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Top educational technology news: May 2012

Top educational technology news: May 2012

In the May 2012 issue of eSchool News, we report on several significant ed-tech developments, including a speech by education historian Diane Ravitch about the promises—and perils—of school technology; what…

Educational gaming on the rise, but funding remains a challenge

Educational gaming on the rise, but funding remains a challenge

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…

‘Brogrammers,’ ‘hogrammers,’ and the gender gap in college computer courses

‘Brogrammers,’ ‘hogrammers,’ and the gender gap in college computer courses

The rise of the brash, stylish, computer-geek-turned-cool-guy known simply as a “brogrammer” among popular technology startups threatens to further alienate women from enrolling in computer science courses, where for years…

Personalized instruction provides HOPE to Colorado students

Personalized instruction provides HOPE to Colorado students

HOPE Online Learning Academy Co-Op in Colorado’s Douglas County has used a blend of online and face-to-face learning to deliver highly individualized instruction to students, many of whom entered the…

Groups advocate for mobile learning, 21st century education

Groups advocate for mobile learning, 21st century education

Two working papers from educational technology stakeholder groups advocate for mobile learning and its ability to expand educational opportunities to students of all circumstances.…

Rise in autism increases calls for awareness

Rise in autism increases calls for awareness

A new report issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in early April during Autism Awareness Month indicates that one child out of 88 is believed to have autism…

Rural schools testing 360-degree cameras for teacher observation

Rural schools testing 360-degree cameras for teacher observation

Thanks to the work of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, videotaping teachers has become a focal point of discussions on effective teaching. As part of its Measures of Effective…

Teen’s app zapped by high school officials

Teen’s app zapped by high school officials

What happens when a student's grasp of technology outpaces policies in place to protect district resources?…

Students create their own 3D content

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.…

Content-rights flap muddies debut of Google’s cloud storage

Content-rights flap muddies debut of Google’s cloud storage

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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