Technology: Page 37
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As K-12 virtual reality use grows, researchers consider impact on children
While the long-term effects on development remain unclear, experts recommend limiting time and ensuring that immersive media experiences are "positive, productive and safe."
By Linda Jacobson • May 22, 2019 -
Opinion
Where have all the Chromebooks gone?
Marquitta Mitchell of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in North Carolina chronicles the pitfalls and triumphs of the district's 1:1 initiative.
By Marquitta Mitchell • May 16, 2019 -
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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High-achieving students increasingly turning to CTE courses
Experts say the gaps could be due to gender norms, the cost of musical instruments and private lessons, or unequal access to school music classes.
By Lauren Barack • May 8, 2019 -
Ed tech storage needs can leave schools, districts scrambling for space
Empty classrooms and computer labs can be good storage options, and upgrading to more powerful hardware in schools' physical tech infrastructure can also free up space while storing more data, one teacher writes.
By Shawna De La Rosa • May 8, 2019 -
Researchers assessing AI's ability to measure student engagement
A partnership with ed tech firm Classcraft will measure the ability of the company's "engagement management system" — in place in over 75,000 classrooms — to improve climate and outcomes.
By Shawna De La Rosa • May 7, 2019 -
Administrators' top data priorities? Effective usage, professional development
A survey conducted by the American Productivity and Quality Center finds districts want to use data to monitor student growth, but many seek to make more sense of this information.
By Shawna De La Rosa • May 3, 2019 -
4 best practices for implementing state longitudinal data systems
Currently in place in 37 states and the District of Columbia, these tools connect data between educational systems — with 16 using them to connect early childhood, K-12, post-secondary and workforce data.
By Jessica Leigh Brown • May 2, 2019 -
Searchable database to aid administrators vetting ed tech
As ed tech becomes more prevalent nationwide, the free Check the Privacy initiative will let educators learn about more than 7,000 products and their safety features, reviews and pricing.
By Shawna De La Rosa • May 2, 2019 -
Universal design for learning spices up lessons with options for all
With more choice in how they tackle an assignment, students may be more involved, excited and motivated — and a broader spectrum of abilities are accounted for.
By Lauren Barack • May 1, 2019 -
Deep Dive
US 8th-graders show growth in tech, engineering skills
NAEP results show girls outscoring boys in almost every area but not taking as many STEM classes, while performance gaps persist between students of color and their white peers.
By Linda Jacobson • April 30, 2019 -
Survey: Teachers remain lukewarm on ed tech's impact on classrooms
Less than a third report they've changed their teaching styles or philosophies based on ed tech, though a tendency for technology to merely digitize existing approaches could be part of the problem.
By Shawna De La Rosa • April 26, 2019 -
District implements Digital Awareness Month to promote smart tech use
With device use on the rise in students' school and personal lives, Hilliard City Schools in Columbus, Ohio, sets aside a month to cover topics including online safety, digital citizenship and wellness.
By Shawna De La Rosa • April 26, 2019 -
Planning to buy ed tech? The 'why' and 'how' matter more than 'what'
Having a strong plan in place and breaking down silos between departments can be more important than the specific tools being purchased.
By Shawna De La Rosa • April 24, 2019 -
Washington district latest to eliminate librarians
The move in Spokane, Washington, is an effort to address a $31 million budget deficit, but some educators say students will suffer in the long run.
By Amelia Harper • April 18, 2019 -
District frameworks ensure equitable access, content in classroom resources
Chicago Public Schools' Skyline project established a digital readiness training model and resource collection with a clear set of requirements created by the district's director of curriculum, instruction and digital learning.
By Lauren Barack • April 10, 2019 -
Careful tech vetting process key to safeguarding student data
Houston ISD's director of educational technology maintains a resource toolbox of pre-approved apps for educators on top of utilizing a clearly defined adoption rubric for new classroom tools.
By Shawna De La Rosa • April 8, 2019 -
Computer-based testing bugs bite schools again
Another year of testing glitches in New York highlights the need for states to vet vendors' platform bandwidth and reliability, as well as that of schools' broadband infrastructure, before mandating digital assessments.
By Shawna De La Rosa • April 5, 2019 -
Mentorship programs help bridge STEM gender gap
Of girls who know a woman in STEM, 73% understand its relevance and career possibilities, compared to 53% without such a connection.
By Shawna De La Rosa • April 5, 2019 -
3 key strategies for schools, districts considering predictive analytics
Experts say starting small with defined goals and understanding context are a few ways to stage interventions and help students and teachers succeed.
By Roger Riddell • April 1, 2019 -
Untrained staff, students remains K-12's biggest cybersecurity threat
A school system's tech chief also suggests that unexpected upticks in user traffic could indicate hackers are staking out a district.
By Shawna De La Rosa • April 1, 2019 -
$5M Google grant aims to up Latino students' access to computer science education
The grant is part of Google's $25 million commitment to help African-American and Latino students develop career skills.
By Riia O'Donnell • March 28, 2019 -
Injecting drones into curriculum requires prep before takeoff
Administrators must weigh a number of safety and legal factors, plus federal regulations, before green-lighting flight-capable devices for the classroom.
By Lauren Barack • March 27, 2019 -
3 tech curriculum strategies that boost student opportunities, IT capacity
Schools are feeding students' tech interests with programs offering real-world experience assisting educators and community members.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 25, 2019 -
New York City students protest school surveillance cameras
A group of high schoolers decried the use of surveillance equipment, reigniting the debate over whether they should be used as a safety tool.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 25, 2019 -
Automating asset management helps nimble school IT staffs stretch farther
IT experts say streamlining the devices used, adopting asset management software and implementing automated checkout systems can reduce tech support burden and free up staff for other roles.
By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2019
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