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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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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From AI to quantum physics, STEM learning opportunities in K-12 are expanding to keep pace with related fields.
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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 -
Google launches app store for educators
Apple's iPad may face serious competition from Google's Play for Education and its content management tools.
By Roger Riddell • May 16, 2013 -
Deep Dive
10 startups that are shaping the future of education
These ten startups are making big waves in the education space.
By Roger Riddell • May 13, 2013 -
Bill would count AP computer science as a math or science class in Wash.
The bill is part of an effort to increase focus on STEM education in the state.
By Roger Riddell • May 13, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read: MOOCs, MOOCs and more MOOCs
MOOCs made headlines more than once this week.
By Davide Savenije • May 10, 2013 -
N.Y.'s Flatiron School, startup Skillcrush team up for summer coding program
The first two-week program will admit only 20 students.
By Roger Riddell • May 6, 2013 -
Problems with online testing lead Ky. to return to pencil and paper
At least two other states had issues with ACT Inc.'s currently suspended testing system.
By Roger Riddell • May 6, 2013 -
PBS to air TED Talks education special
TED will adapt its 18-minute speech format to a television-friendly 5-8 minutes for the education-centric special.
By Roger Riddell • May 6, 2013 -
Should mobile devices play a role in the classroom?
A new study shows what students' parents think.
By Davide Savenije • May 2, 2013 -
Arne Duncan to Silicon Valley: 'We have so far to go'
At the New Schools Summit, Education Secretary Arne Duncan touched on education's place in the national dialogue, MOOCs and more.
By Roger Riddell • May 2, 2013 -
Curious marketplace joins the online video learning race
Here's what $7.5 million in funding got them.
By Brian Warmoth • May 1, 2013 -
Coursera MOOCs arrive for K-12 instructors
Can the MOOC provider build a better professional development model for teachers?
By Roger Riddell • May 1, 2013 -
Startup GradFly launches online portfolio for high school STEM students
The startup is seeking to fill a need for talented STEM-focused high school students.
By Davide Savenije • April 30, 2013 -
'Khan Academy of Latin America' eyes U.S. expansion
Online learning startup TareasPlus enables teachers to create and share content.
By Davide Savenije • April 29, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Education News of the Week: Dartmouth uproar and the Common Core
Dartmouth College canceled classes after anonymous threats were posted online, while it was announced that the Common Core would test students' digital literacy skills.
By Davide Savenije • April 26, 2013
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