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news trends DEADLINE: Applications are ongoing; visit www.calypsocontrol.com for the grant application. CONTESTS AND GRANTS GRANT: Multimedia Classroom Grant Program (www.calypsocontrol.com) AWARD: Recipients receive up to $1,200 toward the purchase and installation of Calypso’s ezRoomClassroom Bundle. DESCRIPTION: The ezRoom Classroom Bundle is a pre-assembled A/V solution that combines a projector, screen, and audio-visual source devices quickly and cost-effectively. Calypso’s grant program helps school districts test integrated classroom technology solutions and evaluate today’s classroom technology needs. Additionally, the program gives districts the opportunity to beta-test a solution and then to develop a strategy for installing the resources without any risks or commitments. GRANT: Target’s Take Charge of Education Program DESCRIPTION: Now in its 11th year, Target’s Take Charge of Education school fundraising program has given over $246 million to more than 100,000 American K-12 schools. The funds are donated to America’s eligible K–12 schools in March and September, and can be used toward a school’s most urgent needs such as books, school supplies, hiring substitutes, and classroom technology. HOW IT WORKS: Target guests choose an eligible school to which Target will then donate one percent of the customer’s REDcardSM purchases made at Target and Target.com. Thay also donate 0.5 percent of all Target Visa Credit Card purchases. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To enroll, choose a school, and check the status of payouts, Target cardholders and school representatives can visit www.Target.com/tcoe or call 1800-316-6142. T&L ASKS READERS More brick-and-mortar universities are offering online degrees. Would you consider it? I’ve already done it. It’s a great way to fulfill requirements. I want to do it. Being able to pursue a certificate or even a degree online is the only way I could make it happen with my schedule. CONTEST: The Kids’ Science Challenge (www.kidscience challenge.com) AWARD: The first 1000 entries receive free science activity kits. DESCRIPTION: The Kids’ Science Challenge is a nationwide competition that encourages students to submit experiments and problems for a group of scientists and engineers to solve. Using podcasts, virtual communities, after-school activities, and online games, the Kids’ Science Challenge is designed to inspire third to sixth graders to discover the fun of science. DEADLINE: January 31, 2009. 51.6% 31.3% 14.1% 3.1% I’ve done it but I wasn’t completely satisfied. There’s something missing when you’re not face to face with the teacher and other students. Not interestead. Seems to me the online degree lessens the value for those students who have devoted themselves to study full time. SOURCE: T&L QUESTION OF THE WEEK 9/23/08 14 | TECH & LEARNING http://www.calypsocontrol.com http://www.calypsocontrol.com http://www.Target.com http://www.Target.com/tcoe http://www.kidsciencechallenge.com

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Technology & Learning - November 2008 Contents Editor’s Desk News & Trends Put to the Test WeeWorld Adobe Creative Suite 4 Master Collection SAS Curriculum Pathways Rosetta Stone Classroom Version Pulse Smartpen Highlights from T&L Top Classrooms Kepping the VoIP from Being the Wrong Number Watch It Back Office Business What’s New Keeping Tabs Leader of the Year Profile: Music to Their Ears

Technology & Learning - November 2008

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