Technology: Page 63
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Should educators think more about quality of screen time?
Many schools are responding to pressure to minimize screen time for students, but Johns Hopkins University doctoral student and EdTechTeacher instructor Beth Holland says that’s the wrong focus.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 31, 2017 -
How can districts make tech training more effective?
Professional development is a key aspect of any successful implementation, especially when tailored to the individual needs of teachers.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 27, 2017 -
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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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Rhode Island moves forward on scaled personalized learning effort
The state had a strong focus on blended learning several years ago, creating a technological foundation to explore and scale best practices in personalized learning.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 25, 2017 -
Teaching digital citizenship to students with autism spectrum disorders
Instruction on online etiquette has become a standard element of school curricula as students spend more time on the web, and lessons can be especially useful for students on the autism spectrum.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 25, 2017 -
Why are schools so behind on using data to make decisions?
A report from the Center for Data Innovation found the K-12 system lags in using data to improve outcomes, and while there are valid reasons why, it’s still a missed opportunity.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 25, 2017 -
Holographic computer lets some schools create 'mixed reality' experiences
A collaboration between Pearson and Microsoft is creating new possibilities in classrooms across the K-12 and college spectrum by introducing “mixed reality” to students.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 25, 2017 -
CTE program gets a boost by embedding programs in local businesses
The Onondaga Cortland Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services has stepped up its partnerships with local businesses to offer students embedded career and tech ed programs.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 24, 2017 -
Department of Education offers schools new ed tech evaluation tool
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology developed the Ed Tech Rapid Cycle Evaluation Coach in partnership with Mathematica to give schools a free evaluation platform.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 24, 2017 -
Are these ed tech buzzwords on the chopping block under Trump?
Terms like the 'achievement gap,' 'data-driven instruction,' and 'flipped classrooms' got a foothold during the Obama administration, but some may not survive Trump’s presidency.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 24, 2017 -
Get beyond the tech tool to the learning strategy it supports
It has become a mantra in the K-12 world that education technology should be a means to an end, rather than the end itself, and schools are still figuring out how to stay true to that goal.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 23, 2017 -
Using robotics to teach students problem-solving skills
A veteran teacher has turned to robotics as a way to teach students the benefits of trial and error problem-solving as well as communication and collaboration skills.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 23, 2017 -
Survey finds increasing salaries and high optimism within the K-12 IT field
The second annual survey by the THE Journal found the overall average salary for IT professionals in education was $65,742, or $2,000 higher than last year.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 23, 2017 -
Music ed, DeVos and ransomware: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on how colleges are looking to boost their bottom lines and more here.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 20, 2017 -
Personalized learning can better serve an increasingly diverse student body
The Vista Unified School District in California embraced the model as a way to improve outcomes among a diverse group of students.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 20, 2017 -
Ubiquitous access brings assistive technology mainstream
Devices like iPads and Chromebooks often come with built-in assistive technology or easily accommodate applications that provide it, increasing opportunities for all students.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 20, 2017 -
Districts tackle challenge of keeping networking equipment cool
Goshen Community Schools in Indiana installed an air-conditioned rack system after finding its networking system would shut itself down because of overheating.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 20, 2017 -
Districts that take precautions can avoid ransomware attacks and skirt payouts
School districts have become hot targets for cyber criminals, but administrators can take a multi-tiered approach to protecting digital files.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 19, 2017 -
More than $4B in E-Rate funds available for districts in FY 2017
The FCC sets aside $3.9 billion annually, and with $200 million rolling over from 2016, districts will have access to a good deal of money for connectivity upgrades.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 19, 2017 -
Summit Basecamp drives personalized learning adoption in schools
The California-based charter network has shared its platform, grading policy and core strategies to help other schools try to replicate its success.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 18, 2017 -
Districts address growing demands of data security
As classrooms incorporate more ed tech and schools subscribe to services that require sensitive data collection, the job of keeping that personal information safe becomes more critical.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 18, 2017 -
Sprint commits to give connected devices to 1M students
The corporation’s 1Million Project will offer smartphones, tablets, laptops or hotspots to 200,000 students per year for five years in up to 10 cities, including Kansas City, where it is headquartered.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 18, 2017 -
Consortium for School Networking framework outlines digital shift
The CoSN framework can serve as a roadmap for school leaders, outlining best practices and offering tips across 10 implementation categories to properly prepare for a new digital environment.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Ideological shift a guarantee for Trump Ed Dept
The U.S. Department of Education under Obama has operated under the belief that the federal government has an important role to play in educational equity, but its successors do not.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Districts share lessons learned from 1:1 device initiatives
Strong network infrastructure and careful app selection and management have contributed to successful 1:1 device programs in Illinois, California and North Carolina.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 13, 2017 -
K-12 districts expand 'digital first' initiatives, skip textbooks
Districts in North Carolina, Arizona, Texas, Maryland and Pennsylvania are among those embracing a digital-first mindset that makes devices the primary tool of instruction over textbooks.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 13, 2017
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