http://www.cblohm.com Public Relations for the Education Industry Wed, 23 May 2012 14:17:23 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://www.cblohm.com/news/parchment-offers-colleges-full-integration-support-for-industry-leading-student-information-systems/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/parchment-offers-colleges-full-integration-support-for-industry-leading-student-information-systems/#comments Mon, 21 May 2012 06:00:44 +0000 Kristen Plemon http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=7212 Through a new partnership with IData, Parchment Inc. is simplifying transcript and credential data exchange for higher education institutions. The companies teamed up to integrate transcript exchange processes into college student information systems (SIS), including market leaders Jenzabar, Datatel, and Oracle PeopleSoft, among many others. The partnership enables colleges and universities to send and receive transcript data from Docufide® by Parchment™ in their preferred data format and easily manage the process from within their SIS, reducing the need for active staff management.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/parchment-offers-colleges-full-integration-support-for-industry-leading-student-information-systems/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-launches-flashcards-html5cards-not-yet-available/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-launches-flashcards-html5cards-not-yet-available/#comments Mon, 21 May 2012 06:00:26 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=7218 Shmoop announces the launch of Flashcards, a free site-wide tool that helps students learn and retain information. Students can use the online flashcards for a variety of subjects including algebra, literature, biology and even mythology. Shmoop also developed SAT and AP test prep flashcards to assist students who are preparing for college. ]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-launches-flashcards-html5cards-not-yet-available/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-launches-dmv-guide/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-launches-dmv-guide/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 19:48:45 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=7189 Shmoop announces the launch of a free DMV Guide designed to assist individuals who are preparing to receive their driver’s license. The online guide provides state-by-state test preparation questions, driving rules and regulations, and driving school locations. In addition, the DMV Guide offers driving tips and other pertinent information for first-time drivers.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-launches-dmv-guide/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/funds-for-learning-ceo-to-speak-at-national-broadband-events/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/funds-for-learning-ceo-to-speak-at-national-broadband-events/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 17:51:00 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=7152 Funds For Learning announces details of CEO John Harrington’s upcoming broadband panel discussions. Harrington will participate in two major panel presentations during the month of May, focusing on the role of the E-rate on broadband expansion.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/funds-for-learning-ceo-to-speak-at-national-broadband-events/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-launches-ged-guide/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-launches-ged-guide/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 19:59:47 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=7133 Shmoop now offers a comprehensive guide to the all-important high school equivalency exam. The GED gives individuals who might otherwise struggle finding their place in the workforce an opportunity to thrive. The exam includes five subject area tests on mathematics, reading, science, social studies and writing. Shmoop’s online test prep course features hundreds of explanations, examples and exercises, more than 600 practice problems and essays, and two full-length, timed GED practice tests.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-launches-ged-guide/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/siia-sponsors-vision-k-20-press-conference/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/siia-sponsors-vision-k-20-press-conference/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 21:50:34 +0000 Lauren Rothering http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=7106 The Education Division of the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) will hold a press conference during ISTE 2012. The press conference will highlight preliminary results of the association’s fourth annual Vision K-20 survey on Monday, June 25, 4-5 p.m., at the San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina Hotel.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/siia-sponsors-vision-k-20-press-conference/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/siia-honors-education-industry-veterans-with-prestigious-awards/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/siia-honors-education-industry-veterans-with-prestigious-awards/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 19:30:31 +0000 Charlene Blohm http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=7097 The Education Division of the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) honored two education leaders with the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Ed Tech Impact Award during this week's Ed Tech Industry Summit (ETIS) in San Francisco. SIIA also recognized long-standing members of the Education Division during the conference.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/siia-honors-education-industry-veterans-with-prestigious-awards/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/sat-spanish-la-shmoop-shmoop-launches-sat-ii-spanish-and-sat-ii-spanish-with-listening-test-prep/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/sat-spanish-la-shmoop-shmoop-launches-sat-ii-spanish-and-sat-ii-spanish-with-listening-test-prep/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 22:28:21 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=7085 Shmoop announces the launch of new online test prep resources designed to prepare students for the SAT Spanish exam scheduled for June 2. The guide for SAT II Spanish and SAT II Spanish with Listening includes hundreds of explanations, examples and exercises. In addition, students can get ready for testing day with eight full-length practice exams, 160 practice problems and 70 additional grammar problems – all with real-time feedback and explanations.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/sat-spanish-la-shmoop-shmoop-launches-sat-ii-spanish-and-sat-ii-spanish-with-listening-test-prep/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/kaplan-k12-learning-services-announces-winners-of-its-first-year-teacher-e-book-contest/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/kaplan-k12-learning-services-announces-winners-of-its-first-year-teacher-e-book-contest/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 22:05:33 +0000 Kristen Plemon http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=7078 Kaplan K12 Learning Services today announced the winners of its “First Year Teacher e-Book Contest.” Submissions from Vickie Elswick of Boyd County Middle School (Ashland, Ky.), Loi-Natalie Laing of Miami Edison Senior High (Miami, Fla.), and Jessica Pilgreen of Wesclin Senior High School (Trenton, Ill.) were selected for publication in the revised edition of Kaplan’s top-selling book “First Year Teacher.” The new version is now available in the Apple iTunes Store for free throughout the month of May in recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 7-11). The book also will be available for free on Amazon.com starting on Mon., May 14 through the end of the month.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/kaplan-k12-learning-services-announces-winners-of-its-first-year-teacher-e-book-contest/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/siia-announces-top-innovators-in-education-technology-2/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/siia-announces-top-innovators-in-education-technology-2/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 16:43:54 +0000 Charlene Blohm http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=7054 During this week's SIIA Ed Tech Industry Summit (ETIS), Language Express and Filament Games took home top honors at the bi-annual Innovation Incubator program. Language Express and Filament Games were voted by 350 conference attendees as being the Most Likely to Succeed (first place and runner-up, respectively). Filament Games and Language Express were also voted as the Most Innovative (first place and runner-up, respectively).]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/siia-announces-top-innovators-in-education-technology-2/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/cba-releases-media-central-newsmaker-profiles/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/cba-releases-media-central-newsmaker-profiles/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 20:03:37 +0000 Saul Hafenbredl http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=6998 Here’s a preview of the news CB&A clients will be announcing during the ISTE 2012 conference. If you plan to attend ISTE, and are interested in arranging 1:1 interviews with representatives from these organizations during Media Central, please contact us for particulars. If you're skipping ISTE this year, consider a virtual meeting with one or more of our clients; we can arrange that as well. Company executives would be glad to discuss their news to help inform your future article topics.