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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.

These sites compile instruments for assessing teachers' use of technology in many areas of educational technology including technology integration, attitude towards computer and information technology, technology adoption, and technology competencies. The instruments are available in web-based, PDF file, and Word document formats.