T.H.E. SmartClassroom
Display, Presentation, eLearning
9/3/2009
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  • Projection Trends: 3D and Education

    For years, 3D projection has seemed a technology long on potential but short on practicality. Despite some promising-looking technology demonstrations in the past, manufacturers just couldn't pull 3D into the production stage. But all that has changed ... and in a huge way. 3D is here, now, and it's surprisingly accessible for a technology this early in the adoption cycle.More

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  • AASA Survey Reveals Both Success and Disappointment with Stimulus Funding

    A newly released survey from the American Association of School Administrators shows that, while the approximately $44 billion in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) stimulus funds thus far allotted for education has helped, many administrators do not think the money has gone toward "investing wisely" as generally defined by the United States Department of Education.More

  • LanSchool Intros Free Classroom Management Tool for Mac and Windows

    LanSchool Technologies is introducing new classroom management software free for K-20 institutions in North America. LanSchool Lite, which supports Mac OS X and Windows, is expected to be available this week.More

  • Netop Launches Classroom Management Software Beta

    Netop is developing classroom management software for Mac OS X and Windows that enables teachers to monitor classroom computer activities and prevent students from performing non-course-related tasks on their assigned computers.More

  • Virtual Learning Offers Innovation in STEM Education

    Seeking to add dimension, both figuratively and literally, to math and science learning, the Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) at Johns Hopkins University has announced the launch of the first Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) at Chesapeake High School in Essex, MD.More

  • WriteToLearn 5.3 Expands Comprehension Tools, Activities

    Pearson has released WriteToLearn 5.3, the latest update to its writing development and reading comprehension tool.More

  • Arizona To Expand Virtual Field Trips

    A partnership between Central Arizona College and the Pinal County Interactive Television Consortium is expanding its virtual field trip offerings to school districts in Arizona.More

  • California District Partners To Launch Online Charter School

    Pivot North Bay Charter School is a public school offering a full curriculum, experienced, state-certified teachers with advanced degrees, access to a broad range of academic and technological resources, and free tuition to all students in six northern California counties. The only thing that may strike outsiders as being a bit unusual is the dress code--students can attend class in pajamas without fear of reprisal.More

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