Technology & Learning - January 2008 - (Page 38) » What’s New Online AdLit.org (www.adlit.org) contains information and resources to help educators improve the literacy skills of 4th through 12th graders. The Web site features free instructional materials, research-based articles, best classroom practices, book lists with guided discussion questions, and author interviews. Meet Me At The Corner (http:// meetmeatthecorner.org) provides virtual field trips for home-schooled children ages 8–12. Developed by children’s author Donna Guthrie, this Web site provides informational “tours” of various landmarks from a child’s point of view via podcast technology. Each episode offers suggested readings and follow-up activities, including the chance for kids to submit their own videos, as well as lesson plans for the home-school parent. The latest version of Astaro’s unified threat management solution, Astaro Security Gateway Version 7.1 (www .astaro.com) integrates a new Web filter, delivering enhanced functionality and faster performance results. Version 7.1 security features include central administration, e-mail encryption, flexible and secure SSL VPN connectivity, and comprehensive clustering functionality to help users maximize security investments. Staff Files Pro (www.abs-usa.com), launched by Atlas Business Solutions, is software that helps human resource specialists manage employee information, as well as prepare HR documentation such as employee handbooks, office policies, job descriptions, and forms and checklists. Innovation First, Inc.’s Vex Robotics Education Web page (www.vexlabs .com/vex-education.shtml) is a new resource for educators looking to introduce robotics into their science, technology, engineering, and math curriculum. Based on the Vex Robotics Design System, the classroom lab kits help students design and construct radio-controlled robotic devices. Also availabe are games, competitions, and education materials. 38 | www.techlearning.com http://www.adlit.org http://www.astaro.com http://www.astaro.com http://meetmeatthecorner.org http://meetmeatthecorner.org http://www.abs-usa.com http://www.vexlabs.com/vex-education.shtml http://www.vexlabs.com/vex-education.shtml http://www.techlearning.com
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Technology & Learning - January 2008 Technology & Learning - January 2008 Contents Editor's Desk News & Trends Product Guide Reviews Cover Story: Ten Top Tech Trends ERP Makes a Comeback Tossing Out Textbooks LOY Profile Series Higher Ed How To Bottom Line What's New Emerging Tech Technology & Learning - January 2008 Technology & Learning - January 2008 - Technology & Learning - January 2008 (Page Cover1) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - Technology & Learning - January 2008 (Page Cover2) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - Contents (Page 1) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - Editor's Desk (Page 2) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - Editor's Desk (Page 3) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - News & Trends (Page 4) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - News & Trends (Page 5) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - Product Guide (Page 6) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - Product Guide (Page 7) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - Product Guide (Page 8) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - Product Guide (Page 9) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - Reviews (Page 10) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - Reviews (Page 11) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - Reviews (Page 12) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - Reviews (Page 13) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - Cover Story: Ten Top Tech Trends (Page 14) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - Cover Story: Ten Top Tech Trends (Page 15) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - Cover Story: Ten Top Tech Trends (Page 16) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - Cover Story: Ten Top Tech Trends (Page 17) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - Cover Story: Ten Top Tech Trends (Page 18) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - ERP Makes a Comeback (Page 19) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - ERP Makes a Comeback (Page 20) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - ERP Makes a Comeback (Page 21) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - ERP Makes a Comeback (Page 22) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - ERP Makes a Comeback (Page 23) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - Tossing Out Textbooks (Page 24) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - Tossing Out Textbooks (Page 25) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - Tossing Out Textbooks (Page 26) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - Tossing Out Textbooks (Page 27) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - LOY Profile Series (Page 28) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - LOY Profile Series (Page 29) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - Higher Ed (Page 30) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - Higher Ed (Page 31) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - How To (Page 32) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - How To (Page 33) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - Bottom Line (Page 34) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - Bottom Line (Page 35) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - What's New (Page 36) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - What's New (Page 37) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - What's New (Page 38) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - What's New (Page 39) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - Emerging Tech (Page 40) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - Emerging Tech (Page Cover3) Technology & Learning - January 2008 - Emerging Tech (Page Cover4)
For optimal viewing of this digital publication, please enable JavaScript and then refresh the page. If you would like to try to load the digital publication without using Flash Player detection, please click here.