Assessment Tech Shows Teachers Instant Results

System allows teachers to see when kids are struggling with concepts before testing them. 

By Sean Griffey • April 27, 2012

The Universal Campus: An Open Virtual 3-D World for Research and Education

3-D virtual worlds can change the face of education

By Sean Griffey • April 26, 2012

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Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage from 2025 so far as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.

By K-12 Dive staff

Social Media Earns Spotlight on High School Education Policy Panel

Panel explores the idea of changes to schools and teachers in an education environment driven by social media and technology

By Sean Griffey • April 25, 2012

Thirty-One Schools Testing Wiley and Blackboard Digital Platform

Integrated system gives instructors and students a single place to track assignments

By Sean Griffey • April 23, 2012

ASCD Releases E-Books Catalog via Barnes & Noble

Barnes & Noble's free NOOK Study application enables PC and Mac users to purchase and download e-textbooks and academic and trade titles from Barnes & Noble's digital library.

By Sean Griffey • April 20, 2012

Cape Cod schools inch closer to better broadband

OpenCape project will build 350 mile fiber-optic network in area.

By Sean Griffey • April 13, 2012

Facebook Launches Groups for Schools

Facebook has unveiled Groups for Schools to connect students and faculty at colleges and universities. 

By Sean Griffey • April 12, 2012

E-Textbooks Versus Print Books: Will the Traditional Book Survive?

Today's university libraries might be filled with rows of books, but the library of the future will carry more of a digital load and not so much paper weight.

By Sean Griffey • April 10, 2012

How to Choose the Right Tablet for Your School

While comparing one device to another might seem easy, picking a tablet that meets your school's learning goals and unique needs isn't so simple.

By Sean Griffey • April 5, 2012

Using Twitter To Support Learning

Twitter has become ubiquitous and many educators use it or a similar micro blogging technology to maintain connection with students.

By Sean Griffey • April 5, 2012

Schools across the country bring iPads to the classroom

Once forbidden, tablets are changing classroom dynamics

By Sean Griffey • April 3, 2012

Rice U 25,000-Core Supercomputer To Power Up in May

Rice University is doubling the number of supercomputing hours it can offer its researchers with the addition of a new IBM Blue Gene/P supercomputer, which will become operational in May. 

By Sean Griffey • April 3, 2012

Moving Beyond Technology

The NMC Horizon Project has released a new list of metatrends that will impact education over the next 10 years. Under the auspices of the New Media Consortium's Horizon Project, a hundred thought leaders from 20 countries gathered last January to list the most important metatrends and...

By Sean Griffey • March 30, 2012

Luidia Unveils Cloud-Based Interactive Whiteboard Tool

A new cloud solution allows lectures to be viewed and manipulated remotely from tablets and other computers while providing interactive whiteboard functionality.

By Sean Griffey • March 29, 2012

Stanford Rolls Out Free Mobile Device Security Software to Students, Faculty

A California university is providing free software to its students, faculty, and staff to keep their mobile devices secure.

By Sean Griffey • March 29, 2012

Danger Defanged: Content Filtering Makes the Web Safe for Students

Two new Barracuda Networks content filtering solutions show promise.

By Sean Griffey • March 29, 2012

Using Social Media: Tips for School Leaders

To get school leaders' take on the issue, Eye on Education asked a panel of administrators to discuss social media in their schools.

By Sean Griffey • March 23, 2012

The Inside Story of Palo Alto High School's Technology-Centric Journalism Program

Students enrolled in this legendary journalism program rely on software, cameras and other technologies to enhance their reporting.

By Sean Griffey • March 23, 2012

Battle With GOP Lawmakers Over Stem Cells Could Cost U-M State Aid

A battle is heating up between a Republican-led state House panel and the University of Michigan over whether U-M must disclose its number of embryonic stem-cell lines.

By Sean Griffey • March 22, 2012

What You Need to Know About BYOD

A roundup of solutions, tips and best practices to help your school or district transition to a “bring your own device” network culture.

By Sean Griffey • March 22, 2012

TED Launches TED-Ed To Help Spread Lessons Beyond the Classroom

TED Launches TED-Ed To Help Spread Lessons Beyond the Classroom 

By Sean Griffey • March 21, 2012

How to Incorporate QR Codes in the Classroom

Quick Response technology engages students in active, mobile learning

By Sean Griffey • March 21, 2012

5 Steps for Securing E-Rate Funding in 2012

The federal funding program is opening new doors and creating new challenges for education leaders.

By Sean Griffey • March 20, 2012

Pinterest for Educators?

Eric Sheninger principal of New Milford High School discusses the role of Pinterest in education

By Sean Griffey • March 19, 2012

Interactive game teaches elementary students economic concepts

Here’s a great interactive game to entice your elementary students to learn about concepts in economics. In the Bakery Shop game , students borrow money to open a shop, make decisions on what to bake..

By Sean Griffey • March 14, 2012