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/cba-releases-media-central-newsmaker-profiles/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/siia-announces-codie-award-winners-for-education-technology-industry/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/siia-announces-codie-award-winners-for-education-technology-industry/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 06:00:34 +0000 Charlene Blohm http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=6913 The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) announced the winners of the 2012 CODiE Awards in education technology during SIIA’s annual Ed Tech Industry Summit. Overall, 29 winners were recognized for their products and services deployed specifically for the education technology market. All of the education technology nominated products and services were first reviewed by a group of tech-savvy educators from across the nation, whose evaluations determined 128 finalists. SIIA members then reviewed these finalists and voted to select 29 CODiE Award winners.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/siia-announces-codie-award-winners-for-education-technology-industry/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/kaplans-teach-strategies-resources-wins-2012-bessie-award-for-top-curriculum-development-tool-for-teachers/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/kaplans-teach-strategies-resources-wins-2012-bessie-award-for-top-curriculum-development-tool-for-teachers/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 21:13:41 +0000 Kristen Plemon http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=6987 Kaplan K12 Learning Services’ Teach!^® Strategies & Resources has been honored as the top Curriculum Development program in the “Teacher Tools” category, by The ComputED Gazette, as part of its 2012 Best Education Software Awards (BESSIE Awards). Winners were selected from around the world and judged on academic content, potential for broad classroom use, technical merit, subject approach, and management system. Teach!^® Strategies & Resources is an online toolkit with robust instructional and professional development assets to support teacher development as the new Common Core State Standards and academic benchmarks shift from policy to practice.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/kaplans-teach-strategies-resources-wins-2012-bessie-award-for-top-curriculum-development-tool-for-teachers/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-launches-shmoop-careers/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-launches-shmoop-careers/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 06:10:43 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=6939 Shmoop announces the launch of Shmoop Careers, a guide designed to help students glean more information about career paths they may be considering. For each career, Shmoop breaks down what students can expect if they decide to pursue the profession. The guide provides a snapshot of what the occupation entails and a glimpse into a typical day in the life, along with a run-down of salary, power, fame, glory, stress, qualifications and more. Shmoop will add new careers to the guide every month, helping students discover career paths they may have never previously considered.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-launches-shmoop-careers/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/studyblue-adds-modern-twist-to-teacher-appreciation-with-cards-for-teachers/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/studyblue-adds-modern-twist-to-teacher-appreciation-with-cards-for-teachers/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 06:00:50 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=6930 In conjunction with Teacher Appreciation Week, StudyBlue is helping students thank their teachers with the Cards For Teachers annual recognition program. From May 7 through May 31, students are invited to visit the Cards For Teachers site and send digital thank-you messages to teachers and school staff who have made a difference in their lives. From those who are recognized, StudyBlue will randomly select 300 educators to receive a gift card for a free latte. The Cards For Teachers program is open to everyone, including students, former students and parents. In addition, any teacher or school staff member may be recognized.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/studyblue-adds-modern-twist-to-teacher-appreciation-with-cards-for-teachers/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/student-with-special-needs-awarded-trip-of-a-lifetime-to-worlds-first-ultra-accessible-family-fun-park/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/student-with-special-needs-awarded-trip-of-a-lifetime-to-worlds-first-ultra-accessible-family-fun-park/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 05:56:51 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=6971 Ten-year-old Dylan Horne and his family from Bryant, Ark. are headed on a trip to Morgan’s Wonderland, the world’s first ultra-accessible family fun park. Sponsored by PCI Education and Dell, and hosted by online community WeAreTeachers, the nationwide contest asked special education teachers to nominate their students for the trip of a lifetime to Morgan’s Wonderland. As the nominating teacher of the grand-prize winner, Jane Sago of Bryant Public Schools’ Bryant Elementary School will be awarded a $2,500 gift card for products from PCI Education. Teachers who nominated the second through sixth place students will also receive a $500 gift card to spend on PCI Education products.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/student-with-special-needs-awarded-trip-of-a-lifetime-to-worlds-first-ultra-accessible-family-fun-park/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/nowboard-from-learning-resources-shipping-to-classrooms-nationwide/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/nowboard-from-learning-resources-shipping-to-classrooms-nationwide/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 19:31:24 +0000 Charlene Blohm http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=6876 Learning Resources announces the availability of now!Board™ portable interactive whiteboard technology for classrooms across the country. As educators nationwide are facing increasingly smaller budgets, now!Board offers an affordable solution for interactive classrooms. Aligned with 21st century learning and innovation skills, including critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity, now!Board conveniently turns any flat surface into an interactive learning environment.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/nowboard-from-learning-resources-shipping-to-classrooms-nationwide/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/veteran-technology-executives-join-parchment-as-growth-accelerates/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/veteran-technology-executives-join-parchment-as-growth-accelerates/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 17:41:30 +0000 Kristen Plemon http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=6865 On track to double the volume of transcript data it exchanges this year, Parchment announces the appointments of Robert Colletti, C.P.A., as chief financial officer and Jeff Dinski as vice president of business development. With experience scaling fast-growing, early-stage ventures, Colletti and Dinski bring a combined 35-year track record in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and consumer Internet companies to the Parchment management team. Parchment doubled in size during 2011 and forecasts stronger growth throughout 2012 and beyond.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/veteran-technology-executives-join-parchment-as-growth-accelerates/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-updates-ap-exam-guides-in-time-for-testing/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-updates-ap-exam-guides-in-time-for-testing/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 00:02:28 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=6817 With AP exam season only a week and a half away, Shmoop introduces updated guides and practice exams for 20 AP subjects to help students brush up on their favorite (or least favorite) subjects. From AP World History to AP Environmental Science, test prep resources from Shmoop help students prepare for exam day with test-taking tips, practice drills and full-length practice exams.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-updates-ap-exam-guides-in-time-for-testing/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/read-on-myon-provides-free-access-to-thousands-of-digital-books-for-all-children-in-hillsborough-county-florida/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/read-on-myon-provides-free-access-to-thousands-of-digital-books-for-all-children-in-hillsborough-county-florida/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:51:33 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=6800 Sponsored by several community organizations, a new reading initiative in Hillsborough County, Florida, is designed to boost literacy among young students. “Read on myON” provides all Hillsborough County children from birth to eighth grade with free access to myON reader from Capstone Digital. The personalized literacy environment is home to the largest integrated library of enhanced digital books, customized to a student’s interest and reading ability.