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Deep Dive
ISTE 2015: What you need to know from the K-12 IT mega-gathering
From sessions to announcements, here's a rundown of everything we saw at this year's convention in Philadelphia.
By Roger Riddell • July 3, 2015 -
Deep Dive
District tech leaders share 4 tips for device deployment success [ISTE 2015]
Despite the spotlight on Los Angeles' iPad flop, a panel of California administrators said 1:1 can be done.
By Roger Riddell • July 2, 2015 -
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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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iPads, Phoenix, and ISTE: The week's most-read education news
Fall behind? Catch up on the ed impact of the Supreme Court's gay marriage ruling, the University of Phoenix's enrollment woes, and more right here.
By Roger Riddell • July 2, 2015 -
School districts, ed organizations launch student privacy initiative
School districts and employee-related organizations are launching an initiative to publicize student privacy practices.
By Kate Schimel • July 2, 2015 -
BloomBoard opens new professional development marketplace
The startup is launching a new space for educators to access free and paid professional development resources.
By Kate Schimel • July 2, 2015 -
STEM expands pathways for students with disabilities
The founder of a 3D printing company knows first-hand how hands-on learning and ed tech can transform how students with disabilities learn.
By Kate Schimel • July 2, 2015 -
It's official: Minecraft enters education
Microsoft is looking to find more ways for the video game to be a part of classroom learning and support teachers’ work.
By Kate Schimel • July 1, 2015 -
STEM experts: Involve parents in the learning process
At the U.S. STEM Solutions conference on Monday, a panel discussion focused on tricks for getting parents involved in STEM learning.
By Kate Schimel • July 1, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Tuesday at ISTE 2015: STEM and baseball, Blackboard, and 'School 2.0'
With announcements winding down, one panel debated whether the wrong kind of tech use and standardization are standing in the way of real learning.
By Roger Riddell • June 30, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Monday at ISTE 2015: Google's Cardboard, what works in 1:1, and fed talks
Get caught up on the sessions and all of the latest announcements from Google, NWEA, Samsung, and more.
By Roger Riddell • June 29, 2015 -
Deep Dive
FCC's Rosenworcel: Students need broadband at home, too [ISTE 2015]
Averting the 'homework gap' is critical to ensuring equity, says the commissioner.
By Roger Riddell • June 29, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Ed Dept's Culatta: Tech must do more than digitize the traditional [ISTE 2015]
The department is rolling out a new tool to spread the word about what's working nationwide.
By Roger Riddell • June 29, 2015 -
Amplify likely to end tablets for schools program
After a troubled rollout, the company has quietly discontinued new orders from its supplier.
By Kate Schimel • June 29, 2015 -
Computer science courses gain importance in state graduation requirements
In response to growing demand for computer jobs, more states are offering students opportunities to fill their graduation requirements with computer science courses.
By Kate Schimel • June 26, 2015 -
Deep Dive
What's the future of iPads in schools?
The debacle in Los Angeles and changing technologies have shifted focus from the once-popular device.
By Kate Schimel • June 26, 2015 -
Cincinnati expands blended learning-style AP courses
After a surge of interest from students, the year-old program is growing to include more courses for more students.
By Kate Schimel • June 26, 2015 -
San Francisco takes a family-driven approach to early literacy
As part of process of figuring out what skills, characteristics and knowledge graduates will require in 10 years, the city has launched a multilingual literacy program that involves parents.
By Kate Schimel • June 26, 2015 -
Classroom app use offers flexibility, privacy fears
Administrators walk a tightrope of protecting students’ privacy in the digital realm and giving teachers freedom to experiment.
By Kate Schimel • June 26, 2015 -
Alma unveils new tool for tracking student performance
The Standards Tracker provides teachers with an interface for tracking proficiency rather than traditional letter grades.
By Kate Schimel • June 25, 2015 -
Where should school IT departments focus during summer lull?
A former ed tech administrator has some advice for school IT departments to keep their systems up and running.
By Kate Schimel • June 25, 2015 -
New Apply app for teachers on the way
Despite setbacks in the ed tech realm, Apple and IBM are launching a new app to help teachers track student performance.
By Kate Schimel • June 24, 2015 -
Education videos among YouTube's most watched
YouTube videos have become part of the digital education landscape, drawing views and revenue while providing students with another tool to brush up on material.
By Kate Schimel • June 24, 2015 -
Deep Dive
4 game-based tests changing the face of assessments
Educational games are offering teachers new tools for monitoring student learning.
By Kate Schimel • June 24, 2015 -
Who owns lesson plans in the cloud?
The latest stage of an ongoing debate over intellectual property in the classroom finds a demand for clarity on whether teachers own their work.
By Kate Schimel • June 23, 2015 -
New York district finds opportunity in enrollment decline
By giving startups a home in empty class space, Schodack Central School District is providing additional learning opportunities to students.
By Kate Schimel • June 23, 2015
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