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New HP Education Initiatives (and grants!)
HP Catalyst Initiative
Through the HP Catalyst Initiative, HP is building a global network of consortia that will explore innovations in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning and teaching. In 2010, each of 5 consortia will receive more than $1 million in technology, cash, and professional assistance. For more information, visit www.hp.com/go/hpcatalyst. APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS PASSED. Recipients will be announced ~ September 3rd.
HP EdTech Innovators Award
HP and the New Media Consortium (NMC) have teamed to launch the HP EdTech Innovators Award to showcase and support educators who are using technology in groundbreaking ways inside and outside the classroom. In 2010, a maximum of ten education institutions will each receive an HP technology grant valued at approximately $40,000 (HP list price). For more information, visit www.hp.com/go/edtech. APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS PASSED. Recipients will be announced early September 2010
HP Learning Initiative for Entrepreneurs
HP Learning Initiative for Entrepreneurs (HP LIFE) is a global training program that builds IT and business skills among recent graduates, aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners, helping them transform their lives and the lives of others in their communities. For more information, visit www.hp.com/go/hpentrepreneurs.
HP & the US National Lab Day(s) Program
In the United States, HP is supporting the National Lab Day program through a yearlong campaign of skilled volunteering, backed by HP technology and cash donations. www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press/2010/100512c.html. K-12 teachers in the U.S. may create projects and request a volunteer at www.nationallabday.org
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HP Catalyst Initiative
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The Art in the field of…
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adaptive ubiquitous lear…
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Digital Fluency
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Claroline for E-learning
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WORLDWIDE SUMMIT
Couldn't join us in person? You can check out the photos taken by participants, visit the virtual poster gallery and watch the videocasts we recorded during the conference.
Go to the Worldwide Summit tab for more information.
Forum
'We become great by what we are and not what we do'
Unless one forms a character the World will unfortunately change you and for one to realize His/her full potential one must be able to change the lives of people around them.
Started by Barack Odongo Dola Aug 13.
Letters of Support?
Am I correct in thinking that letters of support are not to be uploaded with the HP Catalyst Initiative application? Or, are they a part of the final upload? Thanks.
Started by Ric Wiltse Aug 5.
Viable Candidate?
We are planning to open our grade 9-12 STEM Academy in September 2011. Since the first allocation of funds will be in the fall of 2010, will we be a viable candidate for the HP Catalyst Initiative. …
Started by Pat Bonner Jul 26.
Multiple applications
If one submits two applications, one per consortium, will either application have a negative effect on the other? Or, will each application be reviewed totally independent of the other? T
Started by Lorrie Anthony Jul 15.
Blog Posts
Playful Learning
A good game is fun to play and engaging. We all like to play games, children and adults alike. Psychologists believe that play is a basic yet powerful method of cognitive and emotional development.
Research shows that play promotes
… ContinuePosted by Debra Symons on August 31, 2010 at 8:03pm
E-Learning and developing countries
I have been doing online projects with my students for years. Only last year did I have access to the internet and a video projector in my classroom. So, even though I teach in a very good high school in France, the material necessary to make online projects is not enough implemented.
On a personal basis, I am also a member of NGOs. I would like to offer online training for teachers of english in Ch… Continue
Posted by A.F.V on July 21, 2010 at 10:00am
3D environment model enhances collaboration during learning
Spanish researchers at the Universidad Politecnica de Madrid's Facultad de Informatica have developed a 3D virtual environment model for collaborative learning.
Collaborative learning is important for these reasons:
- many minds working together to learn a task or process is very effective.
- getting people to communicate with each other as they work together to complete a task, builds trust and respect, and ensures that the best possible resolution is arrived
Posted by Debra Symons on June 18, 2010 at 12:39am
ISTE and HP team up to launch the HP Catalyst Initiative!
ISTE is collaborating with Hewlett-Packard in the launch of a new global grant program called the HP Catalyst Initiative, which explores what the future of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education can look like. Each of the five consortia will be exploring a specific innovation theme, and will receive more than $1 million in technology, cash, and professional assistance. ISTE
… ContinuePosted by Linda on May 13, 2010 at 1:17pm — 2 Comments
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