Online Learning: Page 24
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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 -
Clickers, MOOCs and LEGO: This week's most-read education news
Get caught up on the public response to Obama's college plan and more with this week's top posts.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 8, 2013 -
Google launches Connected Classrooms initiative for virtual field trips
The initiative will let students "visit" locations ranging from the Seattle Aquarium and American Museum of Natural History to the International Space Station.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 5, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Data security: 8 companies that want schools to embrace the cloud
Who can you trust to keep your school's information safe?
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 5, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Clicker tech: 5 companies championing active learning
Solutions allowing students to use their own devices are taking over the market.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 1, 2013 -
Adaptive learning and new books: This week's most read education news
Read on to find out what educators need to know about OSX Mavericks and more.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 1, 2013 -
iPads in the classroom: 3 student success stories
A Chicago teacher shares three of her favorite triumphs through using the tablet.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 30, 2013 -
Los Angeles schools chief faces evaluation amid controversy
Deasy set the bar for himself high and now must face the school board.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 29, 2013 -
Meeting on Los Angeles iPads delayed over leadership uncertainty
The future of the tablet program was to be considered Tuesday, but Deasy's possible resignation has taken precedence.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 28, 2013 -
Deep Dive
9 new books educators need to know about
From online learning to the Common Core standards, there's something new for educators at all levels on bookshelves in coming months.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 25, 2013 -
Los Angeles schools chief could be on his way out
Deasy reportedly has told some officials he may leave but says he hasn't submitted a resignation letter.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 25, 2013 -
iPads in Los Angeles schools: District explains $100 price jump
Officials point to taxes as part of the reason the tablets are pricier than initial estimates.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 23, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Apple's new iPads: What they mean for education
The updated iPad brings slimmer, speedier new models — and lower-cost older models.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 22, 2013 -
Los Angeles iPad sticker shock: Each will cost about $100 more
The new price is a 14% increase over the original estimates.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 22, 2013 -
Why Chromebooks make sense for education
A school technology officer gives five reasons to go with Google.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 18, 2013 -
Los Angeles iPad rollout could be delayed
The head of the school district is asking for an extra year to distribute the tablets.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 17, 2013 -
4 L.A. schools say 'no thanks' to iPads—for now
They say they'll wait until security and other issues are resolved.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 15, 2013 -
Insiders tell why Los Angeles iPad program went south
Two contractors with firsthand knowledge of the rollout identify four problems.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 10, 2013 -
Los Angeles may enlist student hackers to improve iPad security
An expert says an ethics course would help, too.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 10, 2013 -
Texas school district scraps iPad program
The $16 million plan had management problems and unrealistic goals.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 9, 2013 -
What's behind Los Angeles iPad program's image problem?
One writer says the schools need to convince the public that poor children deserve iPads and that the district can be trusted.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 9, 2013 -
iPad missteps prompt L.A. school board to schedule special meeting
The review follows a security breach and confusion over parental responsibility for the devices.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 7, 2013 -
L.A. iPads and Hollywood administrators: The week's most read education news
The government may have shut down, but education rolls on.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 4, 2013 -
Who pays if Los Angeles students lose or break iPads?
District officials say it's not a settled issue.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 26, 2013 -
Deep Dive
6 iPad and iPhone education apps now upgraded for iOS7
These six apps show off Apple's newest mobile operating system — including one free for a limited time.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 25, 2013
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