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Lynn O’Shaughnessy reviews the way magazine contributors rank higher education institutions. "U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, Kiplinger’s, and a few others have their own special recipe to pick the winners, and ... their list results vary wildly. "For example, U.S. News just named the University of Pennsylvania and Duke the 4th and 10th best universities in America, but Forbes ranked them the 83rd and 104th best schools."The Real ‘Best Colleges’, Sep 24, 2009.
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, VaroLogic Blog Latest Gadgets and Technology News Home Archive Contact Sign in Subscribe to Varologic Blog Feed An incredible device , the brand new digital i-station media player Admin posted on September 30, 2009 05:29 Hey music fanatics , this new incredible device is for you . Now you can hear the music flawlessly with this latest media player the Digital Cube's latest i-Station You can pop it up in your pocket as its very tiny and portable one , easy for you to carry it in your travels . This trendy media player is surely going to hit the market with its awe-some look and it will leave a mark and will win millions of heart with its performance . It suffices a 3 inch touchscreen display and it even supports many formats including video and audio both . Some formats like OGG , APE , AVI , MP3, WMV , WMA , MP FLAC etc would be supported . You can even write your notes and can listen to the FM radio . This player runs on the 700mAh li-ion battery and gives you 4 hours of video play and 12hours of audio play thus you can enjoy endlessly anywhere you go . Well you will get this cube player in 2 different models the 4GB and the 8GB one which will sale in the market for 115 and 132
Updated: 2009-09-29 23:29:11
The Samsung NC10 has proven to be very popular, which is now backed up by shipping numbers. Not surprisingly, the sleek netbook has shipped 1.5 million units worldwide since it’s release 8 months ago. The NC10 features the standard netbook specs, 10.2 inch display, 160GB HDD, 1GB of RAM etc but, at a slightly higher [...]A post from the Asus Eee PC blog.Samsung ship 1.5 Million NC10 Netbooks
Updated: 2009-09-29 22:40:17
Toshiba are to launch two new Satellite models. Both models fit more into the CULV category rather than netbook but, the T115 just makes it’s mark in the netbook world with an 11.6 inch display. Non netbook specs however, include up to 4GB of RAM, 500GB HDD along with an Intel Pentium or Celeron CPU. [...]A post from the Asus Eee PC blog.Two Satellite Netbooks to launch from Toshiba
Updated: 2009-09-29 22:03:51
Remember that “economy” Eee PC model that showed up in the Chinese IT portal CCIDNET? – Eee PC 1001HA? That time, the specs seems pretty official but since it’s not an Asus site, we didn’t take it as official specs.
But now, the Asus Chinese portal has put up a product page for the Eee PC [...]A post from the Asus Eee PC blog.Eee PC 1101HA Gets the Official Chinese Treatment
Updated: 2009-09-29 21:38:25
Let’s see now, when was the last time that we heard of a netbook that comes with an optical drive? If my memory serves me right I could barely recall the Eee PC 1005? Is that right?
Anyway, as Brad noted, there are several reasons why we don’t get to see to many netbooks with optical [...]A post from the Asus Eee PC blog.Webook 10 Netbook Comes with Optical Drive1.6GHz
Updated: 2009-09-29 14:44:00
"As fresh eyes on corporate America, newcomers to the world of work sometimes have the clearest view of what’s seriously silly about how a company does business — employees who have been with an organization for awhile accept things as standard that, to the uninitiated, simply seem stupid." Now, read the same sentence again. This time, substitute the word "students" for "newecomers" and the words "schools," "teacher," "teaching," etc. for "corporate America," company," etc. Why would this idea still make as much sense about educators as it does about business? Source: Stillmen, J. What are America's Stupidest Management Practices? Posted September 24th, 2009 @ 4:27 am. (Captured September 29, 2009, 6:57 AM.)
