emerging technologies Archives

Big Deals: Edtech industry news from HMH, Pearson, and Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS)

March 6, 2024March 5, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Learning technology company HMH announced it has acquired award-winning software company Writable, building on a longstanding partnership between the organizations ... Read more

Edtech Trends

Classroom tech: The new and the tried-and-true of 2024

February 20, 2024 by Nadav Avni

Digital natives need classroom technology--including edtech tools and digital resources--that uses their natural medium of instruction. Classroom tech and students learning.

It’s 2024! Chalkboards, heavy textbooks, and other analog tools of the past have no place in today’s schools. Over the last few decades, applied technology in the classroom…

Edtech Trends

5 of the biggest education trends in 2024

January 31, 2024 by Dr. Christina Counts, Vice President of Education, MiEN Company

When it comes to education trends in 2024, schools are supporting teacher well-being and reengaging students through innovative ways.

As we usher in the new year, educators and industry leaders are eagerly anticipating the top education trends for 2024. The education industry has witnessed a rapid evolution…

Digital Learning Tools

9 ways collaborative learning benefits teachers and students

January 4, 2024December 4, 2023 by Dipal H Kapadia, Ed.D., Director of Information & Educational Technology, Lehigh Career & Technical Institute

While technologies can feel like a hurdle at times, there is also much that can be gained by leveraging collaborative learning.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around for many years, but the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022 has generated many discussions of how this technology can impact education…

Edtech Trends

Technology is key to educating the next generation

September 21, 2023 by Kinsey Fabrizio, Senior Vice President of CES and Membership, Consumer Technology Association

Students' technology access is a critical part of learning, especially as we strive to educate the kids who will define our future.

After Covid-era shutdowns and rocky transitions to virtual education, we’re facing a crisis in education. The past three years erased decades of improvements in math and reading literacy…

CoSN Corner

Digital citizenship, digital literacy, and education

December 11, 2023August 23, 2023 by Kathleen Stephany, Technology Integration Coach, Oshkosh Area School District

The Oshkosh Area School District is actively addressing digital citizenship in schools with students in elementary, middle, and high schools.

Sometimes it feels as though social media has taken over the world. We live in an age of competing attention to hold our interest. If you have ever…

AI in Education

Transhumanism and AI in education: Revolutionary leap or ethical abyss?

December 12, 2023August 17, 2023 by Russell Cailey, Managing Director, THINK Learning Studio

Education is at the start of an AI journey that demands technological innovation and ethical courage as it navigates transhumanism.

We collectively stand in the beginning stages of academic and technological innovation. Universities and labs across the globe are stirring a revolution. Transhumanism, a philosophy advocating for human…

AI in Education

4 exciting ways AI is a game-changer for teachers

December 12, 2023August 8, 2023 by Marcia McInnes, Partner Engagement Lead, Canva

AI has the power to create a more inclusive world by expanding the way students learn--and just as importantly, the way teachers engage and support them

In the world of education, where innovation and creativity are especially vital, technologies with AI-generated content are reshaping teaching and how students learn in surprising ways.

Teaching Trends

5 of the biggest education trends in 2023

January 30, 2023 by Dr. Christina Counts, Vice President of Education, MiEN Company

As new education trends lead to innovative teaching and learning, here are some of the top trends to look for, like this student wearing a VR headset in the classroom.

With the start of a new year and education conference season just beginning, educators and industry leaders are discovering the biggest education trends for 2023. The past few…

Classroom Innovations

A free AR app can bring learning to life

August 12, 2022 by Laura Ascione

New AR app and lesson plans address increased interest in AR technology from both teachers and parents

McGraw Hill and Verizon launched a new mobile application to bring augmented reality (AR) learning activities to K-12 students and classrooms across the country: McGraw Hill AR. The…

STEM & STEAM Trends

Local partnerships can build STEM workforce development in your district

December 7, 2022June 1, 2022 by Eric Forsythe, Ph.D, U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Army Research Laboratory

A proven program helps students gain a deeper understanding of STEM and the advanced manufacturing sector as they develop workforce skills.

The measurable success of recruiting students into STEM based pathways via a popular high school program known as FlexFactor has led the Department of Defense to recently invest…

District Management

3 critical elements of a K-12 cybersecurity strategy

April 15, 2022 by Josh Horwitz, COO, Enzoic

School IT leaders are facing a number of cybersecurity challenges that have emerged as education becomes more connected

Technology has significantly changed the classroom experience over the last decade, with the ubiquity of the IoT, mobile apps, and teleconferencing ushering in a new era of instruction…

Internet Connectivity

Building your emergency back-to-school kit with reliable connectivity

December 5, 2022September 28, 2021 by Todd Krautkremer, CMO, Cradlepoint

Schools are expected to help students become better-prepared for the future—and emerging technologies can play a critical role

A simmering demand for reliable connectivity in education turned to a boil during the pandemic when the digital divide--something that many under-connected communities were already facing--exploded. This was…

Is Your Network Prepared to Meet the Demands of a Tech-Rich Environment?

February 4, 2025June 1, 2021 by Jeff Festa

Digital content, BYOD, 1:1 initiatives, and IoT are transforming the education landscape—and often putting maximum pressure on network capacity and ... Read more

District Management

What’s next in ed-tech? These 18 trends

September 14, 2016September 14, 2016 by Keith R. Krueger

I do a lot of speaking about technology trends in education, and none of my talks seem to get larger ... Read more

STEM & STEAM

4 emerging technologies with educational potential

November 5, 2013October 17, 2013 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Technology seems to change as quickly as it is purchased and implemented in classrooms. And while this constant change is at times a source of frustration to technology…

District Management

Leveraging emerging technologies to create virtual libraries

November 5, 2013July 9, 2013 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Though still a relatively new concept, flipped learning is making an impact in classrooms across the country--and now, forward-thinking librarians are examining whether flipped learning and emerging technologies…

District Management

Professor to students: Text away

November 5, 2013April 30, 2010 by By Dennis Carter, Assistant Editor

Georgia State University students who don’t want to yell their questions from the back of a cavernous lecture hall now have another option: They can send text messages…

IT Management

Five ed-tech stories to watch for 2010

November 5, 2013January 5, 2010 by From staff and wire reports

Recently, we posted a look back at the 10 most significant education technology stories of 2009, as chosen by our editors. Now, here's a look at five stories…

Big Deals: Edtech industry news from HMH, Pearson, and Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS)

Classroom tech: The new and the tried-and-true of 2024

5 of the biggest education trends in 2024

9 ways collaborative learning benefits teachers and students

Technology is key to educating the next generation

Digital citizenship, digital literacy, and education

Transhumanism and AI in education: Revolutionary leap or ethical abyss?

4 exciting ways AI is a game-changer for teachers

5 of the biggest education trends in 2023

A free AR app can bring learning to life

Local partnerships can build STEM workforce development in your district

3 critical elements of a K-12 cybersecurity strategy

Building your emergency back-to-school kit with reliable connectivity

4 emerging technologies with educational potential

Leveraging emerging technologies to create virtual libraries

Professor to students: Text away

Five ed-tech stories to watch for 2010

With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts

Counslr Launches in Texas to Increase Access to Mental Health Support for Staff and Students

Ignite Reading Again Approved as 1:1 High-Dosage Early Literacy Tutoring Provider in Massachusetts

aiEDU and The Rithm Project Partner to Infuse Human Connection into AI Literacy Through High School ELA Curriculum

Catapult Learning is Approved to Provide High-Dosage Tutoring in Massachusetts Elementary and Secondary Schools

Birmingham City Schools Leads Groundbreaking Research on Student Motivation and Math Achievement

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