K-12 Computing Blueprint News - November 2009

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Is Yours a School of Distinction?

Intel is now accepting applications for the 2010 Schools of Distinction program, honoring U.S. schools with 21st century teaching and learning environments that promote excellence in math and science. Apply online today. Or visit our Schools of Distinction page to learn more about the winners of the 2009 award.

Tap Into Education IT Strategies

View photos, video and presentations from Intel's 2009 edIT conference, focusing on longitudinal data systems. Speakers included Dr. Nancy Smith and Sharnell Jackson of the U.S. Department of Education, high-level IT administrators Hardick Bhatt (City of Chicago),  Derrick Lindsay (Mississippi Department of Education), Rick Goldgar (Texas Education Agency), Elton Stokes (Montgomery County, MD), Dr. Naomi G. Housman (Philadelphia School District), and many others.

Do You Twitter? Who do you Follow?

We’re extending our Twitter quick poll for one more month. Do you agree with Bob who wrote “So you may think that twitter is pointless... and then you may think that making small talk with people at work is just as pointless. OR you my see how important it is to network with colleagues for prof dev and other work related reasons. Welcome to the 21st century!” or with Karen who says, “I think this is pointless. A total waste of time and people who have time to do this must not have enough WORK to keep them busy!”  Take the quick poll to tell us if you Twitter and, if so, how many people you follow.

Check Out Three New Publications from Intel:

Investing In Our Future Through Education  
A look at the opportunities made possible by stimulus funding

Investing in Sustainable Broadband Adoption
Learn about proposed next-generation broadband solutions and the economic opportunities they offer.

The Positive Impact of eLearning.
A report on the ways ICT-enhanced learning can benefit students, schools and communities.

Project RED Survey Deadline Extended to Dec 31

ProjectRED – an ambitious research project sponsored by Intel, Apple, the Pearson Foundation, Qwest, and eChalk and supported by organizations including NSBA, AASA, CoSN, ISTE, ASBO, AESA, NAMTC, SETDA and iNACOL – has announced that it is extending its survey deadline till the end of December. All principals of technology-rich schools are encouraged to take the survey asap. You can provide input to state and federal policymakers at the same time you provide useful information to your fellow educators. Every respondent who completes the survey will receive a complimentary copy of the report (a $999 value). 

Headlines

Dealing with School Closures in Oregon
Through a public-private partnership the state of Oregon has created a set of digital tools that can help schools maintain the continuity of learning in case of the flu or other problems causing students to be out of school for extended periods.

Netbooks vs. Laptops
Schools debate the pros and cons of netbook computers as a way of bringing down the costs of 1:1 computing.

One-to-One Programs Grow in Pennsylvania
One-to-one laptop computer programs grow and expand in Pennsylvania as educators evaluate the potential of laptop computers.

Digital Natives vs. Digital Immigrants
A NY Times opinion piece addresses the issue of multitasking and whether students these days can do three things at once and get any real studying done.

Limiting the Web
Wireless Internet use on College campuses is more common than on high school campuses in Minnesota, but that could be changing in the near future.

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