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VaroLogic Blog Latest Gadgets and Technology News Home Archive Contact Sign in Subscribe to Varologic Blog Feed An incredible device , the brand new digital i-station media player Hasselbald hits the market with the latest H4D camera Admin posted on September 29, 2009 10:11 Hasselbald hits the market with the latest H4D camera It's the culminating one which rules the market and makes it mark . It's the only one which you can call a True focus camera . It suffices a digital camera battery which works at its best . This smart camera suffices a rate sensor with which you can detect the vertical and horizontal moves which are away from the focus point , thus it even refocuses the lens . You can also have the benefit of automatic adjustments for colours , scenarios and other picture qualities . You will also get the FireWire connectivity thus you can easily connect it to the computer . So camera fanatics get ready to spend 29,299 for the 50 megapixel camera and if you want to have the 60 mega pixel one than , get ready to loosen your pocket for 42,486. Posted in : Technology Miscellaneous Tags : digital camera Actions : E-mail Permalink Comments 0 Comment RSS E-mail Kick it DZone it
Updated: 2009-09-29 03:33:42
Whether you’re a professional app developer who wants to sketch interface design ideas, or you just want a cool notepad on your desk, you’ll want to check out Notepods, clever pads of paper designed to look like an iPhone or iPod Touch.
Each Notepod is a pad of 100 pages…
Updated: 2009-09-28 22:34:21
Last week we told you about the Intel App Developer Program for Independent Software Vendor, right? Well, to kick start is campaign for more developed apps in time for the launch of the Intel App Store, Intel is giving away free netbooks to the developers who can come out with the first 100 finished apps. [...]A post from the Asus Eee PC blog.Intel Offers Free Netbooks to First 100 Intel Apps Created
Updated: 2009-09-28 22:19:38
Do you own the Samsung N310 netbook with 1GB of RAM? Do you want to upgrade it to a 2GB RAM capacity? Well you might want to check out with your local netbook dealer and find out if they are offering this RAM upgrade for the Samsung N310.
JKOntheRun reports that Samsung informed him about the [...]A post from the Asus Eee PC blog.Samsung Offers RAM Upgrade for N310
Updated: 2009-09-28 22:06:13
As netbooks continue to improve on their technical capabilities, what many are expecting it to be able to do is to play 720p Flash Video at a smooth high bit-rate on a 1366×768 pixel or high resolution. It is understandable since Adobe Flash doesn’t take advantage of GPU but of CPU instead. And our current [...]A post from the Asus Eee PC blog.720p Flash Video Running on an HP Mini 311
Updated: 2009-09-28 09:01:05
Verizon will soon be releasing the Gateway LT2016U netbook under its subscription plan. The LT2016U is an upgraded model of the previously released LT2000.
If you’re planning to get a Verizon account anytime soon you might want to wait for this netbook which boasts of the following standard features – Qualcomm Gobi tech for 3G connectivity, [...]A post from the Asus Eee PC blog.Verizon Subsidizes the Gateway LT2016U
Updated: 2009-09-28 08:36:52
Here comes another Eee PC machine with a 12-inch display – the Eee PC 1201HA. Specs of this still unannounced machine showed up at the Asus support site.
From what was indicated at the site, the Eee PC 1201HA will have an Intel Chipset US15W. Other specs include Intel Atom N270 CPU, 2GB of RAM, 250GB [...]A post from the Asus Eee PC blog.New 12-Inch Eee PC Shows Up at the Asus Site
Updated: 2009-09-25 23:29:28
If you purchased Asus’ first nettop, the EeeBox B202 not so long ago, chances are you might have already noticed that even though Asus packed it with a fan inside to reduce heating problems. Heating problem is of course common among computers with small form factor.
