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Schoolwires To Redesign Flipped Learning Network Website
Flipped Learning Network, Schoolwires, Inc — Thursday, March 21, 2013
The Flipped Learning Network (FLN) has selected Schoolwires to redesign and host its website, creating a feature- and resource-rich site that better reflects the focus of the organization. FLN chose Schoolwires as its provider because of the company's knowledge of the K-12 market and its reputation for excellent customer service. Read More »
Alexander Street To Enhance Library Software
Alexander Street Press — Thursday, March 21, 2013
Alexander Street Press has sponsored Georgia-based Equinox Software, Inc. in the development of new enhancements to its Evergreen Open Source ILS library software. Equinox is recognized as the international leader in Evergreen support, migrations, and software development. Read More »
2013 Smithsonian Online Education Series
Smithsonian Institution — Thursday, March 21, 2013
"From Where I Stand," two online education conferences April 10 and May 8, will bring this rich aspect of American history into classrooms everywhere. Hosted by the Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies, the program features Smithsonian historians, curators and educators, who will highlight relevant museum collections, respond to participant questions and present free digital-learning resources. Read More »
Partnership Encourages Collaboration on Using iPads in the Special Ed
Atomic Learning — Thursday, March 21, 2013
The iPad has been an inspiration for students with special needs and Atomic Learning recognizes the impact the mobile device has had on these students. To further the impact, the online PD provider recently developed a partnership to offer the "Intro to the iPad for Students with Special Needs" Atomic Catalyst course through Tech&Learning University at a discount to its readers. Read More »
MOOC on “Digital Learning Transition” for District Leaders
Alliance for Excellent Education, Friday Institute for Educational Innovation — Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Enrollment has opened for a first-of-its-kind Massive Online Open Course for Educators (MOOC-Ed). Titled “Digital Learning Transition,” the free course will examine how the effective use of digital learning can help school districts meet educational challenges, including implementing college- and career-ready standards for all students and preparing teachers to make effective use of technology to enhance teaching and learning. Read More »
Lightspeed Technologies Develops Breakthrough Tool for Small Group Instruction
Lightspeed Technologies — Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Lightspeed Technologies, the trusted provider of classroom audio, unveiled the Flexcat small group instruction system earlier this week at the ASCD Conference. Teachers are now able to identify precious learning moments as they differentiate instruction, have the ability to observe more than one group at a time, quickly redirect off-task behaviors, and encourage student collaboration across multiple groups. Read More »
HITN Launches Research-Based Digital Resources for Preschoolers
Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network — Wednesday, March 20, 2013
The Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network (HITN) Early Learning Collaborative announced two new tablet-based Pocoyo PlaySets, designed to provide fun and engaging experiences for young children as they develop English language, reading and math skills. The mission of this project is to provide preschoolers with experiences that will help close the achievement gap between economically advantaged and disadvantaged children. Read More »
Small School District Leverages Online Learning
K12 Inc. — Tuesday, March 19, 2013
This past fall, Lebanon Community Schools launched the Oregon iSchool, a full-time online school for K-12 students. In addition, the district implemented online learning in its local schools for enrichment, special education, alternative education, and advanced studies. In the six months since launch, more than 450 students have enrolled in online courses. Read More »
Survey Highlights Need for Solutions as Mobile Devices Take Over
Partnerpedia — Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Spotlighting the mobile application challenges faced by K-12 schools and universities, Partnerpedia today released the results of its Education Mobility Survey. The Partnerpedia survey confirms the need for the right tools to distribute and manage mobile apps in the learning environment, mirroring the challenges faced by many enterprises. Read More »
S.P.I.R.E. Decodable Readers Now Available for iPad®, Kindle and Nook
School Specialty, Inc. — Tuesday, March 19, 2013
EPS, a division of School Specialty, Inc., today announced that S.P.I.R.E.® Decodable eBooks, which includes 120 titles, are now available for download from Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, and the iTunes store. These eBooks support instruction in the S.P.I.R.E. (Specialized Program Individualizing Reading Excellence) program and can also be used with other phonics based programs or independently ... Read More »
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