State of the Union: ESSA an ‘important start’
Education spent a few brief moments in the spotlight during President Obama's final State of the Union address on Jan. 12. Obama touched on computer science and math…
Year: 2016
PBS innovation program is looking for the best digital educators
Educators from across the country who excel at using technology and digital media to support student learning are encouraged to enter the 2016 PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovators Program.…
Ohio districts implement safety measures
Making schools a safer place for students and teachers is a reality for Ohio as 29 more districts across the state are automating safety and compliance tasks and…
What do we really mean by risk taking in the classroom?
It's important for students to learn risk taking skills. But how do schools do that without taking some big risks themselves?
App of the Week: E-reading platform with plenty of choices
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated with help from Graphite by Common Sense Media. Click ... Read more
11 ed-tech buzzwords and phrases to think about
Grit? Voice and choice? Future ready? Do these ed-tech buzzwords have meaning or are they just empty edubabble?
South Carolina adopts science video service
Students in South Carolina will soon have access to short Twig Science and Tigtag science videos through a new statewide partnership. The South Carolina State Board of Education…
7th grade scholarships for MOOC completion
Outstanding 7th grade students from families with financial need can earn special consideration for a Jack Kent Cooke Foundation scholarship if they complete a free college class offered…
Top 4 must-haves for online, blended learning
The most important attribute of a successful online or blended learning program is a “rigorous and engaging curriculum,” according to 91 percent of participants in a recent study.…
LEGO’s WeDo 2.0 teaches science, coding
LEGO Education has launched LEGO Education WeDo 2.0, a hands-on science solution designed for elementary classrooms using a robot-based learning system. The solution combines the LEGO brick, classroom-friendly…
Marketplace aims to revolutionize K-12 purchasing
Marketplace will offer a suite of tools to help educators make informed buying decisions Noodle Markets, a new provider of ... Read more
What’s up next for ed-tech news in 2016?
Each Friday, I’ll be bringing you a recap of some of the most interesting and thought-provoking news developments that occurred over the week. I can’t fit all of…
How paper-free days can spark a tech transformation
Cutting out paper and pencils one day a week got students and teachers at one school thinking more creatively.
Utah’s early literacy program works–here’s why
A statewide kindergarten readiness initiative in Utah is helping children develop early literacy skills before they enter kindergarten, and is doing so at a higher rate than among…
Lenovo’s big updates to laptop and tablet lines
New updates include faster speeds and thin devices At the CES show in Las Vegas this week, Lenovo has introduced ... Read more
5 goals, 5 barriers of digital curriculum
School district leaders' top objective in transitioning to a digital curriculum is to achieve greater instructor effectiveness, according to a survey from The Learning Counsel. The second annual…
Teachers want larger role in ed-tech decisions
More teachers want to play an increased role in ed-tech decision-making, according to a survey of more than 4,300 teachers by TES Global in partnership with the Jefferson…
What makes a great education tweet?
Writing an education tweet that adds value and gets noticed takes some practice. Here are one Twitter savant's top tips.
7 ways data collection is improving STEM education
One district is getting students more active and analytical with data-collection tools, like probeware Today’s students, being technology natives, expect ... Read more
App of the Week: A clever LMS for instruction design
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated with help from Graphite by Common Sense Media. Click ... Read more
5 school and educator grants for the new year
As we enter the new year, check out these grant funding opportunities for teachers, students, and administrators -- many revolving around strengthening relevant 21st century skills, such as…
Showbie launches realtime parent updates
Classroom workflow app Showbie is now creating accounts specifically for parents to login and view their child’s progress. The new ... Read more