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How music technology can boost student skills

November 5, 2013August 15, 2013 by By Meris Stansbury, Associate Editor

A new study reveals that music education can offset widespread student achievement gaps, enhance student learning skills, and promote better brain function later in life. The good news…

Creating your own eTextbooks for Common Core

January 2, 2014August 14, 2013 by By Meris Stansbury, Associate Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_meris' target='_blank'>@eSN_Meris</a>

In an effort to save schools and districts money that’s often spent on outdated textbooks, many of which are not aligned with the Common Core State Standards, innovative…

District Management

Ed-tech stakeholders advocate for boost in eRate cap

January 16, 2014August 13, 2013 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Inadequate internet connectivity is more than an inconvenience to teachers and students—it has the capacity to limit the educational and ... Read more

District Management

Just how effective are the Common Core State Standards?

August 13, 2013August 12, 2013 by From staff and wire services

With all the hype about the Common Core State Standards, it's easy to forget that some states have decided not to adopt the standards--plus, some adopting states are…

STEM & STEAM

August: Four education grants you don’t want to miss

August 9, 2013 by From eSchool News staff

School funding difficulties show no sign of abating, and school budgets are stretched to the limit.

District Management

Admins predict changes in rigor, instruction under Common Core

August 8, 2013 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

A new report from the Center on Education Policy (CEP) finds that states are actively working to implement the Common Core State Standards through planning, professional development, and…

STEM & STEAM

Computer models help students examine biological structures

August 7, 2013 by From wire reports

Many scientists agree that the best way to learn the anatomy of any species is to utilize donor bodies. However, thousands of junior high, high school and college…

Curriculum

10 places to find great BYOD lesson plans

October 21, 2013August 6, 2013 by By Meris Stansbury, Associate Editor

There’s a growing concern amongst schools and educators that though "bring your own device" (BYOD) and mobile learning initiatives are in place, teachers and school leaders still have…

District Management

School web filtering needs extreme makeover

August 2, 2013 by By Meris Stansbury, Associate Editor

During a recent symposium on the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), experts agreed that though the law backed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has good intentions, school…

Curriculum

Our readers’ top 40 ed-tech services for 2013-14

November 5, 2013August 1, 2013 by From staff reports

Which ed-tech products and services do our readers like best? Here are their top 40 choices for the 2013-14 school year. This past spring, we asked readers to…

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How are classrooms implementing mobile technology?

July 31, 2013 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor

Advocates of mobile technology in the classroom say that devices such as tablets and smart phones boost student engagement and offer a way to personalize learning for each…

District Management

How technology has changed our idea of ‘knowledge,’ and what this means for schools

July 30, 2013 by By Dennis Pierce, Editor in Chief, <a href='https://twitter.com/eSN_Dennis' target='_blank'>@eSN_Dennis</a>

While technology hasn’t transformed education to this point, it definitely has transformed learning, researcher David Weinberger argues—and this shift has important implications for educators.

eClassroom News

Does research support flipped learning?

March 13, 2014July 30, 2013 by By Meris Stansbury, Associate Editor

Though quantitative and rigorous qualitative data on flipped learning is limited, a recent literature review based on teacher reports, course completion rates, and supported methodology research indicates that…

Curriculum

13 inexpensive ed-tech tools for writing

March 31, 2014July 26, 2013 by ESchool Media Contributors

Being able to write clearly is an essential skill for all students. With these simple online writing tools and apps, students get to practice writing informally in settings…

Curriculum

What’s important in a digital device initiative?

July 26, 2013 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

In recent years, many ed-tech advocacy efforts have morphed from emphasizing the need for schools to have ed-tech tools and devices to figuring out exactly which device, or…

District Management

Zhao: U.S. schools focusing on the wrong skills

July 26, 2013July 24, 2013 by By Dennis Pierce, Editor in Chief, <a href='https://twitter.com/eSN_Dennis' target='_blank'>@eSN_Dennis</a>

What is the purpose of our education system? If it’s to produce skilled employees, then we’re on the right path with Common Core standards and assessments, says education…

District Management

How to have more meaningful iPad professional development

April 17, 2014July 23, 2013 by By Tom Daccord

Often, the substantial investments schools make in purchasing iPads are woefully out of balance with the minimal investments they make in preparing teachers to use these new tools…

District Management

Six districts get creative to find the principals of their dreams

August 2, 2013July 23, 2013 by From staff and wire reports

At a time when the job of principal has become more demanding and less attractive to some aspiring leaders, a new report details how six urban districts are…

District Management

FCC to revisit eRate

October 1, 2013July 19, 2013 by By Dennis Pierce, Editor in Chief, <a href='https://twitter.com/eSN_Dennis' target='_blank'>@eSN_Dennis</a>

The Federal Communications Commission voted on July 19 to open a new rulemaking process aimed at updating and enhancing the federal e-Rate program, which currently provides $2.3 billion…

