April 2013 | eSchool News

Kidblog provides a safe, and free, online forum for student writing

April 30, 2013 by ESchool News Staff

Designed by classroom educators, Kidblog is a free website that gives students their own blog. Students can publish posts and participate in academic discussions within a secure classroom…

BlackBerry CEO: Tablets will be dead in five years

April 30, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports

Forget the death of the PC: BlackBerry chief executive Thorsten Heins thinks tablets are on their way out as users shift to doing more through their smartphones, the…

Bringing neuroscience into school

April 30, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports

Imagine walking into a classroom where it looks as if the children are playing ‘hide-and-seek’. But actually, this is a revolutionary way of having a reading lesson, EuroNews…

Will Google Glass face adoption challenges due to privacy concerns?

November 5, 2013April 30, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports

A ZDNet debate: Are the privacy concerns about Google Glass any different than cameras on smartphones?

Original iPhone nears obsolete status

April 30, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports

Even at its 2007 launch, the original Apple iPhone was not a cutting-edge product, InformationWeek reports.

Editorial: Make the Common Core standards work before making them count

May 10, 2013April 30, 2013 by By Randi Weingarten

I cannot say this more simply: We are committed to the success of our students. That means getting the transition to Common Core standards right. That’s why today…

Ten keys to a successful school iPad program

November 6, 2013April 30, 2013 by By Sam Gliksman

It seems that every school is considering purchasing iPads these days, and Apple has reported that iPad sales to schools are currently outpacing MacBook sales by a very…

Ten facts about K-12 students’ technology use

May 8, 2013April 30, 2013 by ESchool News Staff

More than half of students in grades 6-8 now have access to a tablet computer—a percentage that has doubled since last year. And Twitter use has grown three-fold…

Obama’s big second-term education problem

April 29, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports

President Obama has a big problem in his second term in terms of education policy: his first term, the Washington Post reports.

Samsung reveals 7-inch Galaxy Tab 3

April 29, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports

Samsung revealed the Galaxy Tab 3, a 7-inch tablet, a slim mobile device which may be able to directly compete with the smaller tablet ranges offered by rivals…

5 ways to prepare and teach online classes

Online tutoring is becoming more accepted for people every day. With the coronavirus pandemic still affecting the world, there’s never been a better time to work remotely.

How is technology impacting literacy?

We live in a world where learning and technology are intrinsically linked, especially in the minds of our youth. But do today’s students process information differently because it comes on a digital device? Is there a correlation between technology use and plummeting literacy rates? And is the way our young people consume information negatively impacting their growth as learners?

Kidblog provides a safe, and free, online forum for student writing

BlackBerry CEO: Tablets will be dead in five years

Bringing neuroscience into school

Will Google Glass face adoption challenges due to privacy concerns?

Original iPhone nears obsolete status

Editorial: Make the Common Core standards work before making them count

Ten keys to a successful school iPad program

Ten facts about K-12 students’ technology use

Obama’s big second-term education problem

Samsung reveals 7-inch Galaxy Tab 3

Independent Study Finds that Amplify Science Has Significant Positive Impact on Student Learning

Virtual, Interactive Expeditions for Black History Month Provide Students with a Diverse and Multi-Dimensional Look at African Americans Throughout History

DCSS Launches First-of-Its-Kind Initiative to Bring Apple Products and Innovation to Students, Teachers and Staff

Discovery Education and TrueSport Partner to Present a Unique, Virtual Town Hall Exploring the Life Skills Students Need for Success Beyond Sports

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