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  • Experts: Copyright law hinders scholarship
    Fri, Nov 06, 2009    Primary Topic Channel:  Educause
    Day two of the annual EDUCAUSE higher-education technology conference in Denver, Nov. 3 through 6, saw at least two presenters speak out about the unfair application of strict copyright protections to scholarly journals -- a practice, they said, that hinders academic endeavors. Key words: educause, higher education technology, copyright law, Lawrence Lessig [ Read More ]

  • Panelists: Tech can help bring innovations to scale
    Fri, Oct 30, 2009    Primary Topic Channel:  T+L2
    Technology allows educators to share the innovative best practices and ideas they gather with others easily, said panelists during an Oct. 29 discussion at the National School Boards Association's T+L Conference. The panel session was titled "Innovation, Technology, and Going to Scale." [ Read More ]

  • Colleges axing student eMail accounts
    Fri, Oct 30, 2009    Primary Topic Channel:  Research , Campus-based , Educause
    Some campuses are doing away with school-issued eMail addresses as students increasingly enter college with a personal eMail account, according to a nationwide survey by education-technology group EDUCAUSE. The survey also showed that more colleges and universities are offering 24-7 help-desk support for students and staff, and the vast majority employ some kind of bandwidth-shaping practices to manage traffic on their networks. Key words: Educause, education technology, school technology, eMail services, commercial eMail, computer help desk [ Read More ]

  • T+L speaker reveals keys to innovation
    Thu, Oct 29, 2009    Primary Topic Channel:  T+L2
    Bringing together teachers with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and outlooks can drive innovation in schools, said keynote speaker Frans Johansson during the opening general session of the National School Boards Association's T+L Conference in Denver Oct. 28. [ Read More ]

  • NSBA honors '20 to Watch'
    Wed, Oct 28, 2009    Primary Topic Channel:  T+L2
    At its annual Technology + Learning (T+L) Conference in Denver this week, the National School Boards Association (NSBA) is honoring 20 emerging leaders in education technology, ranging from school teachers to superintendents to directors of nonprofit organizations. [ Read More ]

  • Innovation a key draw during NSBA T+L
    Tue, Oct 27, 2009    Primary Topic Channel:  T+L2
    As the National School Boards Association's (NSBA) Technology and Learning Conference (T+L) approaches, educators and technology leaders across the country are preparing for speakers and sessions focusing on innovation, STEM, and global collaboration. [ Read More ]

  • Plan your T+L schedule
    Thu, Oct 22, 2009    Primary Topic Channel:  T+L2
    NSBA T+L runs Oct. 28-30, 2009. Check out the conference schedule, including an online conference planner, to make the most of your time. [ Read More ]

  • Educational innovation
    Thu, Oct 22, 2009    Primary Topic Channel:  T+L2
    NSBA T+L keynote speakers will focus on technology's role in educational innovation, and how teachers can use technology to truly inspire students. [ Read More ]

  • Critical issues at NSBA T+L
    Thu, Oct 22, 2009    Primary Topic Channel:  T+L2
    This year's T+L will focus on the following issues:
    • Tools for Engagement
    • Technology and the Law
    • Professional Development
    • Leadership for Innovation
    • 1:1--Next Steps
    • Preparing Tomorrow's Workforce with S.T.E.M.
    • Mission Critical IT Management
    [ Read More ]

 

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