Technology: Page 87
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School districts turn to tech for safety measures
In response to school shootings, school districts have turned to tech-based safety solutions.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 21, 2015 -
Nepris offers real-world instruction using LinkedIn experts
The partnership will offer video streaming of expert lectures, sourced through LinkedIn’s volunteer function, to teachers and schools.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 21, 2015 -
Explore the Trendline➔
iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty ImagesTrendlineCybersecurity 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
3 ways schools can incorporate play into innovative instruction
In an increasingly high-stakes environment, finding time for students to learn soft skills like sharing and problem solving still critical.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 21, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Inside a school that combines personalized learning with social-emotional skills
Jonathan Hanover, founder of Colorado's Roots Elementary, explains his charter school's data-driven progressive model and how to make it work.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 18, 2015 -
Keep E-rate funds for telephone infrastructure, educators say
In a survey, 86% of E-rate applicants, which includes schools, said they were concerned about the FCC’s phase-out of phone funds.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 18, 2015 -
LearnZillion announces $13 million in investments
The cloud-based Common Core curriculum provider, currently in use in more than 2,000 districts, drew investments from Owl Ventures and others.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 17, 2015 -
NYC to offer computer science for all students
"Every city dollar will be matched by one from the private sector," Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 17, 2015 -
Study: Technology doesn't always boost learning
In a new paper released Tuesday, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development found that overexposure to technology can impact educational outcomes.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 16, 2015 -
Transparency found lacking among ed tech firms
Based on their websites, nailing down what exactly different ed tech solutions actually do can be difficult.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 16, 2015 -
Laurene Powell Jobs invests $50M in high school transformation initiative
The new initiative is soliciting proposals for innovative new high schools, with judges set to decide on a handful of schools to fund.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 15, 2015 -
iPad settlement with Apple, Pearson may be on the way for LAUSD
The total will likely top $6 million — much less than the refund originally requested for the $1.3 billion program.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 15, 2015 -
Environmental education provides project-based learning opportunities
As fewer students have easy access to nature, environmental education can offer a glimpse of a wider world.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 14, 2015 -
Nearly half of all K-12 devices sold are Chromebooks
Between April and June, 1.9 million of the Google-powered laptops sold in the K-12 market.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 14, 2015 -
PARCC votes on, releases testing cut scores
The consortium originally opted not to release how high students would have to score to pass but changed course Thursday.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 11, 2015 -
Long Beach USD using data to train teachers
The California district has incorporated student data dashboards into its professional development strategy.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 11, 2015 -
Schoology now used in over 1,000 schools and districts
The learning management system is now used by over 1,000 educational institutions.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 10, 2015 -
Could Amazon's $50 tablets mark a larger push into ed market?
The low price could make it a prime candidate to market to schools.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 10, 2015 -
Deep Dive
4 digital alternatives to textbooks
Digital texts offer new instructional possibilities, but finding the best fit for the classroom can be tricky.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 9, 2015 -
Florida district locks students out of WiFi networks
Widespread use by students for non-educational purposes had the district paying for an extra 3 gigabits.
By Deborah Barrington • Sept. 9, 2015 -
Report: Los Angeles' iPad woes ongoing
A $340,000 review by researchers from AIR finds ongoing problems with LAUSD's long-troubled device deployment.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 8, 2015 -
Deep Dive
The new face of personalized learning is a computer
The rise of AI-driven personalized learning raises new questions for educators.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 8, 2015 -
Trends, diversity, and Common Core: The week's most-read education news
Fall behind? Get caught up on tech's ability to help students build stronger mentorship bonds and more here!
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 4, 2015 -
Facebook partnering with charter network on personalized learning software
The move marks the social media giant’s entry into education technology.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 4, 2015 -
Los Angeles school focuses on STEM for learning disabilities
The STEM3 Academy's model is centered around instruction that helps disabled students find success in career and life.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 4, 2015 -
Classroom environment, communication key to supporting autistic students
Instructional strategies, paired with tech tools, can help students with autism succeed and become more independent.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 3, 2015