Online Learning: Page 13
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In special ed, 'enhanced' tests provide more hurdles than help
California has experienced various glitches preventing standardized tests aimed at special ed students from achieving success.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 22, 2015 -
Pay for Success and CBE: The week's most-read education news
Fall behind? Get caught up on the US Department of Education's new National Education Technology Plan and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 18, 2015 -
Computer science-focused high school coming to Virginia
The new, grant-funded regional school will offer a computer-intensive curriculum designed to get students ready for the tech workforce through internships and pre-college classes.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 17, 2015 -
More online PD resources in Future Ready update
A revamp of the initiative is showcasing the online professional development options available to districts.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 16, 2015 -
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National Education Technology Plan outlines best classroom practices
The US Department of Education's new document provides dozens of recommendations for the smart implementation of tech in the classroom.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 16, 2015 -
Arizona district highlights coding's rise to curriculum staple
A quick and simple implementation plan in Avondale resulted in an extremely fast school-wide adoption into the mandatory K-8 curriculum.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 15, 2015 -
Learning games have Ed Dept's attention, but is it warranted?
Many games showcased at last week's 2015 ED Games Expo, co-hosted with the Entertainment Software Association, were initially backed by federal grants.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 15, 2015 -
TeachCS aims to boost teachers' computer science skills
The platform is designed to broaden and deepen computer science knowledge among high school educators lacking a background in the field.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 14, 2015 -
King's challenges, ESSA, and Hour of Code: The week's most-read education news
Fall behind? Get caught up on the student privacy allegations against Google and more right here.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 11, 2015 -
Apple CEO Cook disparages Chromebooks, calling them 'test machines'
Cook tells Buzzfeed News that Apple wants a "whole solution" that goes beyond testing and offers engagement.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 10, 2015 -
$25M ed tech fund aims to benefit low-income NY students with tech
The Robin Hood Education + Technology Fund will be directed by Clayton Christensen Institute co-founder and blended learning advocate Michael B. Horn.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 9, 2015 -
Deep DiveHow can your school participate in the Hour of Code?
Participating in Computer Science Education Week at your school or district is easier than you might expect.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 8, 2015 -
Pennsylvania virtual charter shutters one week after laying off staff
A reported 540 students in grades K-8 have been left in the lurch by the closure of six connected learning centers.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 3, 2015 -
Is taking it slow the best approach to digital rollouts?
Instead of going all-in with blended learning, some classrooms are adopting a once-a-week approach to ease the transition.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 3, 2015 -
Asset management software helps districts save time, money
New asset management processes can eliminate antiquated processes and provide a more accurate view of what a district has on hand.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 29, 2015 -
ASCD resource to provide monthly PD packs
The organization's new myTeachSource service is available for free to all ASCD members, and $29 annually for non-members.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 29, 2015 -
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At California virtual charter chain, long struggle leads to union victory for teachers
Teachers at the California Virtual Academies have unionized, joining the 16% of California charters that have done so, compared to just 7% nationally.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 24, 2015 -
Rural New Mexico school connectivity problems bigger than solutions
In rural districts like Quemado, a perfect storm of regulatory loopholes and no telecom competition make Internet connectivity nearly impossible.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 23, 2015 -
Report: 24.5M US students gain access to 'sufficient' school Internet
EducationSuperHighway's State of the States report shows schools making progress toward faster Internet, but there's still a long way to go.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 20, 2015 -
Minecraft-themed coding tutorial unveiled ahead of Hour of Code
The free guide for students ages six and up aims to make learning the fundamentals of coding fun.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 18, 2015 -
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Can California AG's new bureau clean up for-profit virtual schools?
A K12 Inc subpoena revealed in an SEC filing shows the Kamala Harris is collecting information about virtual charters in a wider investigation.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 18, 2015 -
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zSpace expands 3D augmented reality STEM software for classrooms
The ed tech provider's expansion includes hundreds of new lesson plans.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 18, 2015 -
'Philosophical overhaul' of traditional principal role subject of new video
Texas elementary school principal Todd Nesloney talks about his job as "lead learner" and how it encourages staff and students.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 9, 2015 -
Educause, Illinois finances, and therapeutic schools: The week's most-read education news
Fall behind? We've got you covered with the latest on Coursera's inclusion in the Apple TV app store and more.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 6, 2015 -
New study finds cyber charters failing 70% of students
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools said the report should be "a call to action for authorizers and policymakers."
By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 28, 2015
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