The following articles and announcements feature teaching and learning ideas, innovative projects and technology products that may be of special interest to Indiana educators.

Preparing for Your Replacement

There are not many people who think of this topic on a regular basis. However, we have all heard horror stories of the impact of failing to think in these terms. Being a technology director in public education should come with an inherent need to consider the next person in line. (June 2008) read article

“Virtual Learning” Topic of Summer Legislative Study Committee

During the summer of 2008, the Indiana General Assembly will form a study committee to review and make recommendations on the availability of virtual learning for K-12 students in Indiana. (June 2008) read article

Survey Results: Tech Literacy in Indiana

Most schools recognize the responsibility to prepare their students to be lifelong learners in the 21st century, and that in addition to the three “R’s”, we must now teach them fundamental technology literacy skills in the classroom. So, are we being successful? (May 2008) read article

A Learning Edventure for Students and Teachers

In December 2002, MSD of Decatur Township in Indianapolis, Indiana opened a math and science exploration lab for kindergarten thru 4th grade students called the EdVenture Lab. New ways of teaching and learning have infused excitement, enthusiasm and energy into the classroom. (May 2008) read article

Something Old is New Again

Do you have fond memories of Hyperstudio™ or Kid Works™? Well, they are back. Bigger and better than ever! Both have been updated to include the latest in multimedia tools. (May 2008) read article

Are You Ready To Ca$h In Some Of Your Old Technology?

Recycling is an important part of being a conscious citizen on our planet today. And modeling good stewardship can teach a valuable lesson for our students. Read about two sites that offer alternatives to dumping old or unwanted technologies in the landfills. (May 2008) read article

See How Cool ICE Can Be!

Whether you are not familiar with Indiana Computer Educators (ICE), they are a cool professional organization worth knowing. Do yourself a favor, and take a minute to reacquaint yourself with ICE! (April 2008) read article

Talking Freely

See how using Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) can connect your students to experts and real-time activities around the world - for FREE! (April 2008) read article

Free Open Source Software

Looking for some really smokin’ software, but don’t have money to burn? Check out this amazing list of open source software that is free for the asking. You’ll be pleasantly surprised! (April 2008) read article

Quest for Knowledge

See how Wes-Del Community Schools have embarked on a quest to provide their students with easy access to technology in their classrooms using one-on-one computing funded in part with an inAccess grant. (April 2008) read article

The Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration

The CILC is an Indiana nonprofit that brings national and international resources for videoconferencing content, collaborations, professional development, and technical assistance to educators to enhance learning. (April 2008) read article

BTLC Summer Schedule

Join the Fun! Earn Credit! Announcing several new single day workshops as well as summer camps at the Buddy Technology Learning Center. Visit the BTLC homepage, then select the workshop that fits your needs and schedule.(April 2008) read article

Are Today's Students Technology Literate?

Most schools recognize the responsibility to prepare their students to be lifelong learners in the 21st century, and that in addition to the three “R’s”, we must now teach them fundamental technology literacy skills in the classroom. So, are we being successful? (April 2008) read article

INCOLSA Offers Online Professional Development Courses

INCOLSA has a new program that makes it easy for teachers to obtain high-quality professional development—no matter where they're located. (March 2008) read article

Pride-Based Learning

Discover how these IPS schools are taking pride in their work! Approximately 200 elementary and middle school students in Indianapolis Public Schools PBL classrooms feel pride as they study and develop projects that address everyday problems in their communities. (March 2008) read article

Net Trekker di

This award-winning educational search engine brings the best of the web to K-12 students, teachers, librarians, and parents. (March 2008) read article

State to Honor Top Math and Science Students

Apply before April 4 for Indiana's honor for top math and science student. (March 2008) read article

Doodle 4 Google

Doodle 4 Google is a competition that is open to K-12 students between 5 and 18. Entry deadline is April 12, 2008. (March 2008) read article

Family Literacy Backpack Grant

$300 mini-grants will be available to camp participants! A total of twenty mini-grants will be made available to public school camp participants to support materials acquisition as well as miscellaneous development expenses. You must attend a camp and complete a short grant application to qualify. (March 2008) read article

Fabulous "Must-have" Freeware for Your Classroom

Are you a parent, teacher, or administrator and have been looking for quality free software for your computer? Perhaps your needs are great, but your budget is not, and you need better technology tools to improve your efficiency in the classroom. (February 2008) read article

ExamView® Software

Read this review on ExamView® Assessment Suite which provides a streamlined toolset for test generation, application and management. (February 2008) read article

RM Easiteach Software

Read this review on Easiteach, which is a family of content-focused software developed for use with interactive whiteboards in K-12 classrooms. (January 2008) read article

Interactive Whiteboards at School? — Cool!

Interactive whiteboards are some of the coolest new technology tools being used by classroom teachers. See how other schools are using these to enhance their classroom instruction. (January 2008) read article

Tune In to Great Educational Opportunities at iTunesU

This article includes tips for educators, parents and students on how they have access to loads of free fabulous educational resources at iTunesU. (January 2008) read article

Ogle Google for Some Cool Cell Phone Tools

Discover how cell phones can be used productively in the classroom! (December 2007) read article

PSP: Handy Learning Tool at Your Fingertips

Video gaming can enhance and support student learning. This article offers tips for using a PSP in the classroom and links for further exploration. (December 2007 ) read article

MyTarget: Web-based Self-assessment Tool

FREE to all public and non-public Indiana schools, there are over 15,000 educators using MyTarget. (December 2007) read article

Is There a Place for Your Face on MySpace?

Read this thought-provoking article to see how MySpace and Facebook can present wonderful opportunities for the savvy teacher to make authentic connections with students. (November 2007) read article

Teacher Drive + Classroom Technology = Success!

Center Grove Community School supports teachers who have the drive and persistence to integrate technology into their teaching experiences. (November 2007) read article

Camp Moodle 2007

Discover how Indiana schools spent five full days of instruction learning how to Moodle. (October 2007 ) read article

On-the-Go Learning

Discover how the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation began piloting a podcasting project called the Pod Academy. (October 2007) read article

Writing Site

A free writing web resource for Indiana teachers! (September 2007) read article

Rotunda Day 2007

Buddy² hosted the 9^th biennial “Celebration of Technology in Indiana Schools” at the North Atrium of the Indiana Capitol. (February 2007) read article