Top 10 ed-tech stories of 2013, No. 6: BYOD and social media
Top 10 ed-tech stories of 2013, No. 7: Gaming
Once accompanied by a stigma, educational gaming has gained even more momentum over the past year. Across the nation, teachers are recognizing that engaging and immersive educational games…
Top 10 ed-tech stories of 2013, No. 8: ‘Forgotten’ STEM elements
In most of the national conversations about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, it’s the “S” and the “M” that get all the attention. But those oft-forgotten…
Why school librarians are critical to digital learning
School librarians are critical to the success of digital learning initiatives, and they deserve a place at the table in discussions about digital learning: That’s the message behind…
Top 10 ed-tech stories of 2013, No. 9: Connected Educators
In school systems from coast to coast, tech-savvy educators experimented with augmented reality, educational gaming, and other techniques designed to enhance teaching and learning. These are only some…
These districts score better than the rest
According to new results released today from a report that measures student achievement progress in math and reading in U.S. urban school districts, two districts are at the…
Top 10 ed-tech stories of 2013, No. 10: Augmented Reality
In Washington, D.C., President Obama called for broadband internet access in every classroom within the next five years. In Los Angeles, school district officials grappled with public criticism…
Is education lacking humanity?
Sitting down for an impromptu meeting with one of the country’s largest education nonprofits, a small cluster of education reporters and leaders discussed how the upcoming education trend…
How do two ‘connected districts’ do it?
The 95,000 students in Georgia's Fulton County Schools have different learning styles and interests, and district administrators say they believe students' learning opportunities should mirror their preferences and…
The Classroom of 2024: Four future hallmarks
