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Five ways readers are using iPads in the classroom
Whether you think it’s hot stuff or just fluff, the iPad has caught the eye of many educators. Here's a list of five ways that eSchool News readers…
eBook report: Nook is up, iPad still catching up
As the publishing industry on May 26 wrapped up four days of digital talk at its annual national convention, Amazon.com's Kindle was seen as the clear, if not…
Five ways to connect with online students
The online classroom poses unique challenges for classroom management and connection with students. Online students might report feelings of loneliness, a lack of connection, and a need for…
Self-destructing eBooks rile librarians
A move by publisher HarperCollins, which would cap eBook loans from public libraries at 26 check-outs before requiring the library to repurchase the eBook, has school and public…
Feds to schools: Make sure ed-tech programs are accessible
K-12 schools and colleges should build accessibility into their specifications for technology, and they should evaluate whether new hardware and software can be used by all students, including…
Report shows education options expanding across U.S.
When it comes to education options—from kindergarten up through college—the decision is no longer simple for students and their parents, a new federal report suggests.
Schools struggle to recover amid years of cuts
The Great Recession that began in late 2007 set in motion a growing budget crisis for American public schools that is far from over.
Report: U.S. should model education system after other countries
The U.S. must mirror the educational practices of top-performing countries if it is to regain its competitive advantage, according to a new report from the National Center on…
Tea Party targets schools for ‘Constitution Week’
America's students will be learning about the U.S. Constitution this coming school year with help from a decidedly conservative Idaho publishing house, if a Tea Party group gets…
Feds announce $500M for early learning competition
A new state-level grant competition will direct $500 million in federal funding to improve child care and early childhood learning as part of the Obama administration's signature Race…
As online education rules loom, a call for cooperation between states
Members of an influential online-learning task force said states should create uniform standards for online colleges and universities, making it easier for institutions to comply with a federal…
Software uses auditory methods to boost language acquisition
Computer programs are playing a more active role in language acquisition, and many include features that let English as a Second Language (ESL) students and those learning a…
Study links college majors to potential earnings
The choice of undergraduate major in college is strongly tied to a student’s future earnings, with the highest-paying majors providing salaries of about 300 percent more than the…
Social media in higher ed: Friend or foe?
Facebook and studying can be an academically toxic combination, lowering grades by up to 20 percent. This is just part of an infographic that has gone viral on…
Teacher who video-recorded disruptive student suing over job loss
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‘Something sinister is happening…’
A riveting first-person account describes a series of hearings conducted this month by the Los Angeles Unified School District to determine whether school librarians are qualified to remain…
School librarians targeted in budget crunch
How will students learn key information literacy skills, and how will teachers get help with integrating digital resources into their instruction, without a full-time media specialist in their…
NCLB fix lagging in Congress
The long-awaited overhaul of the nine-year-old No Child Left Behind law has begun in the U.S. House of Representatives with the first in a series of targeted bills—but…
Digital signage competes for students’ attention
Budget-conscious colleges and universities are finding digital signage not only helps them improve their campus-wide communications and emergency messaging, but many discover that it’s cost-effective and eco-friendly. And…
Free websites use social networking tools to share content
As social networking and education become increasingly compatible, free websites like Wiggio and Sophia are working to strengthen this bond by providing additional tools for educators and students.
Recorded lectures take on new risk as blogger ‘goes after teachers’
Controversial blogger Andrew Breitbart might make college professors squeamish about recording their lectures.
New resource will help educators, parents evaluate digital tools
A nonprofit organization plans to launch a resource that will help teachers and parents rate and review digital media and assess the learning value of various digital tools.
Could the internet spell the end of snow days?
Could the internet mean the end of snow days? Some schools think so, and they are experimenting with ways for students to do lessons online during bad weather,…
IT outsourcing: Does it make sense for your schools?
Cloud computing, Software as a Service (SaaS), and “managed” or “hosted” services: These are terms that today’s ed-tech directors surely are familiar with. But do these models always…
Annual report pegs mobile learning, cloud computing as imminent
An annual report reveals that mobile learning and cloud computing are poised to reach widespread adoption in schools in one year or less, with game-based learning and open…
New federal program promotes ‘green’ school policies
As the "green" movement sweeps across the nation, prompting citizens to buy organic produce and reduce their energy consumption, schools are following suit with lesson plans that teach…
PETA pushes for anti-dissection ads in schools
A national animal rights group has offered a cash-strapped Pennsylvania school district an undisclosed amount of money if it allows ads in school promoting the use of virtual…
‘Physically active learning’ improves test scores, sharpens concentration
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College students use social media to cheat
Social media and content sharing websites account for one-third of plagiarism among college students, and paper mills are far less popular than once thought, according to a report…
Project uses video technology to curb child obesity
Health officials trying to reduce obesity and improve eating habits at five San Antonio elementary schools unveiled a $2 million research project May 11 that will photograph students'…
More schools piloting secure mobile devices
A company that manufacturers secure personal cell phones for children is making a move to education, where it has introduced secure, internet-enabled mobile handheld devices for classroom use.
Ga. college student a reluctant immigration symbol
Jessica Colotl has always tried to keep a low profile--obeying the speed limit, making sure her lights work properly--knowing that a brush with law enforcement could lead to…
Survey highlights changing teacher opinions on ed tech
A new survey reveals evidence of a major shift in educators’ opinions regarding technology as an educational tool, which might be attributed to the increase in educator and…
Military snubbing cyber-school students
