Online Learning: Page 23
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Some school networks cracking under weight of mobile traffic
School districts are shifting technology and investing money in upgrading.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 15, 2014 -
Los Angeles approves more iPads for students
The final cost of the rollout is up in the air.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 15, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Versal CEO: Building online courses should be easy [CES 2014]
A lack of coding or programming skills shouldn't hold educators back from venturing into online learning, says Gregor Freund.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 14, 2014 -
Tuition cuts and Clinton's for-profit gig: The week's most-read education news
Vantage Learning's CEO also told us about how computers can now grade essays as well as humans.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 10, 2014 -
L.A. Public Library to offer high school diplomas
Education will be geared toward jobs in Los Angeles program.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 10, 2014 -
Chicago-area schools pool resources to offer online classes
The move comes after districts rejected a for-profit school operator.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 8, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Vantage Learning CEO: Computers can now competently grade essays
After decades of R&D, Peter Murphy's company has an adaptive learning solution for written work.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 7, 2014 -
Price of Los Angeles iPad program dwarfs similar projects
The per-unit cost is at least triple many other programs.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 3, 2014 -
Some good news for LA's iPads: Curriculum gets kudos
Some principals say demand for the tablets is rising.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 20, 2013 -
Los Angeles schools say fewer iPads needed for testing
The revision may save money, but it raises questions about calculations.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 19, 2013 -
iPad can help students grasp difficult concepts, study says
Researchers looked at how students learned the size of the universe.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 13, 2013 -
Los Angeles vote delay could affect iPad rollout timetable
The issue is pushed back to January after the death of a board member.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 12, 2013 -
Politicians, celebrities and more join forces for 'Hour of Code'
The effort is part of the launch of Computer Science Education Week and the "Hour of Code."
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 9, 2013 -
Yale tragedy and D.C. startups: This week's most read education news
Get caught up on Sebastian Thrun's vision of a single-weekend degree and more here.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 6, 2013 -
College professors designing edX lessons for AP courses
Tricky concepts in calculus, physics and macroeconomics will be covered by Davidson College instructors.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 5, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Could the iPad lose the education market in 2014?
The iPad is seeing increasing competition as questions abound about the cost and success of tablet programs.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 4, 2013 -
Teachers and administrators split on iPads in L.A., feedback suggests
An unscientific survey shows 36% of teachers strongly favor continuing the program, compared to 90% of administrators.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 2, 2013 -
Computer scientist's app makes kids want to learn algebra
Zoran Popović's DragonBox Adaptive app introduces kids to more complex concepts as they progress through simple card games.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 25, 2013 -
How to make iPads work in schools
Experts say taking time to develop a plan is crucial.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 25, 2013 -
MOOCs and failed startups: The week's most read education news
Miss the news about the University of Michigan's plan to downsize without layoffs? Get caught up here!
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 22, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Teaching online: Udemy grant winner shares his secrets
"Summer of Teaching" grant winner Larry Paul tells us about his experience and what works best in an online course.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 19, 2013 -
Tweeting presidents and stock stumbles: The week's most read education news
Miss any of the week's top education posts? Don't worry. We've got you covered.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 15, 2013 -
Los Angeles iPad plan survives tense vote
But the rest of the rollout may face new hurdles.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 13, 2013 -
Kno acquired by Intel for pennies on the dollar
The ed tech startup failed to gain traction when it shifted from its tablet to an app-based e-textbook solution.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 12, 2013 -
Penn Foster announces Dropout Retrieval Solution program
The self-paced program for at-risk students and those who have already dropped out has seen success in districts like Polk County, Fla.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 8, 2013