So the fan inside would have been a great solution [...]A post from the Asus Eee PC blog.BIOS Update for EeeBox B202 for Shutting Off Fan
Updated: 2009-09-24 09:00:00
: skip to main skip to sidebar The Tablet PC Education Blog Using Tablet PCs , UMPCs , and Netbooks to advance individual learning Thursday , September 24, 2009 AI based Behavioral Analytics Surveillance BRS Labs announced a video-surveillance technology called Behavioral Analytics™ , which leverages cognitive reasoning , and processes visual data on a level similar to the human brain . It uses a cognitive learning engine , computer vision , and proprietary analytics to monitor security venues . Installations already exist Wow Their technology appears similar in basic concept to aLEAP software for monitoring learning efficiency in schools , such as NESI . More on that later . BRS Labs check out the Press releases Heiny , R . aLEAP Toward Automatic Learning Analysis with Tablet PCs Abstract Draft Posted by The Tablet PC In Education Blog Monday , June 22, 2009, 11:48 AM . Heiny , R . A Learning Efficiency Analysis Paradigm aLEAP Posted by The Tablet PC In Education Blog Friday , August 07, 2009, 3:54 AM . Posted by The Tablet PC In Education Blog at 1:00 AM Labels : Learning Learning Efficiency 0 comments : Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom
Updated: 2009-09-24 08:21:00
Microsoft offers teachers lesson plans to enhance learning with technology. They provide a search tool to find lesson plans and how-to articles for your relevant subjects, grade levels, and products. You can also browse a set of sample links to find lesson plans by subject for grades K-12, including in geography, history, language arts, mathematics, sciences, and social studies. Many educators will find at least one useful fact or idea among these plans. Homeschoolers will also find these great timesavers. Thanks, MS. Microsoft lesson plans for students and educators
Updated: 2009-09-24 07:12:00
VaroLogic Blog Latest Gadgets and Technology News Home Archive Contact Sign in Subscribe to Varologic Blog Feed Hasselbald hits the market with the latest H4D camera Check out the latest specs of Dell 15 inch notebook Admin posted on September 24, 2009 07:12 You will drive crazy when your actually have a look at the specs of the grand Dell 15 inch notebooks It's amazing and pride for the user to have this Dell notebook . This smart and chic piece will now suffice Intel Core i7 processors with the 15.6 LED display , so now you can view with ease and fun in the widescreen . It also suffices more than 200 options for designing and it claims to be the best notebook for the designers . Well dell is ruling the market by having one of the fastest mobile processor on this universe and its exciting graphic chipset are even more adoring . You can also connect to HDTV via an HDMI cable in this notebook . Now you can have more fun of designing in PowerPoint and working in excel files . You will also have an option of the Blu-ray drive thus you can have fun while watching movies . So for all this get ready to spend 599 upward from your pockets for this . notebook Posted in : Technology
Updated: 2009-09-24 01:04:00
The NEA Foundation announced that public school educators are eligible to apply for individual grants worth up to $5,000 for the development and implementation of ideas, techniques, and approaches for teaching “green” concepts.With $150,000 in new grant funding designated for projects that integrate green-related topics and experiences into the classroom, Online grant application deadline: October 15, 2009.Grants awards: January 2010.More information
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: skip to main skip to sidebar The Tablet PC Education Blog Using Tablet PCs , UMPCs , and Netbooks to advance individual learning Wednesday , September 23, 2009 Managing Change Successfully in Educational Technology Tova Miracle , then an MBA candidate , prepared a description of how to improve instruction for 4,600 students in a cash-strapped K-8 district at Lemon Grove School District in a working class community . The emphasis : innovation , innovation , innovation . This mantra resulted in one-to-one learning in a wireless classrooms , one of the earliest leaders with this venue . Although the description is old by some standards , it offers useful principles for those who will introduce students to Tablet and other mobile PCs in order to increase learning rates in schools . Kudos , Miracle , for a useful description . And , best wishes to those willing to overcome similar challenges for more students . LemonLINK , One-to-One Beyond : Managing Change Successfully in Education Technology PDF Heiny , R . The New Education Century Revisited Posted by The Tablet PC In Education Blog Wednesday , September 13, 2006, at 12:05 PM . Captured September 22, 2009, 4:13 PM . Heiny , R .
