T H E Journal (Technological Horizons In Education) articles from October 2004

T H E Journal (Technological Horizons In Education) archives from October 2004

Calendar.(Calendar)
October 1, 2004... SATCON Oct. 26-27 New York, NY www.satconexpo.com HDI's Higher Education Forums Nov. 8-10 New York, NY www.thinkhdi.com/trainingEvents TechLearn 2004 Nov. 14-17 New York, NY www.techlearn.com...

Integrating technology throughout education.(Editorial)
October 1, 2004... We in technology and education certainly are getting mixed messages these days. Consider the following points: First, a goal of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act is that all students will be technologically literate by the end of the eighth...

SimDesk Technologies sets its sights on eliminating the digital divide Q&A with SimDesk COO Louis A. Waters.(news)(Interview)
October 1, 2004... The startup company SimDesk Technologies inc. (www.simdesk. com) has some major corporations worrying. This is because SimDesk has figured out how to add the notion of any computer to the convenience of anytime, anywhere computing. The SimDesk...

Grassroots effort addresses public school challenges.(National Mobilization for Great Public Schools)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Along with the new school year came the formation of the largest-ever grassroots mobilization for public education. The National Mobilization for Great Public Schools (www.greatpublic schools.org) is a combined effort of organizations such as...

Legal downloading services offered to college students.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Companies are responding to college students' demands for music and media downloads by providing services for legal downloads at a minimal charge. Cdigix (www. cdigix.com) is offering students unlimited "tethered" access to more than 800,000...

NetDay lets students speak up about technology.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... NetDay's Speak Up Day for Students 2004 gives students a chance to have their voices heard on the subject of using technology and the Internet. The second annual survey seeks to poll 500,000 K-12 students nationwide on the issues that matter...

Videodiscovery, SAFARI deliver bilingual content.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... SAFARI Technologies Inc. (www.safaripathways.com) and Videodiscovery Inc. (www. Videodiscovery.com) have partnered to give SAFARI a license to provide educators using its weDireq and eDireq Systems with a collection of high-quality video...

International Reading Association Presidential Award for Reading and Technology.(K-12 Extras)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The International Reading Association and PLATO Learning are sponsoring the International Reading Association Presidential Award for Reading and Technology, which is open to K-12 educators. The application deadline is Nov. 15, visit...

AlphaGrants.(K-12 Extras)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... AlphaSmart Inc. has launched AlphaGrants, a philanthropic program to help K-12 schools implement classroom technology solutions that improve teaching and learning in math, science and language arts. The application deadline is Nov. 15, visit...

Starry Night Astronomy Software.(K-12 Extras)(Imaginova Corp)
October 1, 2004... Imaginova Corp. and Spitz Inc. are donating copies of Starry Night Astronomy Software to qualifying middle and high school teachers in the U.S. and Canada. Interested educators should e-mail: spacetoschool@imaginova.com.

"Faculty Members' Intentions to Leave: a National Study on their Worklife and Satisfaction.(Higher Ed. Extras)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... A new study from a University of Missouri-Columbia researcher has found that faculty members' tenure status, gender and ethnicity play a large role in their job satisfaction and intent to leave the profession. An abstract and PDF of Vicki...

AT&T Wireless College and University Advantage program.(Higher Ed. Extras)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The AT&T Wireless College and University Advantage program is offering eligible students, teachers and administrative staff bonus minutes on certain calling plans, as well as discounts on wireless services and equipment. For more information,...

EDUCAUSE 2004.(Conference Previews)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... October 19-22 * Denver, CO Current issues in higher education based around the theme of "IT From a Higher Vantage Point" will be discussed at EDUCAUSE 2004, which is being held at the Colorado Convention Center. Main focuses of this year's...

2004 T+[L.sup.2] Conference.(Conference Previews)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... October 27-29 * Denver, CO The National School Boards Association's annual T+[L.sup.2] Conference promises to touch on the major issues in K-12 education. Also being held at the Colorado Convention Center, this year's conference features...

2004 Conference on Information Technology.(Conference Previews)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... November 7-10 * Tampa, FL The League for Innovation in the Community College's annual Conference on Information Technology (CIT) caters to community college and technical school officials, offering a diverse program and cutting-edge...

Digital community colleges and the coming of the 'millenials': report of major findings from the Center for Digital Education's 2004 Digital Community Colleges Survey.(Higher Ed Special Report)
October 1, 2004... Editor's note: The following is an executive summary of a report produced by the Center for Digital Education. The full detailed report is available on our Web site at www.thejournal.com. INVESTMENTS IN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES have helped...

Enabling distributed learning communities via emerging technologies--part two.
October 1, 2004... SUMMARY OF PART ONE FROM THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE: Emerging devices, tools, media and virtual environments offer opportunities for creating new types of learning communities for students and teachers. The defining quality of a learning community...