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/read-on-myon-provides-free-access-to-thousands-of-digital-books-for-all-children-in-hillsborough-county-florida/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/e-rate-requests-surpass-5-billion-for-2012/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/e-rate-requests-surpass-5-billion-for-2012/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:51:38 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=6774 Funds For Learning announces that requests for discounts on certain communications services increased for the fourth straight year as schools and libraries across the nation sought more than $5 billion in E-rate funds for Funding Year 2012. Anticipating an increased demand for E-rate funds, John Harrington, CEO of Funds For Learning, penned an open letter to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski requesting that the commission increase the available funding in the E-rate program. Funds For Learning invites E-rate stakeholders and supporters to sign the online petition before it is delivered to the FCC in late 2012.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/e-rate-requests-surpass-5-billion-for-2012/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/learning-resources-launches-teacher-grant-for-portable-interactive-technology/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/learning-resources-launches-teacher-grant-for-portable-interactive-technology/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:49:20 +0000 Charlene Blohm http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=6756 Learning Resources invites teachers to submit collaborative lesson ideas for a chance to win $2,000 in products. Hosted by the online community WeAreTeachers, the grant program is designed to provide teachers the opportunity to win portable interactive technology for their classrooms while sharing best practices with educators across the country. Teachers can apply for the grant online at WeAreTeachers from April 24 through May 22, 2012.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/learning-resources-launches-teacher-grant-for-portable-interactive-technology/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/fundingfactory-reports-increased-recycling-by-schools-and-nonprofits/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/fundingfactory-reports-increased-recycling-by-schools-and-nonprofits/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:31:33 +0000 Kristen Plemon http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=6675 While FundingFactory reports the highest level of participation in e-waste recycling in program history, only a fraction of printer cartridges, mobile devices and other small electronics are recycled in United States, leaving millions of pounds of waste for landfills, and potential funding for schools and nonprofits unrealized. To increase awareness, and participation in e-waste recycling, FundingFactory, the nation’s largest fundraising-by-recycling program for schools and nonprofits, pledges an Act of Green in honor of Earth Day 2012 by expanding its list of qualifying recyclable items.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/fundingfactory-reports-increased-recycling-by-schools-and-nonprofits/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/calendar-listing-5th-annual-flipped-conference/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/calendar-listing-5th-annual-flipped-conference/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:49:12 +0000 Charlene Blohm http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=6666 The 5th Annual Flipped Conference is scheduled for June 18-20 in Chicago. More than 300 emerging and experienced “flippers” will gather to discuss, create and post video lectures for their flipped classrooms during the event, to be held at Tribeca Flashpoint Academy, 28 North Clark Street.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/calendar-listing-5th-annual-flipped-conference/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/siia-releases-primer-on-k-20-education-interoperability-standards/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/siia-releases-primer-on-k-20-education-interoperability-standards/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:33:38 +0000 Charlene Blohm http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=6643 The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) has released a “Primer on K-20 Education Interoperability Standards.” This Primer provides a framework for understanding interoperability standards that facilitate the exchange of information among educational systems, and support the integration of content, data, and components from different technology applications.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/siia-releases-primer-on-k-20-education-interoperability-standards/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/siia-announces-top-innovators-in-education-technology/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/siia-announces-top-innovators-in-education-technology/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:40:55 +0000 Charlene Blohm http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=6634 The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) announces 10 qualifiers and two alternates for its Innovation Incubator Program, which connects developers of promising new technologies with industry leaders, potential investors, and established companies seeking partnerships or acquisition candidates. The winners of the program will be chosen at the Ed Tech Industry Summit (ETIS) in San Francisco, May 6-8.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/siia-announces-top-innovators-in-education-technology/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/learning-resources-expands-product-offering-to-include-technology/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/learning-resources-expands-product-offering-to-include-technology/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:46:55 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=6590 Learning Resources introduces the Simple Technology product line, which delivers unique, multisensory learning experiences for students in grades preK-8. Aligned with 21st century learning and innovation skills, including critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity, the affordable technology tools are designed to be easy to use for both teachers and students. Field-tested in thousands of classrooms nationwide, the products can be implemented across the curriculum in subjects such as math, reading and science.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/learning-resources-expands-product-offering-to-include-technology/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/smithsonian-concludes-2012-environmental-education-shout-program-with-free-water-quality-webinars/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/smithsonian-concludes-2012-environmental-education-shout-program-with-free-water-quality-webinars/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 06:11:24 +0000 Kristen Plemon http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=6564 With Earth Day only a few days away, environmental education and corresponding classroom activities are top of mind for many educators. The increasingly popular Shout environmental exploration program enables educators to engage students in standards-aligned, interdisciplinary content through project-based learning and high-quality online resources. The program is concluding its 2012 “Water Matters” series with the interactive webinar sessions, “Water Quality: When It’s Not Clean and Healthy,” from May 16-17.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/smithsonian-concludes-2012-environmental-education-shout-program-with-free-water-quality-webinars/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/ed-tech-industry-summit-to-focus-on-bridging-k-12-and-postsecondary/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/ed-tech-industry-summit-to-focus-on-bridging-k-12-and-postsecondary/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:52:58 +0000 Charlene Blohm http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=6431 The ninth annual Ed Tech Industry Summit (ETIS), hosted by the Education Division of the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), will be held May 6-8 at The Palace Hotel in San Francisco. ETIS is the nation's leading education technology conference, featuring content-rich sessions on the edtech market and connecting industry executives through networking sessions.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/ed-tech-industry-summit-to-focus-on-bridging-k-12-and-postsecondary/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/siia-releases-2012-guide-to-the-e-rate-program/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/siia-releases-2012-guide-to-the-e-rate-program/#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:37:44 +0000 Charlene Blohm http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=6392 The Funding Year 2012 filing window for the E-rate program closed last month. Demand is likely to outpace available funding, as requests for E-rate funding have increased by 108 percent since 1998. During a time when demand for E-rate is outpacing available funding nearly two to one, the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) has released an updated guide to the E-rate program in partnership with Funds For Learning. The guide will help software and technology companies manage the challenges and opportunities for the E-rate program.