Teachers energize building plans at Gunn, Paly Sep 24, 2009
It's a huge issue, and it's been an issue at Gunn for a long time," she said. Math teacher Jeanne Beck said students complained of falling asleep during afternoon classes after teachers sometimes turn off the lights to try to cool down the room. New classroom technologies such as smartboards, LCD projectors and laptops only add to the heat generated by 36 bodies in a poorly ventilated space, she added. School board members asked staff members to return with proposals on how to solve the... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Epson Announces Ultra-Bright, Ultra-Portable Projector for Under $1,000 Sep 15, 2009
Positioning Flexibility: Requires a shorter throw distance allowing for the projection of larger images in smaller rooms; a 60" image can be projected from a distance of approximately four feet Availability and Support The Epson PowerLite 1716 will be available in October 2009 through national resellers, pro audio/visual dealers, mail order, and distribution. Epson's PowerLite projectors come with a two-year limited warranty that includes two elite technical support services - Epson... (PR Newswire)
President Obama speaks to students Sep 12, 2009
St. John the Baptist Parish School District s students attentively watched President Obama s speech on Promethean Boards, via LCD projectors, on television monitors and on computer screens. The President s message was met with positive reviews from administration, teachers and students. (L Observateur, LA)
Theft of school's ukuleles leaves kids singing blues Sep 11, 2009
They took a flat-screen TV, about three laptop computers, LCD projectors, other electronic equipment and cash, including a bag of pennies containing about $5 to $10 collected by students for children with leukemia ... They took a flat-screen TV, about three laptop computers, LCD projectors, other electronic equipment and cash, including a bag of pennies containing about $5 to $10 collected by students for children with leukemia. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
WFEE grants keep school funding steady Aug 29, 2009
The $7,000 grant will provide not only the software, but six LCD projectors for an optimal classroom display. At the high school, reading is about to get a technological facelift, as WFEE purchased four Kindle electronic readers that will allow students access to hundreds of full texts with the push of a button. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Calls to strip Miss Singapore of title after suggestive photos appear on the Net Jul 10, 2009
Its board of directors chairman Dr Kow Cheong Wei said 27 of the classrooms would be installed with computers, LCD projectors and other multimedia facilities. When the concept was implemented, he said parents would also be able to check their childrens progress. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Muraco gets Kidspiration 3 software and projectors Jun 23, 2009
Thanks to the generous grant of $7,080 from the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence, the Francis J. Muraco Elementary School in Winchester will be bestowed with 72 Kidspiration 3 software packages (for all computers used by all of the Muraco students, teachers, and staff) and six of the Epson Powerlite 83+ LCD projectors (one for each grade), each on a mobile cart, to be shared by all in the school for the 2009-10 school year ... Thanks to the generous grant of $7,080 from the... (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Picking a Fight with Fellow Evangelicals Jun 21, 2009
Hymnbooks and prayer books have been replaced by PowerPoint with its LCD projectors and laptops. This music, he laments, is not always anchored in Biblical truth, nor does it always adhere to sound church doctrine. (Townhall.com)
'Guerrilla Drive-Ins' Turn Nostalgia On Its Head Jun 16, 2009
Some operators use the old-school 16mm film, but most use DVDs and LCD projectors. Some viewers sit on lawn chairs and watch movies under the stars. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Benson School adopts 'innovative program' (155) Jun 3, 2009
Some of those methods include the use of cameras, LCD projectors, student responders and interactive white board technology. The VICCI Web site allows teachers to house and share resources over the entire district. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Education fund donates $33K to Braintree schools Jun 3, 2009
Over the past several years, the Fund for Education has raised monies to pay for the wiring of all the district s classrooms for high-speed Internet access and purchased and installed 58 LCD projectors. Last year, the organization implemented a teacher grant program where 11 teachers shared a total of $4,500 to fund classroom projects such as MCAS remediation, reading, and social studies. (Braintree Forum, MA)
* Light, moving imagery and faded memory May 22, 2009
For Performative Cinema VI: Songlines, which takes place at the Guling Street Little Theatre this weekend, two LCD projectors and three 16mm film projectors are used to beam images, including still photographs taken from movies starring P. Ramlee, the legendary star of Malaysian cinema of the 1950s and 1960s, sometimes separately, sometimes simultaneously, onto the stage where Au plays with various objects such as a prism in front of the machines. The effect is kaleidoscopic. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
WFEE Grants Recommendations: Professional Development and Education Grants for 2009-10 School Year May 17, 2009
This grant will provide three LCD projectors and mobile carts to be used throughout the school ... Kidspiration 3 Software and LCD Projectors, Leah Ferullo, Irene Diamond, Melissa Testa, Muraco Elementary School, $7,080 ... This grant will provide the software for all 72 computers at Muraco and six LCD projectors with mobile carts. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
M-P high school ranks 7th in state in AP standings Apr 16, 2009
Those funds will help purchase computers and LCD projectors plus staff supplies. Students will be involved in various community projects on Earth Day on April 29. (Kalona News, IA)
Decision on teaching Maths, Science in English by month end (Updated) Mar 12, 2009
"It doesn't matter if the decision is made before or after the Umno elections as any change in policy will only be implemented next year. "I will go to the ground personally to explain to the people this issue as they need to know the logistics, such as the number of pupils involved, teachers who were given training, and amount of equipment invested namely computer, laptop and LCD projectors since 2003," he said. Hishammuddin said he agreed with the call to decide on the issue quickly but an... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
BOE approves WHS furniture, Swift library computer system Mar 12, 2009
As Mr. Miller explained, "The system also includes asset management, which means we'll be able to keep inventory of technology items, cameras, LCD projectors. Also, textbook manager, allowing us to take control of all the textbooks, to know what we have, where it is, how old it is, when it was bought, what we paid for it, and who has it.". The system would be bought through the building project, and has three years of licensing and training included into the cost. (Town Times, CT)
Meeting the challenge (377) Feb 19, 2009
Byrd said his school will use the money to purchase instructional technology materials for the school such as LCD projectors, smart boards and digital cameras. McKenzie said how the money will be spent at her school has not been decided yet. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Supt.'s contract extended Feb 19, 2009
31 for 15 LCD projectors, 25,397. 68 for 15 new laptops for the future middle school science lab and 26,584. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
