eSchool News This Week: May 7, 2012

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In this week's top news: An initiative to increase student academic achievement, gender issues in college computer classes, our May eSchool of the Month winner, experts campaign for mobile learning, educational gaming on the rise, and more. Leave your thoughts on any of these stories online, or eMail me at ldevaney@eschoolnews.com. Cheers, Laura Devaney, Managing Editor Question of the Week: What are some great resources for special education that you'd recommend? This can include tech and non-tech resources. Please send your response to Online Editor Meris Stansbury at mstansbury@eschoolnews.com. Your response may be chosen to be included in a thought round-up to be published by eSchool News. Please send your response by Friday the 11th. Did you miss this story? Parents want more from assessment   Top Articles from April eSN Digital Schools see cloud computing as energy-saving option Free video lessons offered by global thought leaders District, ACLU reach settlement in filtering lawsuit School program makes use of new skills, old computers Ravitch warns of ed-tech's 'perils'   Top Story of the Week Ed-tech group IDs ways to help boost achievement An initiative that uses research to identify ways to use educational technology successfully soon will launch a professional learning community with resources and collaborative opportunities to help school and district leaders better prepare students for a global economy. [ Read More ] Week's Top Headlines AP surges as a tool for schools raising standards Inspiring young minds to innovate Nobel Peace nominee: Pay teachers more, focus on mobile technology Groups advocate for mobile learning, 21st century education Personalized instruction provides HOPE to Colorado students 'Brogrammers,' 'hogrammers,' and the gender gap in college computer courses Educational gaming on the rise, but funding remains a challenge 10 books for high school summer reading Six lessons learned as a grant reviewer Follow us on... Grant Alert of the Week Up to $500K for RTI programs   Innovative educators wanted for Microsoft! Microsoft’s global educator recognition program–Microsoft Partners in Learning 2012 US Forum– aims to seek out and showcase innovative K-12 U.S. [ Read More ]   Attend Alan November’s premier ed-tech conference and get $50 off the cost of registration! Hosted by November Learning, the Building Learning Communities conference is designed to have an immediate and long-term impact on improving teaching and learning. This year’s conference will feature a keynote speech from Chris Anderson, curator of the TED Talks that share wisdom from thought leaders worldwide. For more information about BLC ’12, to be held in Boston, July 15-20, click here. Get $50 off when you register by entering this discount code: eSchoolMedia12. For more information on the conference, be sure to check out this video from Alan November. Most Popular News Articles New education platform from TED could help power 'flipped learning' Students create their own 3D content 10 books for high school summer reading Why Khan Academy is so popular--and why teachers shouldn't feel threatened Rise in autism increases calls for awareness Students want personalized learning, mobile technology Special Reports eSN Publisher's Report: Visibility within the cloud With earlier technologies, the term "cloud computing" was an apt description: As users connected to the cloud, the system couldn't "see" the type of device they were using--so it delivered the same experience whether they were using a desktop, laptop, or mobile device. Now, that's starting to change. eSN Publisher's Report: Creating a safe and positive learning environment School bullying is now at crisis levels in the U.S., and it's one of the primary challenges that school leaders face in managing the learning environment. As school leaders look for ways to deal with this problem, some are turning to a promising new technology platform for help Whitepaper Library Mobile Device Management and Bring Your Own Device in Education Environments Provided by: Kaseya How a self-service portal automates service requests, budget authorizations, billing, and more Provided by: Embotics Corporation How enterprise-grade Wi-Fi supports interactive learning Provided by: Aerohive Why top-flight data management enhances achievement and avoids disasters Provided by: SAS 10 Steps for Migrating Curriculum to Common Core Provided by: Acheive3000 Using Student Response Systems to Improve Student Learning Provided by: Mimio Chief Provides Flexible, Engaging Classroom Solution Provided by: Chief Best Practices in IT Management for Schools Provided by: IPswitch Ed-Tech Partners Press Releases Blackmagic Design Announces ATEM 2 M/E Production Switcher Audio Mixer Software Blackmagic Design Announces Blackmagic Cinema Camera GuideK12 Selected in Top 10 Most Innovative Education Technology Products ABC-CLIO Solutions Database Suite Named Finalist in AEP's 2012 Distinguished Achievement Award Honoring Excellence in Learning Resources Connections Academy Student Scientist Team Makes History Mitsubishi Electric Upgrades Professional Projector Line with New WD720U and XD700U Models HATCH EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY HELPS FLOOD-DEVASTATED PRESCHOOL INCREASE KINDERGARTEN READINESS CUE and Partners Announce 5th Annual Leadership 3.0 Symposium BLC Conference 2012 CUE Board Members Vendors - Don't forget to submit your press release information online: http://www.eschoolnews.com/submitpr Educator's Resource Center Enhancing campus appeal with next-generation digital displays Campus appeal. Low TCO. Green design. When it comes to digital displays, can you have it all? Thanks to new and emerging technologies, the answer appears to be "yes." Helping Students Learn with Reliable Wireless Connectivity The explosion of mobile devices in schools underscores the need for fast, secure, reliable, and easy-to-manage wireless internet access—enabling students to learn anytime, anywhere, while letting school leaders focus on instruction rather than solving IT issues. Mobile Learning: Effective Anytime, Anywhere Education Mobile learning is growing by leaps and bounds, and mobile learning devices are no longer restricted to the classroom. Most students, including young students, own or have access to cell phones, iPods, tablets, or other handheld devices—and school administrators are quickly realizing that students can use those devices to access school websites, classroom assignments, and other educational resources from both school and home. Using 21st Century Tools for College Success Succeeding in college today can be a daunting challenge for students without the necessary study skills or those with learning disabilities. Students must adapt not only to a whole new learning environment, but also to a more rigorous and advanced curriculum. Virtualized Computing: Saving Time, Money, and Headaches Though the economy shows signs of improvement, schools and districts are still faced with budget shortfalls and funding dilemmas. But many school leaders are finding that desktop virtualization can help them save time and energy--while providing computers to more students at a fraction of the cost. Engaging Students with 'Flipped Learning' Flipped learning has taken the education world by storm. The newest teaching and learning method--in which students watch videos and learn course content outside of the classroom, and then come to class to complete "homework" with the help of instructors and peers--raises many questions about how instruction can be completely transformed to engage students more effectively.. Engaging Your Community with Effective Communication Engaging all stakeholders can boost your chances of success when it comes to academics--as well as fundraising. But in tough economic times, many schools must learn to do. Empowering Education with Video Communication has changed, and students and educators are increasingly using video technologies in all aspects of education. Get a Free Subscription 1. eCampus News - Stay up-to-date and educate yourself and your colleagues on how technology is constantly improving higher education. 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eSchool News This Week: May 7, 2012