Technology: Page 54
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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 -
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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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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 -
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 -
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 -
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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 -
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 -
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 -
CoSN toolkit provides guide for superintendents to close digital equity gaps
CoSN CEO Keith Krueger says that, despite being concerned about digital equity, 70% of superintendents report that they aren't doing anything about it.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 12, 2017 -
DACA, tech struggles and e-sports: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on Rhode Island's approach to university-industry workforce development partnerships and more here.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 8, 2017 -
29% of teens report having cheated with devices
A June McAfee survey of students from the U.S., Australia, Canada and the U.K. found American students made up the highest portion reporting having cheated.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 8, 2017 -
Cloud usage to grow 26% annually in ed through 2021
K-12 in particular has seen cloud usage grow alongside the influx of devices into daily learning due to its ability to increase access via productivity suites and virtual desktops.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 7, 2017 -
Sensory rooms can improve special education comfort, engagement
Providing a safe space for special needs students can improve the school experience, but educators will need additional training to create individualized plans to use such a room in an effective and intentional way.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 7, 2017 -
Cost remains broadband roadblock for many schools
A new survey from CoSN highlights broadband infrastructure challenges in the classroom and beyond.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 6, 2017 -
Automation-proofing students requires more of schools, districts
College- and career-readiness isn't enough: The K-12 education system now faces the challenge of preparing students for fields that won't be automated via robotics and AI.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 5, 2017 -
Adaptive learning spending balloons to $41M since 2013
Some schools have developed workarounds using Google Forms and Google Sheets to deliver content to students based on how they respond to questions.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 1, 2017 -
Social media has a place in writing lessons
Micro-writing via a platform like Instagram or Twitter can provide a space for students to explain the meaning or significance behind a photo or concept, or to create an entire profile centered around a specific project.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 1, 2017 -
Cyberbullying concerns prompt cell phone restrictions at Maine middle school
The district will also make an app available for students, parents and teachers to report bullying.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 1, 2017 -
Survey: Teachers feeling more positive about the profession
As confidence in ed tech usage increases, educators are seeking more engagement from parents and more time to collaborate with colleagues.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 31, 2017 -
AI, analytics transforming guidance counselors' roles
New tools are making it easier not only to track and predict student performance for potential interventions, but also to monitor online activity for a variety of warning signs.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 30, 2017 -
Setting a vision key to district success on new initiatives, solutions
Administrators must consider their goals, how to go about reaching them, who those goals are meant to serve, and why they're important.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 30, 2017
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