Technology: Page 94
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Atomic Learning buys data platform Versifit
The move is meant to use Versifit’s data warehousing and analytic abilities to personalize Atomic Learning’s teacher training tools.
By Kate Schimel • July 17, 2015 -
Electronic Arts founder launches new ed video game company
Trip Hawkins' new company, If You Can, is focused on creating games that help students develop social-emotional skills.
By Kate Schimel • July 17, 2015 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineSTEM
From AI to quantum physics, STEM learning opportunities in K-12 are expanding to keep pace with related fields.
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Obama announces new broadband access initiative
ConnectHome, a collaboration between private industry and federal and local governments, builds on ConnectED to expand broadband access to homes.
By Kate Schimel • July 17, 2015 -
School IT systems struggle with cyber security
An attack on an Idaho district this spring highlights holes in schools’ digital security systems.
By Kate Schimel • July 16, 2015 -
Survey: Teachers uncomfortable using data to adapt instruction
The Lexia Learning study found that less than half of teachers felt that interim tests effectively told them whether a student was on track.
By Kate Schimel • July 16, 2015 -
ClassWallet raises $1.9M in seed funding
The school accounting platform has pulled in $2.53 million to date.
By Kate Schimel • July 15, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Denver ed tech chief: Administrators must bridge teacher tech divide
Denver Public Schools' head of educational technology, Kirk Anderson, shares tips for implementing innovative school models.
By Kate Schimel • July 14, 2015 -
ECAA update: Hatch data proposal passes, Murphy-Booker plan addresses oversight
The Murphy-Booker amendment would allow states more agency in determining accountability measures, with a focus on historically disadvantaged student groups.
By Roger Riddell • July 14, 2015 -
School leaders excited, apprehensive about innovative classroom approaches
A new report finds school administrators facing considerable hurdles to put new learning models in place in classrooms.
By Kate Schimel • July 14, 2015 -
Digital Wish's new 1:1 grant aims to help school admins
The ed tech nonprofit's $4,500 grant program will assist schools in better planning device rollouts.
By Kate Schimel • July 13, 2015 -
iNACOL report details 4 popular blended models
The report also highlights a number of tips for avoiding typical pitfalls.
By Kate Schimel • July 10, 2015 -
AT&T's latest offering could reduce online testing's bandwidth burden
The telecommunications giant is now allowing customers to rapidly increase or decrease bandwidth capacity when necessary.
By Kate Schimel • July 9, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Survey: Majority of teachers using tech, but need more training
A new survey from publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt shows 97% of educators using tech in their classrooms, but many worry about privacy and accountability.
By Kate Schimel • July 9, 2015 -
NWEA, NoRedInk team up to fix student exam feedback
NoRedInk’s technology will be used to give students individualized support in writing and grammar based on test performance.
By Kate Schimel • July 8, 2015 -
Deep Dive
9 ed tech developments to note from ISTE 2015
Whether you missed the giant K-12 ed tech show in Philly or just didn't have time to see everything on display, we've got you covered.
By Roger Riddell • July 7, 2015 -
Deep Dive3 key questions to consider on the path to School 2.0 [ISTE 2015]
During one of the show's most interesting panels, experts tackled everything from corporate involvement to standardization.
By Roger Riddell • July 6, 2015 -
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 -
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 -
Department of Energy
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
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