With headlines about tough copyright rulings fresh in their minds, educators across the nation might hesitate when it comes to using copyrighted material in their lessons or sharing…
With headlines about tough copyright rulings fresh in their minds, educators across the nation might hesitate when it comes to using copyrighted material in their lessons or sharing…
A first-of-its-kind report gathered data from thousands of women in developing countries to shed light on the lack of women on the web. On average, 25 percent fewer…
U.S. educators spend much time touting the benefits of taking a global look at classroom technology, but many countries struggle with the same ed-tech challenges facing the U.S.,…
Technology tools and services are helping school leaders engage key audiences in new and important ways, from starting conversations with constituents via social media to participatory budget processes…
Educators and administrators are collecting an enormous amount of data about the progress of their students and schools. Now that this information has been collected, how can it…
Progress monitoring tools and proper training in online teaching are critical factors in supporting and sustaining successful online education programs, according to a survey of school leaders.
Involving the community, identifying backup revenue sources, and dedicating time and resources for professional development are the keys to sustaining technology funding and ed-tech initiatives, according to a…
Educational gaming is a well-known concept in educational technology by now, though many schools have yet to implement it in their classrooms. But as experts often agree, gaming…
Today’s digital-age students are expected not only to communicate effectively, think critically, and collaborate with one another, but also to ... Read more
Digital apps that claim to teach children important reading and literacy skills do not always impart higher-level abilities that children need to develop strong reading skills, according to…
Countries around the world are leveraging the power of social networking in school to prepare students for highly competitive workplace environments, and the U.S. education system could learn…
Beginning this spring, 575 undergraduate students at the University of Oklahoma's Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education will be given fourth-generation iPads to complete assignments and create lesson plans,…
Education stakeholders are quick to champion students’ need for “21st century skills”—but what do employers say they want students to learn? And, how should schools adapt as a…
Educators’ use of social networking sites has seen a large jump since 2009, according to a new report that surveyed educators' membership, use, privacy practices, and other social…
High school students in Florida who took at least one technology course and industry certification exam had higher attendance rates and GPAs, on average, than students with similar…
Educational data must follow students as they cross state lines, and policy makers must be equipped with the tools needed to ensure that teachers, students, and parents have…
As blended learning programs grow in popularity, proponents of the approach—which involves a combination of computer-based learning and face-to-face instruction—say there are a few key considerations school leaders…
More and more students are bringing personal mobile devices to school, but a new survey from the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) finds that content filtering often…
In a surprise $2.5 billion cash and debt deal expected to be final by the early part of 2013, a private equity firm will purchase McGraw-Hill Education's digital…
Student surveys about their classroom teachers have merit and could be useful, but school leaders should take care to not be too influenced by student feedback, according to…
A new report outlines four critical challenges facing public education and identifies steps that school and district leaders must take in the next two years to ensure that…
Schools and districts have come a long way in gathering and analyzing data to help boost student achievement, but according to a new report from the Data Quality…
By now everyone knows that open-source software can be a cheaper alternative to proprietary software, though there are costs associated with hosting and support. So, how can you…
Starting small might be the key to success when it comes to deploying a mobile learning initiative, according to two educators whose district has implemented a successful mobile…
Educators are looking for ways to effectively integrate social media into their online courses, and a number of free, mobile-friendly resources make it easy for students to use…
Educational technology stakeholders tout the benefits of mobile devices, broadband internet, and technology in the classroom—but in some rural schools, even the most basic ed-tech access is still…
Each fall, the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC)—the agency that administers the $2.3 billion-a-year eRate—holds a number of training sessions designed to help applicants wade through the rules…
Supporters of the BYOD movement say students are instantly more attentive and better behaved when they are encouraged to use their own mobile devices in the classroom, but…
Advancements in digital media are helping young children use technology to develop important social and emotional skills as they enter school, and a new PBS Kids resource aims…
In a new set of recommendations aimed at advising state leaders on ed-tech integration, the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) discusses how states are integral…
There’s been much recent talk about schools going all-digital--from Arne Duncan’s call to action to the backlash from educators--but implementing digital resources is no easy task. During a…
By 2016, 85 percent of all broadband service will be mobile instead of fixed broadband. Last year, there were more smart phones (472 million) than PCs (353 million).…
School networks must be equipped to support new technologies if educators and students are to realize the full benefits of these changes—and new data suggest they aren't keeping…
According to readers, though digital textbooks sound good in theory, not all students would have access to these materials from home as well as school. Also, many schools…
With as many as 49 percent of all U.S. adults using smart phones, according to Nielsen reports, it’s time to get smart about school communications as well.
Earning a college degree increases one's earning potential and economic value significantly—yet the United States is being outpaced by many other countries in the percentage of students completing…
During a recent webinar, the nation's director of educational technology highlighted how technology can support more effective instruction—and a North Carolina superintendent revealed how his district has successfully…
