Technologies

What happens when a student's grasp of technology outpaces policies in place to protect district resources?…
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Some tech-savvy school districts are helping students take knowledge and creativity into their own hands by giving them the chance to create their own 3D content.…
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Google is already facing spasms of suspicion and confusion as it tries to persuade educators, students, and others to entrust their personal documents, photos, and other digital content to the…
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More and more students own mobile devices, including tablets, and indicate a strong desire to use those personal learning tools in school to increase collaboration and access to resources, according…
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Despite enthusiasm for digital textbooks at the national level, states have been slow to get on board. But the movement is gaining strength.…
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Like a form of online dating to connect interested athletes and schools, beRecruited has brought efficiency to what had been an overwhelming process.…
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TED, a nonprofit organization devoted to spreading big ideas through a series of conferences and a free video platform, has continued its expansion into education by launching a brand-new TED-Ed…
April 25, 2012 / 3 Comments / Read More Computers can find a good Greek restaurant, recognize a song on the radio, and beat our best players at Jeopardy. But can they grade our kids' writing? A wide-ranging new…
April 25, 2012 / No Comment / Read MoreNorth Carolina’s Trinity Episcopal School might not have interactive whiteboards, but they have a middle school technology class smart enough to craft a cheap alternative, reports the Charlotte Observer.…
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Social networking and educational gaming ignite spirited debates regarding their practicality in the classroom: Some educators say those technologies can engage students in new ways, while others question their actual…
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