Updated: 2009-09-23 09:40:00
VaroLogic Blog Latest Gadgets and Technology News Home Archive Contact Sign in Subscribe to Varologic Blog Feed Check out the latest specs of Dell 15 inch notebook Make your child sleep calmly by the latest Sleep sheep teddy Admin posted on September 23, 2009 09:40 Babies are the most loved ones in the families and their care is the utmost important thing in our life . So now the latest Sleep sheep teddy is there for you to make your babies sleep calmly . It's the best Christmas gift to offer your relatives for their babies . Well this sleep is not the normal teddy bear that we gift it to someone . It's something very innovative and new for your babies . This is one of the sleeping gadgets in which there is a sound box , which plays out melodious tunes and song and gives you a calm sleep . Your babies will have a mother's feeling even if you are not around . It's a lovely gift to any mother , who is always sleepless and in discomfort for her babies . You can even use it in your travels where your babies are uneasy . It is powered by 2AA batteries , which could be charged . So get a new sleep companion for your child to get a sound sleep for . them Posted in : Christmas Gadgets Tags
Updated: 2009-09-23 08:23:00
This 9-16th grades school removes barriers to education and paves the way for each student’s future endeavors. Locating on the campus of a major University allows students to use both the University and the entire city of Washington, D.C. as a resource. The new addition and renovation of the existing building, now underway, will help the school further its educational mission of advancing students much farther than a typical high school education. Kudos, Planners! This is educational leadership at its best!School Without Walls Senior High School
Updated: 2009-09-22 23:15:00
Autodesk Freewheel, a free webservice, allows users to view and share 2D and 3D designs in their browser without installing additional software. Check it out with demos. Autodesk Freewheel Webservice Download
Updated: 2009-09-22 20:45:00
University Information Technology Services (UITS) at Indiana University in Bloomington is opening a new Student Technology Center in the Indiana Memorial Union to support students' academic work. President Michael A. McRobbie said, "Today's students need flexible technology spaces. The design of this new center supports both team and individual work in the heart of the campus and helps renew the academic vibrancy of the IMU." Note that students in the PR photo of the new center are using Tablets! Check out the impressive list of features the center offers students, including 4 collaborative media tables that feature a 40-inch flat panel screen and 6 laptop "pucks" that allow easy switching between laptops for projection on the flat panel, and seating for 4-5. Kudos, IU. (And I'm an Illini alum.) Press Release
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"We are exploring approaches that shift the classroom environment from a unidirectional flow of information to an environment in which students can control their own experience," says Beth Simon, a lecturer in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Jacobs School, University of California at San Diego. This work revolves around Ubiquitous Presenter — a Web-based technology developed at UCSD that allows lecturers to add notes to their electronic lecture slides during class via a tablet PC. The program immediately posts these annotated slides to the Web and are accessible by students who bring laptops to class. How to get students to blog during class
Updated: 2009-09-22 11:08:00
VaroLogic Blog Latest Gadgets and Technology News Home Archive Contact Sign in Subscribe to Varologic Blog Feed Make your child sleep calmly by the latest Sleep sheep teddy The brand new solar Bluetooth headset is awe-inspiring Admin posted on September 22, 2009 11:08 The brand new solar powered Bluetooth headset is truly awe-inspiring and admiring , well Brando is always a trendsetter for something or the other and now it has given its chic Bluetooth headset It's very elegant , soft and tender for your ears to chat endlessly with your loved ones . It is a stylish headset which could be wore in offices and parties both . Well the best idea to use this headset is to take them in duplets and wear on both the ears thus you could have fun with the stereo bluetooth . It's always advisory to wear something very soft and cosy and so this suits perfect for your ears . So techies get this eco friendly bluetooth headset , a perfect pair for your ears for just 67. Posted in : Bluetooth Headphones , Earphones Headsets Tags : bluetooth headset ecofriendly gadgets Actions : E-mail Permalink Comments 0 Comment RSS E-mail Kick it DZone it del.icio.us Be the first to rate this post Currently 0 5 .
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VaroLogic Blog Latest Gadgets and Technology News Home Archive Contact Sign in Subscribe to Varologic Blog Feed The brand new solar Bluetooth headset is awe-inspiring Sony on the roll with its latest GPS navigation NV-U75 Admin posted on September 21, 2009 07:58 Explorers this latest Sony's GPS navigation NV-U75 is for you . Now you can find your destinations conveniently and briskly . This GPS navigation system is awe-inspiring with its 4.5-inch WQVGA touchscreen display . It has an immense built in memory of 8GB and Maps for you to explore the world . This system also attributes bluetooth connectivity thus easy fro you to . roll You can even have a 1 Seg TV tuner with it thus you can enjoy and have fun while exploring . You can even share your data with your mates with the KDDI phone to this system . This system can be used on driving and even you can place it on your foot while cycling , its gyrosensor will offer perfect information wherever its difficult to find a good satellite lock . So don't machinate among yourselves , get this new system and make your life . easier Posted in : GPS Tags : gps navigation Actions : E-mail Permalink Comments 0 Comment RSS E-mail Kick it DZone
Updated: 2009-09-18 08:17:00
Presenting world’ tiniest MP3 player from the great brains at Thanko! Yes, The Thanko Microsports Mp3 player is small enough to rest on your finger tips. Very cute this comes in dimensions of 16 x 25 x 22mm and I am really afraid it can get easily lost and really trick your eyes. Coming with an in-built headphone it can be straight away pushed into the ear.
