April 2007
The Math Problem in America
A Special Report in eSchool News highlights the ongoing scrutiny of how math is taught in U.S. schools. A 17-member National Mathematics Advisory Panel appointed in 2006 by President Bush, has been charged with advising U.S. policy makers and educators on the effectiveness of various approaches to teaching mathematics. Currently, U.S. students were ranked 15th in eighth-grade math skills, and much disagreement exists on the best way to teach students math skills. Carnegie Learning, and technology-based math instruction, is one of the methods being researched. Red more about the future of math education on the eSchool News website.
Apr 19 | Permalink
Carnegie Learning Algebra I: Best K-12 Instruction Solution
Carnegie Learning's Algebra I solution has received the 22nd Annual Codie Award for Best K-12 Instruction Solution given by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA). The SIIA utilizes both jounalist and peer-company reviews to identify the leaders and innovators in 75 categories across the software, digital content and education technology industries. This year's winners were chosen from more than 1,197 nominations. Read the full release on Carnegie Learning's website.
Apr 19 | Permalink
Qlique Gets Thumbs Up from Mashable Blogger
Entermedia's social networking site, Qlique, recently was reviewed on Mashable, the world’s largest blog focused exclusively on social networks. The reviewer spent several hours within the Qlique network and found it to be a "fun and interesting way to socialize." Qlique is a live-action, location-aware social network that is being rolled out to college campuses in stages, starting with the University of Pittsburgh, WVU, Penn State and Rutgers this month. Visit www.qlique.com to find out more.
Apr 17 | Permalink
Rand Receives $6M to Evaluate Cognitive Tutor
The US Department of Education has awarded the RAND Corporation a $6 million grant to conduct a five-year study of the effectiveness of a technology-based mathematics curriculum created by Carnegie Learning. RAND researchers will examine the impact of Carnegie Learning's Cognitive Tutor Algebra I curriculum. The grant to RAND is the largest available under the Department of Education grant program for scientific assessment of academic courses. The study is part of a growing national trend to rigorously test educational programs using experimental methods, and is designed to further the evidence-base for mathematics instructional materials and practices. Carnegie Learning was selected for the study because its Algebra I program is one of a few math courses that meet the Department of Education's grant requirement for strong prior evidence of effectiveness.
Apr 10 | Permalink
Cognitive Tutor Receives Support Despite Federal Study
Despite a federal study that found no difference in academic achievement between students who use technology-based math products and those who don't, administrators at Everett School District in Washington are sticking with Carnegie Learning's Cognitive Tutor. Everett has used the high-school Cognitive Tutor program for two years, and so far, is very happy with the program. According to an article in the Everett, Washington Herald, one teacher has noticed larger gains on the Washington Assessment of Student Learning math exam among her Cognitive Tutor students than those in her traditional classroom. The federal report posted to the Education Department's web site on April 5th, was the first part of a 2 year study, commissioned in the No Child Left Behind Act.
Apr 10 | Permalink
Patrick McGregor Presses Retailers to Make ID Theft Changes
In an editorial piece in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Patrick McGregor, president and CEO of BitArmor Systems, challenges all retailers to embrace more comprehensive information security. Citing the recent security breach at TJX Companies, Patrick asserts that any company who accepts credit card information must update their systems with new security solutions that automatically encrypt information from the moment of creation to guarantee persistent protection wherever the information moves or resides. The cost of encrypting data is miniscule when compared to the tremendous cost of recovering after a breach of customer data. BitArtmor Systems is an enterprise encryption vendor. Visit BitArmor's website for the full article, and more information on high-level data encryption.
Apr 3 | Permalink
bodybugg Display Helps Users "Learn Their Burn"
BodyMedia and Apex Fitness Group have launched the bodybugg(TM) display at the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) 26th Annual International Convention and Trade Show in San Francisco. The bodybugg display shows up-to-the minute health metrics from the bodybugg armband such as calories burned, duration of physical activity and steps and can be worn as a watch or clipped to clothing, making this essential data constantly accessible. Read more about the display on BodyMedia's website.
Apr 3 | Permalink
