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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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Does research support flipped learning?

13 inexpensive ed-tech tools for writing

What’s important in a digital device initiative?

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

How to have more meaningful iPad professional development

Six districts get creative to find the principals of their dreams

FCC to revisit eRate

Tablet solutions abound at 2013 ISTE conference

4 reasons why the Common Core Standards are losing popularity

Important steps in a mobile learning initiative

Aperture Education Creates New Tool to Support School Districts that are using the Harmony SEL Curriculum

Saint Louis University School of Education and BloomBoard Partner to Help School Districts Elevate the Careers of Paraprofessionals and Address Teacher Workforce Shortage

Lexia Learning’s Founder, Robert Arthur Lemire, Dies at Eighty-Nine

Jefferson County Public Schools Raises Math and Reading NWEA MAP Growth Scores with FEV Tutor

Kajeet Awards $550,000 To 22 Organizations for Purchasing Connectivity Solutions That Drive Digital Inclusion in Education

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