Google™ expands their Google™ for Educators site
Submitted by Gregg Legutki on Tue, 2008-05-06 10:05.Google™ announces a new section of the Google™ for Educators site - dedicated to using their popular Geo Products. Extensive information on Google Sky™, Google Earth™, Google Sketch Up™, and Google Maps™.
Google™ Teacher Academy
Submitted by Gregg Legutki on Tue, 2008-05-06 10:00.Google™ announces an upcoming Google™ Teacher Academy, a FREE professional development experience designed to help K-12 educators get the most from innovative technologies.
Report: Cyberbullying and Online Teens
Submitted by Robert Daeley on Fri, 2008-05-02 16:42.About one third (32%) of all teenagers who use the internet say they have been targets of a range of annoying and potentially menacing online activities – such as receiving threatening messages; having their private emails or text messages forwarded without consent; having an embarrassing picture posted without permission; or having rumors about them spread online.
ThinkQuest Judges Needed
Submitted by Molly Large on Thu, 2008-05-01 15:03.ThinkQuest is in the home stretch of judging, and it's become clear they need additional judges. The entire process happens online - and it's very rewarding to those who can take the time to review sites and score using the online rubric provided. To view examples of past entries and award winners, visit http://www.thinkquest.org/library/.
Survey Season
Submitted by Gregg Legutki on Thu, 2008-05-01 13:13.Just when we thought it was safe to read our email…
2006-2007 EETT Formula Grant Period Comes to an End
Submitted by Jenny Thomas on Tue, 2008-04-29 14:38.The 2006-2007 EETT Formula grant period closes on June 30, 2008. All funds from that grant cycle must be spent or obligated by June 30, 2008, or the LEA will be billed for unspent funds. As a reminder, 25% of all EETT funds must be spent on professional development, with the balance spent on technologies that are tied to the district technology plan.
