eSN Today: Webcast highlights low-cost computing options

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Top News ... Webcast highlights low-cost computing options Nearly everyone involved in educational technology has heard by now of the XO computer, the $188 laptop specially designed for kids in developing nations. But there are other low-cost, ultra-portable computing devices that schools should be aware of, too, said participants in a Nov. 14 webcast hosted by the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN). Like bargain-hunters... | Full Story Around the Web ... Web brings national parks closer to kids Standing next to Jenny Lake, park ranger Diane McGee tells students about the plants and animals at Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park, reports the Associated Press. The children... | Full Story What kids learn in virtual worlds Kids who are active members of virtual worlds are learning how to socialize, how to be technologically savvy—and how to be good little consumers, CNET reports. At least, that's... | Full Story Ed tech the focus in Australian campaign Putting education at the heart of his campaign to be Australia's next prime minister, opposition leader Kevin Rudd on Nov. 14 used his own journey out of poverty to talk up the... | Full Story   Annual Tech-Savvy Superintendent Awards... Is your superintendent tech-savvy? Does he or she "get it" when it comes to school technology use? If so, then nominate your schools chief for our annual Tech-Savvy Superintendent Awards here: http://www.eschoolnews.com/resources/surveys/editorial But hurry! Nominations close Friday, Nov. 30. More from eSchool News Online ... Stakeholders can 'speak up' on key skills Students, parents, teachers, and now--for the first time--K-12 administrators are invited to take part in Speak Up 2007, an annual survey that seeks to determine what... | Full Story Bush vetoes education spending bill Escalating his budget battle with a Democratic Congress, President Bush on Nov. 13 vetoed a spending measure for labor, health, and education programs that would have provided $63.6 billion.... | Full Story State leaders convene to discuss ed tech Keeping kids safe on the internet and allowing them to learn and explore online don't have to be mutually exclusive goals: That was one of the key messages delivered to... | Full Story Google's book scanning faces competition Already facing a legal challenge for alleged copyright infringement, Google Inc.'s crusade to build a massive digital library is encountering stiff competition from an alternative... | Full Story Announcements from ed-tech providers ... PLATO Learning makes Idaho statewide implementation reality | Read the full announcement Blackney Hayes Architects wins state-wide architectural design award for the design of a Philadelphia school | Read the full announcement Education leaders oppose President's veto of education spending and support congressional override | Read the full announcement Bill of Rights Institute awarded NEH grant for summer institute at George Washington's Mount Vernon | Read the full announcement Discovery Education honored by Web marketing Association for web site development | Read the full announcement New report on virtual schools calls for better policy oversight; online learning programs continue to grow | Read the full announcement Global Educational Initiative, Open Learning Exchange Inc., launches global content library to support U.N. goal of Universal Basic Education (UBE) by 2015 | Read the full announcement Gatlin Education Services founder recognized for industry leadership | Read the full announcement Temple University students stay 'Tuned In' with VBrick Systems | Read the full announcement Naperville Public Library (IL) selects Millennium and Encore | Read the full announcement	November Online Specials You Don't Want to Miss... 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