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Kids at Play Interactive Awards Celebrate Excellence in the Design of Children's Interactive Media
Kids at Play — Monday, January 11, 2010
The results of a new prize for excellence in children’s interactive media were unveiled at the 2010 International CES during the Kids@Play Summit. The Kids at Play Interactive (KAPi) Awards highlight products that raised the bar for innovation and excellence for children's technology during the past year. Nominees included applications, video games, CD-ROMs, Internet sites, smart toys, web enabled CDs and eBooks sold commercially in the U.S. and targeting children from birth to age 15. Read More »
CDW-G and Discovery Education Launch Win a Wireless Lab 2010
CDW Government LLC — Monday, January 11, 2010
Today, CDW Government LLC (CDW-G) and Discovery Education announced that the 2010 Win a Wireless Lab sweepstakes is open. Educators from around the country can enter daily through May 3, with additional daily entry opportunities when they tweet about the program. Read More »
CIBER Announces Results of Global Library Survey
CIBER — Saturday, January 02, 2010
-CIBER research group at University College London today announced the availability of the final report for its global library survey that concerns challenges, trends, and best practices during tough economic times. Read More »
Critical Thinking and Formative Assessments Increase Classroom Rigor, Authors Say
Eye On Education — Monday, December 28, 2009
As states move toward common achievement standards, teachers have been called upon to provide higher levels of rigor for their students. Critical Thinking and Formative Assessments: Increasing the Rigor in Your Classroom demonstrates key approaches to accomplishing this goal. Read More »
Former Massachusetts Commissioner of Education Discusses Critical Issues in Education Reform in New Web Video Series from Pearson
Pearson — Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Education reform is a national priority. Pearson, the education, services and technology company, is stimulating discussions of school reform issues with today’s launch of a series of video interviews with nationally recognized education leader David Driscoll, Ed.D. Read More »
DyKnow® Names Post-Secondary Grant Recipients
DyKnow — Thursday, December 17, 2009
DyKnow® today announces the recipients of ten post-secondary collaborative software grants. Universities and colleges throughout the United States and Canada submitted proposals outlining strategies for leveraging DyKnow’s collaborative software to enhance teaching and learning at their institution. Read More »
PBS TeacherLine Earns 'High-Quality' Rating in Federal GPRA Review
PBS TeacherLine — Tuesday, December 15, 2009
As a recipient of the U.S. Department of Education Ready to Teach grant, PBS TeacherLine participates each year in the GPRA product assessment process. The GPRA review is a rigorous evaluation in which a special team of experts assembled by the U.S. Department of Education closely assesses the products and progress of Ready to Teach grant recipients. Read More »
Dimensionm Educational Video Game Series Is a Finalist In The 2009 Serious Games Showcase and Challenge
Tabula Digita — Monday, December 14, 2009
The Serious Games Showcase and Challenge competition is hosted by the National Training and Simulation Association. The annual competition recognizes the top 12 finalists in each of three categories including business, education, and government. Read More »
Inspiration and Kidspiration Honored as Outstanding Products of 2009 by iParenting Media Awards
Inspiration Software, Inc. — Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Inspiration and Kidspiration were selected for the recognition from iParenting Media from hundreds of products that were submitted for judging in 17 categories. All products submitted for the iParenting Media Awards Outstanding Products of 2009 underwent a thorough evaluation process by a variety of individuals, including experts and families. Read More »
SIIA Announces Finalists for CODiE Awards in Content Categories
Software & Information Industry Association — Monday, December 07, 2009
Forty-eight products from 30 companies were selected as finalists from among over 100 nominations submitted by 65 companies. Gale and LexisNexis have the most products reaching the final stage, with 5 each. The finalists may now be reviewed on the CODiE Awards Website at www.siia.net/CODiEs. Read More »
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