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contents 12 18 APRIL 2009 | VO L . 2 9 N O. 9 38 24 FEATURES PRODUCTS 26 28 Facebook Faceoff It may be the most volatile question in education today—is there a place for social networking in schools? Check highlights from our ongoing online debate. 22 Put to the Test: T&L Editors take some new products for a test drive. 22 TeachScape XL 22 Netsupport Notify 24 AVerVision CP300 24 DreamBox Learning K-2 Math Debunking the myths of open source in school Most open source stories can sound to good to be true, which (to confirm the cliché) they probably are. Read how real schools succeed using open source as part of their IT strategy. By Pam Derringer 34 Wonderboards According to Futuresource Consulting, just about 20 percent of all K-12 classrooms have an interactive whiteboard, which most likely means you’re looking to get one. Our chart can help you determine which will produce the right interactive experience for you. By T&L Editors 38 What’s New Aspire Assessment • System 44 • ANGEL Learning Management • My Web Lockers • STI’s Extreme Intervention & Sketchpad LessonLink • My Portfolio and netTrekker • Bretford NETBOOK32 Microcomputer Laptop Cart • Vivitek’s D735VX projector • ezRoom Classroom Bundle • Califone Hearing Safe line • Sharp XGA PG-D4010X • and more DEPARTMENTS & COLUMNS 10 Editor’s Desk Out of control 42 They said it Practicing What You Preach By Bob Sprankle 12 News & Trends • Next Big Thing: Mini-COWs • Walter Bender on OLPC and Sugar • Meet AFT’s president Randi Weingarten • What’s Your School’s IT IQ? • 5 ways to use phones in class • How to sell in-class gaming • Follow the Money: Who is doing what with their stimulus cash Our T&L blogger says it’s not so bad to go back to square one. 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