For longterm makerspace sustainability, explore formats and partnerships

The idea of creating a makerspace can be daunting, but the K-12 science coordinator for Lamar Conslidated ISD in Texas shared tips with teachers during last week’s TCEA convention.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 14, 2017

Could the Office of Ed Tech land on the chopping block?

While it is fairly unlikely the U.S. Department of Education will be shuttered by the Trump administration, projects given attention under the Obama administration may not continue.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 14, 2017

Explore the Trendline➔

STEM

From AI to quantum physics, STEM learning opportunities in K-12 are expanding to keep pace with related fields.

By K-12 Dive staff

Digital ed tech pricing library brings transparency to procurement

The Technology for Education Consortium Data Platform allows districts to become members, share their own procurement data, and view anonymized price comparisons and reviews.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 13, 2017

Texas district sees learning gains after giving kindergartners Chromebooks

The Wichita Falls Independent School District’s devices experiment resulted in increased student engagement and better outcomes, especially for students with special needs.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 13, 2017

Personalized Learning: What educators need to know

Check out our five must-read stories on one of education's hottest trends.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 10, 2017

Alabama RTI director: Everybody in the system must know retention rates

Carol Martin, director of instruction and intervention at Sylacauga City Schools, shares the importance of data in RTI efforts, how to get parental buy-in and more.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 8, 2017

Gaming, blended models and cloud apps can bring learning home

A 2016 Deloitte survey of K-12 educators, parents and students found most respondents from all three groups wanted more opportunities for at-home learning and technology can help.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 8, 2017

These 7 trends are shaping personalized learning

Schools nationwide are experimenting with personalized learning strategies to better serve students.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 6, 2017

4 critical personalized learning questions, answered

Now that it's a regularly used marketing term, defining one of the industry's hottest buzz phrases can get difficult. But we've got a basic FAQ to help sift through the noise.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 6, 2017

Will 2017 see artificial intelligence find a larger role in education?

Dee Kanejiya, founder and CEO of AI ed tech provider Cognii, expects artificial intelligence to take on a bigger role in grading written answers, answering student questions, tutoring and more this year.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 6, 2017

E-Rate Trends Report highlights school bandwidth needs

The 2016 E-Rate Trends Report, prepared by consulting group Funds for Learning, found more than 24,000 applicants applied for $2.3 billion to support data and internet service.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 6, 2017

Leveraging ed tech to better serve ELLs and students with disabilities

The UP Education Network in Massachusetts has been particularly strategic about using technology to serve a particularly difficult student population.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 3, 2017

DeVos, Foxx and administrator tech: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on the cost of remedial courses and more right here.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 3, 2017

Portion of teachers with 1:1 classrooms up 10%

The 2017 Technology in the Classroom survey by Front Row Education finds more than half of teachers lead classrooms where every student has a device.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 2, 2017

NJ teacher's maker ed approach includes taking students through patent process

Kevin Jarrett, a middle school technology, engineering and design instructor, has developed a close relationship with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 2, 2017

What are the best tech tools for administrators? [FETC 2017]

A Chattanooga area principal and tech administrator shared their essential tech for saving time and increasing efficiency.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 31, 2017

TCEA 2017: How to Choose Effective EdTech - Booth #2133

7 Questions to Increase ROI  

Jan. 31, 2017

Should educators think more about quality of screen time?

Many schools are responding to pressure to minimize screen time for students, but Johns Hopkins University doctoral student and EdTechTeacher instructor Beth Holland says that’s the wrong focus.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 31, 2017

How can districts make tech training more effective?

Professional development is a key aspect of any successful implementation, especially when tailored to the individual needs of teachers.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 27, 2017

Rhode Island moves forward on scaled personalized learning effort

The state had a strong focus on blended learning several years ago, creating a technological foundation to explore and scale best practices in personalized learning.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 25, 2017

Teaching digital citizenship to students with autism spectrum disorders

Instruction on online etiquette has become a standard element of school curricula as students spend more time on the web, and lessons can be especially useful for students on the autism spectrum.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 25, 2017

Why are schools so behind on using data to make decisions?

A report from the Center for Data Innovation found the K-12 system lags in using data to improve outcomes, and while there are valid reasons why, it’s still a missed opportunity.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 25, 2017

Holographic computer lets some schools create 'mixed reality' experiences

A collaboration between Pearson and Microsoft is creating new possibilities in classrooms across the K-12 and college spectrum by introducing “mixed reality” to students.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 25, 2017

CTE program gets a boost by embedding programs in local businesses

The Onondaga Cortland Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services has stepped up its partnerships with local businesses to offer students embedded career and tech ed programs.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 24, 2017

Department of Education offers schools new ed tech evaluation tool

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology developed the Ed Tech Rapid Cycle Evaluation Coach in partnership with Mathematica to give schools a free evaluation platform.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 24, 2017