November 2006 — News/In Brief
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A STATE OF UNREADINESS
High school graduates entering the workforce are widely seen as insufficiently prepared. College grads rate better, but are considered only adequate. Level of “overall preparation” for the workforce, according to surveyed employers:
- Deficient (blue)
- Adequate (green)
- Excellent (black)
*Percentages do not add up to 100 because not all companies hire from all categories.
Source: “Are They Really Ready to Work?” (2006); www.conference-board.org.
:: Awards and Contests
GOOD NEWS FOR SCHOOLS IN NEED OF HIGH-RESOLUTION PROJECTION CAPABILITY. T.H.E. Journal magazine will be following the K-12 classroom use of three Canon REALiS X600 multimedia projectors— affordable equipment that boasts razorsharp projection ideal for the study of detailed material—to see how advances in “smart classroom” technology (such as Canon’s brand-new “AISYS Enhanced” LCOS technology) are actually impacting classroom work. Results of the study will be covered in the magazine and on our website. The editors of this publication will select three (3) schools to be the lucky recipients of the projectors; the projectors will become the property of the schools. We are looking for classrooms with high-resolution projection requirements or the need for high levels of clarity. Interested parties should submit a brief explanation (100 words or less) of study environment and need, emphasizing compelling study challenges and innovative use of the projection technology.
Special consideration will be given to programs with budget constraints. E-mail entries to: cschaller@1105media.com, by December 30, 2006.
