technology integration

The Tech Mobile - Mobile Computer Classroom

We are Computerworks Global (a 501 c 3 non profit organization), Our first progect is "The Tech Mobile". This is a Mobile computer classroom that teaches basic computer skills to the underserved. We are looking for support and assistance form Your Global Literacy Foundation for equipment and administration. We have the support and will be working the Los Angeles Unified School District in providing our services. We are looking for any grants/sponsorship of vechicles etc that would help in getting this project off to a great start.

Evolving 1:1

A private school in North Carolina has begun working iPads into its 7-year-old 1:1 computing initiative, but it's not stopping there.

By Bridget McCrea
05/11/11

Cannon School students in grades 9 through 12 have been using laptop computers in the classroom for the last seven years. Now, the independent K-12 college preparatory school in Concord, NC, is taking the same step that many other institutions are doing right now by integrating iPads into the classroom.

With about 850 students, the school began providing middle school pupils with iPads at the start of the current school year. Some of the funding for the equipment came from $50,000 raised by parents to help pay for the iPads, plus several Smart Boards and Smart Tables and a new virtual language lab.

More at: http://thejournal.com/articles/2011/05/11/evolving-1-to-1.aspx

Boosting Classroom Efficiency with the Help of Technology

When used judiciously, technology can help teachers be more effective and efficient at their jobs. Equipped with the right technology, teachers can gauge students’ understanding of the material at frequent intervals, then use this information to target their instruction accordingly—ensuring that all students are on a path to success. Technology also can help teachers differentiate their instruction for every child—and research shows these strategies are keys to raising student achievement.

With support from Promethean, we’ve put together this collection of stories from our archives to help you and your district realize technology’s potential to increase teacher effectiveness and efficiency.

—The Editors

More at: http://www.eschoolnews.com/2010/08/04/boosting-classroom-efficiency-with-the-help-of-technology/

Khan Academy

Help us change education

Our small team at Khan Academy is on a mission to deliver a world-class education to anyone anywhere, and you can help. Take a second to get the word out, or read about how teachers, translators, donors, and everyone else can contribute.

Browse our library of over 2,100 educational videos...

Get the Khan app at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/khan-academy-a-classroom-in/id361975619?mt=8

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US Department of Education's new National Educational Technology Plan (NETP)

Your vision is for a connected learning environment with efficient adminstration, top-tier safety and security, and engaged students. At the same time, the US Department of Education's new National Educational Technology Plan (NETP) recommends that schools use technology to engage students, connect teachers with their peers and experts, and increase district productivity and student achievement.

We'd like to introduce you to our connected learning resource portal, which will show you how to achieve all these goals.

Inside, you'll find:

Laptops for a girls school in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

Please contact Ms. Nzuzi (below) if you can respond to this request.

Hi,
Anne Ponzi Nzuzi from Kinshasa, the president of the Baptist women's Union and a friend of mine would like to know how to go about getting laptops for a girls school in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo.The name of the school is Lycee Pour Jenes Filles Mamaekila where young girls from 8-16 learn are trained in literacy and sewing skills. There are over 180 girls enrolled in this school with only one computer available.
Would you please inform us what steps have to be taken in order to get into the OLPC program ?
Thank you very much,
Sincerely,
for Anne Ponzi Nzuzi, Kinshasa e-mail: revdeponzi@yahoo.fr

Barbara Carvill, PhD
Calvin College
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Can you help provide computer equipment for school children Papua New Guinea?

Please contact Mr. Kambowa (below) if you can respond to this request.

Warm Greetings to you from Papua New Guinea! We wonder whether your wonderful organization shall be able to provide computer equipments to two Elementary schools for school children in a rural primary school in the Tambul District of Western Highlands Province in Papua New Guinea.

We would be grateful of any support.

Yours faithfully

Mr. John Senior Kambowa
President
Melanesia Education Development Foundation Inc
P O Box 1636
PORT MORESBY
National Capital District
Papua New Guinea
Phone: + 675 72161978
Email: Melanesiaeddevfoun@yahoo.com
www.freewebs.com/melanesiaeducationfoundation

GLF and World Care Technology Program for International School of Tucson

Cooperation GLF in association with World Care, is helping the International School of Tucson meet its growing and immediate technology needs.

GLF is providing the Software, Professional Development, Network infrastructure and Digital Curriculum as well as all other needed IT services to advance the IST mission. World Care is providing repurposed computers.

A case study is in the works for publication this summer as this long term project meets its first major milestone.

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Stephen Downes' List of Free Applications

Jane Hart's articles and list of free applications for eLearning.

More information at: http://www.downes.ca/cgi-bin/page.cgi?author=Jane%20Hart

Palmeto Project & Laptop SC

One Laptop Per Child/South Carolina is a statewide partnership between the South Carolina Department of Education and the non-profit Palmetto Project.

More information at: http://laptopsc.org/