T.H.E. SmartClassroom :: April 24, 2008
Focus
21st Century Teaching and Learning
Designing with the end in mind: cell phones as the smallest distributable point
Cognitive psychologists have told us for some time that people process information differently and that meditative and transmittive technologies have affected thinking and perception, which in turn has affected learning. Therefore, instructors have had to become instructional designers conscious of how technology works and what it can offer to the teaching and learning process. Current mobile technology challenges that design even further as it demands a totally different approach to instructional design and also teaching methodology. It requires a fluidity never before seen and new skills from both teacher and student. In fact, I would argue that while we focus on the skills needed for students in the 21st century, we must discuss more and learn more about the skills required of teachers in the 21st century....
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Ed Tech News
NASA Gets Serious about Educational Gaming
NASA this week moved a step closer to branching into educational gaming. The agency presented its vision of a science education-focused massively multiplayer online game to more than 200 potential software development partners in a workshop Monday sponsored by NASA Learning Technologies, an educational technology incubator project....
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Lit Program Brings Differentiated Instruction to 6-12 Reading
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill has debuted a new literature series that incorporates online learning modules, DVD-based professional development, and targeted differentiated instruction for grades 6 to 12....
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Sanyo Expands T-Series Projector Line
Sanyo has introduced two new models in its "T" series of high-brightness, portable multimedia LCD projectors, including the high-end SXGA+ PLC-ET30L and the entry-level XGA-resolution PLC-XT21/L. Both are shipping this month....
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LeapFrog Intros Handheld Early Literacy Device
LeapFrog School this week introduced a handheld device aimed at developing preK-3 reading skills, the Tag School Reader, part of the newly launched Tag School Reading System. It's expected to ship in June, with a software upgrade slated for an early 2009 release that will add Web-based student progress tracking and reporting....
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Alternative High School Program Expands in Georgia
A technology-assisted program for helping student attain high school diplomas is expanding in Georgia. Educational Services of America said that nine new districts are signing up for its Ombudsman Educational Services, bringing the total in Georgia to 17 districts....
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Events Calendar
May 4-5, 2008
Security Professionals Conference 2008
Arlington, VA
http://www.educause.edu/SecurityConference
May 4-6, 2008
Leading Learning Conference '08
Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
http://www.leadinglearning.org/
May 4-6, 2008
CMMA 2008 Professional Development Conference
Baltimore, MD
http://www.cmma.net/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3502
May 5-6, 2008
AALF 21 Steps to 21st Century Learning Institute
Lambertville, NJ
http://http://guest.cvent.com/i.aspx?5S,M3,78a07057-86d6-460c-be10-f86fef877f0c
May 7-8, 2008
Educause Policy Conference 2008
Arlington, VA
http://www.educause.edu/content.asp?page_id=1477&bhcp=1
May 9, 2008
DLA 2008 Annual Conference
Dover, DE
http://www2.lib.udel.edu/dla/conf/index.htm
May 13-15, 2008
18th Annual CardTech/SecurTech Conference & Exhibition
Orlando, FL
http://www.sourcemediaconferences.com/CTST08/
May 16, 2008
Tech Forum West 2008
Long Beach, CA
http://techlearning.com/events/techforum/west08/
May 18-20, 2008
Ed Tech Industry Summit 2008
San Francisco, CA
http://siia.net/etis
May 19-23, 2008
TechMentor 2008
Orlando, FL
http://www.techmentorevents.com/
May 20-23, 2008
18th Annual Conference on Computers, Freedom & Privacy
New Haven, CT
http://www.cfp2008.org/
May 22-23, 2008
Designing the 21st Century Classroom 2008
Los Angeles, CA
http://www.21stcenturyschools.com/los_angeles.htm
Find more events at THE Journal's online Conference Calendar.
THE Journal Opportunities
Share Your Best Practices
T.H.E. Journal is currently looking for the following types of articles for future issues and for our eNewsletter, T.H.E. SmartClassroom:
- School Perspectives -- discuss a specific topic, trend, or concern about education technology.
- Case Studies -- have you implemented technology and learned a lot from the experience? If so, share your efforts about what worked -- and what didn't.
If you have a potential article, or questions about the above topics, please e-mail editorial@thejournal.com
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