T.H.E. News Update :: March 4, 2009 -- THE Journal

News & Issues

Technology Spending: Up or Down?
Market researchers at IDC, who produce one of the most widely watched forecasts for IT spending, have revised the forecast for 2009. More
Fourier Outfits Illinois District with Mobile Learning Devices for Science
Spring Valley Community Consolidated School District 99 in Illinois has been named the winner in Fourier Systems' Computing Science Exploration Grant Program for 2009. The district's will receive mobile technology and a voucher to purchase additional science equipment. More
Utah DOE Adopts AutoSkillÕs 'Academy' Learning Tools
The Utah Department of Education has approved AutoSkill InternationalÕs Academy of Reading and Academy of Math learning aid programs to help at-risk students improve proficiency in the subjects. More
SnapStream Shrinks Media Search Appliance
SnapStream Media has introduced a smaller version of its television capture and search appliance for education, the SnapStream Mini. It's expected to ship by the end of March. More
Mississippi District Pursues Energy Efficiency with New Measures
Choctaw County Schools of Ackerman, MS, is implementing several measures to improve safety, comfort and energy efficiency, all while realizing substantial utility cost savings in its four school buildings. The district has contracted with Dallas-based TAC for an energy management package. More

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'Early Version' of ChatGPT Windows App Now Available

OpenAI has introduced a new ChatGPT Windows desktop app, about five months after the macOS version became available.
New OpenAI Swarm Framework Offers Open Source Tool for Multi-Agent AI Networks

OpenAI has introduced a new open source framework for the development and management of multi-agent AI systems that can collaborate autonomously to perform tasks.
New Era of Cyber Attacks Requires a Multi-layered Security Strategy for Schools

It's time to move beyond the limitations of prevention-only cybersecurity and adopt a multi-layered security strategy to combat a new era of cyber threats for K-12 schools.
ClassVR Gets Expanded VR/AR Content Library

Avantis Education has announced a new content library for its ClassVR virtual and augmented reality platform. Dubbed Eduverse+, the library features four content suites — EduverseAI, WildWorld, STEAM3D, and CareerHub — that can be tailored to suit a variety of educational levels.