Technology: Page 113
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NCSU expert offers advice to schools buying tech on a tight budget
The recommendations include looking at open-source solutions to save money.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 26, 2014 -
Retrieved from Apple on December 02, 2013
Chicago suburb looks to expand iPad 1:1 program
Wilmette school district would charge parents a fee.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 26, 2014 -
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TrendlineSTEM
From AI to quantum physics, STEM learning opportunities in K-12 are expanding to keep pace with related fields.
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Facebook, edX team up to release education app abroad
A pilot program in Rwanda will provide educational material on smartphones.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 24, 2014 -
Google venture group sinks $40 million into Renaissance Learning
The money values Renaissance at $1 billion.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 21, 2014 -
Retrieved from Apple on October 22, 2013
Pilot program tests Common Core app on iPad
Pearson Education is testing its software with about 40,000 students.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 18, 2014 -
Penn. high school picks Linux over Chromebooks or iPads
The district says it will save big by going with open-source software.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 14, 2014 -
Outgoing N.J. ed chief sees no conflict in new job with Amplify
Christopher Cerf says regulations prevent him from benefiting from his Trenton connections in his new job.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 12, 2014 -
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By LearnPad Sponsored Content • Feb. 11, 2014 -
Ed tech trends and CU harassment: The week's most read education news
Are some schools misleading students on financial aid requirements?
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 7, 2014 -
L.A. school officials can't view iPad curriculum
A rule on contract bidders also means school officials can't contact the company providing the materials.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 7, 2014 -
Deep Dive
What trends are shaping ed tech in 2014?
What should you expect this year from MOOCs, LMSes, and more?
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 6, 2014 -
Tech giants pledge $750M to help Obama put faster Internet in schools
Apple, Microsoft, Verizon, and more are helping the president get closer to his goal of giving 99% of U.S. students high-speed Internet within five years.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 4, 2014 -
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 -
Education purchases driving tablet sales
Consumer demand is softening, with institutions such as schools leading the buying.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 4, 2014 -
Retrieved from Apple on October 22, 2013
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 Roger Riddell • 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 Roger Riddell • Jan. 24, 2014 -
Intel debuts education tablet and laptop
The durable devices benefit from the company's recent Kno acquisition.
By Roger Riddell • 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 Roger Riddell • Jan. 21, 2014 -
Retrieved from Apple on December 02, 2013
Deep Dive
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 -
Retrieved from Apple on October 22, 2013
Los Angeles approves more iPads for students
The final cost of the rollout is up in the air.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 15, 2014 -
Deep Dive
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 Roger Riddell • 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 Roger Riddell • Jan. 10, 2014
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