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District launches responsive website from Rediker Software

June 13, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Serving more than 5,500 students and 10 schools, Waltham Public Schools unveiled an improved approach to mobile communications recently by launching a district-wide responsive website from Rediker Software.…

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EXO U launches Ormiboard Pro Visual Creation Software

June 9, 2016 by Laura Ascione

At InfoComm 2016, EXO U Inc., a software development company, launched Ormiboard Pro, a visual creation and collaboration tool. Ormiboard Pro gives teachers and students the freedom to…

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How to manage your one-to-one program after you hand out devices

May 18, 2016May 18, 2016 by Bridget McCrea

After the Chromebooks and iPads are distributed, admins and IT teams must keep breaking down silos and asking the tough questions. Here's how some districts are seeing success.

IT Management

All the ways iOS 9.3 will impact school iPad rollouts

April 7, 2016April 5, 2016 by Bridget McCrea

Apple’s latest overhaul will impact one-to-one and shared device rollouts In March, Apple upgraded the iPad and iPhone operating system ... Read more

STEM & STEAM

Wireless sensors help students connect with science

January 27, 2016January 27, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Sensor-based lab investigations provide rich opportunities for students to deepen their science understanding and develop hands-on experience using tools like those used by real-life scientists and engineers. PASCO…

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Lenovo, Google launch Project Tango device

February 10, 2016January 20, 2016 by Laura Ascione

At the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Lenovo announced the development of the first consumer mobile device with Project Tango in collaboration with Google. Available in summer 2016,…

IT Management

11 ed-tech buzzwords and phrases to think about

January 11, 2016January 11, 2016 by Stephen Noonoo

Grit? Voice and choice? Future ready? Do these ed-tech buzzwords have meaning or are they just empty edubabble?

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The complete guide to picking the right device for every grade level

December 15, 2015December 8, 2015 by Kathy Schrock

Ed-tech expert Kathy Schrock weighs in on mixed platform device solutions for all grade levels and suggests her ideal device combos for every grade level.

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6 reasons why Chromebooks are the device of the moment

December 16, 2015November 6, 2015 by By Stephen Noonoo, Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/stephenoonoo' target='_blank'>@stephenoonoo</a>

By all accounts, Chromebooks are the device of the moment. But why? We look at the reasons Chromebooks are surging in schools.

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Top 10 of 2014, No. 10: Mobile devices and mobile learning

December 14, 2015December 22, 2014 by Laura Ascione

Each year, the eSchool News editors compile 10 of the most influential ed-tech developments and examine how those topics dominated K-12 ed tech conversations. No. 10 on our…

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Top ways to choose and use tech in early education

January 21, 2016April 28, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Making sure that young children benefit from technology isn't quite as simple as handing a child a mobile device with age-appropriate apps. But using a series of questions…

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The 6 hidden tricks for Bring-Your-Own-Device success

April 2, 2015January 15, 2014 by By Meris Stansbury, Associate Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_meris' target='_blank'>@eSN_Meris</a>

By now, most districts considering the implementation of BYOD know there’s a lot more to success than apps and devices. But how can districts accurately measure how much…

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