Technology: Page 115
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STEM initiatives imperiled by Obama administration's 2014 budget
The budget would consolidate initiatives—increasing efficiency for some, but leaving the future of others in doubt.
By Roger Riddell • July 24, 2013 -
Online college courses target high school students
Distance learning can give high-schoolers college credit before they step foot on campus.
By Daniel Shumski • July 22, 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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Could FCC 'E-rate' restructuring revolutionize education?
The new rules may require broadband upgrades for all classes nationwide.
By Roger Riddell • July 19, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Edudemic founders launch new online learning platform Modern Lessons
The new site offers free and premium lessons in real-world skills with an additional focus on the developing world.
By Roger Riddell • July 17, 2013 -
Deep Dive
5 Pinterest-like education sites worth trying out
All of these sites focus on learning and curation, but could one of them really be the "Pinterest of education"?
By Linda Cui • July 10, 2013 -
Versal aims to innovate online education with 'gadget' tools
Will its interactive tools set it apart from courses that are "really just PowerPoints or videos?"
By Roger Riddell • July 9, 2013 -
Investment firm TPG acquires TSL Education for reported $600M
TSL's primary product is teacher network TES Connect.
By Roger Riddell • July 8, 2013 -
Japanese MOOC provider Schoo raises $1.5M
The company hopes to pass one million users by the end of the year.
By Roger Riddell • July 2, 2013 -
New 'Steve Jobs schools' pioneer the 21st century classroom
The schools will replace everything—from textbooks and notebooks to blackboards and formal lesson plans—with iPads.
By Roger Riddell • July 1, 2013 -
Who is the Gates Foundation funding now?
A number of education-related grants were distributed by the foundation in June.
By Roger Riddell • June 28, 2013 -
Deep Dive
iPads in education: Education Dive's ultimate guide
Here's a cheat sheet with all the resources you need on the state of Apple's tablets at the university and K-12 levels.
By Brian Warmoth • June 27, 2013 -
Pearson announces ed tech accelerator's inaugural class
Six companies made the cut.
By Roger Riddell • June 27, 2013 -
ISTE 2013: Learning.com rolls out Inquiry offerings for digital literacy
The company's new offerings focus on building tech skills while still meeting Common Core needs.
By Brian Warmoth • June 25, 2013 -
Google Play for Education seeks developer submissions
Unlike the standard Play store, not all educational apps will be receive approval.
By Roger Riddell • June 25, 2013 -
Deep Dive
ISTE 2013: How will 99% of U.S. students get high-speed Internet?
Fund for Learning makes the case for what E-rate 2.0 needs to encompass to meet President Obama's lofty goal.
By Brian Warmoth • June 24, 2013 -
Tenn. school district funding education with solar power
The decision to place solar energy systems on all 12 Campbell County schools will pay for itself and even create a new revenue stream.
By Roger Riddell • June 24, 2013 -
Parent investigates school's learning network, sounds privacy alarm
Without encrypted user sessions, hackers can easily gain access to data from students logged in on open Wi-Fi networks.
By Roger Riddell • June 24, 2013 -
MOOAs, iPads and online learning: This week's most read education news
Read our weekly recap to stay apprised of the most interesting news in the education space.
By Davide Savenije • June 21, 2013 -
McGraw-Hill Education to acquire Aleks Corp.
The education publishing giant already has more than a decade of experience with the firm's adaptive learning technology.
By Roger Riddell • June 21, 2013 -
MOOC provider edX partners with International Monetary Fund
What will the partnership offer?
By Roger Riddell • June 19, 2013 -
L.A. schools to drop $30 million on iPads
Here's what they hope to get out of the deal.
By Brian Warmoth • June 19, 2013 -
Deep Dive
iPads—4 challenges and 4 rewards schools need to know
Apple's tablets bring a lot to the table, but these are the issues educators need to consider before investing.
By Shehryar Nabi • June 19, 2013 -
Udemy claims top video instructors have earned millions
The announcement coincided with the launch of a new $5,000 grant, meant to attract more teachers.
By Brian Warmoth • June 18, 2013 -
English teachers cast wide net with education crowdfunding startup IncitED
The site hosts funding campaigns for educational endeavors ranging from classrooms to museums.
By Roger Riddell • June 18, 2013 -
Will Apple score L.A. schools' lucrative tech contract?
The city's school board will decide Tuesday.
By Roger Riddell • June 14, 2013
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