Grads, <br><br>Some interesting ideas on classroom design and active learning!<br><br>TF<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername">T.H.E. 21st Century School</b> <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:THEJournal@1105newsletters.com">THEJournal@1105newsletters.com</a>></span><br>
Date: Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 6:08 PM<br>Subject: The Classroom Evolved: Creating an Active Learning Environment<br>To: Teresa Franklin <<a href="mailto:franklit@ohio.edu">franklit@ohio.edu</a>><br><br><br>
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<ul><li><h3> <a href="http://www.1105newsletters.com/t.do?id=9384760:690598" target="_blank">FETC 2012 Kicks Off in Orlando</a></h3><p>The editors of THE Journal have launched a new resource center to provide coverage of the FETC 2012 National Conference, taking place throughout this week in Orlando, FL. In this resource center, you'll find coverage of keynotes and important sessions taking place at the event, plus announcements from the show floor. Stay informed! Visit the FETC resource center today! Access the FETC Resource Center on THE Journal</p>
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<ul><li><h3> <a href="http://www.1105newsletters.com/t.do?id=9384762:690598" target="_blank">The Classroom Evolved: Creating an Active Learning Environment</a></h3><p>In the first of a new series of articles focused on classroom design, we take a look at a private high school in Florida that's borrowed ideas from two major universities to create classrooms that support interactive, hands-on learning.</p>
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<ul><li><h3> <a href="http://www.1105newsletters.com/t.do?id=9384764:690598" target="_blank">HP Ships Dual-Core Netbook for Education</a></h3><p>HP has started shipping its new HP Mini 1104, a dual-core netbook designed specifically for K-12 education.</p>
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<p>Pearson has debuted a new suite of interactive textbooks for use in conjunction with Apple's iPad this week at the Florida Education Technology Conference in Orlando.</p><a href="http://www.1105newsletters.com/t.do?id=9384767:690598" target="_blank">More</a></li>
<li><h3> <a href="http://www.1105newsletters.com/t.do?id=9384768:690598" target="_blank">Epson Unveils New Projectors, iProjection App at FETC</a></h3><p>Epson has unveiled a new high-performance PowerLite 93+ projector, an expanded PowerLite Pro Z-series projector line with five new models, and a new iOS app for projector control today at the Florida Education Technology Conference (FETC) in Orlando.</p>
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<p>Palo Alto Unified School District has shifted four of its schools to a cloud-based, social networking-inspired e-learning system, with plans for an eventual system-wide rollout.</p><a href="http://www.1105newsletters.com/t.do?id=9384771:690598" target="_blank">More</a></li>
<li><h3> <a href="http://www.1105newsletters.com/t.do?id=9384772:690598" target="_blank">GradeCam Releases Free Formative Assessment Tool</a></h3><p>Ed tech developer GradeCam has released a free formative assessment tool for educators.</p>
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<p>Kurzweil Educational Systems, an assistive technology maker that is part of the Cambium Learning Technologies group, has unveiled Firefly, a new Web-based resource designed to improve student literacy by offering access from anywhere to digital, text-based material.</p>
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<p>Dymo/Mimio has debuted the newest version of its interactive classroom software, MimioStudio, this week at the Florida Education Technology Conference in Orlando.</p><a href="http://www.1105newsletters.com/t.do?id=9384777:690598" target="_blank">More</a></li>
<li><h3> <a href="http://www.1105newsletters.com/t.do?id=9384778:690598" target="_blank">New Panopto Adds Recording to iOS Devices</a></h3><p>Panopto has come out with a new version of its media capture and management application, which will shortly be available with an app version for the Apple iPhone and iPad.</p>
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<p>The Shout Environmental Exploration Program, a resource from the Smithsonian for teaching about the environment, is returning for its second year.</p><a href="http://www.1105newsletters.com/t.do?id=9384781:690598" target="_blank">More</a></li>
<li><h3> <a href="http://www.1105newsletters.com/t.do?id=9384782:690598" target="_blank">StrataLogica To Gain Smart Notebook Integration</a></h3><p>StrataLogica, a Web-based educational geography tool, is gaining integration with Smart Technologies' Smart Notebook software for interactive whiteboards.</p>
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<p>Non-profit MIND Research Institute is expanding its ST Math onto major mobile platforms.</p><a href="http://www.1105newsletters.com/t.do?id=9384785:690598" target="_blank">More</a></li><li><h3> <a href="http://www.1105newsletters.com/t.do?id=9384786:690598" target="_blank">Brief: New Califone Headset Intended for Extended Classroom Wear</a></h3>
<p>Califone has added a lightweight Windows- and Mac-compatible headset to its catalog for use in online lessons, language learning applications, podcasting, gaming, and other presentation software.</p><a href="http://www.1105newsletters.com/t.do?id=9384787:690598" target="_blank">More</a></li>
<li><h3> <a href="http://www.1105newsletters.com/t.do?id=9384788:690598" target="_blank">Splashtop Demos Updated Whiteboard App at FETC</a></h3><p>San Jose, CA-based application provider Splashtop has added 30 new digital flipchart worksheets to its latest release of Splashtop Whiteboard, on display now at the Florida Education Technology Conference in Orlando.</p>
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