Technology in Education

Abilene Area: Many textbooks cost same as high-tech alternative
Tim Gau went to a textbook vendor fair recently to order next year’s batch of books for Ballinger Independent School District, which is one of his duties as district technology director. Ballinger ISD students get laptops starting in fifth grade. Gau was hoping that, with new legislation this year allowing him to buy electronic textbooks, he could save some money. He was dismayed at what he found. [ View Article ] Mar 8, 2010, 08:31

Plano: Robinson eighth-graders selected to test netbooks
As part of a pilot program to study the effectiveness of using wireless technology in the classroom, Plano ISD issued netbooks to Robinson Middle School's 350 eighth-graders in November. "We have been looking for different ways to use wireless devices in our classrooms; the netbooks just happened to come along as our first opportunity," said Mary Hewett, executive director of the district's instructional technology department. Netbooks are a category of mini-notebooks or ultraportable laptops that are small, light and inexpensive; they are suited for general computing and accessing Web-based applications. [ View Article ] Mar 8, 2010, 07:45

Marshall: MISD to consider laptop buys
Marshall school trustees will meet Monday to consider the $132,101.85 purchase of Apple laptops and carts for a technology classroom room at Marshall High School. [ View Article ] Mar 8, 2010, 07:30

K12RADIOHOUSTON: HISD’s NEW SCHOOL OF THOUGH
The nation’s first custom radio station created for a major school district - (Houston, Texas) No radio tower or transmitter necessary! The Houston Independent School District (HISD) begins live Internet streaming of K12RadioHouston in July of 2010 in preparation for students returning to class in the fall. The station’s 24/7 custom programming opens a new door to welcome parents, staff and the extended family of HISD. Listeners will enjoy a wide range of music while hearing about the many facets of Texas’ largest, and the nation’s 7th largest school district. Mar 5, 2010, 08:20

Flour Bluff ISD to hold technology expo
The Flour Bluff Independent School District will host a technology expo Saturday. The event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Flour Bluff Intermediate School will showcase technology applied in the district’s classrooms. Students will demonstrate the latest tools they use. The event is open to the public. More than 50 presentations are scheduled every 15 minutes. [ View Article ] Mar 5, 2010, 06:05

Odessa: ECISD partners with Odessa College for diesel technology class
Next fall Ector County Independent School District juniors and seniors will be able to take diesel technology classes when the school district’s diesel academy — offered in partnership with Odessa College — starts up. [ View Article ] Mar 5, 2010, 06:01

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