Monthly Archives: July 2011

How to Save an Extra $20 on Adobe Student & Teacher Editions

Right now you can save an extra $20 on Student & Teacher Editions of the following Adobe titles via a special instant rebate offer that ends on August 14, 2011*. You must be a student or teacher, to review eligibility requirements – click here. It’s easy – simply click on the link of the product you are interested and select the item with the limited time offer into your shopping cart. Continue reading

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Sibelius 7 by Avid is Now Available!

The next release of the hugely popular music notation software from Avid, Sibelius 7 has arrived! It is now available at educational prices for students and teachers at studica.com. Learn more about this new release. Continue reading

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NI myDAQ in Action

Tasks ranging from filter design, data logging, logic testing, circuit analysis, signal generation and many more can be done using the myDAQ. I could write more about it, but I thought these student videos would tell the story much better. Continue reading

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Grants for STEM Technology Grades 6-12

Toshiba grants are meant to help teachers with project ideas and materials to coincide with the math and science curriculum, bringing more hands on training for the students making the projects more fun than constructive. These projects are a brilliant way to gain the interest of the student making them want to learn. Grant applications of $5,000 or less for instructional equipment are accepted throughout the year. Continue reading

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fischertechnik Report – Teachers Get Free Ultrasonic Distance Sensor, SkillsUSA, Spare Parts & More

a little update on what’s new in the ever-fascinating world of fischertechnik! Of course the big news on the consumer end is that I JUST received word that the much anticipated new sets from fischertechnik, the Advanced Universal 3 and Profi Dynamic set, are shipping out from the manufacturer in Germany at the end of this week (July 22) Continue reading

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Upcoming Webinars, Contests and Winner Announcement!

News on upcoming Webinars (Wacom, Zbrush, Adobe, Pantone, onOne software), contests and more. Continue reading

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How to Become a “Avid Certified Professional” for Pro Tools

If you’re serious about music production and want to become a guru at the industry standard software that changed the way music is recorded, then it’s probably a good time to look into getting certified in Avid ProTools. Continue reading

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FXhome Releases HitFilm, a Revolutionary Video Product

This new product combines 3D compositing, visual effects and editing. Independent filmmakers will enjoy the accessibility of effects and advanced compositing features. . The CEO of FXHome, Joshua Davies, explains that “Although it was developed over three years, HitFilm really is the result of ten years of effects software “. Continue reading

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Teaching Data Logging as a Process

Data Logging is happening in each of the above examples. Traffic intersections log the number of vehicles travelling in each direction as well as the numbers of vehicles at each light interval. Manufacturing systems log every aspect of the manufacturing process. Shippers monitor the temperature and other environmental conditions of their cargo and the humidity is often considered in long term storage solutions. Continue reading

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Game Development Software – Unity 3 – Now Available at Studica.com

Unity Technologies has been able to revolutionize the game industry with the progressive development platform that is Unity. The platform is used for interactive 3D and game creation. There are over half a million registered users including LEGO, NASA, Coca-Cola, Disney and many more. Continue reading

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