News in “Technology”
Page 4 of 20. Return to the Technology topic tag page
December 5, 2012 - In the Media
"'Mapping' Assesses Never Before Seen Parts of Amazon Rainforest"
From CCTV News on YouTube
Read More
Read More
November 29, 2012 - Press release
34 Chicago Groups Form Hive Network to Engage Kids in Innovative Learning; New Funding Supports Expansion
This creative collaboration is set to expand as a result of $2.2 million in new support announced today by MacArthur in partnership with the Burberry Foundation. Read More
November 26, 2012 - Info sheet
Grantmaking in Chicago
The Foundation seeks and seizes opportunities to work locally as an expression of its civic commitment to its home, and because being rooted in Chicago yields a deeper understanding of issues faced by urban areas and ... Read More
November 25, 2012 - In the Media
"In This Minecraft Classroom Digital Citizenship 101 Is The Topic Of Play"
From Fast Company
Read More
Read More
November 15, 2012 - Publication
Gaps in Perception about Teens’ Online Behavior
Research released by the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) explores the online generation gap between parents and teens and reveals a number of disparities in their views about online safety. Read More
November 7, 2012 - From the field
New Grants Support Innovative Learning Labs at Libraries and Museums
The 12 winners – five museums and seven libraries – will receive a total of $1.2 million to plan and design the labs, where teens will use both digital and traditional media that promote creativity, critical thinking ... Read More
November 2, 2012 - In the Media
"Funders Set New Round of Support for STEM Teachers"
From Education Week
Read More
Read More
October 25, 2012 - From the field
Partnership Initiative to Help Identify, Prepare, Retain STEM Teachers
100Kin10 announced the creation of the Innovation Fund II to invest in entrepreneurial approaches to bringing more STEM teachers to American classrooms. Read More
September 27, 2012 - From the field
Connecting Fashion, Creativity, and Professional Development
Hive Learning Networks has announced the first round of grants for its Hive Fashion Forward project, which seeks to engage youth in creative production in fashion and multimedia storytelling. Read More
September 25, 2012 - In the Media
"Can Video Games Help Your Kids?"
From The Huffington Post
Read More
Read More
September 20, 2012 - From the field
Online Game “Budget Hero” Releases Election Edition
An interactive game that allows players to experience the challenges of balancing the federal budget has been updated for the election year. Read More
September 18, 2012 - In the Media
"In Chicago, Neighborhood News Leads Online Innovation"
From The Huffington Post
Read More
Read More
September 18, 2012 - From the field
Technology to Open Communication on Chicago’s Public Services
The City of Chicago recently launched Open311, an evolution of the phone-based 311 systems that many cities in North America offer. Read More
