T.H.E. SmartClassroom :: January 23, 2009 -- THE Journal

T.H.E. SmartClassroom :: January 23, 2009

01/23/09

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FETC Keynote: Educators in Critical Role To Inspire Environmental Action
In his opening keynote address at the FETC 2009 conference in Orlando, FL, Animal Planet chief ocean correspondent Philippe Cousteau proclaimed: "I have come to realize that, above all, I am a product of good teaching." And good teaching, he continued, has the power to transform the future. More
Partnership for 21st Century Skills Calls for Reevaluation of Learning Environments
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills released a new report Friday calling for a reevaluation of what we define as learning environment and advocating some sweeping changes in the spaces, tools, policies, and other aspects of education that the group characterized as urgently in need of reform. More

Ed Tech News

Tabula To Bump DimensionM Multiplayer to Version 2.0
Tabula Digita has launched a new version of its multiplayer, immersive educational video game, DimensionM Multiplayer 2.0. The latest release, introduced at the FETC 2009 conference Wednesday, offers expanded curriculum content and offers instructional activities covering more than 200 math skills for students in grades 3 through 12. More
Learn360 Adds Classroom Podcasting, Blogs, Quiz Creation Tools
AIM Education has debuted an enhanced version of its Learn360, an online digital media streaming service designed specifically for schools. The new version was introduced at the FETC 2009 conference in Orlando, FL this week. More
Vernier Expands Science Equipment, Software Lineup
At the FETC 2009 conference in Orlando, FL, Vernier Software & Technology announced an expanded lineup of scientific measurement equipment, along with a new Web-based software package for managing lab-based projects. More
Discovery Education Updates Streaming Service
Discovery Education has rolled out an upgraded version of its Discovery Education streaming service. The new version, which was introduced at the FETC 2009 conference going on in Orlando, FL this week, includes new features that allow for greater customization and personalization of the digital media service. More
eInstruction Debuts DualBoard, Mobi System, Workspace 8.0
Education technology developer eInstruction has introduced a new slate of interactive tools for use in classroom instruction, including new hardware devices and an update to the company's Interwrite Workspace software. The new lineup debuted at the FETC 2009 conference going on in Orlando, FL this week. More
AVerMedia Ships VP-1 Document Camera
AVerMedia Technologies has launched its new AVerVision VP-1 Portable Visual Presenter, a portable (2.7-pound) mechanical arm document camera and 3D object presentation system for classrooms. More

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