Schools signing up for the Hour of Code
Contemporary online PD for educators
Educators looking for a unique professional development (PD) experience that relates textbook curriculum to real-world events and current issues now have a new, free online opportunity thanks to…
Google Helpouts will offer virtual assistance
A new Google service, called Helpouts, connects people who need help with those who can give it in virtual, real-time tutoring or advice sessions. While not open to…
Ed-tech groups mull new FCC chief’s priorities
Ed-tech advocacy groups reacted to the confirmation of Tom Wheeler as Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman, noting that the official move positions the agency to better act on…
U.S. education extends international handshake
With so much emphasis on comparing the nation’s education to its global counterparts, it’s only fitting that the U.S. Department of State (DOS) and the U.S. Department of…
One-to-one motivations: It’s not about the device
In the world of education, it is rare to not hear discussion about providing a device for every student. We read research articles about it and we read…
Connected Educator Month by the numbers
On Oct. 31, Connected Educators and the U.S. Department of Education wrapped up the second annual Connected Educator Month, a month-long event aimed at helping administrators, technology leaders,…
20 Education Buzz Words and Phrases
For those critics who say education moves at a snail’s pace, they’re wrong…at least when it comes to terminology. From buzz words to phrases speakers love to use,…
Google+ links teachers, virtual field trips
In an effort to boost teacher collaboration and cultivate digital skills in students, Google+ on Nov. 4 launched Connected Classrooms, a program that connects K-12 teachers with virtual…
How teens view online privacy challenges
