Technology: Page 115


  • Deep Dive

    5 failed education startups you should study

    Education startups are booming, but the road to success is paved with many a cautionary tale.

    By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 20, 2013
  • Image attribution tooltip
    Retrieved from Apple on October 22, 2013
    Image attribution tooltip

    Teachers, parents protest Los Angeles iPad rollout

    A small group gathers as a $135 million plan for the next stage emerges.

    By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 20, 2013
  • A young student sits in front of a computer screen. Explore the Trendline
    Image attribution tooltip
    Permission granted by Benetech
    Image attribution tooltip
    Trendline

    STEM

    From AI to quantum physics, STEM learning opportunities in K-12 are expanding to keep pace with related fields.

    By K-12 Dive staff
  • Schools have the data — and now they're actually using it

    But concerns over student privacy rise along with use of information. 

    By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 20, 2013
  • Deep Dive

    Teaching online: Udemy grant winner shares his secrets

    "Summer of Teaching" grant winner Larry Paul tells us about his experience and what works best in an online course.

    By Nov. 19, 2013
  • Tweeting presidents and stock stumbles: The week's most read education news

    Miss any of the week's top education posts? Don't worry. We've got you covered.

    By Nov. 15, 2013
  • Classrooms go high-tech with Google Play for Education

    on Thu, 11/14/2013 - 3:45pm Google is making it more convenient for schools around the country to integrate tablets and educational apps into the classroom. The search giant on Wednesday officially launched tablets running Google Play for Education, a version of the Google Play app store specific...

    By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 14, 2013
  • Los Angeles iPad plan survives tense vote

    But the rest of the rollout may face new hurdles.

    By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 13, 2013
  • Kno acquired by Intel for pennies on the dollar

    The ed tech startup failed to gain traction when it shifted from its tablet to an app-based e-textbook solution.

    By Nov. 12, 2013
  • Penn Foster announces Dropout Retrieval Solution program

    The self-paced program for at-risk students and those who have already dropped out has seen success in districts like Polk County, Fla.

    By Nov. 8, 2013
  • Clickers, MOOCs and LEGO: This week's most-read education news

    Get caught up on the public response to Obama's college plan and more with this week's top posts.

    By Nov. 8, 2013
  • Image attribution tooltip
    Atomic Learning
    Image attribution tooltip

    Atomic Learning wins Tech & Learning Award of Excellence

    A panel of more than 30 educators chose Atomic Mobilize in the "New Product" category.

    By Nov. 7, 2013
  • Image attribution tooltip
    Retrieved from Apple on October 22, 2013
    Image attribution tooltip

    Los Angeles iPad funding a question mark in 3 years

    The school district hears four options for funding the program, each with its own problems. 

    By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 6, 2013
  • Google launches Connected Classrooms initiative for virtual field trips

    The initiative will let students "visit" locations ranging from the Seattle Aquarium and American Museum of Natural History to the International Space Station.

    By Nov. 5, 2013
  • Deep Dive

    Data security: 8 companies that want schools to embrace the cloud

    Who can you trust to keep your school's information safe?

    By Nov. 5, 2013
  • Deep Dive

    Clicker tech: 5 companies championing active learning

    Solutions allowing students to use their own devices are taking over the market.

    By Nov. 1, 2013
  • Adaptive learning and new books: This week's most read education news

    Read on to find out what educators need to know about OSX Mavericks and more.

    By Nov. 1, 2013
  • Image attribution tooltip
    Retrieved from Apple on October 22, 2013
    Image attribution tooltip

    iPads in the classroom: 3 student success stories

    A Chicago teacher shares three of her favorite triumphs through using the tablet. 

    By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 30, 2013
  • Los Angeles schools chief faces evaluation amid controversy

    Deasy set the bar for himself high and now must face the school board.

    By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 29, 2013
  • Meeting on Los Angeles iPads delayed over leadership uncertainty

    The future of the tablet program was to be considered Tuesday, but Deasy's possible resignation has taken precedence. 

    By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 28, 2013
  • Deep Dive

    9 new books educators need to know about

    From online learning to the Common Core standards, there's something new for educators at all levels on bookshelves in coming months.

    By Oct. 25, 2013
  • Los Angeles schools chief could be on his way out

    Deasy reportedly has told some officials he may leave but says he hasn't submitted a resignation letter.

    By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 25, 2013
  • iPads in Los Angeles schools: District explains $100 price jump

    Officials point to taxes as part of the reason the tablets are pricier than initial estimates.

    By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 23, 2013
  • Image attribution tooltip
    Retrieved from Apple on October 22, 2013
    Image attribution tooltip
    Deep Dive

    Apple's new iPads: What they mean for education

    The updated iPad brings slimmer, speedier new models  — and lower-cost older models.

    By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 22, 2013
  • Los Angeles iPad sticker shock: Each will cost about $100 more

    The new price is a 14% increase over the original estimates. 

    By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 22, 2013
  • Why Chromebooks make sense for education

    A school technology officer gives five reasons to go with Google. 

    By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 18, 2013