Technology: Page 81
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OER called 'mixed blessing' for game-based learning
Will schools pay for digital games and learning if they can get Open Educational Resources for free?
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 16, 2015 -
Cost blocking many schools from high-speed internet
While progress has been made, the "E-rate and Infrastructure" report showed cost is still a barrier to high-speed internet access in many U.S. schools.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 12, 2015 -
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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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Ed-tech advocacy group explores 'micro-credentials' for teachers
By and large, the survey found that most teachers weren't familiar with micro-credentials, most were also open to trying them out.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 12, 2015 -
At iNACOL symposium, dialogue about achievement metrics for blended classrooms
At this year's conference in Florida, 3,000 attendees focused on how to make blended learning work best for students and educators alike.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 12, 2015 -
With $32 million funding boost, Schoology poised to expand globally
The company plans to use the funds to take on competitors and grow beyond the 130 countries where it's currently utilized.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 10, 2015 -
Turning one AL school around with interactive STEM education
One superintendent's embrace of STEM brought significant changes -- including a novel aquarium project -- to his district in under a year.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 10, 2015 -
W Virginia ed leaders encourage 1:1 to disrupt digital inequity
State Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano wants a computer or tablet in the hands of every student in grades 3-12 by 2020.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 9, 2015 -
How did Chromebooks corner the K-12 market?
With 2.5 million Google-powered Chromebooks shipped to schools in the first half of 2015 alone, the device has surged in popularity for several reasons.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 9, 2015 -
Deep Dive
What does the future hold for K-12 ed tech?
Education Dive's survey of over 150 administrators and teachers reveals challenges, priorities, and successes.
By Roger Riddell • 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 -
CoSN survey: Affordability top barrier to school connectivity
A report on the Consortium for School Networking’s recent survey reveals the top reasons US schools don't have better Internet.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 6, 2015 -
How Facebook's Sandberg says public schools can achieve equity
At Fortune’s Global Forum, the COO said tech is key to evening out socioeconomic disparity in public schools, specifically by measuring progress.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 5, 2015 -
Library, IT department collaborations help boost ed tech success
In the age of the digital classroom, libraries and IT specialists should no longer operate as separate entities.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 5, 2015 -
Deep Dive
IDEA Public Schools reports success amid questions around data reporting
The IDEA Public Schools charter network claims a 100% college acceptance rate for all seniors since 2007.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 5, 2015 -
BYOD policies show promise in rural schools
A new video from the Smarter Schools Project says that one rural school went from almost failing to thriving by embracing BYOD.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 4, 2015 -
New report outlines best practices for ed tech privacy, management
The report highlights the need for 'robust identity and access management,' the benefits of such resources, and how schools are utilizing them.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 2, 2015 -
New #GoOpen campaign promotes free open ed resources
The US Department of Education is raising awareness of the OER for use in schools.
By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 30, 2015 -
Addressing education inequality requires more than funding alone
Disadvantaged students also need access to innovative learning models.
By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 29, 2015 -
In China and India, new tablet software aims to bridge digital inequity
Classes in rural schools can see and hear a lecture from a teacher in an urban school using the Mobiliya Edvelop platform.
By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 28, 2015 -
Hands-on training days can be key to successful e-tech in classrooms
Teachers gave the training mixed reviews. They seemed invested, but voiced concerns about practical issues.
By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 28, 2015 -
Unanimous vote brings updated standards for school leaders
The National Policy Board for Educational Administration's new standards incorporate input from more than 1,000 principals and superintendents.
By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 26, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Cities take innovative approaches to launch K-12 computer science
Making K-12 computer science initiatives work requires dialing in everything from teacher training to curriculum design.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 26, 2015 -
Will wearable tech become a classroom mainstay?
Declining costs mean emerging wearable technology is now more accessible than ever.
By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 25, 2015 -
New teacher exams raise questions of cheating
Some companies have begun providing services to help teachers pass certification and evaluation assessments.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 23, 2015 -
STEM growth bolstered by increasing public, Congressional support
New legislation intended to boost computer science and other tech fields is expected to place further emphasis on STEM in the classroom.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 23, 2015
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