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/siia-releases-2012-guide-to-the-e-rate-program/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/study-shows-hmh-fuse-ipad-app-can-dramatically-improve-student-achievement/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/study-shows-hmh-fuse-ipad-app-can-dramatically-improve-student-achievement/#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:15:22 +0000 Kristen Plemon http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=6380 A study released by Empirical Education Inc. (Empirical) identifies implementation as a key factor in the success of mobile technology such as the HMH Fuse™: Algebra 1 app. The 2010-2011 study examined the pilot of a new educational app from global education leader Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) that re-imagines the conventional textbook to fully deploy interactive features of the mobile device. Empirical found that the iPad^®-using students in four participating districts performed, on average, as well as their peers using the traditional textbook.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/study-shows-hmh-fuse-ipad-app-can-dramatically-improve-student-achievement/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/ap-spanish-la-shmoop-shmoop-launches-ap-spanish-language-and-ap-spanish-literature-test-prep/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/ap-spanish-la-shmoop-shmoop-launches-ap-spanish-language-and-ap-spanish-literature-test-prep/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 23:09:06 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=6342 Shmoop announces the launch of online test prep resources designed to prepare students for the AP Spanish Language Exam and AP Spanish Literature Exam scheduled for May 8th and 18th respectively. Students can brush-up on their Spanish language and literature skills with extreme topic review, grammar review, practice drills, full-length practice exams, and more.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/ap-spanish-la-shmoop-shmoop-launches-ap-spanish-language-and-ap-spanish-literature-test-prep/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/cba-event-will-expand-media-horizons-at-iste-2012/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/cba-event-will-expand-media-horizons-at-iste-2012/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:21:06 +0000 Paul Mamelka http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=6211 http://www.cblohm.com/news/cba-event-will-expand-media-horizons-at-iste-2012/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-launches-ap-chemistry/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-launches-ap-chemistry/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:42:38 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=6238 Shmoop announces the launch of a new online course designed to prepare students for the AP Chemistry Exam on May 7. The test prep course provides extreme topic review on everything from atomic theory to organic chemistry. Students can also sharpen their skills with test-taking tips, two full-length practice exams and practice drills. Shmoop now offers online test prep for 18 of the most popular AP Exams, in addition to the ACT, SAT and PSAT.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-launches-ap-chemistry/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/fundingfactory-sponsors-art-contest-for-earth-day/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/fundingfactory-sponsors-art-contest-for-earth-day/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:07:38 +0000 Kristen Plemon http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=6230 In honor of Earth Day, FundingFactory is sponsoring a nationwide eco-friendly art contest for students age 13 and up. Today (April 2) through April 20, artists are encouraged to submit original digital artwork that illustrates the theme of Earth Day, E-cycling or Up-cycling, and incorporates elements of the new FundingFactory logo. The top four designs will be selected from each theme category, with the 12 winners to be featured in the 2012-2013 FundingFactory calendar, “It’s Easy Being Green.”]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/fundingfactory-sponsors-art-contest-for-earth-day/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/time-to-know-hosts-free-webinar-with-district-administration-digital-teaching-platforms-customizing-classroom-learning-for-each-student/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/time-to-know-hosts-free-webinar-with-district-administration-digital-teaching-platforms-customizing-classroom-learning-for-each-student/#comments Thu, 29 Mar 2012 19:47:10 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=6157 Time To Know is hosting a free webinar with District Administration on Wednesday, April 11 at 2 p.m. ET. “Digital Teaching Platforms: Customizing Classroom Learning for Each Student” will discuss individualizing instruction using digital resources.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/time-to-know-hosts-free-webinar-with-district-administration-digital-teaching-platforms-customizing-classroom-learning-for-each-student/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/copernicus-educational-products-rolls-out-interactive-teaching-center-for-early-childhood-instruction/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/copernicus-educational-products-rolls-out-interactive-teaching-center-for-early-childhood-instruction/#comments Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:41:15 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=6137 Copernicus Educational Products, North America’s leading manufacturer of teaching centers, announces the launch of the Royal^® iRover iS600 Interactive Teaching Center. The classroom teaching aid combines the versatility of a teaching easel with the functionality of the Interactive SMART™ Board 640 and 660 to provide an all-in-one storage and display easel.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/copernicus-educational-products-rolls-out-interactive-teaching-center-for-early-childhood-instruction/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/capstone-digital-launches-2012-summer-reading-olympics/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/capstone-digital-launches-2012-summer-reading-olympics/#comments Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:56:00 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=6117 To support summer reading, Capstone Digital, developer of personalized learning environments for students, announces the 2012 Summer Reading Olympics. All schools using myON™ reader, the personalized literacy environment that provides access to the largest integrated library of digital books with multimedia supports, are invited to participate in this summer reading program. Prizes will be awarded to the top summer readers]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/capstone-digital-launches-2012-summer-reading-olympics/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/time-to-know-named-codie-awards-finalist/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/time-to-know-named-codie-awards-finalist/#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2012 06:38:16 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=6067 The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) announced that Time To Know is a 2012 CODiE Awards finalist for the “Best K-12 Instructional Solution” category. Established in 1986, the CODiE Awards celebrate outstanding achievement and vision in the software, digital information and education technology industries.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/time-to-know-named-codie-awards-finalist/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/applying-the-science-of-learning-to-effective-test-readiness/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/applying-the-science-of-learning-to-effective-test-readiness/#comments Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:34:26 +0000 Kristen Plemon http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=6054 Kaplan’s new white paper, “Effective Test Readiness: What the Research Says,” outlines six key findings that guide the design of programs supporting three fundamental factors: knowledge of the content; familiarity with the exam’s structure, conditions and tasks; and ability to apply critical thinking. Author Marcella Bullmaster-Day, Ed.D., the associate director of the Lander Center for Educational Research Touro College, pulls from a range of cognitive science research to provide a concise overview of what goes into an effective test readiness program.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/applying-the-science-of-learning-to-effective-test-readiness/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/califone-spirit-10th-anniversary-contest-encourages-educators-to-submit-creative-ideas-for-multimedia-use-in-the-classroom/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/califone-spirit-10th-anniversary-contest-encourages-educators-to-submit-creative-ideas-for-multimedia-use-in-the-classroom/#comments Mon, 26 Mar 2012 05:01:34 +0000 Kristen Plemon http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=6045 For 10 years, educators have relied on Califone Spirit™ boomboxes to enliven curriculum lessons through the power of audiovisual aids. To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Spirit Multimedia Player/Recorder, Califone is holding a 10-day contest in which one educator will win a 4-Person Spirit SD Learning Center each day.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/califone-spirit-10th-anniversary-contest-encourages-educators-to-submit-creative-ideas-for-multimedia-use-in-the-classroom/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/siia-announces-finalists-for-2012-codie-awards-in-ed-tech/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/siia-announces-finalists-for-2012-codie-awards-in-ed-tech/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:25:41 +0000 Charlene Blohm http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=5992 The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) has announced the finalists for its 27th Annual CODiE Awards in education technology categories. Finalists were selected by a panel of educators, who selected 128 product finalists in 23 categories, representing 81 ed tech companies. Winners will be announced during the CODiE Awards Reception and Dinner on Monday, May 7, during the Ed Tech Industry Summit (ETIS) in San Francisco.