Technology: Page 103
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Maine's first virtual charter school to open in fall
Maine Connections Academy has already enrolled 279 students.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 7, 2014 -
ClassWallet launches beta
The site gives teachers useful strategies for collecting, managing and spending classroom dollars.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 5, 2014 -
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TrendlineSchool Safety and Security
Safety and security has been a growing concern for school districts, with shootings continuing to rise amid concerns over how to best prevent and respond to them.
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'Innovative' doesn't necessarily mean 'more educational'
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Director Arthur H. Camins explores the push for education 'innovation.'
By Allie Gross • Aug. 4, 2014 -
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What's in an ed tech company's name?
The New York Times delves into the costly, time-consuming naming process for some of the most popular firms.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 4, 2014 -
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Alaska board OKs online PD for superintendents
Superintendents will be able to take professional development classes on topics like finance, program planning, and the use of technology in classrooms.
By Allie Gross • July 31, 2014 -
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Triumph Learning amplifies partnership with Clever
The broadened collaboration will allow single sign-on for Waggle users, as well as improved security.
By Roger Riddell • July 30, 2014 -
Education Fixation: The week ahead in education news
Learn more about Moody's downgrades, student achievement versus poverty in K-12, and more this week on Education Dive!
By Roger Riddell • July 28, 2014 -
OpenCurriculum unveils open-source math library
The Pittsburgh-based company created a free, 5,000-document library for math teachers.
By Allie Gross • July 28, 2014 -
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6 virtual field trips to give lesson plans a boost
Don't have the budget to travel the world? That doesn't mean students have to miss out!
By Allie Gross • July 25, 2014 -
Slate: Self-driven learning isn't for everyone, so why push it into classrooms?
Many ed tech companies are pushing this learning style into the classroom.
By Allie Gross • July 25, 2014 -
Touchscreen desks and augmented reality: Lenovo predicts the future of education
An infographic from the company sees a bright future for independent learning.
By Allie Gross • July 25, 2014 -
Chromebooks increasingly popular with schools
According to Google, one million Chromebooks were sold to schools in Q2 of 2014.
By Allie Gross • July 24, 2014 -
Computer errors invalidate Nebraska writing exam scores
Students taking new online tests faced a number of glitches, including being kicked offline mid-test.
By Allie Gross • July 23, 2014 -
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5 activities to refocus students
Long periods of direct instruction can leave students antsy and distracted, but there are a number of ways educators can help them refocus.
By Allie Gross • July 22, 2014 -
OECD: Assessments the greatest U.S. education 'innovation'
The Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development's new report is sure to have its fair share of critics.
By Allie Gross • July 21, 2014 -
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Education Fixation: The week ahead in ed news
Find out about strange campus traditions, for-profit investigations, and more this week on Education Dive!
By Roger Riddell • July 20, 2014 -
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Deep DiveCrowdfunding the classroom: 5 K-12 Kickstarters you should check out
These crowdfunding campaigns are worth a closer look (and a donation).
By Allie Gross • July 18, 2014 -
K12 Inc. opens family support center
The virtual education company's new support center in Alcoa, TN, is aimed at helping families decide if K12 Inc. is right for their kids.
By Allie Gross • July 17, 2014 -
Biggest challenge for educators? Individualized learning
An informal survey conducted at ISTE by Edmentum details which of seven major challenges is top of mind for educators.
By Roger Riddell • July 16, 2014 -
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Audit reveals Fort Worth district spent $2.7M on unnecessary tech
Some of the frivolous tech purchases have reportedly gone unutilized by Texas' Fort Worth Independent School District.
By Allie Gross • July 15, 2014 -
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Netop issues first beta invites for Vision ME workflow management app
The app is aimed at making iPad-equipped classrooms easier for educators to manage.
By Roger Riddell • July 14, 2014 -
How does Bill Gates benefit from Common Core?
Some see Microsoft, the house that Gates built, standing to turn a profit on the new standards,.
By Allie Gross • July 14, 2014 -
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Education Fixation: What to look out for this week
Find out about education Kickstarters, higher ed funding turnarounds, and more this week on Education Dive!
By Roger Riddell • July 13, 2014 -
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FCC approves E-rate reforms, will increase focus on Wi-Fi
The vote along party lines frees up $1 billion annually for Wi-Fi services for the next two years.
By Roger Riddell • July 11, 2014 -
Deep Dive
ISTE 2014: Our recap of K-12 ed tech's premier gathering
Here's a rundown of Education Dive's coverage at the K-12 IT mega-gathering in Atlanta.
By Roger Riddell • July 11, 2014
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