Technology: Page 76
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Is a death knell sounding for iPads in the classroom?
Various states have reported problems, and Apple is now replacing some tablets with laptops upon request.
By Erin McIntyre • May 25, 2016 -
Very few teachers approve of schools' tech use
A new study from Edgenuity shows just 16% of teachers give their home schools an excellent grade for incorporating tech in the classroom.
By Erin McIntyre • May 24, 2016 -
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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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Deep Dive
Personalized learning requires educators to think outside of the box
Tailoring individualized approaches that serve struggling, middle-of-the-road and gifted students continues to prove challenging.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 24, 2016 -
Maine chooses Macbooks over iPads
A statewide study shows schools prefer using laptops or notebooks to tablets for classroom instruction.
By Erin McIntyre • May 24, 2016 -
In US, girls outscore boys on tech and engineering literacy
The new National Assessment of Educational Progress report on technology and engineering literacy show girls are now outscoring boys by two percentage points.
By Erin McIntyre • May 23, 2016 -
Tech helps level playing field between students
Combining access and engagement to technology for traditionally disadvantaged students can help them succeed in K-12 classrooms.
By Erin McIntyre • May 23, 2016 -
1:1 device success requires strong IT leadership, strategy
Greater interdepartment communication and professional development are also key to the longterm success of a rollout.
By Erin McIntyre • May 23, 2016 -
Virtual schools expanding in spite of issues
Allegations of mismanagement, poor learning outcomes and subpar graduation rates aren't slowing the space's growth.
By Erin McIntyre • May 20, 2016 -
Growing focus on maker mindsets in STEM
With the National Week of Making coming in June, a growing number of federal resources can help educators incorporate making and STEM in curriculum.
By Erin McIntyre • May 20, 2016 -
Sesame Street, IBM teaming up on personalized pre-K initiative
Over three years, the new partnership will work to understand how natural language processing, data mining and pattern recognition offered by Watson can serve preschoolers.
By Erin McIntyre • May 20, 2016 -
Will portfolio assessment gain prominence as digital tools simplify processes?
District Administration reports that a new set of digital tools are helping teachers evaluate school work in a more complete manner.
By Erin McIntyre • May 19, 2016 -
Tech, engineering take center stage in latest Nation's Report Card
The results mark the NAEP's first-ever national evaluation of tech and engineering literacy in the US, administered in 2014.
By Erin McIntyre • May 18, 2016 -
Silicon Valley K-8 schools will get new prefab modular classrooms
The classrooms are pre-verified by the Collaborative for High Performance Schools
By Erin McIntyre • May 17, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Higher ed partnerships critical to boost minority STEM participation
In honor of Global Maker Day, a look at a variety of new initiatives aiming to ignite a passion for STEM subjects among minority students.
By Erin McIntyre • May 17, 2016 -
Study: Computer science ed faces cybersecurity gap
A recent study found the U of Alabama's program to be the only of 121 to require a minimum of three cybersecurity courses for graduation.
By Roger Riddell • May 13, 2016 -
Telepresence tech changing face of classroom observation
Remote observation platforms from vendors like Revolve Robotics can be particularly beneficial in special ed classrooms.
By Erin McIntyre • May 13, 2016 -
Survey: Tech underperforming in most US classrooms
The Teachers’ Dream Classroom Survey from Edgenuity found most teachers report their schools aren't fully utilizing tech — to the detriment of students.
By Erin McIntyre • May 12, 2016 -
Is Google Fiber a broadband game-changer for inner-city, rural schools?
Three new Google Fiber programs may help bring access to affordable broadband service to schools that are still lacking.
By Erin McIntyre • May 12, 2016 -
Former policymakers say data use key to classroom success under ESSA
In a USA Today op-ed, former NC Gov. Bev Perdue and former Washington AG Rob McKenna say using data will enable peak performance among schools and students.
By Erin McIntyre • May 11, 2016 -
E-Rate applications at $5.8 billion, but schools need more than funding
Despite $5.8 billion in federal E-Rate applications, many schools still are trying to overcome internet connectivity barriers.
By Erin McIntyre • May 6, 2016 -
Survey: 65% of educators concerned about assessment quality
A new survey by Performance Matters found a majority of educators are planning to develop assessment for courses that states do not currently evaluate.
By Erin McIntyre • May 5, 2016 -
Deep Dive
The difficult realities of implementing #CSforAll
Just how achievable is the White House Computer Science For All initiative (#CSForAll) for most states and districts?
By Erin McIntyre • May 4, 2016 -
Demand for tablets plummets globally; students prefer desktops, laptops
While the tablet's impact on learning was up for debate, many districts turned to the more affordable Chromebooks.
By Erin McIntyre • April 29, 2016 -
Partnerships help schools increase bandwidth
An ethernet-based communications provider, Lightpath, is helping some schools increase bandwidth and Internet connectivity with fiber networks.
By Erin McIntyre • April 29, 2016 -
Coalition of tech leaders writes Congress encouraging coding in classrooms
A powerful group of tech leaders issued an open letter to Congress asking for $250 million worth of federal funding to teach coding to all students.
By Erin McIntyre • April 27, 2016
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