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Carnegie Mellon University Spin-off BirdBrain Technologies Launches Hummingbird Duo through Engineering and Technology Education Kickstarter Project

5/24/2014

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Electronics kit is equally challenging and fun for 4th graders, high school students, and adults
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Pittsburgh, PA, May 21, 2014 — BirdBrain Technologies is excited to announce that Hummingbird Duo is launching on Kickstarter. The Hummingbird Duo may be the first electronics kit that is fun and educational for a fourth grader, a high school student, a college engineering student, and an adult maker. The Hummingbird Duo provides several levels of engineering and technology learning. 

Instead of a steep learning curve, learners progress at increasing skill levels where mastering each level allows one to use the Hummingbird in a new and more interesting way. By participating in the Kickstarter campaign, individuals can purchase the forthcoming Hummingbird Duo at a pre-launch price for themselves or provide one to a school of their choice.


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Behind the Buzzword: Thoughts on Adaptive Learning Development

5/15/2014

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Author: Catelyn Cantrell
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I wanted to look into this buzzword and figure out what “Adaptive Learning” really is all about. Plus, I was interested the extent to which developers have created tools following this idea. If you are interested in adaptive learning, here is an excellent paper to start reading, grounded in education research and theory from an organization known as the Education Growth Advisors.   But before you jump in to that essay, let's explore the topic!


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The Advantages Of Signing Up For A Distance Learning Course

5/15/2014

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Author: Ross Symthe
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The days when education was synonymous with attending classes are being relegated to the pages of history. Primarily due to the proliferation of  the internet, and viable ed-tech tools, it has become easy to sign up for distance learning courses - in any field a person might be interested in. Since there is still a fair share of people who are skeptical about these online learning courses, We will highlight some of the benefits they offer:


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Epson Partners with Mimio to Sell MimioStudioSoftware with BrightLink Interactive Projectors

5/15/2014

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Leading Education Companies Join Forces to Bring Greater Interactivity to Classrooms
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LONG BEACH, Calif. and CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – May 15, 2014 – Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide1, andMimio, one of the world’s leading providers of interactive teaching technologies, today announced a partnership to sell MimioStudio™classroom software with Epson BrightLink® interactive projectors. 


This agreement gives schools more options for bringing advanced collaboration and interactivity into the classroom, delivering learning environments that inspire, connect and motivate students.


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PresenceLearning’s New EXTRA CREDIT Summer Series of Webinars Offers Special Educators Free ASHA CEUs

5/13/2014

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May 22, 2014 webinar examines on the application of the 
Common Core for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 13, 2014 – With the ever-growing emphasis on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in schools across the country, it is essential that speech-language professionals, special educators and administrators understand the implications for students with severe communication disorders and their roles in the CCSS implementation for these students. 


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KnowRe To Offer Its Award-Winning Adaptive Math Curriculum for Free to All Summer School Programs

5/13/2014

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New York, NY (May 13, 2014) – Education technology company, KnowRe (www.knowre.com) is announcing its first-ever summer math learning initiative, "KnowRe e-Camp," offering its cloud-based secondary math curriculum free-of-charge to all summer school programs across the United States.



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Effective Ways to Cut Down On Expenses in Education

5/12/2014

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Author: Ross Symthe
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There is no sense in denying that higher education is expensive. A recent survey revealed that around 30% of the total statutory expenditure of the US government (federal and state) was for the academic sector alone. At most leading colleges and universities, the fees are on the higher side. Accessing the latest education technology resources enhances the total spending of students too, just as it adds to the expenditures for institutions. 

In this post, I would focus on some effective ways to keep a tab on such burgeoning education expenses:


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The Biggest Fads In Our Contemporary Education System

5/8/2014

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Author: Ross Smythe
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For all its sophistication and advancement, the essence of education has remained the same for centuries. It is still about the seamless knowledge transfer between teachers and students, along with appropriate interaction between the two groups. The availability of tools like interactive whiteboards, learning software and educational apps for kids have helped in the process, but not changed it.

There is also a lot of talk about several other ‘new’ trends in education, which often come across as rather gimmicky and overhyped. In this post we'll cover some of these new fads our modern system.


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Adobe Voice Combines Sound, Graphics, Photos and Motion to Make Engaging Video Stories in Minutes

5/8/2014

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SAN JOSE, Calif. — May 8, 2014 -- Adobe (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced Adobe Voice, a new animated video app for iPad that gives anyone the ability to create and share engaging video stories. Adobe Voice empowers people to inform, persuade or inspire others to action by using a combination of their own recorded voice, imagery, music and cinema-quality motion graphics and effects. 

Designed to help people make an impact online and across social networks — without requiring any filming or editing — Adobe Voice is ideal for creative professionals prototyping a project, nonprofits championing a cause, small business owners connecting with customers or students looking to create an interactive and engaging school report. Animated videos can be quickly shared via social media, email, personal blogs and websites by posting a single link and can be viewed on virtually any device.


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Dr. Jennifer House Joins Board of Directors of Listen for Life

5/8/2014

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Education technology veteran latest addition to world-class team
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Oakland, California – May 8, 2014 – Listen for Life™, a global nonprofit music-media organization dedicated to the preservation and advancement of music culture worldwide, has tapped Jennifer House, Ph.D., founder and president of RedRock Reports and an education technology industry veteran, as the latest member of its Board of Directors. 

House will help guide the organization by serving as its educational business development and legislative liaison. Also joining the Board of Directors are Mark Mallardi, appointed CEO of Listen for Life in January, and Carol Castelli, who will serve as chief advisor for live events and product marketing/branding. 


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