Digital Wish Blog

Laptops Mean 1:1 Learning at Dover Elementary
Posted by Celia Olson at 10:33:48 AM Mon 12/05/2011




e-Vermont and partner Digital Wish are helping to expand the world of
learning for every 4th, 5th, and 6th grader in this rural southern
Vermont town. Each week a trainer from Digital Wish joins their teachers
for lessons that integrate technology into the curriculum. Along with
the lessons, each student is outfitted with their very own laptop
computer that is theirs for the entire school year. 1:1 classrooms such
as these are repeatedly shown to stimulate learning and personal
responsibility. The Dover students reflect this. When asked if they were
excited about Digital Wish coming into their classroom, the answers
ranged from “YES!” to “Yes maam” to “Whoo hoo!”


Through its work in schools around Vermont, Digital Wish has learned
the importance of focusing its first unit on digital citizenship and
cyber safety. “We know that whatever happens online, we can tell a
parent and not feel ashamed,” explains one student. “We know how to
respond to something we’ve never had to respond to before like cyber
bullying.” These are valuable skills to instill in these young digital
citizens.


These Dover students are now prepared to take their personal laptops
home every night. The hope is that the students will become the teachers
and connect their families to the tech skills they are learning in
school. The value of these lessons is not lost on the students. “I think
it will help because you use technology a lot and most jobs do include
some sort of technology and if you learned it right now it’s really easy
to just have it in the future.”


Read more about Digital Wish and e-Vermont’s School Modernization Initiative at http://schoolmodernizationinitiative.wordpress.com/.


Dover kids with netbooks





Dell All-In-One Printer - 30% Off + FREE Ink
Posted by Digital Wish Support at 03:40:41 PM Thu 12/01/2011

Digital Wish is running a limited-time deal on the Dell all-in-one printer.  Right now, educators can get this printer for just $69.99, normally priced at $99.99.  That’s 30% off with a FREE color ink cartridge (valued at $19.99).  We have 15 units left in stock. Check it out here:
http://www.digitalwish.com/dw/digitalwish/deals


December Technology Discounts
With the holidays approaching we have a special schedule of deals launching throughout December.  We've got 2-for-$199 on Kodak waterproof video cameras, 40% off on Dell Netbooks, and $100 matching grants on Elmo document cameras. The complete list is posted here:
http://www.digitalwish.com/dw/digitalwish/products?category=digital-wish-deals&path=



Black Friday - Hourly Schedule of Promotions
Posted by Sky Kochenour at 01:57:55 PM Wed 11/23/2011

November 23, 20111 - Manchester Center, VT -- Digital Wish will be giving away 25 Flip Camcorders every hour, providing 40-50% discounts on Dell computer bundles, Livescribe Smartpens, and Kodak video cameras, and offering 2-for-1 promotions on software tools. They have been working together with manufacturers to set up a fantastic schedule of Black Friday hourly deals for the holidays. PTAs and classroom supporters can stretch their holiday giving dollars further by donating any of the great technology promotions onwww.digitalwish.org. Educators can take advantage of the deals to utilize their scarce technology budgets.


Most of the deals are limited time / limited quantity so be sure to plan accordingly. The most current schedule is here:http://www.digitalwish.com/dw/digitalwish/news?id=155


*Will be available through Monday.


Start a Fundraiser - Earn a Flip:


PTAs and supporters who plan to give over $500 in technology this holiday season, should do their giving at www.digitalwish.org. Digital Wish will donate a free Flip video camera to any classroom that receives at least $500 through an online fundraiser by December 31st. Let Digital Wish match your donation with a 4-hour professional-grade Flip camcorder, worth over $200, this holiday season! Start a fundraiser here:


http://www.digitalwish.com/dw/digitalwish/fundraisers




Every Hour – Starting at 6:00am EST, we’ll donate 25 Flip Mino HD video cameras every hour. Limit one per customers. $24.95 processing and validation fee applies.



*5:00-6:00AM Kodak 2-for-$199 Waterproof Video Camera Kits with rechargeable batteries, HDMI cables and media software (normally $149 each, no limit, 250 available).



6:00-7:00AM Loaded Dell Latitude 2120 Netbook Bundles – up to 48% off - includes Windows 7 Pro, MS Office 10, 2GB RAM, 250 GB hard drive, webcam, 10.1” monitor upgraded to 1366X768 resolution, 6-cell battery upgrade that lasts the school day, 3-year extended on-site warranty, added shoulder strap, (normally $1,200, 50 units available, you can not get this price anywhere else).



