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The following
announcements
are compiled from press releases that come into the ISTE
editorial
office. The products and resources are not reviewed by
the L&L
staff and are offered here without recommendation. Send
press
releases and suggestions for entries to products@iste.org
Compiled by
Jennifer
Ames
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Hardware
Wright Line's LCD Lift is a monitor
accommodation for
LCD screens and monitors. According to the manufacturer, when
installed
in the desk surface, the user can pull a release trigger and
the screen
will lift. The apparatus is compatible with most 15-19-inch
LCD flat
screens. The product is priced according to configuration with
other
Wright Line products.
Wright Line
1.800.225.7348
http://www.wrightline.com
The SuperView Video-on-Demand Server is a
network-attached
server with a gigabit Ethernet interface that records, stores,
and streams
VHS/DVD videos and television shows from cable, satellite, or
local
broadcast stations. The server works with Macs and PCs or any
computer
that has Microsoft Media Player and a Web browser. It
broadcasts full-motion,
full-screen media over your school's network. For pricing
information,
contact the manufacturer.
Axonix
1.800.866.9797, ext. 215 or 216
http://www.axonix.com
The iGPS-360 Global Positioning System Receiver
by Pharos
is an adapter that can be plugged into mobile devices such as
a PDA,
laptop, or tablet PC. The device plugs in via serial, USB,
CompactFlash,
PCMCIA, or Bluetooth ports and, according to the manufacturer,
enables
location finding and navigation anywhere. The device tracks 12
GPS satellites
to improve tracking performance. Price depends on
configuration.
Pharos Science & Applications, Inc.
1.310.212.7088
http://www.pharosgps.com
Software
Jasc Software has introduced a software collection
for digital
photography. The Paint Shop Power Suite-Photo
Edition
includes Paint Shop Pro 8, Paint Shop Photo Album 4, and Paint
Shop
Xtras Creative Edition 1 and 2. According to the developer,
users can
edit, enhance, organize, repair, archive, and share their
digital images.
The complete suite price is $119. Upgrade pricing is available
on the
company's Web site.
Jasc Software
1.800.622.2793
http://www.jasc.com
According to the developer, InkSaver 2.0 saves
money
when you print. The manufacturer says that customers can use
this software
to reduce the amount of ink their printer uses to print
documents. Users
can choose the amount of ink they want to use on each print
job by adjusting
a slider bar. The company says the software works with all
printer brands
and maintains document quality while lowering ink usage. The
cost is
$34.99 for a new purchase or $14.99 for an upgrade.
Strydent Software
1.800.663.6222
http://www.inksaver.com
According to the developer, SlideShow Desktop
is an easy
way to create slide shows from your digital camera or stored
images.
Users can specify the interval between slide changes and
modify the
photo's filename, orientation, and display size during
playback. The
software also includes features for managing desktop wallpaper
and e-mailing
and printing photos. A free 14-day evaluation version is
available for
download. A single user license is $19.95.
Desktop Designs
0044.7775.791397 (UK)
http://slideshowdesktop.com
The following three pieces were developed by Tom O'Brien for
the Palm
OS and are distributed by Handmark. Find It!
presents
three visual/logic arenas for ages 5 through adult. Each
challenge has
12 levels of difficulty. Mystery Three presents
three
number/logic arenas for ages 8 through adult, each with
several levels
of difficulty. Treasure Hunt presents three
visual/logic
arenas for ages 5 through adult. Users search for hidden
jewels following
simple rules but the thinking involved can get more complex.
Each program
is available for download and costs $9.99.
Handmark
http://www.handmark.com
For use with Vernier LabPro and more than 40 Vernier sensors,
Logger
Pro enables you to collect, graph, analyze, and print
your data
as well as import data from a Texas Instruments, Palm, or
Visor handheld.
Version 3.2 offers video analysis tools, strip chart mode, and
improved
heart rate calculations. The video analysis tools allow you to
extract
quantitative data from inserted video clips that the software
has synchronized
with existing sensor data. The cost is $99.
Vernier
1.888.837.6437
http://www.vernier.com
Books
Technology in Education: A Twenty-Year
Retrospective:
This title, edited by D. LaMont Johnson and Cleborne D.
Maddux, provides
an overview of the trends and issues related to the
integration of computers
and technology in the school curriculum since the 1970s. The
book comprises
a series of papers from different authors. The cost is $59.95
for hard
cover and $29.95 for soft cover.
The Haworth Press, Inc.
1.800.HAWORTH
http://www.haworthpress.com
10 Easy Ways to Use Technology in the English
Classroom: Hilve
Firek shows educators how to integrate the latest
technological innovations
into your English classroom. The book is suitable for
educators who
are new to technology or more advanced. Also, according to the
publisher,
the book offers numerous features, including rubrics for
assessing student
learning, margin links to online resources, and end-of-chapter
interviews
with teachers who use technology in their English classroom.
The price
is $15.
Heinemann Publishing
1.800.225.5800
http://www.teneasyways.com
The Electronic Briefcase for Administrators-Tools and
Templates: Susan
Brooks-Young offers tips for school administrators to more
effectively
manage their day. The book is geared both toward experienced
and novice
technology users. Brooks-Young provides text with information
on how
to use technology to expedite everyday tasks as well as a
CD-ROM with
more than 35 ready-to-use templates. The cost is $34.95 for
ISTE members
and $39.95 for non-ISTE members.
ISTE Bookstore
1.800.336.5191
http://www.iste.org/bookstore
Understanding Models in Earth and Space Science: The
result
of a joint venture of the National Science Teachers
Association and
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Pollution
Prevention
and Toxics, the book is written by Steven Gilbert and Shirley
Ireton.
It explores how modeling can assist science teachers in
presenting complex
concepts, developing student awareness, and engaging students.
The book
covers many types of models, including conceptual models,
concrete models,
and computer technology models. The cost is $19.96 for NSTA
members
and $24.95 for nonmembers.
NSTA
1.800.277.5300
http://store.nsta.org
Resources
Gale Schools has presented The Grant Goldmine to
help
K-12 educators and administrators develop fundraising
strategies. The
resource uses proprietary data from Gale's imprint, The Taft
Group,
to offer grant writing tips, links to available grants and
federal funds,
and tips from fundraising professionals. In addition to links
about
other grant resources, the Web site also features
opportunities from
Gale Schools.
Gale Schools
http://www.galeschools.com/grant_goldmine
Raptors in the City is a real-time,
inquiry-based science
and technology program for Grades 4-6. The program features
the rare
Peregrine falcon. The online portion of the program guides
students
through the nesting season. On the Web site, they can watch
the falcons
live via cameras mounted on skyscrapers. The curriculum
supports one
semester of study. Students learn about the environment,
biology, and
technology. For more information, see the Web site.
Raptors in the City
http://www.raptorsinthecity.org
Newseum, the interactive museum of news in
Washington,
D.C., unveiled a new interactive experience on its Web site.
President
Kennedy Has Been Shot is the online companion to the book of
the same
title. The interactive presentation traces the events of
November 22-25,
1963, through photographs, video, and audio. The story is told
from
the perspective of the media professionals who covered the
events.
Newseum
http://www.newseum.org/kennedy
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