Technology: Page 116
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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 -
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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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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 -
Tech and education leaders discuss STEM challenges in Wednesday panel
Despite initiatives launched by the federal government and support from the private sector, STEM education still faces several obstacles.
By Roger Riddell • June 13, 2013 -
Silverback Learning raises $2.5M in latest investment round
A collection of angel investors, including all of the company's existing board members, provided the latest round of funding.
By Roger Riddell • June 12, 2013 -
'Science on wheels' exhibit hopes to inspire STEM pursuits in Texas students
The 40-foot trailer filled with interactive science exhibits is meant to encourage minority and female students to pursue STEM education and careers.
By Roger Riddell • June 7, 2013 -
Spotify and NYC Ed. Dept. join forces in music education hackathon
Developers will be encouraged to develop apps that supplement music education in the weekend-long challenge.
By Roger Riddell • June 7, 2013 -
Online education start-up Knewton partners with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
The partnership will create a digital companion for the publishing giant's traditional textbooks.
By Roger Riddell • June 6, 2013 -
President Obama to push for faster Internet in schools
The push for better Internet service is part of a larger initiative to encourage digital learning.
By Roger Riddell • June 6, 2013
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