Creativity is the name of the game at ISTE conference Meris Stansbury, associate editor at eSchool News and an attendee at the recent International Society for Technology in Education conference, writes in this article about how interactive, creative and engaging the vendors at the annual event have become. She also lists -- along with photos -- a sampling of 10 of the most creative booths she saw. Among them are Blackboard K-12, an education-technology solutions company; Acer, a hardware and electronics corporation with a focus on education; and airwatch, a mobile-device management firm, she writes. eSchool News (free registration) (6/28)
| Girls learn about many sides of computer science Middle-school girls from throughout Illinois are learning this summer about the many facets of computer science during the Girls Engaged in Math and Science Camp at the University of Illinois. During the camp, girls create applications, meet computer science professionals and gain a better understanding of the field. "I've learned that computer science isn't only with computers," student Sumayya Gurmen said, adding, "It can be problem-solving or logical thinking." The News-Gazette (Champaign-Urbana, Ill.) (6/27) | Tech training for teachers increases student engagement in STEM, research shows A teacher-training program that includes strategies for using mobile devices in the classroom is resulting in students who are more engaged and interested in science, technology, engineering and math and who are more adept at using technology, states a report from the International Society for Technology in Education and the Verizon Foundation. The Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program, currently in place in 12 schools, provides two years of training to teachers in underserved areas, with the goal of increasing students' engagement in STEM subjects through high school. T.H.E. Journal (6/27) Other News  | Get 1-on-1 Expert Help for Your School
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 | Va. district's one-to-one computing program could save money A Virginia school district is planning to invest $1.5 million annually -- or $213 per student -- on a one-to-one computing program for all sixth- through 12th-grade students. The cost includes the devices, as well as professional and curriculum development. However, officials say that within five years they expect the program to be cost-neutral or save the district money. Charlottesville Tomorrow (Va.) (6/25) | Rich students share more on social media, study says Students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds tend to share less on social networks than do their more affluent counterparts, according to a study. Researchers at Purdue University found that while rich and poor students spent the same amount of time on Facebook, well-off students were more likely to participate in activities such as chatting, tagging photos and creating events. The Huffington Post (6/26)
| Survey: Most support expansion of high-speed Internet in schools More than 75% of those who responded to a recent survey in SmartBrief on EdTech said they support President Barack Obama's goal of extending high-speed Internet to all schools within five years. However, 15% said there are other, more important educational needs that should be addressed, and 9% said the goal may not be attainable. Most respondents also said that expanding high-speed Internet would make it easier for students to use tablet computers in the classroom. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Education (6/28) |  | I don't need anyone to rectify my existence. The most profound relationship we will ever have is the one with ourselves." -- Shirley MacLaine, American actress | | Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions. | | Publisher, Education Group: Joe Riddle P: 202.407.7857 ext. 228 | | | | |
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