Technologies
Instead of pulling out books and paper at Nature Hill Intermediate School in Oconomowoc, Wis., on a recent morning, sixth-grader A.J. Remus and his peers practiced language arts and social…
May 8, 2012 / No Comment / Read More Lenovo, best known for its PCs, plans to get into mobile in a big way with an $800 million base in Wuhan, China, dedicated to developing mobile internet products, Mashable…
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An initiative that uses research to identify ways to use educational technology successfully soon will launch a professional learning community with resources and collaborative opportunities to help school and district…
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Sir Bob Geldof—an Irish singer, songwriter, author, occasional actor, and political activist—noted during the Consortium for School Networking's recent K-12 Technology Leadership Conference that the world's economy is changing, thanks…
May 7, 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More The "like" button on Facebook seems like a relatively clear way to express your support for something, but a federal judge says that doesn't mean clicking it is constitutionally protected…
May 4, 2012 / No Comment / Read MoreShould teachers in the digital age be allowed to Facebook friend and Twitter follow their students? The New York Department of Education (NYC DOE) says no, Mashable reports.…
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In a national survey, teachers say they believe that using digital games in the classroom helps students maintain concentration and enthusiasm for learning, while making it easier for teachers to…
May 3, 2012 / No Comment / Read More Social media, video games, blogs and wikis are playing increasingly important roles in classrooms across the country, according to the Hechinger Report.…
May 2, 2012 / No Comment / Read MoreNever mind video games getting in the way of homework or learning time. At one Florida school, video games are homework, the Huffington Post reports.…
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Two working papers from educational technology stakeholder groups advocate for mobile learning and its ability to expand educational opportunities to students of all circumstances.…
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