Panel examines ed tech, personalized learning
Education policy in the United States should change and adapt to digital technologies that make personalized learning a reality, agreed a number of panelists during an Oct. 6…
Laura Ascione is the Editorial Director at eSchool Media. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland's prestigious Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
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A look inside an i21 classroom
Harlan Klein, principal of San Diego’s Innovation Middle School (iMiddle), said the i21 initiative has transformed students’ attitudes toward learning.
A blueprint for ed-tech success
San Diego’s i21 initiative follows Intel’s K-12 Computing Blueprint for eLearning Initiatives, which helps school leaders implement anytime, anywhere learning programs. The blueprint is based on real-world successes…
6 wild ideas for ideal schools
A month ago, I suggested that readers stop asking me what’s a good school and come up with their own ideas. I wanted fresh concepts, including some that…
British schoolkids stock up on iPads, iPhones
Would Harry Potter have needed to take spells classes if he'd had access to the magic of the iPhone? NetworkWorld reports that while we'll likely never know the…
Recession upends dreams of aspiring teachers
Stay-at-home-mom Cindy DePace was just hitting 30 when she decided to return to the work force by going back to school and becoming a teacher, the Associated Press…
App helps travelers speak in foreign languages
Communicating with local people in a foreign country can pose difficulties, whether it is asking for direction or making a special request at a restaurant, Reuters reports.
Questions swirl around Michigan Education Achievement System
It's a school district without students, teachers or buildings. Now its chancellor is hiring a staff without a budget, the Detroit News reports. Questions about Chancellor John Covington,…
Ferrum College receives grant from Margaret A. Cargill Foundation
Ferrum College has received a gift from the Margaret A. Cargill Foundation for $383,612. The funds will be applied to the Ferrum College Environmental Science and Sustainability programs.
Fulbright-mtvU Fellowship winners announced
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and mtvU, MTV’s 24-hour college network, announced the four 2011 winners of the Fulbright-mtvU Fellowships, an academic exchange program established in…
Student selected for National Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.
Jeffrey Marks, second year Prince George’s Community College political science major, has been awarded an internship with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. Emerging Leaders Program. The program,…
Universities receive solar project awards
Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced more than $145 million for projects to help shape the next generation of solar energy technologies and ensure that the United States remains…
Recycling program helps schools snag new technology
At a time when many school districts are forced to cut technology spending, some schools are able to purchase laptops, digital cameras, and other classroom technology through a…
States face challenges when it comes to school reform
With a renewed focus on student achievement and school reform, many state education agencies (SEAs) find themselves under pressure to change operations and show positive results, and a…
Panel: Evolving technology has great classroom potential
Technology, when used properly, has the potential to increase student achievement and engage students in learning. But the overwhelming number of technology devices and solutions sometimes leads to…
Project lets K-12 students archive websites
Students from schools across the country are participating in a project that archives important websites in an effort to save important digital content for future generations.
ISTE conference is alive with social networking
What better place to use social networking technologies to connect with fellow educators and school leaders than at the nation's largest ed-tech conference? That's what was happening at…
Feds review progress on National Ed-Tech Plan
The second day of the International Society for Technology in Education’s (ISTE) annual conference featured an hour-long presentation and question-and-answer session with Karen Cator, the U.S. Education Department’s…
How brain research might affect instruction
The 32nd annual International Society for Technology in Education conference kicked off June 26 with a lesson relating brain function to teaching and learning, and attendees explored how…
Secrets to attention-grabbing IWB content
Most educators are thrilled to have interactive whiteboards in their classrooms, but many wonder how to make the jump from passive teacher lectures to truly interactive and engaging…