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Virtual worlds among latest trends in language education
A new way of teaching and learning foreign languages has emerged: using virtual worlds, such as Second Life, to increase student engagement and confidence as they build new…
Google strives to enlighten with new search tool
Google is introducing a new tool designed to make its search engine smarter. The new feature, debuting May 16, draws from a Google-built database of more than 500…
Divided sentiments over fitting punishment for webcam spying
As the trial of former Rutgers University freshman Dharun Ravi riveted the nation earlier this year, there seemed to be a widespread consensus that his high-tech spying on…
Universal Design for Learning: The next big thing in school reform?
As educators brace for new reforms, what will these changes look like? How will assessments and curriculum differ from previous versions? How can all students get the best…
Flipping for fitness
Physical education (PE) teachers are often on the short end of the stick when it comes to technology innovations in school. When the battle of the bulge is…
Kindergarten teacher earns $700,000 by selling lesson plans online
Teaching isn’t known to be a lucrative profession, but online marketplace Teachers Pay Teachers is changing that for some educators, Mashable reports. …
Student loan debt collector gets paid $454,000 in taxpayer money
Debt collectors may have a worse reputation in the eyes of the public than members of Congress, ambulance-chasing lawyers and even sleazy tabloid journalists. And some recent headlines…
Opinion: Angry mom deserved taser shocks at son’s school
Here's a classic case of she-had-it-coming: Michele Lee Eaton, 39, got shocked by Taser twice at her son's Guntown, Miss, middle school, says Reuters. …
Group sues state of California to undo teacher job protection
Students Matter, a non-profit group dedicated to changing the way the Golden State hires and fires teachers, issued a press release alerting of a lawsuit it filed on…
NH House, Senate pass school tax credit bills
The New Hampshire's House and Senate passed similar plans Wednesday to give businesses a tax credit for donating to scholarship organizations to send students to private or public…
Study: More education leads to longer life
If you struggle to lose yourself in your studies, this might help motivate you – people who are more educated ‘live longer’ claim a team of Swedish researchers,…
Engaging Students with ‘Flipped Learning’
Flipped learning has taken the education world by storm. The newest teaching and learning method—in which students watch videos and learn course content outside of the classroom, and…
Mobile Learning: Effective Anytime, Anywhere Education
Mobile learning is growing by leaps and bounds, and mobile learning devices are no longer restricted to the classroom. Most students, including young students, own or have access…
Engaging Stakeholders with Live Video Streaming
Technology is changing how schools communicate with their stakeholders—and many school leaders have realized that streaming school or district events via live or archived web video can further…
Enhancing campus appeal with next-generation digital displays
Campus appeal. Low TCO. Green design. When it comes to digital displays, can you have it all? Thanks to new and emerging technologies, the answer appears to be “yes.” As…
Engaging Your Community with Effective Communication
Engaging all stakeholders can boost your chances of success when it comes to academics—as well as fundraising. But in tough economic times, many schools must learn to do…
STAR: School Technology Action Report
Stay on top of the key developments affecting education technology. Become a star in your classroom, school, district, college, or university with the STAR series—carefully selected reports composed…
Virtualized Computing: Saving Time, Money, and Headaches
Though the economy shows signs of improvement, schools and districts are still faced with budget shortfalls and funding dilemmas. But many school leaders are finding that desktop virtualization…
Using 21st Century Tools for College Success
Succeeding in college today can be a daunting challenge for students without the necessary study skills or those with learning disabilities. …
Helping Students Learn with Reliable Wireless Connectivity
The explosion of mobile devices in schools underscores the need for fast, secure, reliable, and easy-to-manage wireless internet access—enabling students to learn anytime, anywhere, while letting school leaders…
Empowering Education with Video
Communication has changed, and students and educators are increasingly using video technologies in all aspects of education.…
“Mission U.S.”: A revolutionary way to learn history
“Mission U.S.” is a multimedia project that immerses players in U.S. history content through free, interactive online games.…
Help your students become better web searchers with this new Google site
For today's students, internet literacy—knowing how to find and understand information on the web—is as essential as traditional literacy, and now web-search giant Google Inc. has launched a…
MIT launches student-produced educational video initiative
MIT has launched an initiative encouraging its students to produce short videos teaching basic concepts in science and engineering to K-12 students, the university reports. The videos will…
