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Wednesday, 14 December 2011 14:47
Marion P. Thomas Charter School Technology Integration Projects
Written by David Rhodes
Here are projects created in Mr. Singh's technology classes at Marion P. Thomas Charter School in Newark, N.J. The projects are part of the Computer Explorers "Noteworthy News" Advanced Word Processing curriculum unit.
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Monday, 05 December 2011 08:56
Technology Advances at Marion P. Thomas Charter School
Written by David RhodesFor the 2011-2012 school year, Computer Explorers has signed a contract to license our K-8 Technology Curriculum and provide Staff Professional Development to Marion P. Thomas Charter Schools in Newark, New Jersey
Published: Sunday, December 04, 2011, 7:00 AM
NEWARK — This year, 600 elementary and middle school students from Marion P. Thomas Charter School and their teachers are getting a learning boost from the new technology Computer Explorers has made available in their classrooms.
Computer Explorers is an international education company that uses computer programs to keep students interested in subjects including science, math and English. The Computer Explorers of Northern New Jersey gave the Marion P. Thomas School access to the curriculum for the 2011-2012 school year and trained the school’s teachers on how to use the program.
“I can see the difference already,” said John Gamble, Middle School principal on the Thomas campus. “Kids seem to be very engaged and teachers are getting real meaningful feedback on how to move technology forward at our school.”
http://www.nj.com/news/local/index.ssf/2011/12/school_notebook_technology_adv.html
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Wednesday, 27 October 2010 00:13
The Franchise Radio Show Features Computer Explorers
Written by David Rhodes
Computer Explorers Visits The Franchise Show Houston, Texas —http://www.COMPUTEREXPLORERS.com (CE), an international company dedicated to children’s technology education, recently appeared as guests on The Franchise Show. Host Jeff D’Arcy interviewed Deb Evans, President and CEO live at the International Franchise Association’s annual convention and said “there is no better way to perceive an organization’s vision and culture than to hear it from the top-and that’s what Deb provides in one of our most informative and entertaining interviews at IFA”. D’Arcy introduced COMPUTER EXPLORERS on the AllBusiness.com blog (AB blog) and invited three award winning franchisees to appear with Evans on weekly The Franchise Show. Franchisee Joan Kusnierz, winner of Rookie of the Year, David Rhodes, Mentor of the Year winner and Robin Scott COMPUTER EXPLORERS Franchisee of the Year easily engaged the audience turning The Franchise Show into the COMPUTER EXPLORERS Hour. “Joan, David and Robin openly and honestly talked with Jeff about how the focus of business has changed over the years, the competitive industry and the level of support they receive. Jeff mentions the excitement, passion and enthusiasm that I have for COMPUTER EXPLORERS. That passion lives within the entire corporate team and each individual franchisee” says Deb. Click here to listen to David Rhodes, CEO Deb Evans and fellow franchisees on The Franchise Radio Show: http://www.wsradio.com/internet-talk-radio.cfm/shows/Franchise-Show.html
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Wednesday, 27 October 2010 00:13
Computer Explorers 2009 Mentor of the Year Award
Written by David Rhodes
Houston, Texas—http://www.COMPUTEREXPLORERS.com (CE), an international franchise dedicated to technology learning, presented David Rhodes of Leonia New Jersey with its Mentor of the Year Award during its Annual National Conference June 18-20, 2009 in Houston, TX. The Mentor of the Year Award is elected by fellow business owners. The award is given each year to the one Franchisee who best exemplifies the ideal image of a mentor. This year David Rhodes received several nominations. David Rhodes is truly deserving of this award. He is a true believer in children’s technology learning, and he willingly shares his enthusiasm and knowledge with all of his peers throughout the national and at the corporate office. It is with great pleasure to award Mentor of the Year for the 2nd consecutive year to David!? said Deb Evans, President and CEO of COMPUTER EXPLORERS. “Being part of a franchise system is all about sharing ideas and information. Our common goal is to provide the best possible product while helping one another grow our businesses” said David Rhodes. About COMPUTER EXPLORERS: The COMPUTER EXPLORERS early childhood program provides computer classes for children ages 3-5, foreign language and cultural exploration, and reinforcement of reading, math, science and social studies beginning skills. The COMPUTER EXPLORERS schoolage program offers a turn-key technology program for public and private schools, as well as after school and summer camp programs teaching robotics, engineering, digital movie-making and video game design. In addition to domestic classes, the company offers courses through its business owners in the United Kingdom, Malaysia and Australia. Go to http://www.computerexplorers.com for further information.
COMPUTER EXPLORERS provides educational technology classes to benefit children and staff at childcare centers, preschools, private and public elementary schools and community sites worldwide. Founded and managed by educators, the company has created hundreds of technology lesson plans and
instructional tools since 1983. The company is an active member of the ISTE 100, the International Society of Technology in Education http://www.iste.org., and sponsor of Little Clickers, a publication of Children’s Technology Review http://www.childrenssoftware.com.
