Technology: Page 54


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    Pre-to-3: Global Read Aloud connects young readers around the world

    This second installment of our Pre-to-3 column looks at how young children are connecting with peers across the globe by reading the same books.

    By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 13, 2017
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    Report: Time, planning, support, PD necessary for blended learning success

    A survey of teachers in 38 states by the Foundation for Blended and Online Learning and the Evergreen Education Group identifies key takeaways and strategies for implementing blended models.

    By Oct. 12, 2017
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    STEM

    From AI to quantum physics, STEM learning opportunities in K-12 are expanding to keep pace with related fields.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    Court rules school out of line in disciplining social media post

    A preliminary ruling states that a Pennsylvania high school stepped beyond its authority when it cut a student from the junior varsity cheerleading team.

    By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 12, 2017
  • SETDA report details intricacies between states' ed tech purchasing practices

    States vary on whether decisions are made at the state or local level, and the report identifies California, Louisiana, Utah and Indiana as leaders.

    By Oct. 12, 2017
  • New book argues tech might not always be best for engaging students

    The book’s authors are not opposed to technology in the classroom, but they stress that the devices sometimes get in the way of engaging students in learning.  

    By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 11, 2017
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    Tech used in traditional therapy can boost school counselors' efforts

    Text and video chat, apps and online group sessions can help students feel safe, encourage self-monitoring, and keep parents informed of available services.

    By Oct. 11, 2017
  • California demands $2M refund from virtual charters

    An audit indicates the schools misused state funds.

    By Amelia Harper • Oct. 11, 2017
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    Active learning, projects necessary to boost rural workforces

    As traditional blue collar jobs are disrupted by automation, schools must continue innovating to stay ahead of the curve and prepare students — especially in rural districts — for an increasingly tech-driven workforce.

    By Oct. 10, 2017
  • Tech boosts reading scores by double digits in Pennsylvania district

    Platforms that target content to students based on their interests can keep them more engaged in their work, boosting critical thinking and advanced vocabulary usage.

    By Oct. 10, 2017
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    Tech certifications for teachers offer considerable benefits to districts

    Despite upfront costs for districts, the investments can pay dividends in and out of the classroom.

    By Oct. 9, 2017
  • New data reveals parents' school communication preferences

    Data from the Speak Up Research Project reveals social media may not be the best way to connect with parents.

    By Amelia Harper • Oct. 9, 2017
  • Tech is making STEM ed more accessible for special needs students

    Differentiated instruction and enhanced communication options are among ways districts can take advantage of new tech capabilities to better serve students with disabilities.

    By Oct. 6, 2017
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    Can VR be a tool for inspiring empathy in higher ed?

    Increasingly, stakeholders across the education spectrum are investing in virtual reality to inspire empathy in students and make campus experiences more accessible. 

    By Pat Donachie • Oct. 6, 2017
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    DQC: States and teacher prep programs must collaborate to improve with data

    A new brief from the Data Quality Campaign recommends that state ed agencies and teacher education programs work to remove silos between them, sharing graduate data that can improve training.

    By Oct. 5, 2017
  • A decade in, flipped learning maintains its momentum

    The rise of digital video and interactive learning resources has facilitated the parallel rise of more active learning models since Jon Bergmann and Aaron Sams first conceptualized the "flipped" approach.

    By Oct. 4, 2017
  • Brain science one more thing to consider when adopting ed tech

    Breakout sessions at a recent gathering of neurologists, psychiatrists and researchers from across the U.S. covered how brain science research can benefit education — especially when guiding tech adoption.

    By Oct. 4, 2017
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    Artificial intelligence is already improving education in small steps

    Through programs that automate grading or identify learning gaps, AI is already helping educators save time and redirect focus on additional one-on-one time with students.

    By Oct. 3, 2017
  • 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 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 Oct. 2, 2017
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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
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    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 Sept. 28, 2017
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    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 Sept. 27, 2017
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    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
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    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 Sept. 26, 2017
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    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