Sporting black colour it looks like a cabinet knob and needs to be handled with care. Tiniest media player ever this one marks its entry in the gadget arena and startles a lot of technocrats with its excellent sound quality and compact demeanour. This miniature media player sports two memory capacities of 2 GB and 4 GB and would cost around $55.
Updated: 2009-09-18 07:45:00
VaroLogic Blog Latest Gadgets and Technology News Home Archive Contact Sign in Subscribe to Varologic Blog Feed Tiniest media player ever Thanko Microsports MP3 Credit Card USB flash drives for the technocrats Admin posted on September 18, 2009 07:45 Safety of data is as important as that of money in this technically advanced world . Well I am sure you protect your credit to the best . What if you have companion for the card A USB flash drive in the design of a credit card looks appealing and becomes paper thick to be handled and managed . A regular in your wallet , the flash drive now in thin sleek credit card get up looks appealing and would fit in your purse easily . With attractive and user friendly design , this gadget is smashing . The credit card USB flash drives flip out of the card making easy data usage . These are easy to manage and easy to cart . Just place it in your wallet and get going . Available in data storage capacity of 4 GB and 2 GB these data savers cost 15 and 12 respectively . At affordable cost these are a sure shot addition in the list of your credit cards Posted in : USB gadgets Tags : usb flash drive trendy flash drives funky gadgets Actions : E-mail
Updated: 2009-09-18 06:46:00
The very earthy, very natural and very basic wooden cases for iPods and iPhones from the house of Vers offer specialty through simplicity. Aptly called Vers wooden iPod/iPhone cases, these are carved out of soft wood of cherry, bamboo and walnut. The cases in sleek debonair, claims scratch repelling lining on the insides. These inner lining safeguards your gadgets with complete care.
The iPhone cases with pleasing personality are born out of light and dark coloured woods giving that different coloured texture to each. Environment friendly these gadget protectors look suave and assure hard core safety of your gadgets. Accommodating iPhones, iPod Nano, iPod Touch and iPod Classic, the cases are a rage. The coated price for Nano is $35 while for the rest it claims $40.
Updated: 2009-09-17 11:35:00
VaroLogic Blog Latest Gadgets and Technology News Home Archive Contact Sign in Subscribe to Varologic Blog Feed Vers wooden cases shelters iPods and iPhones Elecom Soap mouse features USB functionalities Admin posted on September 17, 2009 11:35 A USB mouse that is moulded in the shape of soap and given soothing colours by Elecom Yes , the latest offering from the house of Elecom Japan is a USB mouse that gives the illusion of soap . The ground breaking idea interpreted in the form of mouse produces a pretty picture of your desk . Small in size , ergonomically fit with urbane and smooth finish , this mouse looks really cute and can be a fresh change on your other wise boring gadgetry stuff on your . desk Very elegant and charming , this USB mouse would be a sure shot hit amongst the ladies as it gives that soothing touch and appeal . Just ponder on the idea of having a soap shaped mouse on your desk and enjoy this fine product . Posted in : Computer peripherals USB gadgets Tags : usb mouse elecom soap mouse Actions : E-mail Permalink Comments 0 Comment RSS E-mail Kick it DZone it del.icio.us Be the first to rate this post Currently 0 5 . Stars 1 2 3 4 5 Related posts Elecom houses
Updated: 2009-09-17 11:16:00
Sporting a trendy white frame, the AgfaPhoto digital photo frame are the latest crush in the market. In the digiframe coliseum this frame falls under slim frame category and sports seven different models. The digital photo frame measures 1.3 cm in thickness, has 1 GB in-built memory, SD/MS/MMC card slot for memory expansion, compatible with diverse audio video formats and comes in three sizes of 7, 8 and 10 inches. In order to cut down on power consumption, it comes with separate light sensors for day and night. Price ranging between $50 and $130 depending on the size, these frames would give that high tech yet subtle experience.
Updated: 2009-09-17 01:00:00
Joyce Thomas combines a Seqway and a Tablet PC, video and still digital cameras for Mobile Workstation Chariot (TM) or communications cart. She offers a 2009 photo realistic rendering for public viewing. I wonder how many people might use something like this insteac of a wheel chair.Clever and looks useful including by people with mobility challenges! Kudos, Ms. Thomas.