National Geographic explores 'Forces of Nature' on the net.(EduNet: Internet web online content and services digital publishing)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... With Florida facing one of its worst hurricane seasons ever, the National Geographic Forces of Nature Web site (www.nationalgeographic.com/ forcesofnature) is an ideal online tool for discussing natural disasters in the classroom. This new site...

CampusEAI launches online depository.(EduNet: Internet web online content and services digital publishing)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Building a campuswide or district-wide portal is now easier than ever because of CampusEAI Consortium's CampusEAI Depository, a Web-based clearinghouse of community-source software. The Depository, which is available online at...

Site turns students onto energy conservation.(EduNet: Internet web online content and services digital publishing)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The Alliance to Save Energy has launched a Web site (www.ase. org/kids) focusing on energy efficiency messages aimed at today's tweens. The site provides news written by kids for kids, Web links to interactive energy games, as well as online...

Internet and Computing Core Certification (I[C.sup.3]).(F.Y.I)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The Internet and Computing Core Certification (I[C.sup.3]) is now more convenient to take thanks to Certiport's new eServices, which are being offered through its newly launched Web site, www.certiport.com. The site contains the I[C.sup.3] exam...

"Building Bridges with the Middle East".(educational programs)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... In August, a group of 60 Arab students participated in "Building Bridges With the Middle East," an exchange program sponsored by Nortel Networks Kidz Online (www. kidzonline.com), a nonprofit organization that supports the development of 21st...

Britannica revamps its online encyclopedia.(EduNet: Internet web online content and services digital publishing)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Encyclopedia Britannica has revamped its Britannica Online School Edition (http://corporate. britannica.com/library/online/bolse1. html) to offer a more user-focused look to better accommodate younger visitors. The service, which is tailored...

Election 2004 web resources.(EduNet: Internet web online content and services digital publishing)
October 1, 2004... With the 2004 Presidential Election less than a month away, we have compiled a list of some of the best online resources to help educators teach their students about democracy: Project Vote Smart covers candidates and elected officials in...

The evolution of testing: Scantron's achievement series makes teachers' lives easier and helps students succeed.(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Politicians call it accountability; kids call it testing; and educators have always viewed it as a necessary evil. Testing has undergone a significant evolution over the last three decades from something that helped teachers determine grades to...

Fulfilling the need for a technology integration specialist.
October 1, 2004... SCHOOL-BASED TECHNOLOGY specialists go by many names: technology coordinators, technology integration specialists, technology support specialists, instructional technology coordinators, technology mentor teachers, curriculum technology...

The need for strategic planning in academia.(Industry Perspective)(Vermont State Colleges )
October 1, 2004... Strategic planning is defined as the process of determining a company's or an institution's long-term objectives, then identifying the best approach to achieve those objectives. It is a continual improvement process that effectively monitors...

Evaluating technology's role in the classroom: second annual 'Teachers Talk Tech' survey examines the long-term impact of technology on learning.(K-12 Special Report)
October 1, 2004... TEACHERS ARE USING COMPUTERS more than ever before for everything from instruction to handling administrative chores and communicating with parents. With states and school districts asking for measurable results, educators are increasingly...

ClickN'READ.(Reading & Language Arts Software by ClickN'KIDS)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... ClickN'READ by ClickN'KIDS (www.clicknkids.com) is a Web-based reading program with a futuristic theme designed to instill early reading skills in preK-3 students. The program provides more than 100 online lessons that assist students in...

MY Access! 5.0.(Reading & Language Arts Software)(Children's educational software)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... MY Access! 5.0 is the latest version of Vantage Learning's online instructional writing program (www.vantagelearning.com). The new version rapidly scores student essays with greater accuracy than expert human scorers, and provides instant...

Merit Software (www.meritsoftware.com) has two products that are designed to assist students in grades 3-5 increase and utilize their reading skills.(Reading & Language Arts Software)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Merit Software (www.meritsofiware.com) has two products that are designed to assist students in grades 3-5 increase and utilize their reading skills. The first, Reading Comprehension Booster, contains six levels of difficulty that include 120...

ClozePro.(Reading & Language Arts Software)(Crick Software )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... ClozePro by CrickSoftware (www.cricksofi.com) is a program intended especially for fill-in-the-blank learning methods. Geared for elementary, middle or high school learners, the program is designed to help test a student's comprehension of a...

Elements of Literature.(Reading & Language Arts Software)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Elements of Literature by Holt, Rinehart and Winston (www. hrw.com) is a computer-based program for middle and high school students that automates the traditional book-based process of studying literature. The program is skills-based and...

PLATO Learning (www.plato.com) has two new products designed to improve students' literacy skills.(Reading & Language Arts)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... PLATO Learning (www.plato.com) has two new products designed to improve students' literacy skills. PLATO Advanced Writing Process and Practice is a high school-level program that teaches writing strategies, grammar and mechanics. With more than...

CompassLearning Odyssey for English Language Learners.(Reading & Language Arts)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... CompassLearning (www.compasslearning.com) has designed a product to assist English Language Learners in forming better reading and writing skills. CompassLearning Odyssey for English Language Learners creates real-world situations that...

