“Social networks can be used to provide educators with career-long personal learning tools and resources that make professional learning timely and relevant, as well as an ongoing activity that continually improves practice and evolves their skills over time.” – National Ed Tech Plan 2010 Earlier this month, the Software & Information Industry...
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Top Innovators in Education Technology Recognized by SIIA
Posted on May 11th, 2011
Last week, the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) announced 10 finalists 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. In addition, Karen Billings, vice president of the Education Division at SIIA, and Tasiyiwa Mapondera,...
SIIA’s “Don’t Copy That 2” Encourages Fair Use of Print & Digital Content
Posted on February 28th, 2011
Do you remember 1992′s classic video, “Don’t Copy That Floppy” (DCTF)? As part of the Software & Information Industry Association’s (SIIA) ongoing effort to help teachers educate K-12 students about the ethical and legal use of copyrighted materials, the Education Division has revamped the sequel to DCTF with “Don’t Copy That 2...