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VaroLogic Blog Latest Gadgets and Technology News Home Archive Contact Sign in Subscribe to Varologic Blog Feed AgfaPhoto digital photo frame in white latest market crush JVC SP-A130 stereo speakers that slide Admin posted on September 16, 2009 07:15 A speaker with a unique design that slides out and in from the case is what JVC SP- A130 stereo speakers from Japan is all about . One can't figure out that these are speakers at first glance as it resembles a lighter . The compact,portable speakers are accompanied by case which shelters it well . These stereo speakers peep out of the case by through the sliding mechanism . Case works by providing safeguard and also ensures no entry of dust inside the speakers . Operating on four AA batteries , these deliver an output of 16 hours without halt . Enrobed in cute colours of red , fluorescent green , pink and white , these speakers look really cute in your hand . Costing 33, these would start retailing in October . Grab these cuties soon Posted in : Technology Miscellaneous Tags : stereo speakers portable speakes sliding speakers Actions : E-mail Permalink Comments 0 Comment RSS E-mail Kick it DZone it del.icio.us Be the first to rate this
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VaroLogic Blog Latest Gadgets and Technology News Home Archive Contact Sign in Subscribe to Varologic Blog Feed JVC SP-A130 stereo speakers that slide Tom Tom XXL GPS navigation tools to be delivered in US Admin posted on September 16, 2009 06:16 Leading the GPS navigation tool industry , Tom Tom is showering large sized GPS tools in the US market . Aptly called Tom Tom XXL 530S and 540S these devices sport a 5 inch touch sensitive display screen . Availing the complete screen for display facilitates the driver to monitor the traffic directions and other data with ease . The highlighting virtues of these GPS navigation tools are entirely new user interface , IQ routes smart guidance system and Map share technology from Tom Tom itself . The basic functional difference between the two models is that XXL 540S(above pic also sports advanced lane guidance , seven million POI and mapping details of US , Canada and Mexico . Both the models would retail in North America in the month of October for 280 and 300 . respectively Posted in : GPS Tags : gps navigation tool tom tom gps Actions : E-mail Permalink Comments 0 Comment RSS E-mail Kick it DZone it del.icio.us Be the first to rate this
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VaroLogic Blog Latest Gadgets and Technology News Home Archive Contact Sign in Subscribe to Varologic Blog Feed Tom Tom XXL GPS navigation tools to be delivered in US Shelter iPod iPhones in cosy Redmaloo Felt Sleeves Admin posted on September 16, 2009 05:50 Do you like funky covers for your iPods or iPhones Does that oomph factor in your gadget accessories attract you Then you must take a look at these cosy gadget covers in cheerful colours . Carved out of foam material the Redmaloo Felt Sleeves gives that foster care to iPhone , iPod touch , PMP , Blackberry and the likes . These beautiful iPod touch cases iPhone covers are warm in appearance and are equipped with elastic band that fixes your gadget well inside the cover ensuring it does not fall off . With everything working in favour of the gadget , from the material , the elastic strap , the comfy fit size and the vibrant colours , this piece of gadget holder and carrier is for all you fashionable people out there . Costing 43, the cases are a must buy for compact portable gadgets of yours Posted in : iPhone accessories ipod accessories Tags : ipod touch cases iphone cases Actions : E-mail Permalink Comments 0 Comment RSS
Updated: 2009-09-15 23:27:00
Chad E. Peiper reports his study of uses of Tablet PCs in classrooms with and without a Teacher's Dashboard for monitoring student responses to instruction. He concludes that Tablet dashboard has potential for improving learning by increasing the capacity for communication. Peiper, Chad E. (May, 2008) A Teacher's Dashboard: Monitoring Students in Tablet PC Classroom Settings. Doctoral dissertation. University of Illinois Urbana Champaign.
