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Atomic Learning's New Internet Safety Training Helps Schools Meet E-Rate Requirements
Atomic Learning — Saturday, June 09, 2012
Ed tech PD provider Atomic Learning has recently added new content to its training library, including 2 new resources related to internet safety - a spotlight collection of resources that helps administrators meet E-rate requirements and an internet safety workshop. Read More »
My Big Campus Passes the 1 Million User Mark
Lightspeed Systems — Saturday, June 09, 2012
This month, My Big Campus welcomed its one-millionth user to the community of K12 educators and students. The safe social learning platform from Lightspeed Systems, leaders in K12 content filtering and online safety, continues to grow in value as it grows its loyal community of users: more users means more vetted content and more collaboration opportunities. Read More »
Hobsons and Parchment Partner
Hobsons — Thursday, June 07, 2012
Together, the two organizations will allow students to securely send application forms, recommendations, and transcripts electronically through Docufide by Parchment® to more than 1,700 participating colleges and universities. Read More »
ALEKS® Provides Personalized Learning for AP Chemistry Students
ALEKS Corporation — Wednesday, June 06, 2012
ALEKS Corporation has released two new courses: AP Chemistry and Prep for AP Chemistry. These courses offer an innovative approach to chemistry instruction with personalized learning and adaptive assessments. The targeted instruction enables students to master General Chemistry and build the essential knowledge needed for long term success.... Read More »
WyzAnt Helps Parents and Students Find Tutors
WyzAnt.com — Wednesday, June 06, 2012
According to an online survey from WyzAnt.com, the nation's largest network of private tutors and students, more than three out of four parents are concerned that their children will fall behind academically this summer. In the study, which surveyed 270 parents online, 77 percent of respondents expressed concern about "summer learning loss," ... Read More »
Atomic Mobilize Helps Educators Realize the Impact of Mobile Devices
Atomic Learning — Tuesday, June 05, 2012
Atomic Learning announces the launch of Atomic Mobilize, a repository of online professional development resources and planning tools focusing on helping educators realize the full potential mobile devices provide in the classroom. Read More »
NCTAF TLINC® Project Provides Support for edWeb.net
edWeb.net — Tuesday, June 05, 2012
edWeb.net announced the release of a mobile app that makes it easier for educators who are members of edWeb to keep up with their online community activity. The edWeb mobile app was developed with the support of the National Commission on Teaching & America's Future (NCTAF) and a grant from Qualcomm Incorporated's Wireless Reach™ initiative. Read More »
Connections Academy Virtual Schools Get High Marks from Parents
Connections Academy — Tuesday, June 05, 2012
A new study shows. In its 2011-2012 Parent Satisfaction Survey, 91% of parents gave the overall Connections Academy (CA) online school program an “A” or “B” grade, and 93% recommend the school to other parents. 2011-2012 marks the 10th straight year that at least 90% of CA parents have graded the virtual schools so highly. Read More »
ParentLink® Announces Major New Release
ParentLink — Tuesday, June 05, 2012
ParentLink 9 is a dramatic step forward in parent and community relationship management. It gives district administrators everything they need in order to create educational communities where the various stakeholders in a child's education are all brought together to provide the support needed. Read More »
New York City DOE Selects Blackboard Collaborate
Blackboard Inc. — Monday, June 04, 2012
The New York City Department of Education, in an effort to enhance student achievement and personalize instruction through the iLearnNYC program. District officials found Blackboard Collaborate to be the superior product to offer students and teachers a robust set of Web, voice and video conferencing capabilities. Read More »
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