Tools for Schools Vol. 2 No. 45 Nov. 10, 2004

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Title: Tools for Schools

$50,000 to encourage wider adoption of eLearning in the educational field The Greenhouse Project is designed to encourage and support the Blackboard community's discussions on eLearning and to encourage wider adoption within the educational community. Faculty, staff, and administrators of Blackboard institutions are encouraged to submit proposals for one of the two $25,000 grants to be awarded at the Blackboard User Conference in April 2005.... Deadline: Jan. 7, 2005 � Nov. 10, 2004 Vol.2, No.45 � eSN EDUCATOR POLL ... Which of these 'must-have' technologies from the CoSN report intrigues you most? Datacasting. RFID chips. Student blogs. Essay graders. Vote NOW! BEST PRACTICE ... More schools, colleges making move to super-fast Internet2 Move over internet. Internet2 has arrived. According to a bi-annual survey presented to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Oct. 6, more than 25,000 K-12 schools, libraries, and museums in 34 states have graduated to the supped-up internet backbone, which works at a hundred times the speed of the fastest T1 line.... SITE OF THE WEEK ... Sponsored by: ED offers advice on creating effective tutoring programs With this free guide from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Innovation and Improvement, educators will learn what it takes to provide NCLB-compliant tutoring to low-income students enrolled in struggling schools.... T+L� EXHIBIT HALL HIGHLIGHTS ... Take a look at what 58 companies displayed for educators in Denver Even if you missed the recent NSBA T+L� conference, you can still learn about the latest offerings from many vendors who were in Denver. Get detailed descriptions of cutting-edge products and services from dozens of ed-tech providers, and see how these companies are meeting school needs.... PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT ... PLATO Learning unveils new science education software PLATO Learning Inc.'s two new science curriculum products, PLATO Physical Science and PLATO Multimedia Science Simulations, might give educators a leg up in addressing new federal science testing requirements that will take effect beginning in 2007.... THE FLASH ... Selected announcements from leading providers of K-20 products & services. Educational Testing Service launches ICT Literacy Assessment From ETS, Nov. 8--Educational Testing Service announced the launch of the ETS ICT (Information and Communication Technology) Literacy Assessment, a simulation-based testing program that measures postsecondary students' ability to define, access, manage, integrate, evaluate, create and communicate information in a technological environment.... http://www.ets.org ProQuest, Journal-Constitution putting historical news online From ProQuest Information and Learning, Nov. 8--ProQuest Information and Learning and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution teamed up to bring historical content to academic institutions. In the first release, historical content from The Atlanta Constitution will be available online from its first published edition in 1868 through 1925.... http://www.il.proquest.com Cdigix widens presence in higher education, adding four schools From Cdigix, Nov. 8--Cdigix, a provider of digital entertainment and educational media to colleges, announced new agreements with Tufts, the University of Michigan, the University of North Carolina-Wilmington and the University of Rochester.... http://www.cdigix.com Study documents link between KidBiz3000, higher test scores From KidBiz3000, Nov. 8--A year-long, independent study of KidBiz3000, a web-based program that provides differentiated instruction in reading, found a strong correlation between use of the program and improved scores on high-stakes tests. The study was conducted in 11 fifth-grade classrooms in Bayonne, N.J.... http://www.achieve3000.com Box Tops for Education program generates $100 million for schools From Box Tops for Education, Nov. 5--Since the inception of the Box Tops for Education fundraising program in 1996, over 80,000 schools have collectively redeemed more than one billion coupons, earning a total of $100 million. Box Tops for Education wants participants to send in a photo showing how they helped their school with the funds.... http://www.eschoolnews.com/resources/businessbriefs/ Larson Learning provides Algebra Intervention Program for LAUSD FFrom Larson Learning, Nov. 5--Larson Learning Inc., publisher of comprehensive mathematics software and supplemental print materials for K-12 learners, announced that the company has signed a two-year, $1.4 million contract with the Los Angeles Unified School District to provide a district-wide print Algebra Intervention Program.... http://www.larsonlearning.com � - advertisement - Receive a FREE mouse pad by calling 1-877-517-1125 for a netTrekker demo. Hurry, quantities are limited to the first 100 respondents. Voted #1 for school use by educators, netTrekker is an award-winning academic search engine created for students, teachers, librarians and parents. Access safe, relevant online resources aligned with your state standards! Download your free copy of Empowering Your School with E-Rate This informational guide tells you how to apply for E-Rate funding, and reports on how technology can enhance student performance. Find out more about the full-range of Sprint E-Rate eligible communications solutions. LAST WEEK'S POLL RESULTS ... Are students allowed to run instant messaging programs on your schools' computers? 2 percent said "Yes." 96 percent said "No." 2 percent said "Not sure." FREE subscription offer Registered members of eSchool News Online qualify for a free subscription to eSchool News. Become a registered site member now! Already registered? Click here to sign up for your free eSchool News subscription. RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS Controlling Technology Costs Educators often complain that funding--especially for technology--is in too short a supply. But with a sophisticated command of what's genuinely needed, what's available, and how much it should cost, school leaders just might find they can buy much more of what they really need than they ever thought possible. Stakeholder Communications As technology plays a greater role in education, it can also change the way those inside school buildings address key stakeholders on the outside. The editors of eSchool News have compiled a collection of stories and features about how effective communication through eMail and the web can take weight off an educator's shoulders. Finding Technology Funding Believe it or not, funding for school technology is plentiful. Corporations, foundations, donors, and even local, state, and federal government agencies have funding they're eager to put in your hands. Trick is, you must know where to find it, how to ask for it, and how to play by the rules when you get it. Professional Development The eSchool News Online Store now offers professional-development courses from CaseNEX. Here are just two of the courses now available: Multicultural Studies, Equity, and Social Justice in Education Differentiating Instruction For Teaching The Gifted There's much more where that came from, and you can order it all from the comfort of your own keyboard. Check it out now!

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