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news trends Must Reads E-schooling: Global Messages from a Small Island By Anderson John, et al, Routledge, 2008 This book looks at how an entire school system is starting to transform learning through integration technology in schools. Technology Application Competencies for K-12 Teachers By Irene Chen, and Jane Thielemann, Idea Group Inc., 2008 This authoritative text answers the demand for cutting-edge practical knowledge of technological principles to be applied in the planning, organization, delivery, and evaluation of instruction in today’s classroom. Generation Text: Raising WellAdjusted Kids in an Age of Instant Everything By Michael Osit, AMACOM Div American Mgmt. Assn., 2008 In The Access and Excess Generation, clinical psychologist Dr. Michael Osit draws on his professional, as well as personal, experiences working with children and teens who have been challenged by unprecedented access to information, possessions, and temptation. Using case studies and examples, this book provides pragmatic and sensible strategies readers can use to address the unique issues faced by children surrounded by infinite choices and very few limits. BLIND LEADING THE BLIND How do schools produce twenty-first century learners when the teachers are unsure about working online? Fewer than one in four educators feel comfortable teaching students how to protect themselves from online cyber predators, cyber bullies, and identity theft, according to The 2008 National Cyberethics, Cybersafety, Cybersecurity Baseline Study. 1,569 public and private U.S. K-12 educators and 94 technology coordinators took the survey, and local and state technology directors and 219 educators participated in focus groups for the survey. More than t feel comfortable discussing how to detect and minimize computer viruses. More than half ensure a Web site is secure. 60%don’ (52%)don’ t understand how to 75% don’t feel comfortable discussing cyber-bullying and less than 32% are comfortable giving guidance on how to be safe in an online environment, including social networking and cyber predators. Only comfortable teaching about cyber bullying, identity theft, and other types of cyber crime. Only prepared to teach students how to protect their personal information online. 22%are 23%feel Sites We Like: HealthyKidsLearnmore.com The Bluekids.org division of the Children's Health Education Center launched its new microsite, HealthyKidsLearnmore.com, which offers interactive lessons on nutrition and bullying prevention, incorporating games and activities to help children be more engaged in these issues. 12 | TECH & LEARNING http://www.HealthyKidsLearnmore.com http://www.Bluekids.org http://www.HealthyKidsLearnmore.com

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Technology & Learning - January 2009 Contents Editor’s Desk News & Trends Put to the Test VS Revo Group Mimio Studio 6 Software NewTek TriCaster Type to Learn 4 Pure Digital Flip Mino Video Camera Get Better With Your Tech The Future is in Your Hand Write On! A Guide to Buying Printers January 2009 What’s New What They Said

Technology & Learning - January 2009

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