ed-tech Archives

5 school and educator grants for the new year

January 1, 2016 by Stephen Noonoo

As we enter the new year, check out these grant funding opportunities for teachers, students, and administrators -- many revolving around strengthening relevant 21st century skills, such as…

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6 STEAM tinkering tools for the holidays

December 18, 2015December 18, 2015 by Thomas C. Murray and Samantha A. Edwards

Engage kids of all ages with these STEM and coding learning toys The year that was brought with it ... Read more

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Future Ready update adds new resources and PD for leaders

December 15, 2015December 15, 2015 by Ron Bethke, Assistant Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/eCN_RonB' target='_blank'>@eCN_RonB</a>

Future Ready overhaul coincides with the new national ed-tech plan Last Thursday, The United States Department of Education held an ... Read more

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How ESSA will boost ed-tech funding

December 15, 2015December 10, 2015 by Dennis Pierce

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) includes block grants intended for technology, among other uses. It also opens the door to new state testing systems.

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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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New Dept. of Education guide lists the kinds of tools ed tech needs

April 13, 2015April 7, 2015 by Stephen Noonoo

A new guide from the Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology lists the most pervasive problems in education, and the areas where more ed tech tools could…

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3 tips for implementing a tech-based learning environment

April 9, 2015March 31, 2015 by By Margo Pierce

To assist schools grappling with making the digital leap, three large, national professional education associations offer practical guidance, best practices and examples of model technology-enabled schools.

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True tech integration starts with learning goals

March 19, 2015 by By Tom Daccord

The real challenge in using technology in the classroom is not integrating technology effectively. It's developing a vision for technology use.

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20 ed-tech leaders to watch

March 18, 2015 by Laura Ascione

The National School Boards Association's (NSBA) Technology Leadership Network (TLN) recently announced its “20 to Watch” honorees for 2014-15. These education leaders from across the country are being…

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5 steps to move technology purchasing into the 21st century

March 3, 2015February 25, 2015 by By John Carver

Choosing and buying the right technology can be a daunting process, especially if you don’t know where to begin With ... Read more

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8 great ways to jumpstart your Google+/Twitter PLN

February 2, 2015February 2, 2015 by By Stephen Noonoo, Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/stephenoonoo' target='_blank'>@stephenoonoo</a>

Twitter and Google+ may not have been designed for educators, but every day thousands of teachers, school leaders, and learners of all sizes take to social media to…

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5 essential tech checks for 2015

January 14, 2015 by By Carlos A. Garcia

It’s hard to believe, but 2015 is already upon us. For technology directors and IT personnel, that means a whole new year of fires to put out, devices…

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These 6 questions determine if you’re technology rich, innovation poor

January 13, 2015January 13, 2015 by By Alan November

Think your school is innovative with tech? Answer these 6 questions and prepare to reassess At the start of a ... Read more

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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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A tool in hand is worth… nothing without proper PD

December 16, 2014 by Wendy Drexler

Imagine what would happen if hospital leaders announced to surgeons late on a Friday afternoon that when they came to work on Monday they would no longer be…

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8 innovative ideas for the tech-strapped teacher

December 15, 2014December 15, 2014 by By Elaine Plybon

Slow internet? No devices? Here's how to make the most of limited classroom tech for next to nothing School districts in the United States spend billions of dollars…

STEM & STEAM

Students receive innovation grants for games and apps

October 6, 2014 by By Michael Sharnoff, Associate Online Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/michael_esm' target='_blank'>@Michael_eSM</a>

At a special luncheon in Washington, D.C., 20 students from across the United States received awards from the Hispanic Heritage Foundation and the Entertainment Software Association as Leaders…

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New technologies aim to help personalize instruction

September 8, 2014 by From staff reports

As more school leaders recognize technology’s potential to help personalize instruction, ed-tech providers are developing products that can quickly zero in on a student’s unique learning needs and…

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Five ed-tech trends to watch for the new school year

August 29, 2014 by From staff reports

The “maker movement” makes waves in K-12 schools, and school leaders try to navigate a data privacy minefield while also bracing for online testing: These are among the…

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50 top ed-tech products, straight from educators

August 1, 2014 by From eSN staff reports

This past spring, we asked readers to give us their top picks for school hardware, software, websites, and other ed-tech services—and here are the best responses.

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New mobile devices for schools shown at ISTE

August 8, 2014July 14, 2014 by By Dennis Pierce, Editorial Director, <a href='https://twitter.com/eSN_Dennis' target='_blank'>@eSN_Dennis</a>

School leaders now have more choices than ever when rolling out mobile devices for learning, and several of the latest devices for schools were on display at the…

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Fifty from ISTE: 50 new ed-tech services

July 9, 2014July 8, 2014 by By Dennis Pierce, Editorial Director, <a href='https://twitter.com/eSN_Dennis' target='_blank'>@eSN_Dennis</a>

This year’s conference from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) was the biggest yet, with nearly 20,000 people convening in Atlanta June 28 to July 1.…

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Nation’s largest ed-tech conference set to begin

June 26, 2014 by From staff reports

ISTE 2014, the nation’s largest ed-tech conference, is about to begin in Atlanta—and eSchool Media will be there, bringing you live coverage throughout the event.

