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K-12 Computing Blueprint News - July 2008 Welcome to the July issue of the K-12 Computing Blueprint newsletter. This newsletter and the K-12 Computing Blueprint site are brought to you by Intel and Technology & Learning. If, for any reason, you do not want to receive this periodic eNewsletter, please visit your custom subscription management page , and feel free to unsubscribe to this mailing. Editor's NoteWe hope you are all having a wonderful and relaxing summer -- whether in or out of school. In addition to this month's Quick Poll and news headlines, we're devoting some of this newsletter to a review of the sorts of articles and resources you can find at our web site. Whether you're searching for one-to-one success stories or looking for advice on professional development, intrigued about new ultralight computing options or trying to keep up with relevant headlines nationally, K-12 Computing Blueprint has something for you. Best wishes for a enriching month! Judy Salpeter, Editor Take This Month's Quick Poll: Do Cell Phones Belong in the Classroom?Are cell phones banned in your district? Should they be? Do you feel that cell phones are an annoying distraction that take students off task and are best turned off and left in a backpack during the school day? Or do you see them as powerful, readily-available computing devices that we should be using to educate students? Take this month's quick poll and let us know what you think. We invite you to share your own experiences with cell phones in school. HeadlinesFirst Laptop Year Well-Reviewed in Kansas City South Dakota Governor Continues Laptop Battle Scottsdale Plans Hinge on Grant Laptop Battery Shortage K-12 Computing Blueprint Connects You to Success Stories and ResourcesWe've recently revamped the K-12 Computing Blueprint web site to make it easier for you to find the treasures hidden there. We want to be sure that you don't miss: A Laptop Especially for Schools : In our latest eBook, we introduce you to eight classrooms that have piloted Intel-powered classmate PCs for one-to-one computing with elementary grade students. Additional eBooks and webinars , including ones on: Funding , One-to-One Logistics , and Professional Development . One-to-one Profiles including Intel white papers, feature articles from Tech & Learning magazine, and a growing collection of case studies created especially for K-12 Computing Blueprint. Information on Intels' Schools of Distinction Program – including past winners, current winners and how to apply. Downloadable Blueprint Publications outlining the components of a blueprint for successful one-to-one computing. A variety of other resources including podcasts from Intel conferences, information on a variety of partner sites , and links to the web sites of a number of districts and schools that are involved in one-to-one learning. Become Part of the K-12 Computing Blueprint CommunityComplete the Blueprint Questionnaire to tell us about your experiences with one-to-one computing. We will be selecting responses to share online at the K-12 Computing Blueprint site in the coming months as part of a new "Tips from the Field" feature. Email us today if you have suggestions, feedback, ideas or an interest in blogging for us.Become Part of the K-12 Computing Blueprint CommunityComplete the Blueprint Questionnaire to tell us about your experiences with one-to-one computing. We will be selecting responses to share online at the K-12 Computing Blueprint site in the coming months as part of a new "Tips from the Field" feature. Email us today if you have suggestions, feedback, ideas or an interest in blogging for us. About K-12 Computing Blueprint |
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