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August 2008



3Com Laptop Sweepstakes Deadline October 31, 2008

Thursday, 28 August 2008 11:04 P GMT-08
3Com Summer School Sweepstakes (deadline October 31; random drawing for two Fujistu Lifebook laptops)  
Category: Tech Tools Teacher Resources
Lynne Wolters

Massachusetts Second Graders Computer Literate

Thursday, 28 August 2008 10:44 P GMT-08
Computer-Skills Standards Take Hold By the time Massachusetts students complete second grade, they are expected to be proficient in basic computer operations, word processing, desktop publishing, databases, spreadsheets, and the use of the Internet
Category: Early Childhood Elementary Educational Technology
Lynne Wolters

Conference: Open Source in Schools

Thursday, 28 August 2008 12:44 A GMT-08
Open Source. Open Technology. Open Content. Open Minds. BE SURE TO MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS BY SEPTEMBER 2, 2008.   
Category: Conferences Professional Development Educational Technology
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Lynne Wolters

Vernier Grants Due: October 15, 2008

Wednesday, 27 August 2008 11:00 P GMT-08
Vernier Technology Awards (deadline October 15; $3,000 to teachers who employ innovative science-data-collection technology using computers, graphing calculators, or other handheld devices)
Category: Grants Tech Tools
Lynne Wolters

New Federal Research Center For Educational Technology

Wednesday, 20 August 2008 7:05 P GMT-08
New U.S. center to develop, study education technology A new federal research center, whose initial funding is $50 million, will examine education technology and assist in the adaptation of existing military and private technology for educational pur
Category: Research Culture of Education Educational Technology
Lynne Wolters

Kindergarten Goes Virtual

Wednesday, 20 August 2008 6:58 P GMT-08
Kindergarten Goes Virtual by Dian Schaffhauser <!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --> var addthis_pub = 'davenagel'; <!-- AddThis Button END --> Rose Tree Media School District in Pennsylvania will be continuing its Virtual
Category: Culture of Education Early Childhood Information Literacy Educational Technology
Lynne Wolters

Free Webcasts For Teachers Aug. 28 & Sept. 25

Wednesday, 20 August 2008 6:53 P GMT-08
Presentations Demonstrate Ways to Use Kidspiration’s New Capabilities in Elementary Classrooms PORTLAND, OR – Aug. 13, 2008Elementary teachers can kick off the school year with two free webcasts from Inspiration Software® that wi
Category: Professional Development Math Reading Early Childhood Elementary
Lynne Wolters

$2,000 Award For Classroom Tech Integration

Saturday, 9 August 2008 11:30 P GMT-08
Excellence in Teaching Technology $2,000 for classroom technology integration This award recognizes and encourages the integration of a quality technology education program within the school curriculum. Full Story eSchool News
Category: Grants
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Lynne Wolters

Google Teacher Newsletter Summer 08

Saturday, 9 August 2008 10:44 P GMT-08
The U.S. presidential elections are capturing the attention of America's youth like never before. A divisive political landscape and increased use of online video on YouTube and other video sites has provided an opportunity for students to be exp
Category: Teacher Resources Social Studies Language Arts
Lynne Wolters

Electing a US President in Plain English Video

Friday, 8 August 2008 11:27 P GMT-08
If you are not familiar with the "In Plain English" video series created by Lee LeFever...you are definitely missing out on a very good resource. Electing a US President in Plain English is the latest in the series. Enjoy!  
Category: Social Studies Middle School High School Elementary Higher Education Videos
Lynne Wolters

Pro Dev for Educators: This Week at Tapped In (August 10-16)

Friday, 8 August 2008 11:08 P GMT-08
MONDAY * Special Education Forum:  Paul Bohac leads this enriching and supportive discussion for all teachers who work with special needs children. * WiZiQ Technology Demo - Mark Cruthers presents a public session on the Web 2.0 application WiZ
Category: Professional Development
Lynne Wolters