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Vernier’s LabQuest 2 is one of the most powerful data collection interface in the world. To help educators master proficiency with this device, Vernier will be hosting 4-hour hands-on workshops in September. In these workshops, will become better oriented with LabQuest 2 as they use their data collection and analysis fine-tune heir knowledge of the device.
David Vernier, co-founder of Vernier and former physics teacher, states:
“Vernier’s workshops provide educators with a free and valuable professional development opportunity to learn new data-collection skills and techniques that they can bring back to the classroom. By incorporating data collection into their labs, educators provide students with engaging learning and scientific discovery opportunities.”
These workshops will take place in the following locations:
September 10: Dallas, TX
September 11: Dallas, TX
September 12: Austin, TX
September 12: Tulsa, OK
September 13: San Antonio, TX
September 13: Oklahoma City, OK
September 15: Wichita, KS
September 17: Topeka, KS
September 18: Corpus Christi, TX
September 18: Kansas City, MO
September 19: Houston, TX
September 20: Houston, TX
September 25: Des Moines, IA
September 26: Lincoln, NE
September 29: Sioux Falls, SD
September 17: San Antonio, TXOctober 1: Minneapolis, MN
October 11: Portsmouth, NH
October 13: Grand Rapids, MI
October 13: Boston, MA
October 15: Providence, RI
October 15: Detroit, MI
October 16: Worcester, MA
October 17: Cleveland, OH
October 18: Albany, NY
October 18: Pittsburgh, PA
October 25: Columbus, OH
October 27: Dayton, OH
October 29: Indianapolis, IN
October 30: Green Bay, WINovember 1: Madison, WI
November 3: Milwaukee, WI
November 3: St. Louis, MO
November 5: Chicago, IL
November 5: Evansville, IN
November 6: Chicago, IL
November 7: Louisville, KY
November 8: Lexington, KYFor more information about these workshops, visit Vernier.com/Workshop.
It is safe to say that October 26, 2012 will be Microsoft day as two of its most highly anticipated products will make their debut - the Microsoft Surface tablet and Windows 8. The Microsoft Surface is a powerful and ergonomically friendly tablet whose design creates great use of use for both traditional PC and tablet users. Windows 8 is the next generation windows operating system that boasts of a dramatically new user-interface that creates extends ease a of use for multiple devices, be they touchscreen or traditional input devices such a mouse and keyboard.
Everything about Microsoft Surface makes the ideal tablet for just about everyone. First Microsoft will offer a standard Surface (Windows RT) and a more advanced Surface (Windows Pro). The Surface (Windows RT) will be for user who are seeking to perform basic tasks such on the go. Some of its specifications are:
CPU : Nvidia Tegra 3
Processor: ARM
OS: Windows 8 RT
Display: 10.6 Clear Type HD Display
Resolution: 1280 x 720 pixels
Size : . 37 inches thick
Light: 676 g
Thin: 9.3 mm
Storage: 32, 64 GB
For those looking for an extremely powerful tablet that can function as high performance workstation on the go, the Surface (Windows Pro) will be able to meet the demand. It’s specifications are:
CPU: Intel Core i5
Processor: ARM
OS: Windows 8 Pro
Display: 10.6 Clear Type HD Display
Resolution: 1280 x 720 pixels
Size : . 53 inches thick
Light: 13.5mm
Thin: 903 g
Storage: 64 GB, 128 GB
With a kickstand and pressure-sensitive cover that’s also a keyboard, this tablet’s design uses the ergonomic ease of the laptop and netbook as well the keyboard design to make transitioning from traditional PC use to tablet use a more natural process. To further meet the goal of being as viable a workstation as a traditional pc or laptop, the Surface will be equipped with Microsoft Office as well Windows 8 apps. This is an important feature students seeking to use this device. Available in a variety of colors, the Surface will be fun and functional.
Two of the biggest selling points of the Windows 8 operating system has been its ultra user-friendly interface, the Metro UI, and it’s promise of better performance and memory usage. The Metro UI looks familiar to many who use windows-based devices. For those who would rather the traditional desktop, Windows 8 also provides a slightly updated version of their traditional desktop.
Memory usage was the biggest criticism of its predecessor, Windows Vista. After Vista, users found a happy medium with Windows 7 which has a similar look and feel to Vista but much better performance, especially with regard to memory usage. To promote even better memory usage, you will be able to sync all your information to cloud after signing into your Microsoft account.
Microsoft’s main goal is to continue a traditional of universal applicability. Microsoft states:
“Windows 8 will run on both x86 and ARM architecture, enabling an even wider range of devices that run Windows. The Windows 8 operating system will include the Windows Store, an online application marketplace. This marketplace will benefit our developer and partner ecosystems by providing access to a large customer base and will benefit Windows users by providing centralized access to certified applications.”
Microsoft has mastered the art of intuitive use as well as universal applicability. This fact is highlight with its newest upcoming products who embody traits. This will allow Microsoft to continue to stay competitive into the future.
The first day of school is fast approaching. Right now is the time to help your child to lighten to their load by getting them a brand new tablet PC. Just two years ago, the practicality of every student owning a tablet PC seemed to me a figment of the imagination. It was a very lofty and questionable goal during a time when the $499 and up iPad dominated the markets. However, now the tablet market is highly competitive with the introduction of cheaper and slightly smaller tablets.
The Google Nexus is one of the most affordable tablets on the market. At a starting price of $199, it has a 7 inch 1280 x 800 HD display, scratch-resistant Corning glass, 1.2MP front-facing Camera, NFC (Android Beam), Volume Controls, speaker and software keys as it’s basic features. Wireless connectivity includes WiFi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth. Other features of the Nexus includes a microphone, accelerometer, GPS, magnetometer, and gyroscope. The Google Nexus puts the best of Google at your fingertip by providing Google Play and Google apps such as Gmail, Chrome, Google + and YouTube.
