Technology & Learning November 2007 - (Page 4) » Editor’s Desk March of the Penguins Publisher: Jo-Ann McDevitt jmcdevitt@nbmedia.com Associate Publisher: Allison Knapp EDITORIAL Editor in Chief: Susan McLester smclester@nbmedia.com Managing Editor: Melissa Houston mhouston@nbmedia.com Art Director: Janet Phares jphares@nbmedia.com Assistant Editor: Susan Bush sbush@nbmedia.com; Consulting Editor: Judy Salpeter Contributing Editors: Jeffrey Branzburg, Susan Brooks-Young, Gwen Solomon ADVISORY BOARD Holly Brady, Bill Burrall, Kim Carter, Hall Davidson, Sheila Offman Gersh, Don Hall, Richard Hoffman, Ian Jukes, Lehman Marks, Caroline McCullen, Florence McGinn, Alan November, Jason Ohler, Kim Rice, Kathy Schrock, David Warlick, Cindy Wilson-Hyde TECHLEARNING.COM Director: Gwen Solomon gwensol@earthlink.net Web Production: Minnick Web Services ADVERTISING SALES Account Director: Allison Knapp aknapp@nbmedia.com; (510) 868-5074; Fax: (650) 238-0263 East Coast Account Manager: Joe McDonough jmcdonough@nbmedia.com (212) 378-0492; Fax: (212) 378-0466 MARKETING Marketing Manager: Amy Giannini agiannini@nbmedia.com Marketing & Sales Coordinator: Jared Stearns jstearns@nbmedia.com Ad Production Manager: Beatrice Kim bkim@nbmedia.com CIRCULATION Group Circulation Director: Denise Robbins drobbins@nbmedia.com Circulation Director: Cheri McElroy cmcelroy@nbmedia.com REPRINTS AND PERMISSIONS Wright’s Reprints: (877) 652-5295 EDITORIAL AND ADVERTISING OFFICES 1111 Bayhill Dr., Suite 125, San Bruno, CA 94066 Phone: (650) 238-0300 Fax: (650) 238-0263 For general editorial correspondence: techlearning_editors@nbmedia.com NEWBAY MEDIA LLC—CORPORATE President & CEO: Steve Palm Chief Financial Officer: Paul Mastronardi W hen Finnish software engineer Linus Torvalds, “the father of Linux,” was playing with the idea of a mascot for his open source code, he came up with a penguin. His reasoning: “…using something like a penguin gives people the chance to make modifications that are still recognizable.” Thus, the Linux symbol Tux was born. And like his real-life counterparts, the chubby Tux is not considered an especially noble or threatening beast. In fact, he might be considered the antihero, a metaphor that could be played out when you think of the huge software companies he’s competing against. On page 16, “Linux Makes the Grade,” author and T&L managing editor Melissa Houston details why and how Linux is suddenly sweeping the nation, is finding a comfortable home in schools, and is an alternative you’ll want to consider. “The chubby This month we also take a look at some other swiftly Tux might be growing trends. In “Virtual Learning 2.0,” page 26, Sara considered the Armstrong gets us up to speed on how the read/write Web is enabling a whole new kind of participatory antihero when instructional environment, and how that is driving you think of 21st-century approaches to professional development. the huge softParticipation in a face-to-face venue is also getting a ware companies big boost today from remote responders, or “clickers.” In “Clickers Rule!” page 8, we give you the lowdown he’s competing on 10 of the latest new ones on the market. against.” Our usual focus on practical tips and integration can be seen this issue in our Reviews department (page 12), where Carol Holzberg steps us through LEGO’s latest robot-building kit and Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach looks at Elluminate’s online conference software. In Integration (page 40), Harry Grover Tuttle illustrates 14 ways to liven up the foreign language classroom with technology. As well, be sure not to miss this quarter’s special print edition of School CIO (page 35), where Sheila Riley shares her conversation with SRI International’s Jeremy Roschelle, and we bring you key findings from Eduventures’ 2007 research on enterprise management. Susan McLester Editor in Chief Our Mission: Technology & Learning magazine provides K–12 educators with essential resources for managing, teaching, and training with technology. NEWBAY MEDIA LLC—MARKET GROUPS Vice President, Group Publishing Director, Pro Audio & Systems Division: Adam Goldstein Vice President, Group Publishing Director, Music Player Network: John Pledger Vice President, Group Publishing Director, Video Division: Doug Krainman SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION $29.95 per year in the U.S. $59.90 for two years. $39.95 in Canada and Mexico. $69.95 in all other countries. To subscribe: (888) 266-5828 or www.techlearning.com POSTMASTER: send address changes to Technology & Learning, PO Box 8746, Lowell, MA 01853 Technology & Learning (ISSN-1053-6728) (USPS 695-590) is published monthly by NewBay Media, LLC 1111 Bayhill, Suite 125, San Bruno, CA 94066. Periodicals Postage Paid at San Bruno, CA, and additional mailing offices. Copyright © 2007 NewBay Media, LLC All Rights Reserved. www.techlearning.com 4 | www.techlearning.com http://TECHLEARNING.COM http://www.techlearning.com http://www.techlearning.com http://www.techlearning.com
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