T.H.E. SmartClassroom :: January 23, 2009

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  • Tabula To Bump DimensionM Multiplayer to Version 2.0

    Tabula Digita has launched a new version of its multiplayer, immersive educational video game, DimensionM Multiplayer 2.0. The latest release, introduced at the FETC 2009 conference Wednesday, offers expanded curriculum content and offers instructional activities covering more than 200 math skills for students in grades 3 through 12. More
  • Learn360 Adds Classroom Podcasting, Blogs, Quiz Creation Tools

    AIM Education has debuted an enhanced version of its Learn360, an online digital media streaming service designed specifically for schools. The new version was introduced at the FETC 2009 conference in Orlando, FL this week. More
  • Vernier Expands Science Equipment, Software Lineup

    At the FETC 2009 conference in Orlando, FL, Vernier Software & Technology announced an expanded lineup of scientific measurement equipment, along with a new Web-based software package for managing lab-based projects. More
  • Discovery Education Updates Streaming Service

    Discovery Education has rolled out an upgraded version of its Discovery Education streaming service. The new version, which was introduced at the FETC 2009 conference going on in Orlando, FL this week, includes new features that allow for greater customization and personalization of the digital media service. More
  • eInstruction Debuts DualBoard, Mobi System, Workspace 8.0

    Education technology developer eInstruction has introduced a new slate of interactive tools for use in classroom instruction, including new hardware devices and an update to the company's Interwrite Workspace software. The new lineup debuted at the FETC 2009 conference going on in Orlando, FL this week. More
  • AVerMedia Ships VP-1 Document Camera

    AVerMedia Technologies has launched its new AVerVision VP-1 Portable Visual Presenter, a portable (2.7-pound) mechanical arm document camera and 3D object presentation system for classrooms. More

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    Avantis Education Adds New VR Math and Language Learning Experiences

    Avantis Education, the creator of ClassVR, has introduced two new immersive learning libraries for its Eduverse+ platform: EscapeRooms, a math suite for K-8 students, and LingoLab, a Spanish and English language learning suite for students in grades 6-12.

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    Anthropic Intros Lower-Cost Claude Sonnet 5

    Anthropic has launched Claude Sonnet 5, positioning the model as its most autonomous mid-tier offering to date and a lower-cost alternative to its flagship Opus 4.8 system. The company said the model can plan multi-step tasks, operate tools such as browsers and terminals, and complete agentic work at a level that previously required larger and more expensive models.

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    Microsoft Drafts AI Code of Conduct, Emphasizes Human Control

    Microsoft has published a draft code of conduct that lays out how its homegrown AI models should behave, with human control taking priority over model capability, autonomy, and even task completion.

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    Study: AI Is Reshaping Work While Skills Erosion Remains Top Concern

    AI is changing which human capabilities matter most at work, yet employees are reporting that some of those same capabilities are being eroded, according to a new study from IBM.