Kent State University Receives Technology Grant from AT&T
Kent State University Receives Technology Grant from AT&T
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Grant Funds to Improve Resources for Teaching and Learning Through Effective Use of Classroom Technology
The Kent State University Foundation today announced it received a $300,000 grant from the AT&T Foundation – the philanthropic arm of AT&T Inc. – to improve KSU’s Research Center for Educational Technology (RCET) and existing AT&T classroom.
“The investment AT&T has made in furthering the pioneering work of the Research Center for Educational Technology also is an investment in Ohio’s students and teachers,” says Lester A. Lefton, President, Kent State University. “The ongoing partnership between AT&T and Kent State University will improve the use of technology in our classrooms and prepare students for educational and work environments that increasingly require advanced technical expertise.” Lefton is excited about the research possibilities for faculty and students, calling the classroom “a true state-of-the-art facility for educational research.”
The goal of the RCET at KSU is to improve teaching and learning through effective use of classroom technology. This is accomplished by creating knowledge through extensive observation of the uses, advantages, and effectiveness of technologies presented in the AT&T classroom and by communicating that knowledge to classroom teachers, education administrators, and policymakers.
"In our legislative work, we continually strive to find the most efficient ways to connect people with technology resources," said State Representative Kathleen Chandler. "This provides the technology tools needed by the Kent State University Foundation to improve day-to-day operations and focus on the people served by their missions."
The grant to Kent State builds on the company’s strong record of giving across Ohio. In 2005, AT&T, the AT&T Foundation, and its employees provided more than $3 million to support philanthropic initiatives across the state.
“The AT&T Foundation supports programs that build communities and improve access to information technologies,” said Connie Browning, president, AT&T Ohio. “Kent State University’s RCET will use new technology funded by AT&T to empower the educators in this community and change the lives of those they serve.”
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About Philanthropy at AT&T
AT&T Inc. supports programs that strengthen communities; improve access to information technology and technology training; advance education; and enhance professional-skills development. In 2006, AT&T contributed more than $101 million through corporate-, employee- and AT&T Foundation-giving programs. AT&T AccessAll, the company's signature philanthropic initiative, is a $100 million program that connects families and communities with technology that can improve lives. AT&T and the AT&T Foundation, the philanthropic arm of AT&T, combine more than $1.8 billion of charitable commitment to communities across the country.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. is a premier communications holding company in the United States and around the world, with operating subsidiaries providing services under the AT&T brand. AT&T is the recognized world leader in providing IP-based communications services to businesses and the U.S. leader in providing wireless, high speed Internet access, local and long distance voice, and directory publishing and advertising through its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding video entertainment offerings to include such next-generation television services as AT&T U-verseSM TV. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at www.att.com.
Grant Funds to Improve Resources for Teaching and Learning Through Effective Use of Classroom Technology
The Kent State University Foundation today announced it received a $300,000 grant from the AT&T Foundation – the philanthropic arm of AT&T Inc. – to improve KSU’s Research Center for Educational Technology (RCET) and existing AT&T classroom.
“The investment AT&T has made in furthering the pioneering work of the Research Center for Educational Technology also is an investment in Ohio’s students and teachers,” says Lester A. Lefton, President, Kent State University. “The ongoing partnership between AT&T and Kent State University will improve the use of technology in our classrooms and prepare students for educational and work environments that increasingly require advanced technical expertise.” Lefton is excited about the research possibilities for faculty and students, calling the classroom “a true state-of-the-art facility for educational research.”
The goal of the RCET at KSU is to improve teaching and learning through effective use of classroom technology. This is accomplished by creating knowledge through extensive observation of the uses, advantages, and effectiveness of technologies presented in the AT&T classroom and by communicating that knowledge to classroom teachers, education administrators, and policymakers.
"In our legislative work, we continually strive to find the most efficient ways to connect people with technology resources," said State Representative Kathleen Chandler. "This provides the technology tools needed by the Kent State University Foundation to improve day-to-day operations and focus on the people served by their missions."
The grant to Kent State builds on the company’s strong record of giving across Ohio. In 2005, AT&T, the AT&T Foundation, and its employees provided more than $3 million to support philanthropic initiatives across the state.
“The AT&T Foundation supports programs that build communities and improve access to information technologies,” said Connie Browning, president, AT&T Ohio. “Kent State University’s RCET will use new technology funded by AT&T to empower the educators in this community and change the lives of those they serve.”
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About Philanthropy at AT&T
AT&T Inc. supports programs that strengthen communities; improve access to information technology and technology training; advance education; and enhance professional-skills development. In 2006, AT&T contributed more than $101 million through corporate-, employee- and AT&T Foundation-giving programs. AT&T AccessAll, the company's signature philanthropic initiative, is a $100 million program that connects families and communities with technology that can improve lives. AT&T and the AT&T Foundation, the philanthropic arm of AT&T, combine more than $1.8 billion of charitable commitment to communities across the country.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. is a premier communications holding company in the United States and around the world, with operating subsidiaries providing services under the AT&T brand. AT&T is the recognized world leader in providing IP-based communications services to businesses and the U.S. leader in providing wireless, high speed Internet access, local and long distance voice, and directory publishing and advertising through its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding video entertainment offerings to include such next-generation television services as AT&T U-verseSM TV. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at www.att.com.