Keeping students safe is a top priority for administrators, educators and parents, and that is why it is crucial to understand the difference between the myths and facts.
Products that make it easier for teachers to control students’ tablet computers and leave notes within the margins of online lessons are among the latest ed-tech innovations we’re…
Research suggests that students lose two to three months of grade-level equivalency in math skills over the summer, which affects their readiness for the new school year—and this…
Do businesses want state-specified mandates for students to know certain skills which other states would be expected to follow? Unless you've been living under a rock, we have…
At the annual CUE conference in Palm Springs, Calif., earlier this month, dozens of ed-tech companies showed their latest products for educators—including a new interactive computer game for…
The lines are blurring between mobile device management (MDM) and classroom management software, as both now offer some classroom-level control over students’ mobile devices. That’s good news for…
Student use of Google Apps is on the rise, and Google Chromebooks have exploded in popularity within K-12 education. In response to these trends, a new niche market…
During the annual CUE conference in Palm Springs, Calif., on March 22, closing keynote speaker Sal Khan announced a major expansion of his Khan Academy website that will…
School software programs are getting more sophisticated in using data analytics to help educators target their instruction more effectively and personalize learning for students. Learning and instructional management…
Each week, I’ll highlight new ed-tech innovations that readers should be aware of. This week’s column includes a next-generation wireless infrastructure, more powerful voice recognition software, a blended…
Adobe Systems has upgraded its Presenter software for easily creating video presentations. The latest version includes new annotation and accessibility features that should appeal to educators.
In just the last month, Austin has hosted two major education conferences: the Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) conference and the South by Southwest Education conference (SXSWedu). Here…
With so much recent focus on tablet computers and Chromebooks, it might seem as if traditional laptops have become passé for education. But that’s not the case, as…
Education sales of Chromebooks, the lightweight laptops that run software from the internet instead of a local hard drive, have skyrocketed in the last year—and Chromebooks now account…
Amplify, the ed-tech company owned by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp., is best known for creating a line of education-focused tablet computers. But that could change with its March…
Microsoft may finally be set to reveal its next CEO, CNET reports. Yes, that rumor has been a running gag after current boss Steve Ballmer announced his impending…
Ask students what they remember from their learning management system (LMS) in college, and they’ll likely recall a clunky interface used to register for classes, download course PDFs…