Leaders in Learning™ Resource Center Launched by SMART Technologies Inc.
Online resource to help educators integrate technology into classrooms
Calgary, AB --- June 7, 2002 --- SMART Technologies Inc., the interactive whiteboard industry pioneer and market leader, announces the launch of the Leaders in Learning resource center. This online educational resource provides practical advice to help educators integrate technology into all areas of curriculum, explore solutions for current classroom challenges and share best practices with other education professionals. In addition, the resource center contains profiles of educators who have leveraged SMART Board
interactive whiteboards to enhance student learning and collaboration. The Leaders in Learning Web site is located at www.smarttech.com/leaders.
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Formerly a bimonthly newsletter, the Leaders in Learning resource center aims to highlight the issues that are most important to educators and ensure content is current and easily accessible. The resource focuses on four main areas: |
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Ideas and Advice – information about integrating technology into everyday teaching practices |
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Tech Planning – advice on creating and implementing a technology plan |
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Classroom Results – ideas for how to measure the success of technology in achieving learning objectives |
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Grants – tips for sourcing grants and writing proposals
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"Finding practical solutions for integrating technology such as interactive whiteboards into classrooms is a major focal point for educators," says Nancy Knowlton, president and COO of SMART Technologies Inc. "The Leaders in Learning resource center enables educators to explore their options, find hands-on solutions and learn from the experiences of other educators."
To visit or subscribe to the new online resource center, go to www.smarttech.com/leaders.
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For more information, please contact:
Public Relations
SMART Technologies Inc.
300, 1207 - 11th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB CANADA T3C 0M5
Phone +1.403.802.3337 Fax +1.403.228.2500
pr@smarttech.com
Please note that SMART is written in all capital letters.