Technology Integration in Education: A National Seminar Tour

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A landmark seminar tour, sponsored by Compaq and Microsoft, is set to embark on a 10-city journey to foster technology integration in education. The tour will cater to 2000 educators nationwide, providing hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology and training programs to equip teachers with the skills to enhance, expand, and enrich learning experiences. The seminar aims to address the challenges of technology implementation in schools, leveraging state-of-the-art solutions from Compaq and Microsoft.

Key Takeaways:

  • The "Coming Together for Education" seminar tour is a 10-city initiative sponsored by Compaq and Microsoft, focusing on technology integration in education.
  • The tour will benefit 2000 educators nationwide, providing them with hands-on experience with latest technology and training programs.
  • The seminar will explore topics such as school computer networking, using on-line resources, developing technology plans, and training programs.
  • Nationally renowned education consultants, including Dan Kinnaman, Hilarie Davis, and Odvard Egil Dyrli, will present sessions on the seminar.
  • Educators will have access to on-site evaluation programs to test and evaluate Compaq servers and desktops, featuring Microsoft BackOffice.
  • The evaluation program includes a no-risk, on-site evaluation program that allows educators to evaluate hardware and software at discounted prices.

Statistics:

  • The seminar tour will be held in 10 cities across the US, with the first session kicking off in Houston on April 28.
  • The tour will cover cities such as Atlanta, Lexington, Ky., Falls Church, Va., Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Boulder, Colo., San Bernardino, Calif., Miami, and Tacoma, Wash.
  • Compaq is making significant investments in creative programs that improve teaching and learning with computer technology in numerous schools across the country.
  • Microsoft supports education through national and local programs, such as Microsoft Family Technology Nights and sponsorship of Technology and Learning magazine's "Teacher of the Year" awards program.

Sources:

  • Compaq Computer Corp. and Microsoft Corp.
  • Suzy Jacoby or Wendy Lienhart of Marcy Monyek & Associates (312-263-2135)
  • Compaq Computer Corp. (NYSE: CPQ)
  • Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT)
  • Technology and Learning magazine
  • The National PTA
  • PBS
  • The Library of Congress
  • The Computer Learning Foundation