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Student videos demonstrate ed-tech’s value
For the educators and ed-tech advocates who work tirelessly to ensure their students have access to a 21st-century education, here's the good news. We have yet more tangible proof that…
Fuel prices force schools to get creative
With fuel prices soaring to record-breaking numbers, school districts across the nation have been forced to rethink standard practices and cut corners just to keep their budgets afloat. From virtualizing…
Los expertos dicen que el aprendizaje en línea puede ayudar a los estudiantes pertenecientes a grupos minoritarios
A medida que el aprendizaje en línea se vuelve un recurso estratégico que permite a las escuelas K-12 y las instituciones de educación superior suplementar sus cursos tradicionales, algunos líderes…
Cursos “híbridos” prometen ofrecer beneficios a la instrucción
"Cursos híbridos"--cursos que ofrecen una combinación de lectura dentro del aula con actividades en línea--son cada vez más populares entre las escuelas y las instituciones de educación superior. Los defensores…
Summit showcases ed-tech ‘up-and-comers’
A free web site that uses song lyrics to motivate students to read and write, a platform for learning English that adapts to each user, and a "touch interface" for…
Internet2 expands schools’ possibilities
Thanks to a partnership with nearby research universities, students at Georgia's Barrow County Schools have used a high-definition video link to the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta to control cameras and…
Scientists release educational computer game
Aiming to make learning science fun and engaging for students, the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) has introduced a free educational computer game called "Immune Attack." …
Domenech plans to revitalize AASA
Inclusion, advocacy, and increased relevance reportedly are high on the agenda of Daniel A. Domenech, the former superintendent of Virginia's Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), who takes over as executive…
Researchers identify key ed-tech trends
Widespread adoption of one-to-one computing programs and the growing use of online assessments are among the key ed-tech trends occurring in schools across the country, according to the 2008 America's…
One in four data breaches involves schools
Cyber criminals are becoming bolder and more sophisticated in their operations, federal computer security experts say. And that's bad news for schools, because educational institutions reportedly account for approximately one…