Technology: Page 130
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How to Keep Your Virtual-Learning Environment Secure
As IT departments at schools expand their virtual-learning environments, most recognize they need to upgrade their security systems as well.
By Brian Warmoth • May 3, 2012 -
Personalized instruction provides HOPE to Colorado students
HOPE Online Learning Academy Co-Op is our "eSchool of the Month" for May HOPE Online Learning Academy Co-Op in Colorado's Douglas County has used a blend of online and face-to-face learning to deliver highly individualized instruction to students, many of whom entered the school ...
By Brian Warmoth • May 2, 2012 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineSTEM
From AI to quantum physics, STEM learning opportunities in K-12 are expanding to keep pace with related fields.
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Blackboard Launches Augmented Reality for Mobile Campus Apps
An iPhone app uses the phones features such as GPS, camera, and accelerometer to allow users to explore the world around them via augmented reality.
By Sean Griffey • May 1, 2012 -
Breaking the Ice
6 ideas to help vendors and IT leaders forge a more productive relationship.
By Sean Griffey • May 1, 2012 -
Survey - Lack of Computers and Tablets Prevent Effective Digital Learning
Survey claims that teachers want to use digital learning tools but schools are unprepared to support them
By Sean Griffey • April 30, 2012 -
Social Networks for Academics Proliferate, Despite Some Scholars' Doubts
Social networks such as Academia.edu, Mendeley.com, and ResearchGate.net have proliferated in recent years leaving many academics feeling overwhelmed
By Sean Griffey • April 29, 2012 -
The Virtues of Blogging as Scholarly Activity
I have been an active blogger since 2006, and I often say that becoming one was the best decision I have ever made in my academic life. In terms of intellectual fulfillment, creativity, networking, impact, productivity, and overall benefit to my scholarly life, blogging wins hands down. I have w...
April 29, 2012 -
Schools Testing 360 Cameras for Teacher Observation
Cameras offer clear advantages over live observations, provide new opportunities for effective coaching, have far more capabilities than traditional video cameras
By Sean Griffey • April 27, 2012 -
Five Security Tips to Lock Down Your BYOD Environment
Use these tips to protect your BYOD environment on campus.
By Sean Griffey • April 27, 2012 -
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 -
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
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