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For the fifth time in as many years a group of scientists, teachers, and students are heading up Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania to research mountain biomes and share what they discover with students online. More
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A new guide shows beginner and veteran developers how to create e-learning materials for the iPad. MoreEntries for the third-annual Solve for Tomorrow program are now being accepted. Solve for Tomorrow is a contest that calls on teachers and students to compete for $1 million in prizes by submitting videos on the topics of science, technology, engineering, and math. MoreWhile the Connected Educator Month event may be over, the effort to keep teachers and school leaders connected for collaboration and learning continues. MoreEpson has unveiled an upcoming addition to its classroom document camera lineup, the Epson DC-20. The new model includes a 12x optical zoom coupled with a 10x digital zoom, along with HDMI connectivity. MoreBlackboard's mass notification system has been updated with better data integration features and automatic messaging to IP endpoints, such as voice-over-IP phones. MoreA partnership created by Common Sense Media and social learning platform Edmodo is providing teachers with student activities designed to foster responsible use of social media and other technologies. MoreKurzweil Educational Systems is making its text-to-speech reader software available to iPad users. The company has released the Kurzweil 3000 firefly app, which is available now. MoreFor the second year, schools in Nashua School District have received a substantial grant from Digital Wish and Dell to place technology in their classrooms. MoreLearning Games Network and FableVision have partnered to create the Game Design Tool Kit, a free online resource designed to help teachers use game design more extensively in their curriculum. The companies will also provide professional development workshops and gaming sessions to help teachers learn how to use the tools. MoreLenovo, one of the largest computer manufacturers in the world, today revealed that it's acquiring Stoneware, a developer of classroom management and cloud software tools. MoreThe Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (RIDE) is delivering an "all-inclusive" solution to its districts for increasing student access to technology. MoreL-shaped classrooms, interactive whiteboards, video conferencing tools, and multiple breakout spaces that foster discussion and collaborative work are just a few of the features at five new schools that opened this month in Massachusetts. MoreBelkin has come out with two tablet stands specifically intended for education use. More
$100,000 Bully Prevention & Response Grant Available
The CyberBully Hotline has established a $100,000 grant program to help
K-12 schools in low income areas implement an anonymous bullying reporting
solution. Grant application period ends October 31, 2012 with 40 individual
awards to be made under the program.
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