire link card, and also allows...

Web Bulletin Board.
October 1, 2003... October 2003--Web Bulletin Board CrossTec Corporation www.NetOpUSA.com CrossTec's award-winning NetOp School lets teachers and corporate trainers take back control of their classrooms! Instructors can show their screens to the class,...

Breakdown of popular 802.11 standards.(Wireless Update)
October 1, 2003... October 2003- Wireless Update [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Drilling into Bluetooth.(Wireless Update)
October 1, 2003... October 2003--Wireless Update The emergence of wireless technology has come in many forms. While the 802.11 standards are well-known for their capability to run WLANs and other broadband transmissions, other standards exist that perform...

Finding a 'hotspot' near you.(Wireless Update)
October 1, 2003... October 2003--Wireless Update The success of wireless networks has changed the way people use their computers for work and for play. But, what do mobile educators and students do when they cannot remain within the limits of their local...