Technology: Page 113
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Google VP: Chromebooks are used by 22% of U.S. school districts
Does Google pose a threat to Microsoft and Apple in the classroom?
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 3, 2013 -
Deep Dive4 lessons L.A.'s iPad rollout can teach everyone
For better or worse, the Los Angeles Unified School District's $1-billion device deployment sets an example for anyone hoping to follow suit.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 3, 2013 -
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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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Who pays if Los Angeles students lose or break iPads?
District officials say it's not a settled issue.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 26, 2013 -
Los Angeles iPads unlocked as students find security workaround
The district has suspended home use of the devices following the revelation.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 25, 2013 -
Deep Dive
6 iPad and iPhone education apps now upgraded for iOS7
These six apps show off Apple's newest mobile operating system — including one free for a limited time.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 25, 2013 -
iOS 7 and LinkedIn: The week's most read education news
Did you hear about University of Cincinnati President Santa Ono's headline-grabbing Twitter presence?
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 20, 2013 -
Search engine tweak could make lesson plans easier to find
The technology could bring better custom searches to Google.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 20, 2013 -
Top tips on integrating iPads into classrooms
Four experienced educators offer their best advice.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 20, 2013 -
Tech startups putting money on Common Core shakeup
Some smaller companies see new standards as their way to crack a market.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 19, 2013 -
YouTube, MOOCs and U.S. News: The week's most read education news
Check out what Sebastian Thrun had to say about the current model of education in this week's top Education Dive posts.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 13, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Engrade gets an upgrade with 5 new modules
The one-stop-shop education platform is tackling new standards, data sprawl, assessments and more with its newest features.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 11, 2013 -
Duncan opposes California testing plan
Education secretary says state's federal funding could be in jeopardy if it doesn't report test scores.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 10, 2013 -
S.C. Education Dept. launches statewide data system
SLICE compiles existing education data in a single location to create in-depth profiles for teachers, researchers and the public.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 6, 2013 -
Curriculum, iPads and crowdfunding: The week's most read education news
Miss any of the top Education Dive posts from the past few days? We have them all right here.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 6, 2013 -
Sebastian Thrun: 'Fear-based' testing regimes stunt innovation
The Udacity CEO suggests education should abandon outdated ideals for more creative formats.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 6, 2013 -
Could LA's iPad program climb beyond $1 billion?
Buying keyboards could push the cost even higher.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 5, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Short on funding? Try these 5 education crowdfunding options
From elementary classrooms to the university labs, these sites can help educators at all levels get the funds they need.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 4, 2013 -
The Pulse podcast: interview with Blackboard's 'mobile evangelist'
This month's edition of The Pulse podcast features an interview with David Small, mobile evangelist at Blackboard Mobile, where he is responsible for business operations and strategy. In the interview with Rodney B. Murray, host of The Pulse, Small discusses recent developments at Blackboard's m...
Sept. 4, 2013 -
Teachers in cash-strapped Philadelphia turn to crowdfunding
Crowdfunding sites are helping teachers with limited budgets offset the cost of basic supplies so they don't have to dig into their own pockets.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 3, 2013 -
Parent choice: Is it all it's cracked up to be?
Do the Center for Educational Reform's 2013 "Parent Power Index" state rankings match up with those of a national assessment?
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 3, 2013 -
Deep Dive
5 programs putting iPads in students' hands this fall
From a billion-dollar district-wide effort to programs where parents are picking up at least part of the tab, schools are betting on iPads this year.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 3, 2013 -
More online schools coming to Massachusetts
A new law allows 10 online schools to open by 2020.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 3, 2013 -
Social networks, Obama's proposal and Trump: The week's most read education news
LinkedIn's University Pages trumped all as debate continued over the pros and cons of President Obama's affordability proposal.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 30, 2013 -
Deep Dive
7 social networks and resources for improving your curriculum
These seven communities offer a variety of tools and materials to help you facilitate student engagement and performance.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 30, 2013 -
Two L.A. elementary schools begin iPad deployment
Some remain skeptical about the massive one-to-one effort's potential success.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 28, 2013
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