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Deep Dive
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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineCybersecurity in K-12 Education
From the growing and persistent threat of ransomware attacks to concerns about vendors’ practices, schools have become increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks amid digital transitions.
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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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
Crowdfunding 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 -
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
4 platforms simplifying professional development at ISTE
With new standards and device deployments rolling out, high-quality teacher training is as critical as ever.
By Roger Riddell • July 10, 2014 -
Deep Dive
ISTE round-up: 11 ed tech tools worth noting
Whether you missed the giant K-12 ed tech show in Atlanta or just didn't have time to see everything on display, we've got you covered.
By Roger Riddell • July 10, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Edgenuity CEO talks personalized learning and classroom tech [ISTE]
We sat down with Sari Factor at ISTE to talk about education's sometimes slow adoption of tech and Edgenuity's new MyPath product.
By Roger Riddell • July 9, 2014 -
Kansas refuses to release reading and math data
Officals say the data was compromised by spring cyberattacks.
By Allie Gross • July 9, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How 3 state education departments are embracing the future [ISTE]
Ed tech leaders from Indiana, New Jersey, and North Carolina gathered in a Sunday panel to talk device deployments, new online exams, digital resources, and more.
By Roger Riddell • July 3, 2014 -
Deep Dive
4 crucial education points LeVar Burton made at ISTE
The Reading Rainbow host spoke to a packed room on technology, the importance of fostering a love of reading, and more.
By Roger Riddell • July 1, 2014 -
Apple's iTunes U gains more tools
The expansion is the tech giant's latest effort to get schools to swap out textbooks for iPads.
By Allie Gross • July 1, 2014 -
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt unveils new app for Chrome OS, iPad [ISTE 2014]
The publisher's HMH Player offers educators a variety of tools for today's tech-oriented learning environment.
By Roger Riddell • June 30, 2014
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