Technology: Page 43
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Researchers connect prolonged digital media use, ADHD symptoms
A two-year study in Los Angeles found that 10th-graders who initially showed no ADHD symptoms were more likely to exhibit those symptoms with higher digital media use.
By Roger Riddell • July 24, 2018 -
University building pathway to college for rural K-12 students
The University of Iowa is working with K-12 schools to provide extra support in STEM courses to improve children's pathways to college.
By James Paterson • July 23, 2018 -
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From AI to quantum physics, STEM learning opportunities in K-12 are expanding to keep pace with related fields.
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New ed tech developments benefit special needs students
New app options and devices can lower costs and help special education students fit in better with schoolmates.
By Amelia Harper • July 19, 2018 -
What do virtual reality, BuzzFeed quizzes and essay writing have in common?
Teacher Carissa Peck uses technology to pepper her English language arts class and students turn into better writers for her effort.
By Lauren Barack • July 18, 2018 -
Location, planning key for school data centers
Districts must ensure that data centers are accessible, outfitted for adequate temperatures and other conditions, and that contingency plans are in place for worst-case scenarios.
By Roger Riddell • July 18, 2018 -
Examining research key to maximizing ROI on ed tech
Examining other districts' best practices, hearing from educators already using a tool, and keeping teachers in the loop can help schools and districts avoid costly errors.
By Amelia Harper • July 16, 2018 -
Cybersecurity CTE programs on the rise
The push comes amid a skills shortage projected to hit 3.5 million unfilled jobs in the high-demand sector over the next three years.
By Roger Riddell • July 16, 2018 -
When form follows function in classroom design, the learning ramps up
Curiosity corners, caves, groves and huddles are a few features of 21st century learning spaces.
By Christina Vercelletto • July 13, 2018 -
Hanging with the chimpanzees, and poolside with penguins
Webcams and tech tools help students get up close with wildlife.
By Lauren Barack • July 11, 2018 -
Tech can help young students learn to not fear mistakes
Using digital portfolios in the primary grades opens up new ways to teach math.
By Lauren Barack • July 11, 2018 -
Makerspaces don't need expensive tech to be successful
Teachers at the recent 2018 ISTE conference shared advice on winning students over by focusing on the core purpose of such spaces: inspiring curiosity in how things work.
By Christina Vercelletto • July 9, 2018 -
Weighing the benefits of game-based technology in schools
The decision to gamify a curriculum may lie in the answer to most things — moderation.
By Lauren Barack • July 6, 2018 -
Online classes give students a digital edge
As online learning options grow, students exposed to digital classes may have an advantage.
By Lauren Barack • July 3, 2018 -
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5 cool ed tech tools we saw at ISTE 2018
Robots for STEM and autism, increasingly interoperable platforms and more to keep an eye on.
By Roger Riddell • July 3, 2018 -
Nonprofit updates popular digital citizenship materials
As digital tools change, so too must the way educators teach children how to be safe online.
By Lauren Barack • July 2, 2018 -
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Deep DiveSchool, district tech specialists talk challenges, strategies at ISTE 2018
How can technology coaches get teachers on board with new initiatives or manage burnout in their roles?
By Roger Riddell • June 28, 2018 -
Bringing career readiness skills into the school day
Administrators should consider offering ways to master work skills throughout the K-12 educational experience.
By Lauren Barack • June 27, 2018 -
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Deep DiveTuesday at ISTE 2018: 'Tech Rabbi' inspires, ISTE U announced, educators 'Ditch the Textbook'
The K-12 IT mega-gathering rolled into its second day with a GM partnership around artificial intelligence and more.
By Roger Riddell • June 26, 2018 -
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Deep DiveCTOs go to 'boot camp' at ISTE 2018
State and district technology leaders discuss best practices for those in their roles during a Monday afternoon panel.
By Roger Riddell • June 26, 2018 -
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Deep DiveMonday at ISTE 2018: Neuroscience, ed leader standards and student data privacy
Couldn't make it to Chicago? We've got you covered with a rundown of some of the most interesting events and announcements from this year's show.
By Roger Riddell • June 25, 2018 -
Study: 82% of teachers believe tech enhances learning
A MidAmerica Nazarene University survey of 1,000 teachers with at least five years in the classroom also found smartphones are largely seen as a "persistent" source of disruptions.
By Roger Riddell • June 21, 2018 -
How rural districts can expand students' learning horizons
Online classes can bring specialized subjects to small schools.
By Lauren Barack • June 20, 2018 -
Makerspaces necessitate greater mindfulness of gender bias in STEM
All students are makers, and educators are well-positioned to encourage that line of thinking.
By Lauren Barack • June 20, 2018 -
As cloud apps grow in popularity, security must remain at the forefront
In adopting Software as a Service apps, administrators must ask vendors to address their concerns upfront, research vendors' policies and refrain from using common passwords.
By Roger Riddell • June 18, 2018 -
Georgia district finds it takes a village to leverage ed tech
Fayette County Public Schools implemented a three-step strategy to help teachers boost students’ math scores, aiming to identify problem areas and smoothly integrate the tech to address them.
By Christina Vercelletto • June 15, 2018
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