Marketplace trend update: 4 ed-tech developments
Remaining a tech-savvy educator means keeping on top of the myriad changes and trends in education, how technology can support those trends, and how teaching and learning can…
Month: August 2016
This immersive VR platform was designed with education in mind
A new virtual reality program, designed in part for educators, is giving a whole new meaning to the virtual classroom. ... Read more
5 tips for staying on the right side of federal safety regulations
In “Securing the Connected Classroom: Technology Planning to Keep Students Safe,” authors Abbie H. Brown, Ph.D., and Tim D. Green, ... Read more
New partnership expands video content management
Sterling Partners’ Education Opportunity Fund, a fund focused on partnering with purpose-driven companies and leaders who foster innovation within the ... Read more
CodeCombat adds game, web development to coding platform
CodeCombat, which offers an engaging platform for helping kids learn computer science (CS), has significantly enhanced its platform in time ... Read more
Kaplan Test Prep launches free live PSAT prep
For many high school students, the PSAT/NMSQT® is more than practice for the SAT® or ACT® — it’s the first ... Read more
Ultimaker unveils Pioneer Program, promoting 3D printing in education
Ultimaker, a 3D printer manufacturer, announced the official launch of the Ultimaker Pioneer Program. The scheme introduces 3D printing and ... Read more
How can the U.S. increase teacher diversity?
Public schools often encounter diversity challenges. Minority students make up almost half of all public school students, but minority teachers account for only 18 percent of the teacher…
App of the Week: Free STEM app all about the watershed
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps ... Read more
Could this new observation method boost behavioral and academic outcomes?
A new method of observing and measuring interactions between students and teachers could have interesting impacts on academic achievement. Research has shown that interactions between students and teaching…