T.H.E. Journal
Mar 01, 2005 Volume 32, Number 8
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 6
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Looking at the Freedom to Learn Program through Different Lenses
The excitement in Michigan's middle schools is around the Freedom to Learn program, a 1-to-1 wireless laptop initiative envisioned initially in 2001 by Rick Johnson, Michigan's former Speaker of... More
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Tips for Implementing a Wireless Network
Darrell Walery
This article provides a quick start guide to provide educators with the basic points to consider before installing a wireless network in the school. Since many school districts have already... More
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Are PDAs Pedagogically Feasible for Young Children? Examining the Age-Appropriateness of Handhelds in a Kindergarten Classroom
Young Mi Chang, Laurie Mullen & Matthew Stuve
The frequency and form of computing for children are still open to definition at the classroom level. There are three major classifications of general-purpose computers to consider: desktops,... More
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Developing a Mobile Learning Environment to Support Virtual Education Communities
Barbara Heath, Russell Herman, Gabriel Lugo, James Reeves, Ron Vetter & Charles R. Ward
Learning communities gained attention in 1984 after the publication of the "Involvement in Learning" report, which was sponsored by the U.S. Education Department. The authors of the report stated... More
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VoIP in a Campus Environment
Dan Young
Internet Protocol (IP) Telephony, or voice-over IP (VoIP), has proved to be a wise decision for many organizations. This technology crosses the boundaries of public and private networks, enterprise... More
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Integrating Voice into the School Network: Benefits of Wireless VoIP
Jeanne Flatland
Voice Communications are critical for the proper functioning of primary, secondary and higher education environments. At the K-12 level, teachers and staff must be able to communicate with each... More