Q&A: Scratch That by Scott Traylor
T&L's exclusive interview with MIT Media Lab's Mitch Resnick and his Big, Hairy, Audacious Goals for student- enabling software tools.

How to Build Better ePortfolios by Sascha Zuger
ePortfolios are nothing new to tech-savvy educators. Having them actually work? That's news. See a sampling of innovative programs that produce assessable results.

Product Guide
Focus on Digital Cameras
Digital cameras have become a staple of the classroom. What can you now expect from a digital camera? We focus on cameras in the $200-to-$400 range.

Best of NECC 2008
TRENDS By Pam Livingston
Big picture takeaways from the biggest US education technology conference.

RESOURCES By Cheryl Oakes
Didn't make it to San Antonio? Not to worry. Here's a guide to get the best sessions, materials, and vendors from NECC08.

NEW PRODUCTS
Descriptions of the hottest new products announced at the show.

PRODUCT REVIEWS
Editors take some new products for a test drive.

Editor's Desk
SHOWSTOPPERS by Kevin Hogan
Business is good for edtech.

New@techlearning.com
Professional development, funding, and free stuff: Check out our Web offerings from teachers, administrators, and tech coordinators.

News & Trends
Open Source: Math & Science Focus
Highlights from Imagine Cup
Sites we like
Print vs. Digital Media Survey
Five Ways to Use Video Equipment in Science Labs
Saving Money with Virtual Labs
Adobe School Innovation Awards Winners
Surveys Show Progression Toward e-Commerce
Online Tool Evaluates Students
Coupons for Tech Dollars
Keeping Secure

Leader of the Year Profile
Cory Boggs, Curriculum Specialist, at Putnam City Schools, OK, has a goal: to imbue others with the same intellectual and creative engagement he found—and still finds—when he uses technology.

Fundamentals of K-12 Technology Programs
Safety and Security: Keeping Students and Systems Safer