Ed tech vs. larger class sizes: Worth the trade-off?
Thrusting his state into the center of the debate over education reform, Idaho public schools chief Tom Luna called for more educational technology in the classroom and a…
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Ore. district says iPods fire up kids for reading
While other school systems across the nation have banned personal cellular phones or mobile internet devices, Oregon's Canby School District is one of a growing number of districts…
The 10 biggest ed-tech stories of 2010
STEM education gets a boost amid concerns about U.S. competitiveness … States embrace cloud computing with large-scale school software projects… ... Read more
The top 10 ed-tech stories of 2010: No. 10
The past year saw many advances in audiovisual technology for schools, most notably the ability for standalone projectors to turn any wall into an interactive whiteboard without needing…
The most popular ed-tech stories of 2010
Later this month, we’ll count down the 10 most significant educational technology stories of 2010, as chosen by our editors. But first, here are the ed-tech stories that…
New breed of student information systems is emerging
The market for student information systems is undergoing tremendous change in the wake of several recent ed-tech mergers and acquisitions—and this trend has important implications for school software.
Duncan: Ed tech can help cut costs
Calling the crisis facing school budgets “the new normal,” Education Secretary Arne Duncan told school officials Nov. 17 to look at saving money in their districts by increasing…
Schools get smarter about ed-tech energy use
Schools across the country are finding that investing in energy-efficient technology has an economic benefit as well as helping to save the environment.
ED releases final version of National Ed-Tech Plan
The final version of the new National Educational Technology Plan (NETP) includes a focus on individualized instruction and connectivity, and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said meeting…
NSBA’s final ed-tech conference explores school innovation
Reflecting the toll that the struggling economy has taken on education, the National School Boards Association (NSBA) said its 24th annual Technology + Learning (T+L) conference, held last…
GOP victories could affect education funding, ed tech
Riding a wave of voter discontent about the state of the economy, Republicans drew on the support of independents and the energy of Tea Party activists to fashion…
Last NSBA technology conference focuses on future of ed tech
Opening Oct. 19 with a flourish of red, white, and blue sails on the main stage, this year’s Technology and Learning (T+L) conference from the National School Boards…
Facebook ‘Groups’ could boost privacy, collaboration
A new Facebook feature unveiled Oct. 6 gives users more control over which information is shared with certain groups of people, and it also offers an easy platform…