Technology: Page 52
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Compromised social media presents security, legal concerns for schools, districts
Threats to discipline students for sharing content from compromised accounts can result in a no-win situation for administrators, according to a lawyer.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 2, 2017 -
Unpacking the keys to a Philly school's STEAM success
Providing a well-equipped maker space helped, but cross-curricular integration and increased collaboration between educators and students were also critical.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 2, 2017 -
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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Schools must plan to prepare students for uncertain job market
Experts argue over what the job market will look like in 10 or 20 years’ time, but they all agree it is changing.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 29, 2017 -
STEAM and coding propelling classroom tech in coming year
The 2017 Horizon Report from the New Media Consortium and CoSN also sees analytics, classroom redesign, and "deeper learning" approaches impacting K-12 in the mid- and long-term.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 28, 2017 -
Tech enhancing school transportation for efficiency, safety
In Ohio, for example, GPS and tracking apps are helping districts monitor where school buses are at any given time or track which students are on which bus and whether they should be.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How can states improve data innovation in ed systems?
Legislators must try to leverage advances in data innovation to ensure that their state's systems are up-to-date and accessible for educators and school leaders, according to a new report.
By Pat Donachie • Sept. 27, 2017 -
Private sector to join Trump administration in STEM initiative
A presidential memorandum signed Monday afternoon will direct at least $200 million annually in grant funding to STEM and computer science education.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 26, 2017 -
Deep DiveHow do you choose an open educational resource?
As classrooms go digital, OERs are gaining popularity — but discerning quality can take some additional research.
By Jessica Leigh Brown • Sept. 25, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Administrators consider teachers' professional learning needs in using digital, OER resources
Experts recommend redirecting textbook savings into teacher training.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 25, 2017 -
Deep Dive
3 critical digital course materials questions, answered
The influx of devices guarantees digital materials are here to stay — and there's more to them than you might expect
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 25, 2017 -
Opinion
Digital course materials a game-changer but still require good teachers
North Lakeland School District Superintendent Brent Jelinski details the progress he's seen with digital course materials in his district's schools.
By Brent Jelinski • Sept. 25, 2017 -
Incorporating AV, media skills into lessons promotes soft skills
Infusing the development of AV and media skills into curriculum can bolster students' growth in critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 25, 2017 -
'One-size-fits-all' approach dead for teacher PD, too
A better approach combines constantly evolving resources on- and offline, and necessitates recognition by a district that professional development is no longer something that can be wiped out in a day.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 22, 2017 -
Want students to embrace STEM? Use real-world scenarios
Ensuring students have a clearer understanding of the bigger picture as it relates to the skills they're learning is key to setting them on the path to success in any field.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 22, 2017 -
Videoconferencing helps rural districts bring in qualified teachers
The practice is also suggested to improve collaboration skills by preparing students for a workforce in which they or many of their coworkers will be telecommuting
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 21, 2017 -
STEAM approach increasingly necessary — and not necessarily hard to accomplish
DFRobot CEO Ricky Ye says schools can't lose sight of the importance of creativity and other skills imparted via the arts.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 20, 2017 -
New framework shows how young students learn 21st century skills
Teachers can encourage skills such as flexibility or adaptability through child-centered and play-based approaches.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 20, 2017 -
School tracking systems present ethical, cybersecurity concerns
Is the prevalence of filters, behavioral databases, geolocation tools, RFID, security cameras and more setting up schools for an Equifax-like scenario?
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 20, 2017 -
EducationSuperHighway report shows broadband progress, but little room to falter
The "2017 State of States" report, 94% of the nation's districts are connected to the minimum 100 kbps set by the FCC, but 6.5 million students still lack access ahead of a 2020 goal.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 19, 2017 -
The smart city is paying dividends for school districts
Data gathered by cities can help districts optimize their services and strengthen community cooperation.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 18, 2017 -
STEM and superintendent challenges: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on new college prep curriculum options and more here.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 15, 2017 -
CoSN framework provides model to measure districts' digital preparation
CEO Keith R. Krueger suggests 10 areas districts should direct special attention to, based on his organization's Digital Leap Success Matrix.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 15, 2017 -
Column
Pre-to-3: New mapping tool provides a data snapshot of youngest students
In the first installment of our new column on early learning, we take a look at an Urban Institute tool giving school and district leaders a more accurate view of future kindergartners.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 15, 2017 -
Researcher: AI won't replace teachers
Robots won't be leading classrooms anytime soon, but tech can take over a number of tasks and give educators more time to focus on individual students.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 14, 2017 -
Adaptive learning growth highlights heightened cybersecurity concerns
In the wake of cybersecurity events like the recent Equifax breach, protecting student data must be a top priority for districts and schools nationwide.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 12, 2017
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