Updated: 2009-09-15 17:50:00
Indiana University's Kelley School of Business will present a Sept. 18 speech by T. Boone Pickens live on the Web. Pickens is one of America's most successful businessmen and the founder of an ambitious, self-funded grassroots campaign aimed at reducing the nation's dependence on imported oil. Pickens' lecture "America's Foreign Oil Dependency Crisis" will begin at 10 a.m., and will be presented live on the Internet at http://www.broadcast.iu.edu. An archived videostream of the speech will be available online by Sept. 22. Speed School is a Tablet PC and DyKnow school! Source</a
Updated: 2009-09-15 00:54:00
VaroLogic Blog Latest Gadgets and Technology News Home Archive Contact Sign in Subscribe to Varologic Blog Feed Shelter iPod iPhones in cosy Redmaloo Felt Sleeves The techie in you would relish mouth watering Laptop cake Admin posted on September 15, 2009 12:54 Hmm yummy is what you would say while eating this laptop of yours . What Do I sound crazy to bring the notion of edible laptops Or are you thinking edible laptop is a new technology thing Well , give me a breather . The laptop which you would not only eat but also enjoy till your heart's content is actually a cake shaped up like a laptop . Keeping the techno savvy community in mind , the baker has prepared this delicious cake that also includes a mouse and iPod with earphones . Sounds great Trust me it also tastes great as every thing including the laptop accessories are edible but the screen which is card board thing . One thing worth applause is the mirror point detailing by the baker who has worked minutely on everything that comprehends each key of the keyboard , the touchpad and other operating buttons kept well in place giving that true to life and real laptop appearance . The silver grey laptop cake is actually a
Updated: 2009-09-14 21:55:00
Sam Parker's one of the latest secular self-help persuaders to encourage taking that extra step between success and less with his prompt "212 degrees". I saw one of his T shirts at BMI recently and wondered what the numerals represented. The wearer was talking with some who knew what it meant. Now I know that it represents Parker's encouragement to do better at whatever we do: 212 degrees is when water changes from liquid to vapor, that extra degree from being hot water. Interesting aphorism. 212 the extra degree
Updated: 2009-09-14 21:35:00
Mark December 3, 2009, on your calendar. Award winning producers invite you to participate in Campus Technology '09 Virtual Conference — a FREE online event to immerse you in the latest, most successful education technologies. Hear expert speakers from Tier 1 universities in an effective, interactive way. Reconnect with colleagues and make new contacts in a live virtual networking lounge.See technology product and services demos. Download content and presentations FREE.When: December 3, 2009 10AM - 6PM EST. Program Register Free - use promo code NX0Z02
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: skip to main skip to sidebar The Tablet PC Education Blog Using Tablet PCs , UMPCs , and Netbooks to advance individual learning Friday , September 11, 2009 Win 3K for 3 Minute Video of Tablet PC Use WIPTE Workshop on the Impact of Pen-Based Technology on Education video committee asks , Do you Want to win 3,000.00 U.S . Use Tablet PC’s in your learning environment for both teachers and students Have a passion for how your learning environment has changed for the better using Tablets Wish to share these experiences with other educators Then Capture the magic that happens in your learning environment in a 3 to 5 minute video . Upload the video to YouTube . Submit a link to the video , a two to three sentence description of its content , along with the name of your organization , whether it is K-12 or higher education , and contact information to wiptevideo gmail.com Winning submission receives 3,000. What is WIPTE looking for in a video Clear visual examples of how teaching and learning has changed for the better using Tablet PCs Informative and concise presentation style . Style may be entertaining , serious , or anything in between . A willingness by the producer of the video to
Updated: 2009-09-11 08:01:00
"I understand how important great colleagues have been to my work over the years, so I try to be as generous with credit as possible, work on maintaining these important relationships, and to always be on the lookout for those who can complement my skills." Tobak, Steve. The Success Trap. The Corner Office, August 25th, 2009 @ 6:52 pm. (Captured September 09, 09, 1:36 AM.)