*7:00-8:00AM 2-for-1 Video Podcasting, $99 for 2 (no cap, limited time)



*8:00-9:00AM Livescribe Smartpen Bundles, Buy 2-Get one free! Includes the Livescribe 8GB Echo smartpen, micro USB cable, Livescribe desktop software, extra ink cartridge, Smartpen 101online training course, K12 Idea Book, k12 Deployment Guide, MyScript software for handwriting to text transcription, and stylus (not available to schools in Florida, no cap, ends 11/21 at midnight EST).



9:00-10:00AM Flip MinoHD Mobile Lab - Buy an Equipped Mobile Lab Without Cameras and we'll fill it with 10 FREE Flip video cameras. (27 available, no pre-orders) http://www.digitalwish.com/dw/digitalwish/product?id=112515



10:00-11:00AM Limited-quantity scanner/ inkjet printer/ copiers with FREE ink special (15 available until sold out). Software BOGOs - Buy one, get another free! Selected software titles include podcasting, video editing, keyboarding, early learning, early music, phonics series, (no quantity limit, limited time offer).



11:00-12:00PM Retro Hour - Software that runs on older computers - slashed prices at 50%-84% off (One hour only, 70 different CD-ROM titles are $12.99 each with free shipping).



*12:00-1:00PM Animation hour – Buy Stop Motion Pro Software and get a free Microsoft HD webcam (Limited time promotion, pre-order now)http://www.digitalwish.com/dw/digitalwish/product?id=9212 . Also, discounts on clay animation starter kits.



1:00-2:00PM Special Education Hour - 30% off On Track Reading Series andLeaps and Bounds series. Buy a Skoog, get a bundle FREE (limited time promotion).



2:00-3:00PM Buy the Pyramid Math 3D Game Series ($79, 3-CD set) and get a Calculator FREE (worth $20).



*3:00-5:00PM Vocab Videos - 75% off SAT test-prep subscriptions (one hour only, not available anywhere else)  PSAT scores come back in December and SAT and ACT test dates are fast-approaching, so now is a perfect time to help your students learn essential vocabulary with Vocab Videos!  The Vocab Videos system uses hilarious short videos to illustrate the meanings of 500 frequently-tested words, showing students what words mean instead of just telling them. Subscriptions feature study tools including quizzes, worksheets and a multimedia digital flashcard maker, so students can practice using the words. Teachers can monitor their students’ progress from their educator accounts. Help your students by taking advantage of this very special Vocab Videos offer! (Two hours only!)



4:00-5:00PM Multimedia Mobile Lab – $250 Off!  Rolling crate with photography and video equipment at a substantial discounts.



About Digital Wish


Digital Wish is a non-profit on a mission to solve technology shortfalls in K-12 classrooms. The www.digitalwish.org website is designed to help teachers locate much-needed funding for classroom technology. Here, teachers can make technology wish lists... and supporters make those wishes come true. PTA’s and PTO’s can start online fundraisers for new classroom technology in just a few mouse clicks, complete with credit card processing. Over 26,000 classroom technology wishes have been granted!





Free Webcam and Black Friday Sneak Peek
Posted by Heather Chirtea at 09:19:40 AM Wed 11/16/2011
We’ve got some really cool stuff coming for the holiday!

Free HD Webcam with Stop Motion Pro Animation Software
If you have any interest in animation, you need to check out this bundle.
 Digital Wish is giving a free Microsoft webcam when you buy Stop Motion
Pro software.  Last night I made a time lapse animation sequence of a
flower blooming...while I slept! Check it out:

http://www.digitalwish.com/dw/digitalwish/product?id=9212

Black Friday Alert!
Get up early because Digital Wish is running some fantastic teacher-only discounts, every hour on Black Friday.  We’ve got 2-for-$199 on Kodak waterproof video
cameras, buy-one-get-another on selected software programs, “buy an
empty mobile lab and we’ll fill it with free Flips”, plus we’ll donate
25 Flip camcorders every hour for just a processing fee. The Black
Friday schedule will appear right on the home page shortly.

http://www.digitalwish.org


Get Your PTA to Fundraise - Free Flip Camera


If you, or your PTA raises $500 on Digital Wish by December 31st, we’ll
automatically give your classroom a free professional-grade Flip video
camera!


http://www.digitalwish.com/dw/digitalwish/fundraisers


All the best,
Heather Chirtea
Digital Wish, Executive Director

Free Flip Video Camera for Your Classroom!
Posted by Sky Kochenour at 11:27:55 AM Fri 11/11/2011
Digital Wish wants to see all of your classroom holiday wishes granted!

