Spotlight
When it comes to the use of video in education, the over-riding theme — as we might expect — is more, more, more, according to the findings of a new survey. MoreWorldwide PC shipments declined 5.2 percent in the second quarter of 2016 when compared to the second quarter of 2015, according to preliminary results from technology research firm Gartner. Strong gains in Chrome shipments buoy U.S. market. More
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A United States Department of Agriculture grant program will fund 45 projects intended to connect rural communities in 32 states with educational experts via videoconferencing. MoreSmartdesks has introduced a new conference table component that will allow an individual to use it sitting or standing. At the same time, it can be used as a desk for a single student or as part of a conference table. MoreA company that sells an app allowing students to explore biological creatures, botanical compositions, machinery, environments and other entities has signed on with a virtual reality company to make those same interactive models available to its users. MoreA new action plan from the Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition provides recommendations for policymakers to design a broadband strategy that promotes education, health care and community enrichment. MoreThe organization is transitioning to a facilitated network with professional development opportunities for educators engaged in flipped learning. MoreThe Congressional App Challenge provides students the opportunity to show off their coding skills and receive recognition. MoreD2L has selected the winners of the 2016 Brightspace Excellence Awards, including three Awards for Excellence, one Excellence in Integrations and Extensibility Award and one Excellence Award for Accessibility. MoreAt White Bear Lake High School, hybrid learning is supported in part through the use of a website for students and teachers and student-produced video about the basics of blended learning. MoreThe Volcano School of Arts and Sciences, a state public charter school in Hawaii, is piloting a blended learning program in the upcoming school year. MoreDawson County School District in Georgia has integrated special education case management and online registration into its student information system reducing paper-based processes and redundant data entry. MoreOn Saturday, June 4, the MIT Lincoln Laboratory held a one-day, hands-on workshop for 40 high school girls to teach them introductory camera physics and technology. More
Upcoming K–12 Grants
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Sponsor: Toshiba America Foundation
Award: Two categories: Up to $5,000 and more than $5,000
Number of Awards: Not specified
Application Deadline: Up to $5,000 awarded on a rolling basis; Aug. 1 deadline for applications for more than $5,000
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Sponsor: Project Learning Tree
Award: $1,000
Number of Awards: Not specified
Application Deadline: Sept. 30
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Sponsor: Toshiba America Foundation
Award: Two categories: Up to $1,000
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Application Deadline: Oct. 1
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Sponsor: National Education Association
Award: $2,000 to $5,000
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Application Deadline: Oct. 15
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Sponsor: National Education Association
Award: $2,000 to $5,000
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Application Deadline: Oct. 15
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Sponsor: SaveOnEnergy.com
Award: $500
Number of Awards: 6
Application Deadline: Oct. 21
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Sponsor: McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation
Award: $30,000 maximum ($10,000 over three years)
Number of Awards: Not specified (five awarded last year)
Application Deadline: April 15, 2017 (submissions open Jan. 15, 2017)
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Sponsor: McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation
Award: $30,000 maximum ($10,000 over three years)
Number of Awards: Not specified (two awarded last year)
Application Deadline: April 15, 2017 (submissions open Jan. 15, 2017)
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Deadline: Ongoing
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Deadline: Ongoing (approx. 10 awards per month)
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Deadline: Ongoing (grants awarded on a rolling basis)
Call for Papers & Proposals
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Event: April 24-25, 2017
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Date: July 21, 2016
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Date: July 28, 2016
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