Blackboard Gets Updated for Online Learning
Enterprise technology company Blackboard has announced an update for its flagship online learning platform. Service Pack 8 for Blackboard Learn 9.1 brings a number of feature enhancements that make it easier to navigate the system, take advantage of its capabilities…
BrightLink Interactive Teaching in the Classroom
Leading projector brand Epson is offering a complete line of short throw and ultra-short throw interactive BrightLink projectors. Its six models offer an interactive projector + pen combination with connectivity options to project onto any existing whiteboard, wall or other…
Internet Security Training Tools for Students
Tech company IBM has announced that in conjunction with Safer Internet Day, it will release free Internet safety training tools for students and have volunteers working to help raise awareness and educate students and businesses on Internet safety and digital…
Kinect for Xbox 360 Super Sunday Challenge
In an effort to inspire the masses to get off the couch this Sunday, Kinect for Xbox 360, the official console sponsor of the NFL, and NFL PLAY 60 has announced a challenge to fans and gamers across the country…
Girls Fuel Valentine’s Day Searches on Yahoo!
Nearly a third of “Valentine cards” searches on Yahoo! hail from kids under 13, and overall girls fuel 22% of “Valentine cards” queries online. It was revealed by Yahoo! Tuesday, Jan. 31. Who is in Love with Valentine’s Day?: Hearteningly,…
Microsoft Imagine Cup Grants for Students
At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting on Friday in Davos, Switzerland, Microsoft Corp. announced the winners of the inaugural year of the Imagine Cup Grants program, a three-year, $3 million competitive grant program for student technology and social entrepreneurs….
What Teachers Want for Classroom Tech
PBS LearningMedia announced Monday findings from a national survey of teachers grades pre-K-12 that sheds light on the rising role of technology in America’s classrooms, as well as barriers teachers face to accessing the “right” digital resources. Ninety-one percent of…
Apple Offers Digital Textbooks to Students
Apple has announced iBooks 2 for iPad, featuring iBooks textbooks, which offer iPad users gorgeous, fullscreen textbooks with interactive animations, diagrams, photos, videos, navigation and much more. iBooks textbooks can be kept up to date, don’t weigh down a backpack…
























