Technology: Page 116
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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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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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 -
LMS start-up Instructure raises $30M, teases IPO
A public offering could come "in the next few years."
By Roger Riddell • June 5, 2013 -
Discovery Education makes STEM camp materials available for free
The company hopes that offering the materials for free will help to bridge the equality gap.
By Roger Riddell • June 4, 2013 -
McGraw-Hill Education to open new Boston operation
The new office will have its sights set on technology.
By Brian Warmoth • June 3, 2013 -
Can eduClipper become education's Pinterest?
The new social curation platform was inspired by Pinterest, but can it amass the same following among educators and students?
By Roger Riddell • June 3, 2013 -
Open-learning expert Candace Thille to teach at Stanford
The founding director of Carnegie Mellon's Open Learning Initiative will continue her research at the Graduate School of Education.
By Roger Riddell • June 3, 2013 -
U.S. Rep. Kennedy to lead Mass. STEM council
Kennedy is only the second person to head the council.
By Roger Riddell • May 30, 2013 -
Amplify to deploy over 21,000 tablets to N.C. school district
The deployment is one of the K-12 sector's largest.
By Roger Riddell • May 29, 2013 -
Editorial: Tablets alone won't trigger education revolution
We like our technological gizmos here in Corvallis, so it's a brave thing when a public official in a public setting dares to utter even a well-reasoned word of caution, the Corvallis Gazette-Times reports. In that light, we were intrigued by a small note in a story you might have noticed ...
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013 -
Fostering a data-rich culture
Wed, 05/29/2013 - 12:57pm Fostering a data-rich culture K12 districts and decision makers recognize the importance of leveraging educational data to make informed decisions that support student academic success. Congressional leaders regularly request educational data to apprise them on statew...
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013 -
Student apprenticeships—the future of public education?
Some school districts are adopting systems influenced by the European apprenticeship model.
By Roger Riddell • May 28, 2013 -
Deep Dive
10 iPad competitors for school tech budgets
Who poses a threat to Apple's tablets at the top of the ed-tech mountain?
By Roger Riddell • May 24, 2013 -
Logitech's new iPad keyboard gets designed for education
Unlike Bluetooth models, the company's new wired keyboard won't have to be paired with any specific iPad. Sound useful?
By Roger Riddell • May 22, 2013 -
Study: Free computers won't solve rich-poor achievement gap
A new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research found no evidence computers can close the socioeconomic divide.
By Davide Savenije • May 20, 2013 -
CourseSmart's e-text platform ups its Android capabilities
The upgraded app looks to capitalize on the market's ongoing shift towards mobile.
By Davide Savenije • May 20, 2013 -
Deep Dive
5 Tumblr education resources that are now Yahoo's
As Yahoo prepares for its big new purchase, here is a look at what it will get in the education world.
By Brian Warmoth • May 20, 2013 -
Sony shows off 13.3-inch e-ink slate prototype at Japanese education expo
Sony's new e-ink tablet is designed specifically with students in mind.
By Roger Riddell • May 17, 2013 -
Increasing number of schools replacing textbooks with tablets
Tablets offer both educational and financial advantages to schools.
By Roger Riddell • May 17, 2013 -
Moodle 2.5 brings device-adaptive theme, Open Badges support
Moodle's new Bootstrap theme can automatically adapt to any device.
By Roger Riddell • May 16, 2013
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