Updated: 2009-09-10 23:24:00
FETC Fall ’09 Virtual Conference & Expo will be Thursday, October 22, 2009. This FREE 100% online educational event. <br /It will offer participation in informative virtual sessions, visits to the Virtual Expo Hall and chats with live exhibitors in order to preview and evaluate the latest hardware and software available.FETC Fall Virtual Conference and ExpoOCTOBER 22, 200910:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. ETRegister Free
Updated: 2009-09-10 14:45:00
Stacey Bradford suggests ways to help prepare college freshmen for financial decisions they will have to make, including getting a credit card now (before the law changes to require a cosigner in February, 2010), use it responsibly, and start establishing a good credit history independent from others. A quick read with my Tablet PC. What College Freshman Don’t Know
Updated: 2009-09-09 18:48:00
: skip to main skip to sidebar The Tablet PC Education Blog Using Tablet PCs , UMPCs , and Netbooks to advance individual learning Wednesday , September 09, 2009 Best Practice Analytics For Any Function Educators use different words to describe classroom and school decision making . But , we address the same uses data provide in business decisions . Every part of every organization has heard the cry for more metrics , more analytics , more fact-based decision-making . Using analytics is one reason some of us use Tablet and other mobile PCs in education . But for some , it can be difficult to grab the attention of key decision-makers like teachers if presenters don't talk about metrics that directly impact the bottom line of student learning increases . Educators will find it possible to translate this discussion to classroom and school duties and options . Or , at least to sit through a discussion that uses vocabulary and logic coming to classrooms and schools . HR analytics experts we also have one in every school district from AOL will use real-life case studies to show how : they Achieved success by analyzing employee data and providing HR business intelligence BI They started
Updated: 2009-09-09 01:33:00
: skip to main skip to sidebar The Tablet PC Education Blog Using Tablet PCs , UMPCs , and Netbooks to advance individual learning Tuesday , September 08, 2009 New York Boston School Choice Satisfies Students Thomas Toch and Chad Aldeman commend New York and Boston schools for implementing fair matching systems that now accommodate the wishes of virtually every student . New York and Boston schools must offer choices to where students will attend . Too often , school choice programs offer students limited options , or are not able to match students with the schools they choose to attend . In New York City , each year , middle-school students and their parents determine which of the city's 693 high school programs will suit them best . They choose 12 and rank them accordingly . The school system has adopted new computer software that allows it to place students in the schools on their lists far more efficiently and fairly than most public school choice programs , according to Toch and Aldeman . As a result , this year 99 percent of students will attend a school they . selected In addition , the authors note , the two districts offer a diverse array of schooling options . Although
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: . skip to main skip to sidebar The Tablet PC Education Blog Using Tablet PCs , UMPCs , and Netbooks to advance individual learning Saturday , September 05, 2009 U.S . Ranks 17th in High School Grad Rates The United States has lost its standing as a leader in high school graduates , now ranking 17th out of the 23 nations for which rates are reported . And that’s using the generally rosier Census data see Appendix Figure A-1 The United States continues to decline on this measure even as it manages to rank first in total expenditures per student for all levels of . education Other measures appear to show that graduation rates have been stagnant for the last 40 years and remain critically low in our nation’s urban areas and in parts of rural America . Graduation gaps between majority and minority groups have not narrowed in the last three decades . Mostly in large cities , schools described as dropout factories” often see fewer than fifty percent of their students graduate . Twelve percent of the nation’s high schools , about 2,000 in number , produce more than half of its dropouts and close to three-quarters of its minority dropouts . Urban areas graduate , on average , fourteen
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The Fordham Institute released a report by Christine O. Wolfe about variations and uses of high school graduation rates. She says that some agreement exists about what constitutes a grad rate, but it's still open how to use grad rates for public policies. A well written, easy to read academic style policy analysis statement. Wolfe, C. (2009). The Great Graduation-Rate Debate. The Thomas B. Fordham Institute. Captured 09-04-09.
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: skip to main skip to sidebar The Tablet PC Education Blog Using Tablet PCs , UMPCs , and Netbooks to advance individual learning Thursday , September 03, 2009 Changes Likely in NCLB Reauthorization The Center on Education Policy CEP released today the report Mining the Opportunities in Differentiated Accountability' : Lessons from the No Child Left Behind Pilots in Four States . This reeport is one part of CEP’s broader ongoing study of school restructuring under . NCLB The four states used flexibility from federal education rules to develop new and diverse strategies to help their lowest performing schools . Several common themes emerging from these states’ pilot programs . 1. All four states moved away from NCLB labels for schools that fail to make adequate yearly progress AYP for two consecutive years and instead opted for fewer labels and their own terminology for struggling schools . 2. All four states also put more focus on schools and districts to use data to inform instruction and other decisions . 3. All states created opportunities for on-site monitoring of at least some of their most academically needy . schools The report says that these strategies shed light on
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In 1997, less than 10% of Manley Career Academy High School (West side of Chicago) graduates went on to college. With Umoja Student Development Corporation’s support, that number has increased to more than 60% of seniors enrolling in postsecondary education after high school graduation. Manley graduates are attending a variety of institutions of higher education including: the University of Illinois, Jackson State University, Ohio State University, Northern Illinois, Alabama State University, Tuskegee University, Indiana Wesleyan, Southern Illinois, Chicago State University, Miles College, Dennison University, Illinois State University and Paine College. Umoja is Swahili for unity and unity celebration in English.Kudos, students! Statistics, Umoja Student Development Corporation
