T.H.E. SmartClassroom :: March 19, 2009 -- THE Journal

Spotlight

Mobile Devices: Facing Challenges and Opportunities for Learning
The issue of mobile devices two pronged: that of administrators charged with overall school safety of our children and that of the educators who desire some degree of academic freedom to wisely select whatever it takes to prepare every student in their charge with 21st century skills within a safe environment. Which side do we take? Can we make both sides happy? What are potential challenges and opportunities for learning via mobile devices? It's time to explore. More

Epson Debuts 4 Sub-$1,000 LCD projectors
Epson has introduced four new sub-$1,000 LCD multimedia projectors for education. The new models are designed to provide up to 6,000 hours of lamp life and include features for classroom use like microphone input, blackboard and whiteboard modes, and suport for computer-free PowerPoint presentations. More
Canon Launches LCD Education Projectors
Canon USA is expanding its line of projectors for education. The company this week introduced three new LCD-based classroom models, each designed for high light output with resolutions up to WXGA. More
Partnership Will Make More Books Accessible to Readers with Print Disabilities
Hachette Book Group has partnered with Bookshare to make more than 1,700 titles newly available in Braille, large type, and synthetic speech formats for readers with print disabilities. More
New Online Software Package Aims To Help Educate Students with Autism
With a rate of a new diagnosis every 21 minutes, autism is the fast growing developmental disorder in the United States. Virtual Expert Clinics has launched AutismPro, a customizable package of tools, content, and programming designed to help educators and administrators improve the learning experiences for students with autism through the effective use of technology. More

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SchoolOS Launches Operational Intelligence Platform for School Districts

SchoolOS has introduced a new agentic AI platform for managing district operations — school requests, help desk, district assets, and operational workflows — in a single system.
Rubrik Brings Agentic AI to Its Flagship Cyber Resilience Platform

Rubrik has introduced Rubrik AI, positioning the company's cyber resilience platform around agentic operations across data, identity, and AI infrastructure.
NAAIC Expands AI Workforce Development Efforts to High Schools

The National Applied AI Consortium, a National Science Foundation-funded initiative led by Miami Dade College, Houston City College, and Maricopa Community Colleges focused on artificial intelligence education and workforce development, is expanding its mission into high schools.
McGraw Hill, T-Mobile Partnership Pairs Digital Learning Tools with 5G-Enabled Tablets

In an effort to help schools bridge the digital divide, McGraw Hill and T-Mobile have teamed up to provide an integrated solution that combine's the former's digital learning tools with 5G-enabled devices powered by T-Mobile's 5G network.