Exhibits

= Exhibits =

Smart Technologies[[image:DSCN1412.JPG width="246" height="336" align="right"]]
[|www.smarttech.com] Smart Technologies gave away over $20,000 worth of products at their Smart Booth in the Exhibit Hall. At the end of each day, contestants played a "Press Your Luck" type game. Smart gave away Airliners, Smart Document Cameras, Smart Audio Systems, Student Response Systems (Senteos), and SmartBoards! Look how excited Damin is to win!!!

Adaptive Curriculum
[|www.adaptivecurriculum.com] Adaptive Curriculum provides real-world middle school math and science lessons that support standards-based learning. For a free trial, e-mail info@adaptivecurriculum.com or call 1-888-999-9319. Free tutorials for teachers are also available on their website.

VSTE (Virginia Society for Technology in Education)
[|www.vste.org] The mission of VSTE is to promote excellence in education through professional development endeavors supporting the integration of existing and emerging technologies. Membership is completely FREE! VSTE sponsors several face-to-face events each year, and members are always informed of upcoming events and opportunites. VSTE members also receive selected monthly benefits and are eligible for professional development grants. For more information, visit thier website, or contact vste@vste.org.

Explore Learning
[|www.explorelearning.com] Explore Learning Gizmos are award-winning math and science simulations that allow students to interact with and explore hundreds of different topics. You can try Gizmos for free on their website, or you can get more information by e-mailing sales@explorelearning.com or by calling 1-866-882-4141.

You CAN do the RUBIK'S CUBE
[|www.YouCanDoTheCube.com] This company offers a You CAN Do the Rubik's Cube Solution Kit, as well as math lessons and activites you can do with a Rubik's Cube. See Netia Elam for the Solution Guide, or for a copy of the Math Lessons CD.  Order online with promotion code TEA89 through October 31st.

Glogster
[|www.glogster.com/edu/] Glogster is a Web 2.0 application that allows students to create interactive, online posters. In August 2009, they will be coming out with their new education site at edu.glogster.com. This new site is not blocked by our county, so your students can begin using Glogster to create dynamic, multi-sensory digital posters. For more information on Glogster, you can contact their Education Manager, Jim Dachos at jim.dachos@glogster.com, or you can call him at 1-888-GLOGS4U.

Spinscape
[|www.spinscape.com] Spinscape is online software that allows you to create an interactive, collaborative concept map. The basic functions are free, and Spinscape is looking for teachers and groups to pilot Spinscape in an educational setting. If you are interested, contact Duane Harlick at dharlick@spinscape.com, or you can call him at 248-247-3569.

Serif
[|www.serif.com/education] Serif's design suite contains 4 types of easy to use software. **DrawPlus** contains design tools for vector drawing, as well as stop frame and keyframe animation. **WebPlus** allows students to create websites using templates or from scratch. **PhotoPlus** contains powerful photo editing tools, and **PagePlus** enables students to create printed documents or slideshow presentations. For more information, e-mail Scott Johnson at sjohnson@serif.com, or call him at 781-934-7595.