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Ten new ed-tech products for June 2014

June 17, 2014June 13, 2014 by By Dennis Pierce, Editorial Director, <a href='https://twitter.com/eSN_Dennis' target='_blank'>@eSN_Dennis</a>

An app that could reduce the response time in a school emergency, a device that uses the same technology guiding high-end cruise missiles to make any surface an…

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6 Characteristics of Great PD (And Great Classrooms)

May 11, 2019June 6, 2014 by By Tom Daccord

For nearly a dozen years I’ve traveled to various schools and districts to deliver professional development workshops and presentations. Over the years, I’ve also sat in on many…

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Eleven new ed-tech services to know about

May 15, 2014 by By Dennis Pierce, Editorial Director, <a href='https://twitter.com/eSN_Dennis' target='_blank'>@eSN_Dennis</a>

A “discovery engine” that uses a personalized search service to help professionals find reputable online degree programs from accredited universities, and an assessment application that allows teams of…

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Instant logins among the latest ed-tech innovations

May 14, 2014 by By Dennis Pierce, Editorial Director, <a href='https://twitter.com/eSN_Dennis' target='_blank'>@eSN_Dennis</a>

A new platform that allows for instant login to any software with a single click, and a "differentiated learning algorithm" that gives students personalized support inside or outside…

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Five new ed-tech innovations for schools

May 7, 2014April 23, 2014 by By Dennis Pierce, Editorial Director, <a href='https://twitter.com/eSN_Dennis' target='_blank'>@eSN_Dennis</a>

Products that make it easier for teachers to control students’ tablet computers and leave notes within the margins of online lessons are among the latest ed-tech innovations we’re…

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New ed-tech services aim to stop the ‘summer slide’

May 7, 2014April 16, 2014 by By Dennis Pierce, Editorial Director, <a href='https://twitter.com/eSN_Dennis' target='_blank'>@eSN_Dennis</a>

Research suggests that students lose two to three months of grade-level equivalency in math skills over the summer, which affects their readiness for the new school year—and this…

STEM & STEAM

International ed tech: Portugal’s success story

April 16, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

As the U.S. struggles with stagnant performance on international assessments, it could learn from other countries' successful ed-tech initiatives. During the Consortium for School Networking's (CoSN) 2013 senior-level…

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New service is like ‘Consumer Reports’ for ed tech

May 7, 2014April 2, 2014 by By Dennis Pierce, Editorial Director, <a href='https://twitter.com/eSN_Dennis' target='_blank'>@eSN_Dennis</a>

A new Texas-based service called Learning List could help K-12 educators choose the best instructional materials for their schools.

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CUE exhibitors show new ed-tech innovations

May 7, 2014March 27, 2014 by By Dennis Pierce, Editorial Director of Content Services, <a href='https://twitter.com/eSN_Dennis' target='_blank'>@eSN_Dennis</a>

At the annual CUE conference in Palm Springs, Calif., earlier this month, dozens of ed-tech companies showed their latest products for educators—including a new interactive computer game for…

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Ed-tech innovations curb cell phone cheating—and more

May 7, 2014March 12, 2014 by By Dennis Pierce, Editorial Director of Content Services, <a href='https://twitter.com/eSN_Dennis' target='_blank'>@eSN_Dennis</a>

Each week, I’ll highlight new ed-tech innovations that readers should be aware of. This week’s column includes a next-generation wireless infrastructure, more powerful voice recognition software, a blended…

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Seven new ed-tech tools to know about

March 7, 2014 by From staff reports

In just the last month, Austin has hosted two major education conferences: the Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) conference and the South by Southwest Education conference (SXSWedu). Here…

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Amplify unveils new curriculum to ‘transform’ teaching

March 10, 2014March 3, 2014 by By Dennis Pierce, Editorial Director of Content Services, <a href='https://twitter.com/eSN_Dennis' target='_blank'>@eSN_Dennis</a>

Amplify, the ed-tech company owned by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp., is best known for creating a line of education-focused tablet computers. But that could change with its March…

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Brain-wave sensors: The answer to student engagement?

January 31, 2014 by By Dennis Pierce, Editor in Chief, <a href='https://twitter.com/eSN_Dennis' target='_blank'>@eSN_Dennis</a>

A Florida-based start-up firm called Nervanix is working on an idea that, if successful, could help educators find the “sweet spot” to effective teaching: maintaining active student engagement.…

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