Technology
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ISTE: Video report cards offer 'window' into students' minds
Technology integrators encourage educators to consider video format, tech support and data privacy when converting to digital portfolios.
By Kara Arundel • July 1, 2022 -
Survey: Educators, parents see value in hybrid learning
While survey respondents view online learning favorably, both groups hold some concerns about too much screen time for students.
By K-12 Dive staff • June 30, 2022 -
Trendline
Ed Tech
Nearly two years after the coronavirus pandemic necessitated a seismic shift in the ed tech landscape nationwide, schools are continuing to adjust to and adapt. We're keeping this page up to date with the latest ed tech trends and developments.
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Sponsored by Schneider Electric
The movement begins: California school district goes electric with largest Blue Bird EV school bus order in the country
See how an electric school bus fleet kicked off this district’s ambitious sustainability journey.
June 27, 2022 -
Sponsored by Yubico
School districts can drive an easy way to 100% MFA coverage, closing security gaps
Hardware-based security keys such as the YubiKey, offer the quickest way to get to full MFA for our most vulnerable school districts.
June 21, 2022 -
Expectations for ESSER: The benefits and limits of the historic investment
We’ve gathered all three parts of our series examining the goals stakeholders have for federal relief funds in one place for your convenience.
June 14, 2022 -
Ed Dept sets timeline for online, adaptive NAEP administration
The department has already piloted online administration in five states, with more field testing planned for 2023.
By Naaz Modan • June 8, 2022 -
Illuminate Education data breach now reported in Los Angeles schools, too
Three of the nation’s largest school districts have been recently hit by data breaches tied to ed tech vendors.
By Anna Merod • June 6, 2022 -
3 ways to keep student data privacy top-of-mind in ed tech procurement
With the FTC doubling down to hold ed tech providers accountable for protecting student data privacy, two experts weigh in on districts’ role.
By Anna Merod • June 1, 2022 -
Sponsored by Vivi
Questions to ask before selecting a digital signage solution
The last thing any school or university wants to do is part with significant sums of money, only to find that the technology is out of date within 12 months.
May 31, 2022 -
Zovio sells tutoring services business for $55M
The educational services company also said it repaid a $31.5M loan it took out in case it needs to pay for a judgment in a California lawsuit.
By Natalie Schwartz • May 25, 2022 -
Chicago Public Schools data breach affects nearly 500K students
Nonprofit vendor Battelle for Kids recently informed CPS a ransomware attack in December exposed data of 495,448 students and 56,138 staff.
By Anna Merod • May 24, 2022 -
Sponsored by Yubico
2 plans that can help protect your school district from a ransomware attack
Learn the actions to take to defend against ransomware and meet cyber insurance MFA requirements.
May 16, 2022 -
Teachers say live instruction better for mitigating learning loss
A GAO report examines approaches teachers say most helped students in SY 2020-21. The findings could offer insights for future emergencies.
By Kara Arundel • May 11, 2022 -
White House eyes digital divide with discount for low-income families
Almost 40% of American households will be eligible for subsidies lowering internet costs to no more than $30 a month under the $14.2 billion program.
By Anna Merod • May 10, 2022 -
Study: VR better than video for student performance, engagement
Experts find the results of European research on middle schoolers hopeful for educators looking to bring the metaverse into schools.
By Anna Merod • May 9, 2022 -
LAUSD makes 'historic' $50M investment to address digital divide
Los Angeles Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said internet access is a “civil right” when he announced a districtwide connectivity program.
By Anna Merod • May 6, 2022 -
Report examines how tech can improve school-family engagement
Strategies adopted by districts nationwide during the pandemic highlighted the pros and cons of shifting to more tech-driven communication strategies.
By Anna Merod • May 4, 2022 -
FCC opens third and likely final round of funding to address homework gap
Schools stepped up to fix gaps in home internet access during the pandemic. Now, ed advocates wonder about long-term solutions.
By Kara Arundel • April 28, 2022 -
'Scalpel, please': Students practice robotics, get taste of medical careers
Utah students used a robotic tool that helps doctors perform surgeries at a nearby hospital, revealing their excitement in emerging medical careers.
By Anna Merod • April 27, 2022 -
Opinion
Emerging tools can help make student-teacher relationships stronger than ever
A former superintendent writes that some classroom tech can free educators' time from logistics and rote grading to allow more face time with students.
By Robert Avossa • April 19, 2022 -
5 best practices Baltimore schools learned from a 2020 ransomware attack
District IT leaders say it's key to collaborate with local partners when recovering and responding to a cyberattack.
By Anna Merod • April 14, 2022 -
4 lessons from ongoing efforts to close the K-12 digital divide
Two school systems share how their pandemic experiences still drive efforts to connect all students to reliable, high-speed internet and virtual engagement.
By Kara Arundel • April 14, 2022 -
Sponsored by Vivi
The role of technology in personalized learning
Today's technology has merely added the fuel personalized learning needed to move into the mainstream.
April 11, 2022 -
Sponsored by Diamond Assets
Top 3 tips in making intentional technology purchases for better ROI
Gain insight to ensure the next educational technology purchase is made purposefully.
April 4, 2022 -
Sponsored by Cisco Meraki
Connected classrooms built on the cloud
For this school year and beyond, District IT teams are equipped with tool kits of IoT and technology that create more connected classrooms and power the best learning experiences for all.
April 4, 2022