Technology: Page 111


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    McGraw-Hill Education to buy Engrade

    The education giant says it will fold its functionality into its own digital offerings.

    By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 4, 2014
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    Education purchases driving tablet sales

    Consumer demand is softening, with institutions such as schools leading the buying.

    By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 4, 2014
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    Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

    K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage from 2025 so far as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.

    By K-12 Dive staff
  • Los Angeles works out price cut on iPads

    The lower price applies to more than 45,000 tablets but does not include curriculum. 

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 31, 2014
  • Udemy now has over 2 million students

    The latest milestone comes just five months after the online learning marketplace hit one million students.

    By Jan. 29, 2014
  • Are Chromebooks putting pressure on iPads in schools?

    Google's share of the K-12 pie is rising quickly. 

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 28, 2014
  • Deep Dive

    5 ed tech podcasts you should listen to

    These online radio shows will provide tips and expand your knowledge of the fast-changing world of education technology.

    By Jan. 24, 2014
  • Intel debuts education tablet and laptop

    The durable devices benefit from the company's recent Kno acquisition.

    By Jan. 22, 2014
  • Apple educational content now available worldwide

    Educators and students around the world can now take advantage of its textbook and course management platforms.

    By Jan. 21, 2014
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    How much did 6 districts pay for 1:1 tech rollouts?

    And what are they getting for their money?

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 16, 2014
  • Some school networks cracking under weight of mobile traffic

    School districts are shifting technology and investing money in upgrading. 

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 15, 2014
  • Los Angeles approves more iPads for students

    The final cost of the rollout is up in the air. 

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 15, 2014
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    Versal CEO: Building online courses should be easy [CES 2014]

    A lack of coding or programming skills shouldn't hold educators back from venturing into online learning, says Gregor Freund.

    By Jan. 14, 2014
  • Tuition cuts and Clinton's for-profit gig: The week's most-read education news

    Vantage Learning's CEO also told us about how computers can now grade essays as well as humans.

    By Jan. 10, 2014
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    L.A. Public Library to offer high school diplomas

    Education will be geared toward jobs in Los Angeles program. 

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 10, 2014
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    Chicago-area schools pool resources to offer online classes

    The move comes after districts rejected a for-profit school operator.

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 8, 2014
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    Vantage Learning CEO: Computers can now competently grade essays

    After decades of R&D, Peter Murphy's company has an adaptive learning solution for written work.

    By Jan. 7, 2014
  • Price of Los Angeles iPad program dwarfs similar projects

    The per-unit cost is at least triple many other programs. 

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 3, 2014
  • Some good news for LA's iPads: Curriculum gets kudos

    Some principals say demand for the tablets is rising.

    By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 20, 2013
  • Los Angeles schools say fewer iPads needed for testing

    The revision may save money, but it raises questions about calculations.

    By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 19, 2013
  • Instructors beware: Dangers lurk in Facebook oversharing

    That funny error might not be so funny if a student sees the post.

    By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 13, 2013
  • iPad can help students grasp difficult concepts, study says

    Researchers looked at how students learned the size of the universe.

    By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 13, 2013
  • Los Angeles vote delay could affect iPad rollout timetable

    The issue is pushed back to January after the death of a board member.

    By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 12, 2013
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    Politicians, celebrities and more join forces for 'Hour of Code'

    The effort is part of the launch of Computer Science Education Week and the "Hour of Code."

    By Dec. 9, 2013
  • Yale tragedy and D.C. startups: This week's most read education news

    Get caught up on Sebastian Thrun's vision of a single-weekend degree and more here.

    By Dec. 6, 2013
  • Knewton announces adaptive ebooks partnership with Gutenberg Technology

    French publisher Lelivrescolaire will be the first to benefit from the deal.

    By Dec. 5, 2013