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FTC investigates 'brain training' programs like Lumosity
The Federal Trade Commission has investigated and settled several claims against such platforms, which make claims of cognitive improvement that are largely unproven.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 16, 2016 -
Informal study questions classroom benefits of iPads
The small-scale study of 15 intern-teachers examined the educational effectiveness and positive consequences of Apple's tablets.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 16, 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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Computer science proponents grapple with balancing theory, practice
Coding bootcamps have sprung up, teaching largely the mechanics of coding rather than the theory and science behind it — but many argue that piece is critical, too.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 16, 2016 -
GT struggles, Gallup rankings, and Obama's budget: The week's most-read education news
Fall behind? Get caught up on the $1.1 billion sale taking Apollo Education private and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 12, 2016 -
New York district pushes for home Wi-Fi before 1:1 tech rollout
The district is working with Verizon and ClassBook.com's OpenRoom to help families understand their connectivity options.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 11, 2016 -
Mackin Educational Resources pushes for school libraries to incorporate tech
The company's 'Transform Your School Library' campaign is designed to engage school libraries via national and regional conferences, webinars, and guest-speaking events
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 9, 2016 -
Study: Adaptive gamified approach can boost math performance
A new study commissioned by Front Row finds that ed tech products can help students improve in math.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 8, 2016 -
Gates' higher ed data push and Pearson's LMS exit: The week's most-read education news
Fall behind? Catch up on President Obama's $4-billion computer science proposal, an MIT prof's new institution, and more here.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 5, 2016 -
Discrepancies in PARCC test results raise concerns
On average, students who took the 2014-15 PARCC exams on computers received lower scores than those who took the test in with paper and pencil, raising concerns.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 4, 2016 -
Prepping for new ed tech? First, examine existing infrastructure
A director of e-learning from Australia's Saint Stephens College offers a blueprint for districts to examine their infrastructure in advance of rolling out new ed tech.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 4, 2016 -
Digital video offers teachers bouquet of new PD opportunities
The role of online video for peer-to-peer reviews is gaining more importance when it comes to professional development.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 3, 2016 -
Ed Dept CIO's ethics questioned amid poor agency cybersecurity performance
While officials have questioned CIO Danny Harris' conduct, the department earned negative scores in last year's 30-Day Cyber Sprint as well as a failing FITARA grade.
By Justine Brown • Feb. 3, 2016 -
Christensen Institute's blended learning directory goes social
The institute's Blended Learning Universe directory is allowing schools to create profiles that spotlight their models, demographics, tools used, and outcomes.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 2, 2016 -
Districts increasingly looking to social media in teacher recruitment
Teacher shortages across the US have led to round-the-clock recruiting efforts in some districts, creating a need to look beyond traditional hiring techniques.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 2, 2016 -
'Micro schools' catching on as mixed-grade, blended, personalized option
Is a modern one-room schoolhouse the next big thing in K-12?
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 2, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Using satellite Internet to bridge the 'homework gap'
For some rural districts without access to fiber or cable Internet connections, satellite access can serve as an affordable alternative.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 2, 2016 -
Is a one-standard solution possible for a nationwide ed-tech workflow problem?
A new open interoperability standard called OneRoster aims to streamline roster and sign-on management workflow between vendors and schools.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 1, 2016 -
Apple furthers ed push with LearnSprout acquisition
LearnSprout specializes in performance analytics tools for the classroom.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 29, 2016 -
Failure to collect E-rate rebate may land Cleveland taxpayers $8.57M bill
The Cleveland school board is reportedly considering legal action against a contractor called E-Rate Central and two former employees.
By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 28, 2016 -
Deep Dive
LAUSD Supt Michelle King talks segregation, iPads, and priorities
The city's new superintendent inherits a number of challenges in the nation's second-largest district.
By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 27, 2016 -
Georgia districts net $8.2M grant for broadband, blended learning
The grant has been earmarked for one state school and 47 Georgia districts, in an attempt to bring high-speed internet and blended learning to more classrooms.
By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 26, 2016 -
Cloud services gain traction in K-12 schools
Storing information online is the norm for more and more districts, as many place confidence in cloud storage solutions.
By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 26, 2016 -
National ed-tech plan encourages use of 'data dashboards'
The U.S. Department of Education's National Education Technology Plan says that states, districts, and ed-tech companies should focus on learning dashboards to integrate data.
By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 25, 2016 -
Basic communication: an essential skill for modern students
Author Sharon "Sam" Sakai-Miller says students need to know how to communicate in-person and via technology with an emphasis on agency, empathy, and fluency.
By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 25, 2016 -
New platform will help districts compare, contrast Internet access
EducationSuperHighway has released a beta version of a platform aimed at giving district administrators a tool to measure Internet services.
By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 25, 2016
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