Technology: Page 66
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Compare & Connect K-12 lets districts compare broadband pricing
The free tool from EducationSuperHighway can help districts stretch their existing broadband budgets.
By Tara GarcĆa Mathewson • Jan. 5, 2017 -
Maintenance costs contribute to school planetariums' demise
The space race prompted a wave of school planetarium construction as the Eisenhower administration distributed $1 billion in federal money to boost science and other subjects.
By Tara GarcĆa Mathewson • Jan. 4, 2017 -
Explore the Trendlineā
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TrendlineSTEM
From AI to quantum physics, STEM learning opportunities in K-12 are expanding to keep pace with related fields.
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National survey forecasts $16.2B in 2017 hardware, infrastructure spending
The Learning Counsel’s third annual survey of school and district digital curriculum strategy and transformation found a key focus in schools is on teacher effectiveness with digital tools.
By Tara GarcĆa Mathewson • Jan. 3, 2017 -
Deep Dive
What's on the horizon for K-12 ed tech in 2017?
Four school and district tech chiefs weigh in with their predictions and concerns for the coming year.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 26, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Digital tools help districts overcome language barriers to family engagement
One social network's automatic translation feature has helped parents better interact with teachers and stay up-to-date on classroom activities and events.
By Tara GarcĆa Mathewson • Dec. 22, 2016 -
School secretary survey covers tech readiness, spending, major challenges
A survey of 200 school secretaries found 44% expect to spend more on digital/online instructional materials this year, and nearly all consider their schools to be technology-ready.
By Tara GarcĆa Mathewson • Dec. 21, 2016 -
Few companies have fully funded their ConnectED promises so far
The White House released a fact sheet about the initiative, but the amount of software and devices donated doesn’t seem to reach the $100-million-plus commitments.
By Tara GarcĆa Mathewson • Dec. 20, 2016 -
California districts form consortium to improve computer science ed
The Inland Empire Code Consortium is composed of the Riverside Unified School District and 10 others east of Los Angeles, all of which serve 272,700 students.
By Tara GarcĆa Mathewson • Dec. 19, 2016 -
Librarians can play central role in creating 'Future Ready' schools
The Alliance for Excellent Education leads the Future Ready Schools movement and has a special framework for where librarians fit into school change.
By Tara GarcĆa Mathewson • Dec. 19, 2016 -
Making 'CS for All' include students with disabilities
The A. Harry Moore School of New Jersey City University celebrated Computer Science Education Week this year with a coding carnival that featured universal design principles.
By Tara GarcĆa Mathewson • Dec. 16, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Chicago school transforms student engagement with personalized learning
Joseph Lovett Elementary School has seen a range of benefits from a shift toward personalized learning, including better student engagement, behavior and academic performance.
By Tara GarcĆa Mathewson • Dec. 15, 2016 -
Experts see Bluetooth-enabled classes, improved devices on the horizon
District Administration sees super-thin tablet and notebook screens and Internet of Things connectivity growing in 2017 and beyond.
By Tara GarcĆa Mathewson • Dec. 15, 2016 -
Ed tech vendor website audit finds widespread vulnerabilities
Common Sense Media examined more than 1,200 vendor sites, finding 49% did not protect their data with encryption and some only did in states that mandate it.
By Tara GarcĆa Mathewson • Dec. 15, 2016 -
Microsoft offers teachers ways to 'hack' the classroom
Its second annual Hack the Classroom two-hour event is available online for streaming through Dec. 20, and Hacking STEM provides monthly education tips for teachers to integrate technology.
By Tara GarcĆa Mathewson • Dec. 14, 2016 -
Google data center creates boon for Oklahoma district
A massive data center in Pryor, OK, may not have brought thousands of jobs to the small town, but it has brought money and active volunteers to benefit local schools.
By Tara GarcĆa Mathewson • Dec. 13, 2016 -
Implementing CBE requires focus on measurable competencies, communication
While schools consider new competency-based education programs, it is important to make a distinction between the education process and the learning priorities.
By Tara GarcĆa Mathewson • Dec. 12, 2016 -
Middle schoolers learning digital citizenship from U of Michigan students
Master’s degree students studying education at the university learn about ed tech while also teaching middle school students how to responsibly engage online.
By Tara GarcĆa Mathewson • Dec. 12, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Computer science education expands with new AP courses
Hour of Code events introduce 100 million kids to computer science in a week, but schools are going beyond that with year-long courses, including new Advanced Placement options.
By Tara GarcĆa Mathewson • Dec. 9, 2016 -
Florida districts partner to improve STEM PD
The Hillsborough and Polk County Public Schools received a three-year, $4.5 million Math-Science Partnership Grant in 2014 from the state's Department of Education.
By Tara GarcĆa Mathewson • Dec. 9, 2016 -
Think bigger than Computer Science Education Week
Project Lead the Way President and CEO Vince Bertram and Verizon Foundation Director of Education Justina Nixon-Saintil argue students need long-term, high-quality learning.
By Tara GarcĆa Mathewson • Dec. 9, 2016 -
Elementary schools face tough decisions on cell phone use
As a growing share of elementary students get their own cell phones, schools have to decide whether to allow them and where to draw the line.
By Tara GarcĆa Mathewson • Dec. 8, 2016 -
Two federal agencies expand computer science efforts
As part of Computer Science Education Week, the White House announced efforts to expand access to and quality of computer science education in the nation’s K-12 schools.
By Tara GarcĆa Mathewson • Dec. 7, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Math game's coaching helps students embrace growth mindset
In an experiment with more than 5,000 students, Motion Math found mindset coaching improved persistence, engagement, mastery and student approach to challenge.
By Tara GarcĆa Mathewson • Dec. 6, 2016 -
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By Woodie Flowers, distinguished advisor to FIRSTĀ® and Pappalardo Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering at MIT • Dec. 6, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Challenges persist when gamifying education
Determining how to use gaming elements and to what extent remains a hurdle to unlocking its full potential for many.
By Shalina Chatlani • Dec. 5, 2016
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