THE Journal: 'Banning Is Not the Answer' to Mobile and Social Tools in Schools

AV, Interactive & Collaborative Technologies for K-12 Education

4/11/2012

Spotlight

'Banning Is Not the Answer' to Mobile and Social Tools in Schools
Before choosing to restrict the use of social and mobile tools in schools, policymakers and education leaders have to consider the negative impact such restrictions will have on learning. That's the premise of a new policy report released jointly this week by more than a dozen prominent education associations and advocacy groups.
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Ed Tech News

'Math Map' Connects 21st Century Skills with Math Instruction
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21) has released the Math Skills Map, latest in its series of 21st century skills maps for core academic subjects.
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Classroom Champions Sets Deadline To Apply for Free Videoconferencing Program
Classroom Champions, a free program that brings Olympian and Paralympian mentors to students in high-need K-8 schools through videoconferencing technology, is accepting applications until April 13.
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Anthro Ships Tablet Charging Cart and Cabinet for Schools
Technology furniture maker Anthro has launched two new charging systems designed for iPads, e-readers, and other tablet devices used in schools.
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Acer Ships WVGA Pico Projector
Acer America has launched a new sub-$300 pico projector that produces a native wide VGA-resolution image at distances of 15.75 inches to 12.1 feet.
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Epson Intros 3,000-Lumen Classroom Projector
Epson has debuted a new LCD-based multimedia projector for small to mid-sized classrooms that require flexibility in setup.
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Harris Releases Cloud-Based Library Automation Suite for K-12
Harris School Solutions, an educational technology solution provider, has released an interactive cloud-based library management suite for elementary and secondary schools, titled EZSchoolLibrary.
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Luidia Unveils Cloud-Based Interactive Whiteboard Tool
Luidia has recently rolled out the beta version of a cloud solution that allows lectures to be viewed and manipulated remotely from tablets and other computers while providing interactive whiteboard functionality without the board.
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Promethean Ships Touchscreen Table
Promethean has released ActivTable, an interactive table with an integrated multitouch-sensitive screen that supports group collaborative learning.
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Intel Reveals Multi-OS 'Studybook' Tablet for Education
Intel is launching a new tablet reference design geared specifically for K-12 education. The "studybook," as it's called, is capable of running both Google's Android (Honeycomb) operating system and Microsoft Windows 7.
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Kansas School District Implements Digital Literacy Program
One Kansas school district has deployed a digital literacy program for its middle and high school students as it gears up for the implementation of Common Core State Standards.
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