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/siia-announces-finalists-for-2012-codie-awards-in-ed-tech/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/digital-teaching-platforms-profiles-new-learning-technology/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/digital-teaching-platforms-profiles-new-learning-technology/#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:10:33 +0000 Anne Smith http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=5985 Has K-20 education fully realized the promise of technology? The computer-to-student ratio is now 3:1 compared to 30:1 in 1988, but is the technology implementation of the last two decades transforming learning? What comes next? Harvard researchers Chris Dede and John Richards have identified a new comprehensive technology solution that gives educators a 360-degree view of student achievement, personalized learning opportunities, and classroom effectiveness.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/digital-teaching-platforms-profiles-new-learning-technology/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/kaplan-k12-learning-services-supports-teach-for-america-in-helping-teachers-transition-to-the-common-core-state-standards/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/kaplan-k12-learning-services-supports-teach-for-america-in-helping-teachers-transition-to-the-common-core-state-standards/#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:02:34 +0000 Kristen Plemon http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=5923 To help teachers transition from current classroom instruction to the Common Core State Standards, Kaplan K12 Learning Services and Teach For America are teaming up to provide teachers with instructional resources. Starting this month, all Teach For America teachers will have access to Kaplan K12’s Teach!^® Strategies & Resources, an online toolkit with robust instructional and professional development assets to support teacher development as the new academic benchmarks shift from policy to practice.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/kaplan-k12-learning-services-supports-teach-for-america-in-helping-teachers-transition-to-the-common-core-state-standards/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/parchment-a-key-player-in-ncaas-game-plan-for-student-athlete-development/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/parchment-a-key-player-in-ncaas-game-plan-for-student-athlete-development/#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:04:35 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=6163 The NCAA and Parchment Inc. announce they have expanded their partnership to streamline the transcript exchange and verification process. The NCAA Eligibility Center, which certifies all prospective student-athletes at Division I and Division II colleges and universities, utilizes Docufide^® by Parchment™ to quickly and securely verify student credentials. The NCAA and Parchment expanded their partnership to drive student-athlete success for college progression and improve operational efficiency and administration.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/parchment-a-key-player-in-ncaas-game-plan-for-student-athlete-development/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/fundingfactory-participants-rival-for-top-recycling-title/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/fundingfactory-participants-rival-for-top-recycling-title/#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:37:24 +0000 Kristen Plemon http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=5853 Schools nationwide are battling in the “Recycling Rumble”, a friendly competition hosted annually by FundingFactory^®, the nation’s largest fundraising-by-recycling program for schools and nonprofits. From March 13 to May 31, FundingFactory participants that signed up are competing to recycle the largest quantity of empty printer cartridges and small electronics.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/fundingfactory-participants-rival-for-top-recycling-title/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-launches-art-history/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-launches-art-history/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:44:32 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=5791 Shmoop announces the arrival of a brand new addition to its AP test guide family. The AP Art History guide breaks down what a student can expect to see on the test, and delves deeply into all material on which he or she is likely to be quizzed.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-launches-art-history/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/studyblue-unveils-worlds-largest-digital-study-group/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/studyblue-unveils-worlds-largest-digital-study-group/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 07:52:02 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=5802 StudyBlue, a mobile and online study service, has released new functionality that enables students to quickly share and compare their explanations with those of their peers. Designed for students from middle school to medical school, StudyBlue is the best way to store, study, share and ultimately master course material – for free.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/studyblue-unveils-worlds-largest-digital-study-group/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/califone-offers-first-jackbox-for-computer-based-ipad-group-learning/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/califone-offers-first-jackbox-for-computer-based-ipad-group-learning/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 07:00:45 +0000 Kristen Plemon http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=5779 As the number of students engaged in digital learning using tablets and other mobile devices continues to increase, so does the need for distributed audio (through connected headphones) to these differentiated learning groups. To meet this growing demand, Califone introduces the JB310 Jackbox, a single device that connects up to 10 headphones for use with computers, tablets or other devices.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/califone-offers-first-jackbox-for-computer-based-ipad-group-learning/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-launches-ap-physics-b/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-launches-ap-physics-b/#comments Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:40:08 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=5753 Shmoop announces the launch of a new Learning Guide for AP Physics. The online resource teaches students preparing for the AP Physics B Exam about Newtonian Mechanics, Fluids and Thermal Physics, Electricity and Magnetism, Waves and Optics, and Laboratory and Experimental Situations. It includes test-taking tips, two full-length practice exams and a variety of practice drills.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-launches-ap-physics-b/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/time-to-know-hosts-free-webinar-powering-the-digital-classroom-more-than-just-computers/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/time-to-know-hosts-free-webinar-powering-the-digital-classroom-more-than-just-computers/#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:58:38 +0000 Anne Smith http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=5738 Time To Know is hosting a free webinar on Wednesday, March 28 at 2 p.m. ET to discuss using technology to support improved instructional practices. The webinar, “Powering The Digital Classroom: More Than Just Computers,” will be led by Thomas Greaves, chairman of the Greaves Group, and Barbara Rudolph, Principal of Davis Intermediate School in Wylie, Texas.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/time-to-know-hosts-free-webinar-powering-the-digital-classroom-more-than-just-computers/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/parchment-delivers-1-6-million-e-transcripts-as-demand-for-online-credentials-data-grows/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/parchment-delivers-1-6-million-e-transcripts-as-demand-for-online-credentials-data-grows/#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2012 23:32:16 +0000 Kristen Plemon http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=5691 Credentials data are critical during life-changing events such as applying for college or a first job, and in today’s knowledge-driven economy, they‘re even more significant. Amid increased demand for this data, Parchment Inc. is delivering and analyzing nearly 200 electronic transcripts and academic records per hour to an expanding online network of educational institutions and individual students.