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

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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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Stability AI Intros Stable Diffusion 3.5 Text-to-Image Generation Model

Stability AI, developer of open source models focused on text-to-image generation, has introduced Stable Diffusion 3.5, the latest version of its deep learning, text-to-image model.
New Platform Combines Content Filtering, Classroom Management, Device Management Tools

Ed tech, remote access, and cybersecurity solution provider Ativion has introduced StudentKeeper, an all-in-one platform that encompasses digital safety management, filtering, and reporting tools for supporting and protecting students.
TinkRworks, 1st Maker Space Partner for Hands-on STEAM Learning

STEAM curriculum provider TinkRworks and 1st Maker Space, a provider of customized makerspaces and STEAM labs, have partnered to help foster hands-on learning in STEAM classrooms.
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.

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