District Management

Tablet solutions abound at 2013 ISTE conference

March 4, 2014July 19, 2013 by From staff reports

Tablet-based mobile learning was a big area of focus during the 2013 International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference in San Antonio in late June, with Microsoft…

District Management

4 reasons why the Common Core Standards are losing popularity

September 4, 2013July 19, 2013 by By Meris Stansbury, Associate Editor

In what could be compared to, well, many education reform initiatives over the years—educational technology included—a once-widely, and quickly, accepted initiative is dividing the education community; begging the…

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Important steps in a mobile learning initiative

October 21, 2013July 18, 2013 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor

Having a clear vision when contemplating a school or district mobile learning program, as well as being flexible when building that program, are two essential steps if school…

District Management

Report: High school diplomas don’t support Common Core

July 17, 2013 by By Meris Stansbury, Associate Editor

According to a recent report, many states have yet to practice a critical 21st Century skill: Common sense. The report reveals that although most states have adopted the…

District Management

Teacher recruitment tool will factor in controversial ratings

July 16, 2013July 16, 2013 by From staff and wire reports

In an incendiary move guaranteed to divide the education community, the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) has partnered with a web-based teacher hiring system that will factor…

District Management

Twenty new curriculum software products for schools

November 5, 2013July 12, 2013 by From staff reports

At the 2013 International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference in San Antonio last month, a number of ed-tech companies introduced new curriculum software products, or enhancements…

STEM & STEAM

July: Five education grants you don’t want to miss

July 13, 2013July 12, 2013 by From eSchool News Staff

School funding difficulties show no sign of abating, and school budgets are stretched to the limit. Many educators and administrators rely on school grants to fund important projects…

Best Practices in School IT Management

Six ed-tech tips for district CIOs

November 22, 2013July 11, 2013 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Technology is essential for today’s students to succeed in a mobile world—few, if any, would argue that. But how can school administrators, and district CIOs in particular, adapt…

District Management

New assistive technology is changing education for blind students

November 5, 2013July 10, 2013 by By Meris Stansbury, Associate Editor

Assistive technology has come a long way in the last decade, but there are still many obstacles students face in a society that’s currently saturated with science, technology,…

District Management

Leveraging emerging technologies to create virtual libraries

November 5, 2013July 9, 2013 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Though still a relatively new concept, flipped learning is making an impact in classrooms across the country--and now, forward-thinking librarians are examining whether flipped learning and emerging technologies…

District Management

Twenty intriguing school AV products

November 5, 2013July 8, 2013 by From staff reports

Here are 20 intriguing school AV products that we saw at InfoComm and the ISTE conference last month—including a portable audio system that can facilitate small-group instruction and…

District Management

Eight ways kindergarten holds the key to 21st-century instruction

July 3, 2013 by By Sam Gliksman

Several of the "revolutionary" changes we've been calling for in our schools have actually been around for quite a while—just talk a stroll down to any kindergarten class.

District Management

How to improve the eRate

October 1, 2013July 3, 2013 by By John D. Harrington

As the FCC mulls changes to the nation’s school wiring program, here’s a common-sense vision for what we’d like to see.

District Management

A key priority for ed-tech leaders: Meeting Common Core needs

July 29, 2013July 2, 2013 by From staff reports

In a recent survey, 83 percent of ed-tech leaders said preparing for Common Core assessments is among their top three priorities—and 62 percent fear they won’t have enough…

District Management

Today’s schools lack creative teaching and learning, study says

July 2, 2013July 2, 2013 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

A new survey reveals that creative teaching and innovative learning are stifled by an over-reliance on testing and assessment, forcing teachers to stay inside a restrictive curriculum that…

District Management

Report: BYOD has the potential to expand greatly in five years

June 26, 2013 by From staff and wire reports

Results from a new survey presented during ISTE 2013 indicate that U.S. schools and universities still strive to expand their technology use, and postsecondary insitutions often lead the…

District Management

Harnessing the power of tablets and apps for young students

June 27, 2013June 26, 2013 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

A glance around today’s ed-tech landscape reveals no shortage of tablets, tablet initiatives, and tablet apps—but most of these tools are used with older students. During a crowded…

District Management

ISTE: DOE talks 6 education technology changes, new initiatives

June 28, 2013June 25, 2013 by By Meris Stansbury, Associate Editor

In yet another packed ISTE 2013 highlighted session, Richard Culatta, acting director at the Office of Educational Technology at the U.S. Department of Education, discussed the challenges schools…

District Management

New resource helps educators teach with digital apps

June 25, 2013 by From staff and wire reports

The sheer volume of new learning apps being created every day poses a key challenge for educators looking to teach with mobile devices, as many teachers say they…

In the age of social media, online privacy concerns are a consistent issue. A new survey reveals where teenagers, who often don't realize the impact a digital footprint…

A new study reveals that music education can offset widespread student achievement gaps, enhance student learning skills, and promote better brain function later in life. The good news…

In an effort to save schools and districts money that’s often spent on outdated textbooks, many of which are not aligned with the Common Core State Standards, innovative…

Inadequate internet connectivity is more than an inconvenience to teachers and students—it has the capacity to limit the educational and ... Read more

With all the hype about the Common Core State Standards, it's easy to forget that some states have decided not to adopt the standards--plus, some adopting states are…

School funding difficulties show no sign of abating, and school budgets are stretched to the limit.