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/parchment-delivers-1-6-million-e-transcripts-as-demand-for-online-credentials-data-grows/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/smithsonian-experts-explore-the-science-history-and-art-of-earths-critical-natural-resource-with-free-water-matters-webinars/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/smithsonian-experts-explore-the-science-history-and-art-of-earths-critical-natural-resource-with-free-water-matters-webinars/#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2012 22:46:10 +0000 Anne Smith http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=5674 Educators are always looking for ways to engage their students in the classroom with interactive activities that provide a sense of accomplishment, and a new digital badging program from the Smithsonian aims to do just that. Smithsonian Badges, now available through the Shout environmental exploration program, are similar to achievement awards in the world of gaming]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/smithsonian-experts-explore-the-science-history-and-art-of-earths-critical-natural-resource-with-free-water-matters-webinars/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/nominate-a-student-with-special-needs-to-win-a-trip-to-morgans-wonderland/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/nominate-a-student-with-special-needs-to-win-a-trip-to-morgans-wonderland/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:39:24 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=5627 Nominations are now open for a contest that will send a student with special needs and his or her family on an all-expense-paid trip to Morgan’s Wonderland, the world’s first ultra-accessible family fun park. Sponsored by PCI Education and Dell, the nationwide contest hosted on the WeAreTeachers online community asks educators to nominate one of their most inspiring students to win a trip of a lifetime.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/nominate-a-student-with-special-needs-to-win-a-trip-to-morgans-wonderland/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/fundingfactory-boosts-school-and-nonprofit-fundraisers-through-business-recycling-programs/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/fundingfactory-boosts-school-and-nonprofit-fundraisers-through-business-recycling-programs/#comments Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:44:51 +0000 Kristen Plemon http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=5593 FundingFactory, the nation’s largest fundraising-by-recycling program for schools and nonprofits, is sponsoring the “Just Ask” Campaign to encourage business participation in community recycling projects and heighten awareness about electronic waste.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/fundingfactory-boosts-school-and-nonprofit-fundraisers-through-business-recycling-programs/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/kaplan-k12-learning-services-sponsors-call-for-teachers-best-practices-in-digital-and-blended-instruction/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/kaplan-k12-learning-services-sponsors-call-for-teachers-best-practices-in-digital-and-blended-instruction/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:37:07 +0000 Kristen Plemon http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=5469 In celebration of Digital Learning Day, Kaplan K12 Learning Services is asking teachers across the United States to share ideas and best practices on incorporating digital and blended learning into the classroom. Teachers can submit their with innovative ideas and inspiring stories by March 9, 2012, to: Kaplan's First Year Teacher e-Book Contest.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/kaplan-k12-learning-services-sponsors-call-for-teachers-best-practices-in-digital-and-blended-instruction/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/time-to-know-releases-software-update-for-apple-products/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/time-to-know-releases-software-update-for-apple-products/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:03:45 +0000 Anne Smith http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=5461 Time To Know is now available for the Mac. The updated platform, DTP 6.1, supports Windows Internet Explorer 9, Apple Safari 5.1, Apple Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.7 operating systems, and all related models.It also offers Time To Know educators co-teaching interface capabilities, an updated lesson-planning interface, additional benchmark reports, and improved report navigation.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/time-to-know-releases-software-update-for-apple-products/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-drinks-a-drop-too-much-from-the-fountain-of-youth-returns-to-middle-school-with-great-reads/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-drinks-a-drop-too-much-from-the-fountain-of-youth-returns-to-middle-school-with-great-reads/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:48:37 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=5376 Shmoop, a digital publishing company, polishes its apple to revisit middle school – and we couldn't be more psyched. We have arrived to help you unpack the best stories in Young Adult Literature.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-drinks-a-drop-too-much-from-the-fountain-of-youth-returns-to-middle-school-with-great-reads/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/siia-issues-call-for-innovators-in-education-technology/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/siia-issues-call-for-innovators-in-education-technology/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:39:26 +0000 Charlene Blohm http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=5397 The Education Division of the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) is now seeking applications for its Innovation Incubator Program. The Innovation Incubator Program connects developers of promising new technologies with industry leaders, potential investors, and established companies seeking partnerships or acquisition candidates.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/siia-issues-call-for-innovators-in-education-technology/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/parchment-raises-6-million-from-leading-education-financier-to-expand-credentials-data-venture/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/parchment-raises-6-million-from-leading-education-financier-to-expand-credentials-data-venture/#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:27:29 +0000 Kristen Plemon http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=5328 Bolstered by its burgeoning success last year, the leading education credentials data pioneer Parchment Inc. has raised $6 million in its Series C round of financing. The new funding will support the company’s aggressive plan for growth, accelerating its product development, employee recruitment, and expansion in the higher education market.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/parchment-raises-6-million-from-leading-education-financier-to-expand-credentials-data-venture/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/myon-reader-from-capstone-digital-goes-mobile/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/myon-reader-from-capstone-digital-goes-mobile/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:12:36 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=5277 Capstone Digital announces the launch of new mobile capabilities for myON reader, the personalized literacy environment that provides access to the largest integrated library of digital textbooks with multimedia supports. Using the Kindle Fire tablet from Amazon, myON reader users can securely login through myON.com and have full access to the platform and its library of more than 2,500 digital books.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/myon-reader-from-capstone-digital-goes-mobile/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/more-than-1-million-flashcards-created-on-studyblue-every-week/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/more-than-1-million-flashcards-created-on-studyblue-every-week/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:00:42 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=5292 Due to an increasing demand from students to make their studying mobile and social, StudyBlue has experienced rapid growth as a mobile and online study service. More than 1 million online flashcards are created every week on StudyBlue, and that number nearly doubles during peak exam times.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/more-than-1-million-flashcards-created-on-studyblue-every-week/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/siia-education-division-calls-for-participants-in-2012-vision-k-20-survey/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/siia-education-division-calls-for-participants-in-2012-vision-k-20-survey/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:03:16 +0000 Charlene Blohm http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=5284 The fifth annual Vision K-20 Survey gives educators, administrators, and faculty members from K-12 and postsecondary educational institutions the opportunity to evaluate their current technology use and their "ideal" technology use scenario in a short, online survey.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/siia-education-division-calls-for-participants-in-2012-vision-k-20-survey/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/pbs-teacherline-adds-course-terms-to-online-professional-development-program/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/pbs-teacherline-adds-course-terms-to-online-professional-development-program/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:48:33 +0000 Kristen Plemon http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=5251 In response to increased interest from educators for more online learning opportunities, PBS TeacherLine has expanded its course schedule to eight terms. PBS TeacherLine now offers additional terms that feature some of its latest and most popular online facilitated courses. Enrollment is currently open for the new winter term starting Feb. 29, 2012.