The Cutting Edge
January 24, 2019
CRCC with CoderZ Sweeps the Nation
Over 37,500 students, from 14 states and 590 schools participated in the competition. At finals events in TX, PA, CT, MD, NY, NJ, NH, CA, VA, and upcoming in NV and WV, students competed face-to-face in exciting challenge missions. Intelitek have released their new curriculum to extend the competition learning into the classroom and are already planning the 2019/20 competition which will extend to more states and launch a National Finals.
For more information about getting CRCC in your State or School, contact info@iscefoundation.org or visit the competition website to find out more and see some of the picture galleries from the competition.
CRCC uses the gamified missions of CoderZ in a competition format with a class, school and state leaderboard. After 3 weeks of Boot Camp, students compete from their classroom or home computer in Qualifiers and the top schools send students to the state finals.
Ido Yerushalmi: iyerushalmi@intelitek.com
Office: 603-413-2600
DigitalEdge Contract: #ESD112-DE-18A
Troxell is an Awarded Vendor on the DigitalEdge Contract #ESD112-DE-18A for STEM/STEAM: Solutions for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Design, and Mathematics
Is Virtual Reality Becoming a Reality in Schools?
Imagine taking first graders on a trip to the depths of the sea, or high school juniors on a journey to Peru to explore Machu Picchu! Today's powerful and sophisticated virtual reality (VR) technology, such as Google Expeditions, is now putting these and other adventures within easy reach of schools and their students.
When we think of virtual reality, “entertainment” and “science fiction” are usually the first words that come to mind. However, virtual reality is not only very real, it can also serve a higher purpose in the educational sphere. Check out why Virtual Reality is making the leap into the classroom and how to make the most of digital field trip experiences. Virtual field trips give educators and students the opportunity to step outside their comfort zones and turn any classroom into a brand new exciting environment.
Troxell is an Awarded Vendor on the DigitalEdge Contract #ESD112-DE-15A for Chromebooks and Related Solutions
How Technology Functions in Education and Personalized Learning
However, the educational community would disagree. The U.S. Department of Education has considerable resources that support the use of technology in education, including this 2017 document, Reimagining the Role of Technology in Education.
Technology has forever changed how we live, work, and learn. Tools like mobile devices and videoconferencing systems have added flexibility and collaborative potential to office spaces and classrooms, and the advancements keep coming. In fact, we've written at length about students' unparalleled access to technology - including why you should be teaching them the importance of digital citizenship - but there's a hot topic we haven't yet touched on: Technology is advancing personalized learning, and we're seeing more and more examples of how it positively impacts both students and teachers.
Explore further on getting parents on board with mobile learning and how technology is advancing personalized learning.
Troxell is an Awarded Vendor on the DigitalEdge Contract #ESD112-DE-16A for Educational Technology, Wireless Devices, and Audio-Visual Equipment
Tips for Taking Your Classroom AV Equipment from Dull to Dynamic
How to Choose the Right Headphones for Your Students
Consider the target audience and classroom environment to prioritize features that ensure a positive listening experience for your students throughout the school year.
With countless models and varying levels of sound quality on the market, here are some tips on choosing the right headphones for your students.
MAX Cases - Extreme Shells on the DigitalEdge Contract #ESD112-DE-15A
Extreme Shell features include:
- Dual layer protective
- Exceeds the MIL-STD-810 military drop testing requirements
- Maximum protection for all vital areas
- Pop up feet for an ergonomic typing angle
- Easy access to asset tags and bar/QR codes
- Custom color and logo available with minimum quantities
Extreme shells are designed for mulitple manufacturers Chromebook! .
The new Extreme shells listed below can be found on the DgitalEdge website INSERT LINK within the MAX Cases Master Catalog featuring all Contract #15A MAX Cases products!
- Max Extreme Shell HP Chrombook G5EE Clamshell Product #HP-ES-CBCEE-G6-BLK DigitalEdge price - $29.63
- Max Extreme Shell Lenovo 11" 100e Chromebook Clamshell Product#LN-ES-100E-CBC-BLK DigitalEdge price - $29.63
- Max Extreme Shell Lenovo 11" 500e Chromebook Yoga Product#LN-ES-500E-CBY-BLK DigitalEdge price - $29.63
- Max Extreme Shell HP 14" G5 Chromebook Clamshell Product#HP-ES-CBCG5-14-BLK DigitalEdge price - $33.86
- Shield Extreme for Acer Chrome Tab 10 Product#AC-ES-CBT-10-BLK
DigitalEdge price - $28.22
For ordering information regarding MAX Cases products please contact:
Stacy Wood
Phone: 888-799-6837 Ext: 1104
Email: Stacy@maxcases.com
MAX Cases- on DigitalEdge contract #ESD112-DE-16A
These new products include Extreme KeyCase with Lightning Connector, Headset, Rugged Sleeve, and MAX X-Band with MAX grip. These products listed below can be found on the DigitalEdge website (insert link) within the MAX Cases Master Catalog featuring all Contract #16A MAX Cases products!
- Extreme KeyCase with Lightning Connector Product #AP-EKC-IP6-9-BLK-R DigitalEdge price - $90.29
- Headset w/in-line mic and 3.5mm jack V2" Product#MC-HS2-GEN-BLK DigitalEdge price - $18.53
- Rugged Sleeve for Macbook 13" Product#MC-RSM-13-BLK DigitalEdge price - $30.04
- X-Band 7" Product#MC-XB-GEN-7-BLU DigitalEdge price - $9.00
- X-Band 11" Product#MC-XB-GEN-11.-BLU DigitalEdge price - $10.61
- X-Band 13" Product#MC-XB-GEN-13.-BLU DigitalEdge price - $12.12
For ordering information regarding MAX Cases products please contact:
Stacy Wood
Phone: 888-799-6837 Ext: 1104
Email: Stacy@maxcases.com
NCCE19 - February 26-28, 2019 - Seattle Washington
- Visit DigitalEdge corporate partners in the Exhibit Hall
- Scholarship Applications are available until 1.18.19
- Over 250 Sessions and Workshops
- TL Summit, Leadership Summit and Neuroscience Summit
- Registration and Pricing
DigitalEdge Purchasing Contracts for Educational Organizations
Current DigitalEdge Competitively bid contracts include:
#ESD112-DE-15B – School Safety Solutions
#ESD112-DE-16A – Solutions for Educational Technology, Wireless Devices and Audio-Visual Equipment
#ESD112-DE-18A – STEM/STEAM: Solutions for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Design, and Mathematics
The purchasing menu on the DigitalEdge website at digitaledge.esd112.org provides product, price, and purchasing information, interlocal agreement information, and piggybacking on the DigitalEdge contracts.
The twelve DigitalEdge western states include:
Alaska - California - Colorado - Hawaii - Idaho - Montana
Nevada - New Mexico - Oregon - Utah - Washington - Wyoming
Should you have any questions regarding DigitalEdge contracts, please contact Bunny Stevens, Purchasing Project Coordinator for DigitalEdge, at digitaledge.specialist@esd112.org or call (360) 952-3415.
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