The Michigan software will eliminate that cost and promote the use of handhelds in classrooms. The program promises many benefits including eliminating stolen lunch money, faster lines, anonymous reduction of lunch prices for lower income students, and reassurance for parents that lunch money is being spent on school sponsored lunches. If the program proves successful, Pennsylvania could implement it statewide. The Computers for Learning website has information on what equipment is currently available and information on registering you organization to receive surplus Federal computer equipment. Special consideration is given to schools or agencies with the greatest need.
Consideration is given to projects that incorporate technologies into their program.
In the March EdTech News, we advertised a Grants and Funding conference sponsored by eSchool News. That conference has been cancelled. We will keep you updated on any future conferences scheduled. This years keynote speakers include Steve Jobs of Apple, Janiece Webb of Motorola, Hilarie Davis of the Technology for Learning Consortium, and Debbie Silver a former middle school science teacher. The LITI focuses on concrete skills and methods for technology integration and is led by experts in the technology field who are experienced with working with educators.