Thanks to a generous donation from Cisco, if you start a new fundraiser on Digital Wish that raises $500 or more for your classroom by December 31st, Digital Wish will donate a free Flip video camera to your classroom. Once the fundraiser is over, you can use the funds you raised to get even more classroom technology.

Click here to start a fundraiser now.

Happy holidays and happy fundraising!

Livescribe Smartpen Bundles & Dell Netbook Bundles - up to 48% Off!
Posted by Sky Kochenour at 03:58:00 PM Mon 11/07/2011
I wanted to let you know that Digital Wish just launched a new Livescribe 4GB Echo™ Smartpen Education Bundle with exclusive pricing for K-12 - 43% off the list price! Each bundle comes with a 4GB Echo™ Smartpen, a small starter notebook, 2 ink cartridges, a stylus, MyScript software, a K12 Deployment Guide, an Education Ideas Book, and a self-paced training course. Originally $262.80, this K-12 comprehensive bundle is available to educators for just $149.95!  This deal is only available for a limited time.

Get the Livescribe 4GB Echo™ Smartpen Education Bundle here: http://www.digitalwish.com/dw/digitalwish/product?id=ECHO4

We also have two new Dell Netbook Software Bundles available for up to 48% off for educators on Digital Wish, while supplies last. Both bundles include the rugged, school-tested Dell Latitude 2120 netbook, a webcam, Microsoft OfficeProPlus 2010, a long-life 6-cell battery, a 3 year on-site warranty, and a huge collection of preloaded creative tools and curriculum software programs.

Dell Netbook with 11 Preloaded Software Tools for Video, Podcasting, Animation, and Media - Includes 11 software programs and online subscriptions covering major curriculum areas and tools for digital storytelling. $949, 48% off the retail price.
http://www.digitalwish.com/dw/digitalwish/product?id=5200

Dell Netbook with 5 Preloaded Software Programs for English, Science, Math, and Media - Includes 5 great software programs for podcasting, animation, and web-based movie-making and audio editing, mind mapping, cartooning, and clip art. $949, 40% off the retail price.

http://www.digitalwish.com/dw/digitalwish/product?id=5201



We only have limited quantities of each netbook bundle. The promotion ends when supplies run out!



Dell Netbook with Huge Preloaded Software Collection - Up to 48% Off!
Posted by Sky Kochenour at 12:11:53 PM Thu 11/03/2011
I wanted to let you know about two new Dell Netbook Software Bundles available for up to 48% off for educators on Digital Wish, while supplies last. Both bundles include the rugged, school-tested Dell Latitude 2120 netbook, a webcam, Microsoft OfficeProPlus 2010, a long-life 6-cell battery, a 3 year on-site warranty, and a huge collection of preloaded creative tools and curriculum software programs.

Dell Netbook with 11 Preloaded Software Tools for Video, Podcasting, Animation, and Media - Includes 11 software programs and online subscriptions covering major curriculum areas and tools for digital storytelling. $949, 48% off the retail price.
http://www.digitalwish.com/dw/digitalwish/product?id=5200

Dell Netbook with 5 Preloaded Software Programs for English, Science, Math, and Media - Includes 5 great software programs for podcasting, animation, and web-based movie-making and audio editing, mind mapping, cartooning, and clip art. $949, 40% off the retail price.

http://www.digitalwish.com/dw/digitalwish/product?id=5201



We only have limited quantities of each bundle. The promotion ends when supplies run out!



Tablets Now on Digital Wish!
Posted by Sky Kochenour at 03:51:11 PM Thu 10/13/2011
You can now purchase or
fundraise for the Toshiba Thrive and Lenovo ThinkPad on Digital Wish. With
these lightweight tablets, you can take pictures, record videos, and download
countless educational apps. To help get these great tablets into classrooms, educators
can save $19 on the 16GB model, $34 on the 32GB, and $39 on the 64GB of the
Lenovo ThinkPad until October 31st!


Click here to see the Toshiba Thrive:
http://www.digitalwish.com/dw/digitalwish/product?id=49101

Click here to see the Lenovo ThinkPad:
http://www.digitalwish.com/dw/digitalwish/product?id=49201

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