A new report from the Center on Education Policy (CEP) finds that states are actively working to implement the Common Core State Standards through planning, professional development, and…

Many scientists agree that the best way to learn the anatomy of any species is to utilize donor bodies. However, thousands of junior high, high school and college…

There’s a growing concern amongst schools and educators that though "bring your own device" (BYOD) and mobile learning initiatives are in place, teachers and school leaders still have…

When it comes to social media in schools, most students don't hesitate to collaborate with one another. But some schools and districts still worry about safety and responsible…

During a recent symposium on the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), experts agreed that though the law backed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has good intentions, school…

Which ed-tech products and services do our readers like best? Here are their top 40 choices for the 2013-14 school year. This past spring, we asked readers to…

Advocates of mobile technology in the classroom say that devices such as tablets and smart phones boost student engagement and offer a way to personalize learning for each…

While technology hasn’t transformed education to this point, it definitely has transformed learning, researcher David Weinberger argues—and this shift has important implications for educators.

Though quantitative and rigorous qualitative data on flipped learning is limited, a recent literature review based on teacher reports, course completion rates, and supported methodology research indicates that…

Being able to write clearly is an essential skill for all students. With these simple online writing tools and apps, students get to practice writing informally in settings…

In recent years, many ed-tech advocacy efforts have morphed from emphasizing the need for schools to have ed-tech tools and devices to figuring out exactly which device, or…

What is the purpose of our education system? If it’s to produce skilled employees, then we’re on the right path with Common Core standards and assessments, says education…

Often, the substantial investments schools make in purchasing iPads are woefully out of balance with the minimal investments they make in preparing teachers to use these new tools…

At a time when the job of principal has become more demanding and less attractive to some aspiring leaders, a new report details how six urban districts are…

The Federal Communications Commission voted on July 19 to open a new rulemaking process aimed at updating and enhancing the federal e-Rate program, which currently provides $2.3 billion…

Tablet-based mobile learning was a big area of focus during the 2013 International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference in San Antonio in late June, with Microsoft…

In what could be compared to, well, many education reform initiatives over the years—educational technology included—a once-widely, and quickly, accepted initiative is dividing the education community; begging the…

Having a clear vision when contemplating a school or district mobile learning program, as well as being flexible when building that program, are two essential steps if school…

According to a recent report, many states have yet to practice a critical 21st Century skill: Common sense. The report reveals that although most states have adopted the…

In an incendiary move guaranteed to divide the education community, the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) has partnered with a web-based teacher hiring system that will factor…

At the 2013 International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference in San Antonio last month, a number of ed-tech companies introduced new curriculum software products, or enhancements…

School funding difficulties show no sign of abating, and school budgets are stretched to the limit. Many educators and administrators rely on school grants to fund important projects…

Technology is essential for today’s students to succeed in a mobile world—few, if any, would argue that. But how can school administrators, and district CIOs in particular, adapt…

Assistive technology has come a long way in the last decade, but there are still many obstacles students face in a society that’s currently saturated with science, technology,…

Though still a relatively new concept, flipped learning is making an impact in classrooms across the country--and now, forward-thinking librarians are examining whether flipped learning and emerging technologies…

Here are 20 intriguing school AV products that we saw at InfoComm and the ISTE conference last month—including a portable audio system that can facilitate small-group instruction and…

Several of the "revolutionary" changes we've been calling for in our schools have actually been around for quite a while—just talk a stroll down to any kindergarten class.

As the FCC mulls changes to the nation’s school wiring program, here’s a common-sense vision for what we’d like to see.

In a recent survey, 83 percent of ed-tech leaders said preparing for Common Core assessments is among their top three priorities—and 62 percent fear they won’t have enough…

A new survey reveals that creative teaching and innovative learning are stifled by an over-reliance on testing and assessment, forcing teachers to stay inside a restrictive curriculum that…

Results from a new survey presented during ISTE 2013 indicate that U.S. schools and universities still strive to expand their technology use, and postsecondary insitutions often lead the…

A glance around today’s ed-tech landscape reveals no shortage of tablets, tablet initiatives, and tablet apps—but most of these tools are used with older students. During a crowded…

In yet another packed ISTE 2013 highlighted session, Richard Culatta, acting director at the Office of Educational Technology at the U.S. Department of Education, discussed the challenges schools…

The sheer volume of new learning apps being created every day poses a key challenge for educators looking to teach with mobile devices, as many teachers say they…

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