Tips for understanding copyright rules
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…
Ling to educators: Tell the world’s stories
Journalist Lisa Ling had strong words of rebuke for the current state of the U.S. news media--and an inspiring message of hope for the thousands of educators attending…
‘…Truly a 24-7 learning experience’
The Texas Computer Education Association's 29th annual conference opened Feb. 4 with a dynamic, student-produced video demonstrating how technology is transforming education and empowering kids at Klein Independent…
Technology empowers differentiated instruction
Although many educators realize technology's enormous potential to help them differentiate their instruction so that all students can learn, regardless of students' needs, abilities, or learning styles, it…
FETC explores a sea change in education
At a conference where participants discussed the sea change occurring in today's schools and explored ways of using technology to meet the needs of a new generation of…
College web design courses fail with bosses
Web site development experts said in a recent survey that colleges and universities lag behind in using the latest in web design technology and ignore foundational lessons that…
How to use interactive media as teaching tools
Interactive media has changed the way students learn and will continue to change the way teachers teach, says Chris Dede, a professor at Harvard's Graduate School of Education.…
Paperless format helps students and alumni
Ralph C. Richardson's skepticism of educational technology faded--and eventually vanished--with the introduction of electronic tablets that allow more comprehensive note taking and instant student responses during professors' lectures…
Gates Foundation to show excellent teaching
Billionaire philanthropist and former Microsoft Corp. chairman Bill Gates says his foundation hopes to post online videos of exemplary teachers plying their craft as a way to inspire…
How to defend your campus IT budget
Campus technology officials have joined the ranks of department heads vying for shrinking funds in a sagging economy, and many IT chiefs say defending their budgets is complicated…
Gaming is the future of classroom instruction
Gaming is moving out of the entertainment domain and into other areas, said Jim Brazell, president of ventureRAMP.com. Key concepts: FETC, video gaming, Jim Brazell
Technology brings a rising tide of change
