Collaboration 2.0 :: May 20, 2009 -- THE Journal

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Peercasting: Students Produce Math Support at NC Middle School
If there's one thing that teachers know how to do, it's create engaging learning environments with limited resources. Take Nancy Trollinger, an eighth- and ninth-grade math teacher who recently came upon an excellent way for struggling learners to pick up complex algebraic concepts: peer tutoring ... with a little technological twist. More

More High Schools Streaming Graduations on Web
More schools have begun streaming their graduations on the Internet, to provide a means for people who can't attend the ceremony in person to watch while it unfolds. More
Indiana U Latest To Join Immersive College Selection Site for High Schoolers
Indiana University is the latest institution to join YOUniversityTV.com, a Web site intended to help high school seniors with their college selection process. The site, which launched in April 2009, is free for users and features a Second Life-like virtual environment. More
Online Collaborative Research Tool Launches
In an effort to upgrade its district communications in order to broaden its reach to the entire community, Chandler Unified School District of Chandler, AZ, has implemented Schoolwires Centricity to better manage its Web site offerings. More
Online School Pilots Cloud Services
The state-funded Minnesota Online High School is piloting a cloud computing initiative to provide its students and teachers with virtual desktops. More
iCloud Expands Collaborative Service with File Sharing
Swedish developer Xcerion is expanding its iCloud collaborative computing service with the addition of file sharing and new community features. More

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California Governor Vetoes AI Regulation Bill

California Governor Gavin Newsom has rejected Senate Bill 1047, proposed landmark AI regulation legislation aimed at safeguarding against the misuse of the technology.
New Research Confirms AI Can Defeat Image-Based CAPTCHAs

Advanced AI can exploit CAPTCHAs designed to prove web actions are being performed by humans instead of machines, new research indicates.
Navigating New E-Rate Rules for WiFi Hotspots

Beginning in funding year 2025, WiFi hotspots will be eligible for E-rate Category One discounts. Here's what you need to know about your school's eligibility, funding caps, tracking requirements, and more.
Research Teams to Explore and Scale Tech-Supported Learning Approaches

A new network of technology, school systems, and researchers is forming to "better understand and scale innovative learning acceleration approaches" and improve student outcomes.