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/pbs-teacherline-adds-course-terms-to-online-professional-development-program/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-offers-new-and-improved-guide-to-ap-u-s-history/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-offers-new-and-improved-guide-to-ap-u-s-history/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:00:21 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=5171 Shmoop has expanded and revamped its guide to AP U.S. History to more comprehensively cover everything the test might throw at a student. The guide offers numerous test-taking tips, a smattering of practice drills, and four full-length practice exams.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-offers-new-and-improved-guide-to-ap-u-s-history/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/tcea-2012-newsmakers-pci-education-gaggle/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/tcea-2012-newsmakers-pci-education-gaggle/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:28:32 +0000 Paul Mamelka http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=5214 TCEA 2012 - Read News summaries for PCI Education and Gaggle; download company Media Kits.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/tcea-2012-newsmakers-pci-education-gaggle/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/pci-education-debuts-new-online-reading-program-for-students-with-intellectual-disabilities/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/pci-education-debuts-new-online-reading-program-for-students-with-intellectual-disabilities/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:50 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=5203 PCI Education announces the launch of PCI Reading Program-Level Three Software, a new online component to the award-winning PCI Reading Program, a reading series for students with intellectual disabilities. The program delivers interactive lessons to help students master decoding through a suite of engaging virtual games.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/pci-education-debuts-new-online-reading-program-for-students-with-intellectual-disabilities/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/jefferson-county-public-schools-approves-echalk-as-hub-for-learning-and-communication/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/jefferson-county-public-schools-approves-echalk-as-hub-for-learning-and-communication/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:23:40 +0000 Kristen Plemon http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=5187 Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS), a district serving more than 100,000 students in the greater Louisville area, has approved eChalk as a software partner. eChalk will enable JCPS teachers, students and parents to connect and collaborate.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/jefferson-county-public-schools-approves-echalk-as-hub-for-learning-and-communication/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/time-to-know-users-cite-high-satisfaction-with-digital-teaching-platform/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/time-to-know-users-cite-high-satisfaction-with-digital-teaching-platform/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:01:28 +0000 Anne Smith http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=5142 Time To Know Users Cite High Satisfaction with Digital Teaching Platform; 76 percent reported the program made a substantial difference in their classrooms]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/time-to-know-users-cite-high-satisfaction-with-digital-teaching-platform/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-launches-ap-stats%e2%80%a8/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-launches-ap-stats%e2%80%a8/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:59:22 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=5159 Shmoop announces the release of a new guide designed to help students prepare for the AP Statistics Exam. In addition to topic review on more than 20 stats-related topics, the online prep course features test-taking tips, two full-length practice exams and practice drills. ]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-launches-ap-stats%e2%80%a8/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/kaplan-k12-learning-services-announces-sponsorship-of-digital-learning-day-february-1-2012/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/kaplan-k12-learning-services-announces-sponsorship-of-digital-learning-day-february-1-2012/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:15:37 +0000 Kristen Plemon http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=5009 Kaplan K12 Learning Services Announces Sponsorship of Digital Learning Day, February 1, 2012; Kaplan K12 Will Provide 5 Days of Free Digital Learning Resources for Students, Parents and Educators]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/kaplan-k12-learning-services-announces-sponsorship-of-digital-learning-day-february-1-2012/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/pci-education-breaks-new-ground-in-algebra-intervention/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/pci-education-breaks-new-ground-in-algebra-intervention/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:49:09 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=5006 PCI Education Breaks New Ground in Algebra Intervention; Algebra City Focuses on the 28 Most Common Misconceptions about Algebra as Part of Assessment-Driven Intervention]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/pci-education-breaks-new-ground-in-algebra-intervention/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/monitoring-service-from-gaggle-protects-students/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/monitoring-service-from-gaggle-protects-students/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:26:43 +0000 Paul Mamelka http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=4910 One of a teacher's most important responsibilities is ensuring student safety in and out of the classroom. Gaggle will now make it easier for teachers to protect their students by including its Human Monitoring Service (HMS) at no charge with all Gaggle online communication subscriptions.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/monitoring-service-from-gaggle-protects-students/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/cba-is-on-the-trail-to-tcea/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/cba-is-on-the-trail-to-tcea/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:33:41 +0000 Charlene Blohm http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=4850 CB&A is on the Trail to TCEA 2012; Conference features learning opportunities, exploration of new trends, in-depth presentations and inspiring keynotes.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/cba-is-on-the-trail-to-tcea/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/fetc-2012-newsmakers-pbs-teacherline-gradecam-and-shmoop/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/fetc-2012-newsmakers-pbs-teacherline-gradecam-and-shmoop/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:11:00 +0000 Charlene Blohm http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=4762 FETC 2012 News - PBS TeacherLine, GradeCam and Shmoop]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/fetc-2012-newsmakers-pbs-teacherline-gradecam-and-shmoop/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/to-college-or-not-to-college/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/to-college-or-not-to-college/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:29:57 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=4772 To College or Not To College; The Calm Before the Dorm]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/to-college-or-not-to-college/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/fetc-2012-cba-provides-the-opportunity-for-1-1-media-meetings-with-leading-edtech-vendors-contact-us-for-scheduling-information/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/fetc-2012-cba-provides-the-opportunity-for-1-1-media-meetings-with-leading-edtech-vendors-contact-us-for-scheduling-information/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:27:25 +0000 Paul Mamelka http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=4000 http://www.cblohm.com/news/fetc-2012-cba-provides-the-opportunity-for-1-1-media-meetings-with-leading-edtech-vendors-contact-us-for-scheduling-information/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/pbs-teacherline-unveils-course-on-virtual-teaching-as-demand-for-online-learning-accelerates/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/pbs-teacherline-unveils-course-on-virtual-teaching-as-demand-for-online-learning-accelerates/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:35:13 +0000 Kristen Plemon http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=4736 PBS TeacherLine^® Unveils Course on Virtual Teaching as Demand for Online Learning Accelerates; 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Headset provides durability, reliability and comfort for classroom and mobile learning]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/califone-debuts-new-lightweight-multimedia-stereo-headset/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/pbs-teacherline-aligns-courses-to-common-core-state-standards/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/pbs-teacherline-aligns-courses-to-common-core-state-standards/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:35:22 +0000 Kristen Plemon http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=4382 PBS TeacherLine^® Aligns Courses to Common Core State Standards; Professional development courses and resources designed to help educators during transition to new standards]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/pbs-teacherline-aligns-courses-to-common-core-state-standards/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/e-rate-filing-window-opens-for-2012/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/e-rate-filing-window-opens-for-2012/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:52:33 