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David Rhodes Shares Skills With Colleagues COMPUTER EXPLORERS PRESENTS MENTOR AWARD TO DAVID RHODES AT INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE (Houston TX/April 2008) – COMPUTER EXPLORERS, a company dedicated to technology learning, presented David Rhodes with its Mentor of the Year Award during its Annual National Conference April 25 – 27, 2008 in Houston, TX. “David shares his enthusiasm, expertise and management skills with his colleagues throughout the nation and with us at the corporate headquarters”, declared Deb Evans, President & CEO of COMPUTER EXPLORERS. The Mentor of the Year Award is elected by fellow business owners. The award is given each year to the one Franchisee who best exemplifies the ideal image of a mentor. Research shows the more we use information, the better we retain it. COMPUTER EXPLORERS emphasizes classroom and life lessons, while teaching children software and technology skills. COMPUTER EXPLORERS K-12 programs reinforce the core curriculum of public and private schools and meet or exceed National Educational Technology Standards. Students experiment with computers, robots, digital microscopes, and even design videogames. About COMPUTER EXPLORERS
In 1984, COMPUTER EXPLORERS was founded by educators to give all children access to quality technology education. Today, COMPUTER EXPLORERS is one of the fastest growing children’s educational franchises in the United States, reaching more than 25,000 children per week at nearly 1,000 locations across the United States and internationally. Based in Houston, COMPUTER EXPLORERS is part of the International Center for Entrepreneurial Development, Inc., one of the world’s largest international alliances of printing, communications, and education franchises. For more information, please visit http://www.computerexplorers.com.
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Wednesday, 27 October 2010 00:12
Knezek presents “A Global Vision: The Next Generation of Learning”
Written by David Rhodes
Don Knezek – 2008 Keynote Speaker DON KNEZEK, CEO OF INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION IS (Houston TX/April 2008) – COMPUTER EXPLORERS, a company dedicated to technology learning, welcomed Don Knezek, CEO of International Society for Technology Education (ISTE) as Keynote Speaker during its Annual International Conference April 25 – 27, 2008 in Houston, TX. Knezek presented “A Global Vision: The Next Generation of Learning”. “COMPUTER EXPLORERS leaders are visionary and innovative providing solutions for students to have rich technology experiences. I was excited to meet an enthusiastic group of educators” declared Knezek. COMPUTER EXPLORERS has been an ISTE Corporate 100 member since 2006. The members are select, forward-thinking corporations who share ISTE’s commitment to improve teaching and learning by advancing the effective use of technology in education and who are committed to working with educators in pursuit of that goal (http://www.iste.org). “We are proud of our relationship with ISTE and look forward to building stronger support of ISTE’s mission and initiative,” stated Deb Evans, President, COMPUTER EXPLORERS. Research shows the more we use information, the better we retain it. COMPUTER EXPLORERS emphasizes classroom and life lessons, while teaching children software and technology skills. COMPUTER EXPLORERS K-12 programs reinforce the core curriculum of public and private schools and meet or exceed National Educational Technology Standards. In addition, students may experiment with computers, robots, digital microscopes, and design videogames. About COMPUTER EXPLORERS
KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT COMPUTER EXPLORERS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
In 1984, COMPUTER EXPLORERS was founded by educators to give all children access to quality technology education. Today, COMPUTER EXPLORERS is one of the fastest growing children’s educational franchises in the United States, reaching more than 25,000 children per week at nearly 1,000 locations across the United States and internationally. Based in Houston, COMPUTER EXPLORERS is part of the International Center for Entrepreneurial Development, Inc., one of the world’s largest international alliances of printing, communications, and education franchises. For more information, please visit http://www.computerexplorers.com.
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Wednesday, 27 October 2010 00:10
COMPUTER EXPLORERS Teachers Integrate Technology into Core Curriculum
Written by David Rhodes
Teacher Training Is An Ongoing Process! (Houston, Texas) – Technology teachers from Connecticut to California attended technology education certification training in July 2008, facilitated by COMPUTER EXPLORERS (CE) a leading global technology education franchise. “Our goal for the training,” said Cyndee Perkins, Curriculum & Program Development Director, “is to be sure that students across America are learning how to use technology to excel in the classroom andeventually in the workforce by enhancing the skills of their instructors.” Research shows the more people use information, the better they retain it. The CE teacher training focused on integrating technology into the core curriculum of a school. Instead of students learning to create a multi-media presentation as an isolated skill, they create presentations using content that they are studying in the classroom. COMPUTER EXPLORERS offers a range of technology education programs to children, teens, and adults through pre-schools, childcare centers, public and private schools, and recreation centers worldwide. COMPUTER EXPLORERS K-12 programs reinforce the core curriculum of public and private schools and meet or exceed National Educational Technology Standards. In addition to learning application skills, students may experiment with robots, digital microscopes, and even design videogames. “Technology education is a necessity in today’s world,” confirmed Perkins. “Our education partners appreciate COMPUTER EXPLORERS because we provide all the resources they need for an exciting, interactive program: Technology-certified teachers, curriculum, software, and hardware.” About COMPUTER EXPLORERS
In 1984, COMPUTER EXPLORERS was founded by educators to give all children access to quality technology education. Today, COMPUTER EXPLORERS is one of the fastest growing children’s educational franchises in the United States, reaching more than 25,000 children per week at nearly 1,000 locations across the United States and internationally. Based in Houston, COMPUTER EXPLORERS is part of the International Center for Entrepreneurial Development, Inc., one of the world’s largest international alliances of printing, communications, and education franchises. For more information, please visit http://www.computerexplorers.com
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