Technology: Page 110
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Why isn't technology playing a bigger role in classrooms?
Forbes spoke with John Jong-Hyun Kim, a senior lecturer and fellow at Harvard Business School, about the lack of tech integration in U.S. K-12 schools.
By Allie Gross • June 17, 2014 -
15-year old creates ed startup using Bitcoin investment
The young programmer and entrepreneur launched Botangle after using Bitcoin to turn a $1,000 gift from his grandmother into $100,000.
By Allie Gross • June 12, 2014 -
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From AI to quantum physics, STEM learning opportunities in K-12 are expanding to keep pace with related fields.
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Ed tech spending hits $13 B
A new report by Futuresource Consulting finds that global spending on education technology for the classroom has hit $13 B.
By Allie Gross • June 11, 2014 -
Deep Dive
8 learning management system options for K-12 classrooms
Initially popularized in higher ed, LMS platforms have found their way to K-12 in recent years.
By Allie Gross • June 9, 2014 -
Google Play for Education to allow multiple tablet users
Schools can register up to five student accounts on each tablet.
By Allie Gross • June 6, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Ed companies lose ground in the Fortune 1000
For-profit education companies slid in Fortune's rankings, reflecting deeper problems affecting the sector.
By Roger Riddell • June 5, 2014 -
Deep Dive
8 popular (and free) K-12 apps on iOS
Take a look at some of the App Store's most popular education apps and how they might benefit your school.
By Allie Gross • June 5, 2014 -
NBC asks how often kids should use mobile apps this summer
Can educational apps curb summer learning loss?
By Allie Gross • June 5, 2014 -
Skyward adopted by 3 more Tenn. districts
The company's Student Management Suite is among several all-in-one platforms vying for a slice of the pie.
By Roger Riddell • June 4, 2014 -
Edgenuity launches standards-aligned Algebra I course
The course follows the company's award-winning series of English Language Arts courses.
By Roger Riddell • June 2, 2014 -
Deep Dive
3 takeaways from IESD's K12 mobile tech report
The Amplify-sponsored study surveyed 332 district tech and media leaders nationwide.
By Roger Riddell • May 30, 2014 -
Urban education and Esri's $1B grant: The week's most read education news
Get caught up on Finland's low-tech approach to education and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • May 30, 2014 -
NASA and Khan join forces for STEM ed
The partnership will create a series of tutorials on astronomy and space exploration.
By Allie Gross • May 30, 2014 -
Putting WiFi in all schools to cost estimated $3.2B
President Barack Obama has set a goal of providing WiFi access to 99% of K-12 schools by 2018.
By Allie Gross • May 29, 2014 -
Retrieved from Apple on October 22, 2013
Apple adds iPads to education discount program
The direct price cuts for the iPad Air and mini top off at $30.
By Roger Riddell • May 28, 2014 -
Program lets Massachusetts youth tackle real-world STEM problems
NuVu Studio operates on the idea that students as young as 13 can work on graduate-level design and engineering projects.
By Allie Gross • May 27, 2014 -
Esri provides STEM software to all U.S. K-12 schools with $1B grant
The move, made in support of the president's ConnectED initiative, also includes cloud infrastructure from Amazon Web Services.
By Roger Riddell • May 27, 2014 -
NPR: Modern pre-K push embodies Fred Rogers' ethos
Much of the current early education debate is in line with the late TV host's thinking.
By Allie Gross • May 27, 2014 -
Duncan praises Tennessee's tackling of education 'courage gap'
The nation's top education official says the state implemented reforms other states are often afraid to take on.
By Allie Gross • May 21, 2014 -
Blackboard's Innovative Classroom solution selected by Arizona Dept. of Ed.
The solution will standardize the online platforms and tools used in public schools statewide.
By Roger Riddell • May 20, 2014 -
Indiana's student data collection efforts met with contempt
The Indiana Network of Knowledge, a portal linking student data with state labor data, is meeting increasing resistance in the state.
By Allie Gross • May 20, 2014 -
Deep Dive
4 of the biggest myths surrounding the student data debate
The Data Quality Campaign offers insight into the biggest miscommunications regarding the use of big data in schools.
By Roger Riddell • May 19, 2014 -
Toca Boca: Not all children's apps are educational
Despite being one of the top selling apps in the education section of the App Store, Toca Boca won't be selling to American schools.
By Allie Gross • May 19, 2014 -
Samsung unveils new ed tablet
The Galaxy Tab 4 Education delivers durability, a low price point, and Google Play for Education support.
By Allie Gross • May 16, 2014 -
How to boost STEM education
A twitter chat hosted by The USA Science and Engineering Festival suggests several best practices for teaching science, technology, engineering, and math.
By Allie Gross • May 16, 2014
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