T.H.E. SmartClassroom :: April 2, 2009 -- THE Journal

Spotlight

Study Ties Student Achievement to Technology Integration
Technology adoption is on the rise in America's K-12 schools, and it's having a positive impact on learning outcomes. That's one of the findings from a new national trends report released Thursday by the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA). More

Education Department Opens Up Stimulus Fund Floodgates
The United States Department of Education reported Wednesday that stimulus package funds for education amounting to $44 billion are now available for schools and states. More
Samsung Opens K-12 Classroom Grants
Document camera maker Samsung Techwin has launched a new grant program for K-12 schools in the United States. More
ViewSonic Intros Short-Throw Education Projectors
ViewSonic has introduced three new projectors designed for classroom use, including two sub-$1,000 short-throw models and one portable model that comes in at less than $500. More
Epson Debuts Classroom Document Camera
Epson has introduced a new document camera designed for classroom use. The new model is expected to be available for a little less than $400 when it ships in May. More
Pasco Launches Online Academy for Ready Access to Math and Science Tools
Ed tech developer Pasco has launched an online academy for teachers and students to have easy access to activities and tools to augment education in the subject areas. More
Providence School District Adopts Glencoe Math Programs
After an extensive review of curricula offered by a number of educational publishers, Providence Public School District in Providence, RI, has opted to purchase four high school mathematics programs from New York-based Glencoe/McGraw-Hill. The courses include Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, and Advanced Mathematical Concepts: Precalculus with Applications. More

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Google Cloud Study: Early Agentic AI Adopters See Better ROI

Google Cloud has released its second annual ROI of AI study, finding that 52% of enterprise organizations now deploy AI agents in production environments. The comprehensive survey of 3,466 senior leaders across 24 countries highlights the emergence of a distinct group of "agentic AI early adopters" who are achieving measurably higher returns on their AI investments.
OpenAI Developing Teen Version of ChatGPT with Parental Controls

OpenAI has announced it is developing a separate version of ChatGPT for teenagers and will use an age-prediction system to steer users under 18 away from the standard product, as U.S. lawmakers and regulators intensify scrutiny of chatbot risks to minors.
Teaching Media Literacy? Start by Teaching Decision-Making

Decision-making is a skill that must be developed — not assumed. Students need opportunities to learn the tools and practices of effective decision-making so they can apply what they know in meaningful, real-world contexts.
How to Streamline Procurement and Reduce Compliance Headaches

Learn key areas to simplify K-12 purchasing and help teams manage limited budgets more effectively.