FCC proposes $1.5B E-rate increase
The federal E-rate program could see a $1.5 billion increase if the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approves a proposal set forth by FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler on Nov.…
Month: November 2014
Online assessments a challenge for states rethinking Common Core
Receiving a mandate to support Common Core assessments can be challenging enough for a district IT team, but what happens when your state is yo-yo’ing on Common Core…
App of the Week: Get a little ‘brainly’
Got a problem with homework? Get the Brainly app and ask questions about what's causing you trouble.
Georgia district extends free broadband to Title I schools
Through a partnership with wireless service provider Kajeet, Georgia's Fayette County Schools are offering mobile broadband coverage to students in the district’s Title I schools. Partnering with 47…
Schools gain free gaming with SimCityEDU
Partnership between game developer and ed-tech company grants free gaming access for 2014-2015 school year Nonprofit developer GlassLab will partner ... Read more
5 Twitter hashtags you should be searching
Social media remains a game-changer in education. Through platforms such as Facebook and Twitter, students are able to collaborate on projects or discussions about assignments. Educators connect with…
Companies partner on digital safety initiative
Intel Security, in partnership with Discovery Education, on Nov. 13 announced the Intel Security Digital Safety Program, a three-year national education initiative designed to teach children to “Think…
Digital Bytes zeroes in on digital citizenship, media consumption
Today's increasingly mobile and connected world presents both opportunities and challenges for students and educators. On one hand, students have the ability to connect with peers and experts…
6 tools for parent-teacher collaboration
Educators know that students’ home lives play an integral role in their academic success. Communication between teachers and parents makes it easier for educators to understand the outside…
Can BYOD be a reality?
We have all heard the term BYOD/BYOT and many of us have even implemented such a program in our institutions. The thought of offsetting district expenditures by having…