Kurzweil 1000 Version 9.(Reading & Language Arts Software)(Kurzweil Educational Systems Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Focused on helping blind and low-vision learners read, Kurzweil 1000 Version 9 by Kurzweil Education Systems makes printed pages and electronic archives more accessible and usable for visually impaired readers. Kurzweil 1000...

Take it to the Computer: Writing Sentences and Paragraphs.(Reading & Language Arts Software)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Evan-Moor Educational Publishers' Take it to the Computer: Writing Sentences and Paragraphs (www.evan-moor.com helps students in grades 1-5 learn basic computer skills while engaging in motivating activities that guide them through the...

Academy of Reading Spanish Tutor.(Reading & Language Arts Software)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Struggling Spanish-speaking students can utilize AutoSkill International Inc.'s Academy of Reading Spanish Tutor (www.autoskill.com) to help them read and write better in English. The program is designed for use by Hispanic students who use the...

Supplementary reading instruction is available for home and school use with The Lexile Framework for Reading's three new resource kits: The Administrator Lexile Resource Kit, The Educator Lexile Resource Kit and The Parent Lexile Resource Kit.(Reading & Language Arts Software)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Supplementary reading instruction is available for home and school use with The Lexile Framework for Reading's three new resource kits: The Administrator Lexile Resource Kit, The Educator Lexile Resource Kit and The Parent Lexile Resource Kit....

ECILS1-BK Mobile Projector Cart.(Classroom Furniture)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The ECILS1-BK Mobile Projector Cart from Bretford Inc. (www.bretford. com) has enough room for a data projector and presentation materials on its top shelf and a notebook computer with mouse on its middle pull-out shelf. The Mobile Projector...

Laptop Storage Cart.(classroom furniture)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Anthro Corp.'s Laptop Storage Cart (www.anthro.com) offers educators an easy way to safely transport and store laptops for use in multiple classrooms. Available in 20- or 30-unit models, the Laptop Storage Cart allows users to load and access...

Zuma.(classroom furniture)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The new Zuma line of student desks from Virco (www.virco.com) enables educators to mix and match features to create the perfect classroom desks. The Zuma series offers ergonomic, environmentally responsible construction that features six...

Editor's pick: Laptop Desk v2.0.(Product Watch)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
October 1, 2004... The Laptop Desk Version 2.0 from LapWorks Inc. (www. laptopdesk.net) is one of those ancillary items that you don't really need, but once you have it you don't know how you got by without it. At 5/8" thick and weighing just over a pound (1 lb....

Arc Desk.(Classroom Furniture)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Educators can easily configure and reconfigure the Arc Desk by Smith System Inc. (www.smithsystem.com) to accommodate any type of classroom activity. The trapezoidal shape allows the desks to be arranged in various ways, such as a one-by-one...

Walk-and-Talk Cordless Lectern.(Classroom Furniture)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... PolyVision Corp. (www.polyvision. com) and Steelcase Co. have created a mobile system that allows educators to easily set up and give a presentation almost anywhere. The Walk-and-Talk Cordless Lectern is built on two main components: an...

88 Series.(computer desks from Nova Inc.,)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Designed especially for elementary school students, the 88 Series from Nova Inc. (www.novasolutionsinc.com) is a smaller version of the company's signature Learning Environment recessed computer desks. Available in 27" and 30" heights, desks in...

Evolution Series.(Classroom Furniture)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The Evolution Series from Spectrum Industries (www.spectrumfurniture. com) provides functionality and style for the average classroom. Available in dimensions ranging from 36" to 72" wide, the desks can accommodate most learners in virtually...

Kto8 Power Technology Courseware.(New Products)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... K to the 8th Power has released Version 2.1 of its Kto8 Power Technology Courseware (www.kto8.com), a series of online lessons that integrates the teaching of essential computer skills with core academic lessons. Through ShowHow Technology...

Sibelius Educational Suite.(New Products)(Sibelius USA Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The Sibelius Educational Suite (www. sibelius.com/education) not only makes learning music interactive and fun, it also offers instructors a way to save hours on preparation time. The latest component of the suite is Compass, which was...

Penn State World Campus adds live e-learning to its online curriculum.(Applications)(Pennsylvania State University)
October 1, 2004... In 1892, The Pennsylvania State University became the first American university to offer correspondence courses in agriculture. This initiative was later used as a model for other academic institutions to provide instruction-by-mail programs in...

Johns Hopkins deploys digital asset management system to improve content distribution, sharing.(Applications)(Johns Hopkins University)
October 1, 2004... Founded in 1876, The Johns Hopkins University was the first research university in the United States. The university's emphasis on both learning and research--and on how each complements the other--transformed U.S. higher education. Today,...

The importance of obeying E-rate's rules.(The Final Word)
October 1, 2004... Since 1998, Americans have paid more than $8 billion in assessments on their telephone bills to help provide schools and libraries with discounted access to the Internet, as well as to support investments in networking infrastructure. Now more...