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7/7/2010

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2-Year Induction Process Can Boost Student Achievement, Study Concludes
In a study that is not without some controversy, researchers found that one form of mentoring for new elementary teachers, 'comprehensive induction,' can have a significant, positive impact on student achievement, while at the same time failing to improve teacher retention.
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Ed Tech News

Cisco Debuts Android-Based Tablet
Cisco Systems is the latest vendor to enter the tablet device market and, like other players, the company is looking at its entry as an alternative to traditional Windows-based PCs.
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RTI Debuts iPhone App for Accessing AV Controllers
RTI, a technology company that specializes in AV control systems, has announced a new iPhone app for use with its XP series of controllers.
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ActivClassroom Goes Mobile
Education technology developer Promethean has updated its ActivClassroom lineup with a new 1.4 release of its ActivInspire software and a new mobile ActivBoard system. The company also added new features to its online teacher community.
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PolyVision Debuts Eno One Whiteboard System
PolyVision has launched a new classroom presentation system that couples interactive whiteboard hardware with an open software platform.
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Promethean, McGraw-Hill Partner for Classroom Clicker-Based Assessments
CTB/McGraw-Hill and Promethean have partnered to bring classroom clicker functionality to the Acuity line of student assessment products.
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SuccessNet Plus Integrates Assessment Driven Personalized Instruction into Curriculum
Pearson has launched SuccessNet Plus, a new learning management system combining curriculum, assessment, and administration features into one package.
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Mimio Unveils Classroom Polling System, Document Camera
At the ISTE 2010 conference in Denver, DYMO/Mimio Interactive Teaching Technologies debuted a rechargeable interactive polling system, a document camera with two adjustable light sources, and a new portable device for writing on projected images.
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