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• 13 Mar 09
  

  Lisette Casey

  Technology

• 08 Mar 09
  

  Janna Chiang

  Technology is advancing at an accelerating rate. Schools are providing teens with a traditional education, but they are unable to keep up with this evolution. Limited individual computer accessibility, minimal hands-on training for teachers, and insuffici

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• 19 Feb 09
  

  Stephanie Affield

  technology education

• 16 Feb 09
  

  Dean Mantz

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  • Why call it an Organic Release? We think this perfectly describes how freshbrain.org will evolve and grow. As new technologies emerge and mature, we will add them. As more and more teens do projects and activities, enter contests, participate in scholarships and have discussions, the value of the site will grow. Some companies might call this their General Availability release, we think that Organic is a much better term!
  • help educate teenagers about new technologies within a hands-on environment. "I wanted to give kids a chance to explore with technology, to be creative." Ferrario was also frustrated by the fact that schools struggle to keep up with the constant evolution in technology.
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• 15 Feb 09
  

  Jackie Gerstein

  Technology Exploration Platform for Teens!

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  Julie Lindsay

  At the core of FreshBrain is an open and free web site freshbrain.org that provides teens with the opportunity to explore, engage, and create through activities and projects. FreshBrain takes advantage of the latest technologies, such as web conferencing and social networking, to provide a very progressive environment where teens can complete activities and work together on projects. This experience is enhanced with Advisors, available to support and mentor teens who are working on projects, with the intention of increasing the likelihood of success. In addition, FreshBrain provides teens with tools and training in the latest technologies to complete these projects.
  

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