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eSchoolNews: More changes at Gateway Computer

ByL S

eSchoolNews explains how Idaho-based MPC is set to take over Gateway’s professional business unit in a deal that closely follows Acer’s acquisition of Gateway’s consumer business:eSchool News online – MPC acquires Gateway’s school business Just days after Taiwanese computer maker Acer Inc. announced plans to acquire Gateway Inc. for $710 million, Gateway’s school customers learned…

New proposed federal legislation – DOPA renewed

ByL S

The blog Learning.Now details some new proposed legislation in the House that resurrects DOPA (Deleting Online Predators Act) that was passed by the House last year but received no movement from the Senate. At first glance this bill looks laudable, putting further restrictions to keep pornography from children. It then targets social networking sites to…

IT Advice

ByL S

eWeek has published a brief but timely article that is applicable to our work in education: 10 More Stupid Things Smart IT People Still Do Here is a sampling of easy trappings they recommend you avoid: Cast a jaded eye on emerging technologies and modes of delivering technology. Ignore investment in training and professional development….

Contrast to the US Approach

ByL S

eSchoolNews reports that Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) recently visited the Scandinavian countries–who have scored highly in international math and science testing–to contrast their approach with the United States. While they talk about a variety of issues, they do mention the student role and teacher role that includes internet filtering: Top News – U.S. educators…