The Kindle Fire set the tablet PC industry ablaze with it’s affordability and capability. Using an Android Operating system and a 1-GHz Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 dual-core processor, the Kindle Fire is 7.5” x 4.7 x 0.45” with a 7 inch multi-touch display. Connectivity supports public and private WiFi Networks. This device has an 8 GB storage capacity that can support 80 apps or 10 movies or 800 songs or 6,000 books as well as free cloud storage for all Amazon content.
There is as much buzz surrounding the Microsoft Surface as there is about the possibility of an iPad Mini. The Microsoft Surface is a tablet that looks like the ultimate hybrid of a tablet, a laptop, and a netbook. With a kickstand and pressure-sensitive cover that’s also a keyboard, this tablet’s design uses the ergonomic ease of the laptop and netbook as well the keyboard design to make transitioning from traditional PC use to tablet use a more natural process. To further meet the goal of being as viable a workstation as a traditional pc or laptop, the Surface will be equipped with Microsoft Office as well Windows 8 apps.
At 10.6 mm, the Surface will be about the size of an iPad or netbook and two inches larger than the Google Nexus and Kindle Fire. It has two cameras, one for formal video conferencing and the other for informal video conferencing.
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These tablets will be in high demand for the Fall 2012 school year. To find out more about of each of about them, visit:
The Planetarium at Baton Rouge’s Louisiana Arts and Sciences Museum (LASM) will be set to display 3-D educational journey for the enjoyment of Baton Rouge locals and visitors. Two of the Museums first 3-D features that will be shown are Wildest Weather in the Solar System and Wild Ocean. Wildest Weather in the Solar System is a production by National Geographic. It takes audiences on a journey through the across the solar system to witness celestial phenomenon such as a 400 year old hurricane in the far reaches of the galaxy and anti-cyclones on Jupiter, according to National Geographic .com. Giant Film’s Wild Ocean is a 3-D exploration of the dangerous yet beautiful ocean from the shores to the deep. The film takes place on the South African coastline where creatures such as sharks, Morey Eels and Pike dwell. Films such as Wildest Weather in the Solar System and Wild are great additions to the K-12, state core standards-based courses and activities offered by the Louisiana Arts and Sciences Museum.
Jon Elvert, Planetarium director, states “Enhancing the way we visually present astronomy and earth sciences results in the public’s better understanding of the world around us and increased enjoyment of the experience,” according to Kelly Spell, Communications Officer of the Louisiana Arts and Science Museum. “The planetarium’s vision of keeping up with technology and relevant programming are prime examples of why we were selected to host the IPS2012 conference.”
These films are set to air once renovations that will begin August are completed shortly before Thanksgiving. These renovations will include “the installation of digital projectors with 3-D capability; installation of new seats, increasing capacity from 143 to 170; painting of the dome to increase reflectivity; and installation of new carpet and safety lighting,” says Spell. For more information about 3-D at the Planetarium, visit 3-D coming to LASM Planetarium.
To see the trailer of Wildest Weather in the Solar System, visit Wildest Weather in the Solar System Trailer
To see the preview of Wild Ocean, visit Wild Ocean Preview
To learn more about LASM school programs, visit LASM Adventure Planner
Louisiana State Department of Education (LDOE) 2011 School Performance Schools Scores revealed 48 schools across the state have been added to its Academically Unacceptable List of Schools. According to the LDOE’s list, eight of the 48 academically unacceptable schools, eight schools in East Baton Rouge Parish have found to be academically unacceptable for one year (AUS 1) or 2 consecutive years (AUS 2):
AUS 1
Belaire High School – 64.4
Broadmoor Middle School – 63.5
Melrose Elementary School – 64.4
East Baton Rouge Laboratory Academy – 23
Capitol Elementary – 61.3
Inspire Charter Academy (Natl. Heritage Acad.) – 64.2
AUS 2
Delmont Elementary School – 60.1
Mayfair Middle School – 58.5
No schools in East Baton Rouge Parish were found to be academically unacceptable three consecutive years. The LDOE states, “more Louisiana students than ever are grade-level proficient. But a five-point boost in the minimum mark needed to avoid the Academically Unacceptable School (AUS) label placed more schools on the state’s 2011 AUS list, which was released by LDOE today.” The East Baton Rouge Parish School System made available many tutoring options such as its Elementary/Middle School Summer Program for students Approaching/Approaching, Approaching/Unsatisfactory or Unsatisfactory / Unsatisfactory in ELA and Math in one or more subjects. In addition to the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, The State Library of Louisiana in collaboration with the Tutor.com has made HomeworkLa.org available for free math, science, social studies, and English tutoring. HomeworkLa.org can be accessed through school website as well the East Baton Rouge School System’s website.
The Louisiana State Department of Education’s main goal is to motivate schools and students to do more than just enough to pass. In addition to making options such as school choice available to parents whose children are in the districts of failing schools, the LDOE has also created websites such as Louisiana Virtual School for high school students and LouisianaPASS.org to help students prepare for LEAP, iLEAP and GEE. LouisianaPASS.org is accessible through school websites as well the East Baton Rouge School System’s website.
“We realize today’s news is unwelcomed. But we haven’t lost sight of our progress and the effort being put forth by educators across our state to ensure our students have the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in school and beyond,” Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) President Penny Dastugue said. “What BESE did when we made the decision to raise standards is say ’It’s not acceptable that more than half the students in a school are performing below grade level. Our students deserve more from us.’ Our commitment and challenge now at the state level is to work with schools and districts to get every school in the state over the bar.”
For a detailed list of Academically Unacceptable Schools in Louisiana, visit LDOE School Performance Score List.
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