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Carolyn Faulkner-Beitzel, PhD
Director of Curriculum, SAFARI Montage

FREE PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS AT TCEA 2012

Tue, 1/24/2012

We hope you will  join us at TCEA 2012, in Austin Texas, for two FREE pre-conference workshops in Meeting Room M7 on Tuesday, February 7.

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Carolyn Faulkner-Beitzel, PhD
Director of Curriculum, SAFARI Montage

Free Pre-Conference Workshops at FETC 2012

Tue, 1/3/2012

SAFARI Montage will be offering 2 FREE pre-conference workshops at FETC 2012 in Orlando, Florida on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 in Meeting Room S220B. 

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Andrew Schlessinger
CEO & Co-founder, SAFARI Montage

Boosting Classroom Efficiency With Technology Features That Will Make You Smile

Thu, 7/7/2011

 

As many of you know, at this past ISTE in Philadelphia, we showcased the value of a classroom that benefited from seamless technology interoperability, giving any teacher the ability to engage students with media-filled lessons. All of these elements are brought together under one user interface in SAFARI Montage’s newest module, Digital Curriculum Presenter (DCP).

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Ben Sender
Chief Executive Officer, TechKNOW Associates

Integrating Technology Through Project Based Learning in Newark Public Schools

Thu, 8/19/2010

During the 2009-2010 school year, the Special Education Department in Newark Public Schools in New Jersey initiated an “Integrating Technology through Project-Based Learning Pilot Program” in the Samuel L. Berliner School (Berliner School). The pilot utilized SAFARI Montage, customized project based learning activities, and job-embedded professional development.

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Andrew Schlessinger
CEO & Co-founder, SAFARI Montage

A Holiday Gift of Hundreds of Videos FOR YOU!

Tue, 12/15/2009

I started distributing educational video 25 years ago, and I have always enjoyed being selective about the videos that I offered to schools and public libraries. Back then, it was VHS tapes, and I was reminded of a particular series dating from 1985 while watching the movie Julie and Julia. The series was Julia Child’s “The Way to Cook.” It was exceptional, although more for public libraries than for schools, which ultimately became our exclusive focus.

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SAFARI Montage
Site Contributor, SAFARI Montage

Cyber Science 3-D featured in the Wall Street Journal

Tue, 9/13/2011

3D content in the classroom is one of the most talked about and exciting ways to engage students with content in an interactive learning experience. Technology and education journals are filled with articles about the impact of 3D models in the classroom, and specifically the importance of 3D content to enhance STEM instruction.

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Andrew Schlessinger
CEO & Co-founder, SAFARI Montage

Ten Effective Ways to Adapt to Budget Cuts

Thu, 3/17/2011

We understand the extraordinary budgetary challenges that districts across the nation are facing.  Properly implemented technological solutions can go a long way towards bridging the voids created by the massive funding cuts now wreaking havoc on our schools. We have heard about the following ten problems encountered by school districts throughout North America; this is how we can help.

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Andrew Schlessinger
CEO & Co-founder, SAFARI Montage

Teaching Nirvana

Thu, 12/16/2010

So much of what I am about to write has been said before, but it is my job to put all of these concepts together into a meaningful solution that makes teaching and learning more effective for teachers and students. So, consider the following truths and trends.

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Tim Beekman
Co-founder & President, SAFARI Montage

Making Wireless Video Streaming Work at Keller ISD

Wed, 8/4/2010

Video is a powerful tool for today’s educators that can significantly enhance the student learning experience. But to truly benefit, schools need to have the right infrastructure in place to support the high bandwidth and quality of service required to deliver rich multimedia content, not just to the teacher’s classroom computer, but to all wireless devices – from Netbooks to mobile phones. Case in point—Keller ISD in Texas.

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Andrew Schlessinger
CEO & Co-founder, SAFARI Montage

Pennsylvania: The First State to Launch SAFARI Montage EdCast Network

Wed, 4/28/2010

Pennsylvania is our home state and I have wanted to do something special here with SAFARI Montage for a few years now, which is why I am thrilled to announce that SAFARI Montage will be available this Fall to every public school in PA connected to the state-wide high-speed network known as PAIUnet.

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