On Thursday, April 29th, Gregory Heights principal Phil Robinson and teacher Marianne Shibly hosted an open house to demonstrate what is being called the “21st Century Classroom.” The purpose of the event was to share with representatives from other Highline School District schools, parents and members of the press how technology is being used to support teaching in a multi-language classroom.
March 15, 2010 | Author: Ken Royal Archimedes Academy a Bronx Gem The ancient Syracuse problem-solver Archimedes would have appreciated his namesake Archimedes Academy in the Bronx. This 6-12th grade math, science, and technology NYC public school is run by Miriam Lazar—a modern day mathematician, principal, education entrepreneur, author, and problem solver. Unlike Archimedes, her tasks are [...]
Channel 6 broadcasts from an Indianapolis Public Montessori school which recently hosted a classroom media event to demonstrate how eno Interactive Whiteboards and Qwizdom Student Response Systems are changing the way that children learn and engage. Story here: http://www.theindychannel.com/video/22590951/index.html
02.08.2010 – AUSTIN, Texas – Most American educators are familiar with Qwizdom’s interactive classroom technology, but only those attending the Texas Computer Education Association Conference this February will have the unique opportunity to squeeze in hands-on time with the company’s newest hardware release – the Q6 student response system.Available for pre-order in late march of [...]
When comparing editorial presence across three of our education clients, it popped up that each (eChalk, Qwizdom and PolyVision) have been recently featured in Scholastic Administrator Magazine’s “Best in Tech” section. Here are the summaries: PolyVision eno Jim Wolff Director, Information Technology Tustin Unified School District Tustin, California Response: Our staff has embraced the technology [...]
You can’t miss the message: FETC has set its sights on a green future for American classrooms. If by chance you aren’t familiar with the Planet Green (Discovery) series Living with Ed, Ed Begley, Jr. is that guy famous for arriving at Hollywood red carpet events on his bicycle (really putting those limos into perspective.) [...]
‘We use handsets to quiz the children about music’ Terrace Road primary school in inner-city Swansea uses an unusual tool to get pupils engaged in music. Qwizdom is a hand-held voting system, like the ask-the-audience handset used inWho Wants To Be A Millionaire?, which lets the whole class respond to questions, with their answers shown [...]
PGISD Foundation gives grants for classroom projects Pleasant Grove Education Foundation President Trish Reed and Guaranty Bond Bank President Robert Irwin present a $4,250 grant to Middle School teachers Robyn Hatridge, Lisa Watson and Lisa Hurst to purchase Quizdom software for the classroom. The foundation grant from the Dr. Robbins and Nancy Robbins Endowment is [...]
Gadget-weary teachers rejoice. The new wireless Q7 Presenter Tablet from Qwizdom combines many tools onto one device. Use the tablet much like an interactive whiteboard, except do it wirelessly from the back of the classroom instead of with your back turned in the front. Send instructions and receive feedback and requests for help from students [...]
By WINNIE HU GREAT NECK, N.Y. — The games had begun. In a darkened classroom at Great Neck South High School on a recent afternoon, the Advanced Placement physics students sped through a pop quiz, furiously pressing keys on hand-held clickers. A projection screen tracked their responses in real time, showing who knew what through [...]
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