THE Journal's NECC 2009 Editorial Coverage


Adaptive Curriculum Comes to High School Math, Science

Sebit has launched two new additions to its Adaptive Curriculum series: Adaptive Curriculum High School Math and Adaptive Curriculum High School Science.

2009 School Innovation Award Winners Announced

At the 2009 National Educational Computer Conference (NECC) in Washington, DC, Adobe announced the winners of the 2009 Adobe School Innovation Awards.

Technology in Motion: Student Films Garner $400,000 in Technology for Schools

At the 2009 National Educational Computer Conference (NECC) in Washington, DC, 28 schools received awards and prizes in Sony Creative Software's second student digital video contest. Their schools will receive $400,000 in software and equipment.

PBS TeacherLine Capstone Program Receives ISTE Seal of Alignment

PBS TeacherLine, an online professional development program for educators operated by the Public Broadcasting Service, has received the NETS*T Seal of Alignment from the International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE) for its ISTE Capstone Certificate Program.

Computer Hardware Purchasing Organizations Contract for Refurbished Units

The Interlocal Purchasing System and Texas-Arkansas Purchasing System, operating jointly as TIPS/TAPS, have awarded a competitive bid contract to Toronto-based computer hardware distributor CDI to purchase refurbished computers in quantity for all districts and schools that choose to use the service.

LabQuest Adds Scientific Accessories

Vernier Software & Technology is making new accessories available for its LabQuest system to help turn chemistry or physics classrooms into mini high-tech research labs.

Adobe, KNS To Develop Digital Literacy Professional Development Programs

Adobe and Knowledge Network Solutions recently reported they're teaming up on a new project to bring educators up to speed on digital literacy.

Discovery Education Expands Digital Media Library via Multiple Partnerships

At the 2009 National Educational Computer Conference (NECC) this week, Discovery Education announced it has entered into three new partnerships that will allow it to expand its already substantial library of digital media for the education market, specifically increasing the number of post-2000 copyrighted streaming video titles it offers to more than 5,000.

SETDA Names New Directors, Officers

The State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) this week announced the new makeup of its board of directors and officers.

McGraw-Hill Launches K-6 Digital Math Curriculum

Instructional material publisher McGraw-Hill Education has introduced a new teacher-led digital math curriculum for K-6. Dubbed CINCH Mathematics, it's designed as a central online hub to help teachers "plan, teach, assess and differentiate instruction." CINCH was unveiled at the National Education Computing Conference (NECC) this week in Washington, DC.