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=4378 E-rate Filing Window Opens for 2012]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/e-rate-filing-window-opens-for-2012/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-offers-test-prep-for-the-independent-school-entrance-exam/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-offers-test-prep-for-the-independent-school-entrance-exam/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:16:56 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=4363 Shmoop Offers Test Prep for the Independent School Entrance Exam]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-offers-test-prep-for-the-independent-school-entrance-exam/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-launches-ap-environmental-science-guide/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-launches-ap-environmental-science-guide/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:43:08 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=4328 Shmoop Launches AP Environmental Science Guide]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-launches-ap-environmental-science-guide/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/bett-show-and-siia-education-team-up-for-third-straight-year/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/bett-show-and-siia-education-team-up-for-third-straight-year/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:57:20 +0000 Charlene Blohm http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=4191 BETT Show and SIIA Education Team Up For Third Straight Year; Participation Includes Ed Tech Pavilion and Members-Only Breakfast]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/bett-show-and-siia-education-team-up-for-third-straight-year/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/time-to-know-wins-honorable-mention-in-eschool-media-readers-choice-awards/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/time-to-know-wins-honorable-mention-in-eschool-media-readers-choice-awards/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:30:44 +0000 Anne Smith http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=4180 Time To Know wins Honorable Mention in eSchool Media Readers Choice Awards]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/time-to-know-wins-honorable-mention-in-eschool-media-readers-choice-awards/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/vizzle-honored-with-two-edtech-digest-awards/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/vizzle-honored-with-two-edtech-digest-awards/#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:20:14 +0000 Charlene Blohm http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=3929 VizZle Honored with Two EdTech Digest Awards; VizZle was chosen as a “Cool Tool: Special Education” winner and “Leadership: EdTech Blogger” winner.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/vizzle-honored-with-two-edtech-digest-awards/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/siia-education-division-announces-2012-board-of-directors/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/siia-education-division-announces-2012-board-of-directors/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:07:33 +0000 Charlene Blohm http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=3779 SIIA Education Division Announces 2012 Board of Directors; Board members to provide critical leadership, advocacy and market information to ed tech industry]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/siia-education-division-announces-2012-board-of-directors/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-launches-pre-algebra-worksheets-and-quizzes/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-launches-pre-algebra-worksheets-and-quizzes/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:07:43 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=3668 Shmoop Launches Pre-Algebra Worksheets and Quizzes; Where Confusion Isn’t Part of the Equation.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-launches-pre-algebra-worksheets-and-quizzes/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/carrollton-exempted-village-schools-experiences-significant-gains-in-student-achievement/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/carrollton-exempted-village-schools-experiences-significant-gains-in-student-achievement/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:54:17 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=3660 Carrollton Exempted Village Schools Experiences Significant Gains in Student Achievement; Ohio School District Jumped from 507th to Third in State Rankings.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/carrollton-exempted-village-schools-experiences-significant-gains-in-student-achievement/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/the-siemens-foundation-and-discovery-education-expand-siemens-stem-academy/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/the-siemens-foundation-and-discovery-education-expand-siemens-stem-academy/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:10:41 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=3614 The Siemens Foundation and Discovery Education Expand Siemens Stem Academy; New Professional Development Program Added To 2012 STEM Academy Offers Immersive Research Opportunity to 20 Additional Educators.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/the-siemens-foundation-and-discovery-education-expand-siemens-stem-academy/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/research-shows-pbs-teacherline-helps-educators-increase-reading-achievement/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/research-shows-pbs-teacherline-helps-educators-increase-reading-achievement/#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:48:41 +0000 Kristen Plemon http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=3476 Research Shows PBS TeacherLine Helps Educators Increase Reading Achievement; After completing PBS TeacherLine professional development course, teachers see gains in students’ reading skills.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/research-shows-pbs-teacherline-helps-educators-increase-reading-achievement/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/e-rate-petition-gains-nationwide-support/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/e-rate-petition-gains-nationwide-support/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 07:33:28 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=3600 E-rate Petition Gains Nationwide Support; Open letter requesting more funding for the E-rate program receives over 900 signatures in four weeks.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/e-rate-petition-gains-nationwide-support/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-recommends-10-books-to-keep-you-warm-this-holiday-season/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-recommends-10-books-to-keep-you-warm-this-holiday-season/#comments Sun, 11 Dec 2011 07:48:06 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=3572 Shmoop Recommends 10 Books to Keep You Warm This Holiday Season; No Book-Burning Required.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/shmoop-recommends-10-books-to-keep-you-warm-this-holiday-season/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/fundingfactory-announces-america-recycles-day-contest-winners/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/fundingfactory-announces-america-recycles-day-contest-winners/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:38:43 +0000 Kristen Plemon http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=3542 FundingFactory Announces America Recycles Day Contest Winners; Winning Schools and Nonprofit Organizations Support Environmental Awareness and Encourage Greater Recycling Efforts Through FundingFactory Participation]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/fundingfactory-announces-america-recycles-day-contest-winners/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/what-makes-for-effective-learning-kaplan-k12-learning-services-white-paper-offers-guidance-on-best-approach-to-blended-learning-instructional-design-and-delivery/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/what-makes-for-effective-learning-kaplan-k12-learning-services-white-paper-offers-guidance-on-best-approach-to-blended-learning-instructional-design-and-delivery/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:22:55 +0000 Kristen Plemon http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=3788 ; Not All Online Learning is Created Equal.]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/what-makes-for-effective-learning-kaplan-k12-learning-services-white-paper-offers-guidance-on-best-approach-to-blended-learning-instructional-design-and-delivery/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/students-who-study-on-smartphones-are-better-prepared-for-class/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/students-who-study-on-smartphones-are-better-prepared-for-class/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 07:49:44 +0000 Emily Embury http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=4099 Students Who Study on Smartphones Are Better Prepared for Class; StudyBlue Data Shows Mobile Users Study More and Cram Less Than Website Users]]> http://www.cblohm.com/news/students-who-study-on-smartphones-are-better-prepared-for-class/feed/ 0 http://www.cblohm.com/news/vizzle-honors-ohio-special-needs-educators/ http://www.cblohm.com/news/vizzle-honors-ohio-special-needs-educators/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:51:10 +0000 Charlene Blohm http://www.cblohm.com/?post_type=news&p=3940 http://www.cblohm.com/news/vizzle-honors-ohio-special-needs-educators/feed/ 0