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New software lets teachers control student devices

May 7, 2014March 26, 2014 by By Dennis Pierce, Editorial Director of Content Services, <a href='https://twitter.com/eSN_Dennis' target='_blank'>@eSN_Dennis</a>

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…

District Management

Google Apps spur rise of new ed-tech market segment

May 7, 2014March 25, 2014 by By Dennis Pierce, Editorial Director of Content Services, <a href='https://twitter.com/eSN_Dennis' target='_blank'>@eSN_Dennis</a>

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…

STEM & STEAM

Khan Academy now Common Core aligned

May 7, 2014March 24, 2014 by From staff reports

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…

District Management

New ed-tech products target Common Core readiness

May 7, 2014March 21, 2014 by By Dennis Pierce, Editorial Director of Content Services, <a href='https://twitter.com/eSN_Dennis' target='_blank'>@eSN_Dennis</a>

At the 69th annual ASCD conference in Los Angeles, preparing for the Common Core was a common theme. In the conference exhibit hall, a number of companies showed…

District Management

Learning analytics now a key feature of school software

May 7, 2014March 14, 2014 by From staff reports

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…

District Management

Ed-tech innovations curb cell phone cheating—and more

May 7, 2014March 12, 2014 by By Dennis Pierce, Editorial Director of Content Services, <a href='https://twitter.com/eSN_Dennis' target='_blank'>@eSN_Dennis</a>

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…

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New software lets teachers control student devices

Google Apps spur rise of new ed-tech market segment

Khan Academy now Common Core aligned

New ed-tech products target Common Core readiness

Learning analytics now a key feature of school software

Ed-tech innovations curb cell phone cheating—and more

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