Digital Learning and Tools Archives

Sony pro compact camcorder delivers 4K production

March 3, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Sony’s newest 4K camcorder, the PXW-Z150, combines enhanced low-light performance and multiple file transfer options in a compact design for professionals who need to quickly and easily shoot,…

District Management

Boxlight acquires Mimio

March 3, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Boxlight Corporation, an interactive classroom technology manufacturer and K-12 education solutions provider, announced that it has acquired Mimio, provider of interactive teaching technologies. Boxlight’s innovative classroom solutions are…

News

Follett acquires ClassBook

March 2, 2016March 2, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Follett announced it has acquired ClassBook, a K-12 education online bookstore that serve schools, teachers, parents, and students. ClassBook provides private and parochial schools with 24/7 bookstores, streamlining…

News

Florida lawmakers push personalized learning

March 2, 2016 by Leslie Postal, Orlando Sentinel

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STEM & STEAM

StoryBots launches interactive resources for teachers

March 1, 2016 by Laura Ascione

JibJab Bros. Studios launched an expansion of its StoryBots franchise with StoryBots Classroom, a free resource for educators that includes hundreds of videos, books and activities for use…

STEM & STEAM

Could coding count as a foreign language?

February 29, 2016 by Kristen M. Clark, Miami Herald

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STEM & STEAM

Shmoop releases computer science, technology courses

February 26, 2016 by Laura Ascione

The White House recently took aim at the lack of computer science education in the U.S., with a proposal to spend $4 billion to turn up the volume.…

News

School Specialty unveils intervention program for low-level readers

February 25, 2016February 25, 2016 by Laura Ascione

According to the 2015 National Assessment of Educational Progress – the Nation’s Report Card – only about 35 percent of U.S. fourth and eighth graders perform at the…

IT Management

Alabama commits $12M to beef up wireless in poor and rural schools

February 25, 2016 by Tim Lockette, The Anniston Star

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District Management

School leadership toolkit targets digital equity

February 24, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

A new toolkit aims to improve digital equity in school systems across the nation by helping district leaders develop thoughtful and measured strategies to narrow the homework gap…

STEM & STEAM

Introducing the math selfie

February 22, 2016February 22, 2016 by Lana Sweeten-Shults, Times Record News

Sure, you may have taken a selfie, but you likely haven't taken an equivalent fraction selfie — and if you ask the Jefferson Elementary School fourth-graders in Jennifer…

STEM & STEAM

Dremel launches 3D printing, curriculum program

February 18, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Incorporating new technology is important for demonstrating the applications of STEM education, but limited access to advanced technology and corresponding curriculum can be a barrier for educators. That’s…

News

Turnitin launches new formative writing tool

February 17, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Turnitin has launched Revision Assistant, a formative writing tool giving students immediate, actionable feedback on all aspects of student writing. Turnitin Revision Assistant, for grades 6-12 and developmental…

News

Kurzweil Education updates K3000+firefly for web customers

February 16, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Kurzweil Education, a division of Cambium Learning Group, Inc., announced the availability of a new update for k3000+firefly subscribers: a next-generation interface with an easier approach for learning.…

IT Management

EXO U launches Ormi BYOD teaching platform

February 16, 2016 by Laura Ascione

At TCEA 2016 Convention & Exposition, EXO U launched Ormi, its new BYOD teaching platform, to the North American K12 market. Ormi (meaning "momentum" in Greek) was engineered…

IT Management

The ‘under-connected’ are the new internet access challenge

February 15, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Though technology's critical role in academic and workforce success is increasing, many low- and moderate-income families, while connected to the internet, are plagued by slow speeds or mobile-only…

News

Turning static content into digital lessons

February 10, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Knomadix has introduced a customizable interactive learning platform that converts static content such as PDFs and videos into fully interactive, dynamic content. This approach to teaching allows educators…

News

Kids Discover launches online platform for reading content

February 9, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Educational publisher Kids Discover has launched Kids Discover Online, a new platform that makes all of the publisher’s content available online from any device. All content is searchable…

Sony pro compact camcorder delivers 4K production

Boxlight acquires Mimio

Follett acquires ClassBook

Florida lawmakers push personalized learning

StoryBots launches interactive resources for teachers

Could coding count as a foreign language?

Shmoop releases computer science, technology courses

School Specialty unveils intervention program for low-level readers

School leadership toolkit targets digital equity

Introducing the math selfie

Dremel launches 3D printing, curriculum program

Turnitin launches new formative writing tool

Kurzweil Education updates K3000+firefly for web customers

EXO U launches Ormi BYOD teaching platform

The ‘under-connected’ are the new internet access challenge

Turning static content into digital lessons

Kids Discover launches online platform for reading content

Arizona’s Apache Junction Unified School District Supports Innovative Teaching and Learning with New EdTech Resources

AI Educational Partnership to Elevate Classroom Presentations, Assessments

SME Education Foundation Expands Manufacturing and Engineering Opportunities to 15K Additional Michigan Students

Ozobot Launches Self-Service Professional Development Courses

Demco Acquires StickTogether, Accelerating StickTogether’s Mission and Expanding Demco’s Range of Innovative Solutions

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