CDW-G and Discovery Education Open Win a Wireless Lab 2009 Sweepstakes.Five Winning Schools Given the Opportunity to Expand Educational Technology and Learning Resources for Students and Teachers VERNON HILLS Vernon Hill II (born circa 1946) is the founder and former chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Commerce Bancorp and Commerce Bank of Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey. , Ill. & SILVER SPRING, Md. -- CDW CDW - data warehouse Government, Inc. (CDW-G CDW-G CDW - Government (formerly Computer Discount Warehouse - Government) ), a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of CDW Corporation and leading source of Information Technology (IT) solutions to educators and governments, and Discovery Education, the leader in digital video and multimedia-based learning, today announced the opening of the seventh annual "Win a Wireless Lab" sweepstakes. The program gives K-12 schools nationwide the opportunity to win a 21st-century classroom, complete with tablet or notebook computers A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous. , wireless cart, interactive whiteboard An interactive whiteboard is a large interactive display that connects to a computer and projector. A projector projects the computer’s desktop onto the board’s surface, where users control the computer using a pen, finger or other device. , student response system, projector, printer and document camera. CDW-G and Discovery Education also provide on-site training to all Win a Wireless Lab grand-prize winners. The 2009 program will award five grand-prize winners. To date, CDW-G and Discovery Education have awarded wireless computer labs to 18 schools, helping to increase teachers' and students' access to state-of-the-art educational technology. Nearly 70 percent of past grand-prize winners noted that teachers have developed new projects and lessons that incorporate tablet computers A complete computer contained in a touch screen. Tablet computers can be specialized for only Internet use or be full-blown, general-purpose PCs with all the bells and whistles of a desktop unit. and other technologies into their classrooms, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a recent survey conducted by CDW-G. Previous winners also highlighted the important role of teacher professional development in integrating technology effectively into the classroom. Bonnie bon·ny also bon·nie adj. bon·ni·er, bon·ni·est Scots 1. Physically attractive or appealing; pretty. 2. Excellent. Gambler, first grade teacher at Central Manor Elementary School elementary school: see school. (Pa.) noted, "We have in-service professional development training in the summer to update teachers on the latest technology, and teachers offer continuous professional development to each other throughout the school year. For example, teachers have shared how they use unique applications like Moodle with the tablet computers to develop class Web pages, and MindMeisters, a Web-based mapping tool." "As CDW-G and Discovery Education enter the program's seventh year, we are just as excited to award the 21st-century classroom as we were in 2003," said Bob Kirby, senior director, K-12, CDW-G. "Feedback from previous sweepstakes winners underscores the wireless lab's positive impact on teaching and learning. Win a Wireless Lab increases students' access to the latest technology and supports alternative approaches to learning to help students achieve their educational potential." Previous winners are using the technology in myriad ways to advance learning. At Central Manor Elementary School (Pa.), first graders are using the tablet computers to practice reading, writing and math skills, and third-graders are studying weather patterns with Discovery Weather. Students at R. A. Jones Middle School (Ky.) researched the presidential candidates' campaign platforms and conducted a mock election A mock election (or pretend election, fake election) is an election organised for educational or transformative purposes. Mock election for educational purposes Secondary schools organise mock elections to introduce young people to the concept of elections before they . Students at St. Michael's School St. Michael's School or St. Michael School may refer to: Australia
In addition to the technology hardware included in the 21st-century classroom, Discovery Education will award a $5,000 digital media grant to the five grand-prize winning schools to help them more fully utilize the technology and engage students in learning. "Effectively incorporating educational technology into the everyday classroom is crucial to developing students' 21st-century learning skills," said Mary Rollins, director, Discovery Education. "Through Win a Wireless Lab, Discovery Education and CDW-G are helping schools prepare students for higher education higher education Study beyond the level of secondary education. Institutions of higher education include not only colleges and universities but also professional schools in such fields as law, theology, medicine, business, music, and art. and beyond." The sweepstakes opened January 2, 2009 and entries will be accepted until May 1, 2009. CDW-G and Discovery Education encourage public and private school teachers, administrators and school and district technology specialists to enter by filling out an online form at http://www.discoveryeducation.com/cdwg. For each prize drawing, winners will be randomly selected from all eligible entries received. Each of the five grand-prize winners will receive a 21st-century classroom valued at approximately $45,000, including: * Discovery Education digital media grant * 20 notebook or tablet computers from HP, Lenovo or Toshiba * 3 wireless access points from D-Link, Linksys or NETGEAR * 1 Bretford mobile cart * 1 interactive whiteboard from Promethean or PolyVision * 20 Student Response Devices from Promethean or PolyVision * 1 video projector A video projector takes a video signal and projects the corresponding image on a projection screen using a lens system. All video projectors use a very bright light to project the image, and most modern ones can correct any curves, blurriness, and other inconsistencies through from Epson or NEC (NEC Corporation, Tokyo, www.nec.com, www.necus.com) An electronics conglomerate known in the U.S. for its monitors. In Japan, it had the lion's share of the PC market until the late 1990s (see PC 98). NEC was founded in Tokyo in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, Ltd. Solutions * 1 document camera from AVerMedia * 1 laser printer from Epson or HP * 1 video camcorder from Sony In addition to the five grand-prize winners, CDW-G and Discovery Education will award: * Ten first prizes of a video projector from Epson or NEC Solutions * Ten second prizes of a notebook computer from Acer or Sony * Five third prizes of a digital camcorder from Canon Winners will be announced in July 2009. A complete list of rules is available online at http://www.discoveryeducation.com/cdwg. About CDW-G A wholly owned subsidiary of CDW Corporation, ranked No. 34 on Forbes' list of America's Largest Private Companies, CDW Government, Inc. (CDW-G) is a leading provider of technology solutions for federal, state and local government agencies, as well as educational institutions at all levels. The company features dedicated account managers who help customers choose the right technology products and services to meet their needs. The company's technology specialists and engineers offer expertise in designing customized solutions, while its advanced technology engineers can assist customers with the implementation and long-term management of those solutions. Areas of focus include notebooks, desktops, printers, servers and storage, unified communications The real time redirection of a voice, text or e-mail message to the device closest to the intended recipient at any given time. For example, voice calls to desk phones could be routed to the user's cellphone when required. , security, wireless, power and cooling, networking, software licensing and mobility solutions. For more information about CDW-G product offerings, procurement options, service and solutions, call 1.800.808.4239, email cdwgsales@cdwg.com or visit the CDW-G Web site at CDWG.com. About Discovery Education Discovery Communications (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) revolutionized television with Discovery Channel and is now transforming classrooms through Discovery Education. Powered by the number one nonfiction media company in the world, Discovery Education combines scientifically proven, standards-based digital media and a dynamic user community in order to empower teachers to improve student achievement. Already, more than half of all U.S. schools access Discovery Education digital services. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com. |
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