21st Century Teaching & Learning Resources


Desire2Learn Learning Suite Update Beefs Up Mobile, Accessibility Tools

Desire2Learn has introduced new functionality to its learning management suite, including new predictive analytics tools, improvements on the mobile and e-portfolio fronts, and an important addition in the area of accessibility.

How Schools Are Making Solar Power Affordable

Solar power can save schools money and give students a valuable educational experience

Chief Intros Integrated System for Epson Projector

New all-in-one interactive platform combines Chief mount and interactive screen with writeable marker board surface.

NEC Eyes Affordability with New Pro Install Projector

NEC Display Solutions has taken aim at the entry-level end of the professional installation projector market with its latest offering, the PE401-H, which retails for $1,999 while boasting light output of 4,000 Lumens, 1080p native resolution, and up to 2,000:1 contrast ratio.

4 Tips for Teachers Working with Visually Impaired Students Online

A school for the blind and visually impaired in Washington State uses distance learning to accommodate offsite teachers and students.

Exo Labs Launches iPad Microscope Camera

Exo Labs has launched the Focus Microscope Camera to link a classroom microscope to an iPad.

Using Data to Drive Educational Change: The Bad, The Good, and The You-Decide

Student performance data is playing an increasingly important role in America’s classrooms. From scientifically based research to survey data to clickstream learning analytics, the volume of data is most definitely increasing. The question, of course, is this: for the better?

Scholastic Platform Delivers Learning Programs for Global Regions

Scholastic Learning Zone provides teachers across the globe with access to instructional programs offering material appropriate for their respective regions.

eInstruction Rolls Out Entry-Level Clicker

eInstruction has released a new entry-level model in its line of radio-frequency classroom clickers.

Blackboard Learn 9.1 SP12 Adds Retention Center, Inline Assignment Grading

Blackboard has added a new supports for at-risk students to its learning management system, Blackboard Learn. The new retention tool is one of several enhancements added to the latest version of Blackboard Learn, Release 9.1 Service Pack 12.

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