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For Meg Ormiston, it's a wonder sometimes that teachers don't just give up. Restrictive Internet policies in schools, coupled with unresponsive IT departments and beleaguered administrators, present teachers with a nearly impossible situation: They're being pressured to incorporate 21st century teaching and learning into their classrooms, but they're not being allowed to use the tools they need to do that. More
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Following more than two years of development, the Moodle community has formally released Moodle 2.0, a major update to the popular open source learning management system. MoreSanyo has debuted four new LCD-based classroom projectors, including one sub-$1,000 WXGA model. MoreQuestionmark has brought its mobile assessment app to the Android platform. MorePolyVision has started shipping its new classroom presentation system, eno one. The system, which debuted last June, couples interactive whiteboard hardware with an open software platform that's designed to integrate with existing instructional tools. MoreEducation technology and services provider eInstruction has launched a grant program to help teachers use technology. MoreAutodesk is releasing an update to AutoCAD WS, the free AutoCAD app designed for iOS devices like iPad and iPhone. MoreNetop has released the newest version of its mixed-platform classroom management software MyVision. MorePearson has added four new courses to NovaNet, its digital learning platform for students in grades 6 through 12, as well as adult learners. MoreCalifone International has launched a new upgrade kit that lets schools add wireless capabilities to their PA systems. MoreQuark has released QuarkXPress 8.5, an update to the company's professional page layout and design tool. MoreElectronics for Imaging (EFI) this week launched EFI PrintMe Connect, software tool that allows users to print to Fiery-powered printers and multifunction devices via their iOS 4.2 devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. More
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