Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA)
How I turned my classroom into a ‘living video game’—and saw achievement soar
The notion that struggling and failing is important to learning runs counter to traditional approaches to U.S. education. In the world of gaming, however, the very elements of…
What to consider when flipping the K-12 classroom
Flipping the classroom is one of the top trends in school reform, with more and more teachers trying the approach in an attempt to boost student engagement and…
New ed-tech products abound at TCEA 2013
During the 2013 Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) conference in Austin earlier this month, we met with dozens of educational technology companies to learn what they’re up to.…
TCEA 2013: School network and communication systems
An Australian maker of web security software is making a big push into the U.S. education market by offering 1,000 free one-year licenses of its product.…
Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA)
The Texas Computer Education Association is devoted to the use of technology in education. Founded in 1980, the organization’s primary focus is on integrating technology into the K-12 environment and providing members with state-of-the-art information through conferences, workshops, newsletters, the Internet, and collaborations with higher education and business. TCEA is affiliated with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) which provides a two-way channel of information throughout the world. http://www.tcea.org
Helping teachers and schools leverage technology to create student-centered, inquiry-based learning environments
At EdTechTeacher, our mission is to help educators leverage technology to create dynamic, student-centered learning environments. We offer hands-on workshops, presentations, webinars, and resources for teachers, schools, and districts. Whether you are a teacher looking to enhance your instructional practices, or an administrator seeking to foster change, we have services to fit a variety of needs. At EdTechTeacher we understand quality professional development because all of us have been in the classroom.
JAMF Software helps schools leverage the power of Apple devices
The Casper Suite simplifies the life of system administrators with a comprehensive platform to manage Mac OS X computers and iOS devices such as the iPad. The Casper Suite is a powerful framework around which your IT ecosystem can be unified and extended to manage both Mac OS X and iOS devices from a single console.
BYOD through Virtualization
BYOD through Virtualization How do you get to BYOD and 1:1 computing? Hardware controller-based wireless networks aren’t set up for the influx of wireless devices, extra security needed, and increased bandwidth.
Don’t plan for technology; plan for learning
You never know how someone will react when you suggest that they junk their title and replace it with a new one that leads to a different focus…
Three key takeaways from this year’s National Conference on Education
We were exposed to three great presenters who challenged us to consider the value of great leadership in our schools, valid and reliable assessments of our students and…
CoSN conference explores what it means to be an ‘audacious leader’
Transforming schools from places that deliver traditional, factory-era models of instruction to institutions that support engaging, personalized, and student-centered learning requires bold, audacious leadership—and that was the theme…
CUE Honors Educational Heroes at 2013 Conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mike Lawrence Executive Director, CUE 925-478-3461, mlawrence@cue.org CUE Celebrates 2013 Education Heroes at Annual Conference Palm Springs, Calif., March 14, 2013 – Computer-Using Educators (CUE) Inc. honored 14…
Integrating the ‘four Cs’ into instruction
While policy makers and education leaders have been talking about the need to teach 21st-century skills for more than a decade, not enough attention has been paid to…