T.H.E. SmartClassroom :: April 2, 2009 -- THE Journal

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Study Ties Student Achievement to Technology Integration
Technology adoption is on the rise in America's K-12 schools, and it's having a positive impact on learning outcomes. That's one of the findings from a new national trends report released Thursday by the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA). More

Education Department Opens Up Stimulus Fund Floodgates
The United States Department of Education reported Wednesday that stimulus package funds for education amounting to $44 billion are now available for schools and states. More
Samsung Opens K-12 Classroom Grants
Document camera maker Samsung Techwin has launched a new grant program for K-12 schools in the United States. More
ViewSonic Intros Short-Throw Education Projectors
ViewSonic has introduced three new projectors designed for classroom use, including two sub-$1,000 short-throw models and one portable model that comes in at less than $500. More
Epson Debuts Classroom Document Camera
Epson has introduced a new document camera designed for classroom use. The new model is expected to be available for a little less than $400 when it ships in May. More
Pasco Launches Online Academy for Ready Access to Math and Science Tools
Ed tech developer Pasco has launched an online academy for teachers and students to have easy access to activities and tools to augment education in the subject areas. More
Providence School District Adopts Glencoe Math Programs
After an extensive review of curricula offered by a number of educational publishers, Providence Public School District in Providence, RI, has opted to purchase four high school mathematics programs from New York-based Glencoe/McGraw-Hill. The courses include Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, and Advanced Mathematical Concepts: Precalculus with Applications. More

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