eSchool News wraps up Celebrate 25! and spotlights winners
eSchool News is celebrating 25 years in 2023, and during a March contest, 25 winners took home Amazon gift cards, with one additional grand prize winner receiving an…
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Bamboo Learning’s “Comprehension Through Conversation” EdTech Solution for K–5 Students Gaining Momentum
SEATTLE—March 7, 2022—Bamboo Learning, Inc. today announced that Bamboo learning EDU, the first “Comprehension Through Conversation” learning application for students ... Read more
12 awesome digital and mobile learning resources
Digital and mobile learning can invigorate a dull classroom, boosting student engagement and motivating students to immerse themselves in learning. As with any tech-based instruction, the technology is…
App of the Week: Bandimal
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Overcoming my fears
Teaching is a personal endeavor. Each and every classroom we walk into is different and exudes the personality of the teacher within. Because education is so personal and…
Why schools need a knowledge base
When I have a problem with my iPad, I look to Google. Google is my worldwide knowledge base for fixing my toilet, unsticking my iPad, and figuring out…
District Technology Specialist: These are the critical success factors for 1:1
At Banks County Schools, a rural school district in the mountains of northeast Georgia, it feels like we’re at the end and also the beginning of a very…
15 of the best apps to engage students outside the classroom
Learning shouldn’t stop when students leave for summer vacation. Rather, this extended break from the classroom is the perfect time to introduce kids to a variety of mobile…
These 8 schools have A+ mobile device programs—here’s why
Technology continues to raise the bar of what is possible in education. As more schools discover the power and benefits of education technology, mobile devices such as Chromebooks,…
Kensington launches new cases for Chromebooks, iPads
Kensington, a worldwide provider of desktop productivity and mobility solutions for IT, business and home office professionals, has released three ... Read more
8 of the best apps and resources for English language learners
One veteran ELL teacher shares her vetted and apps, tools, and websites for English language learners, along with her tips for finding the best resources out there.
All the ways iOS 9.3 will impact school iPad rollouts
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
Why some schools pay $100 more for the same iPads
Irrespective of size or volume purchase, some districts are paying too much for technology. Experts discuss various solutions to the ‘broken’ process of ed-tech purchasing.
App of the Week: Nonfiction reading for all levels
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The 4 essential elements of any successful one-to-one program
Not all successful one-to-one programs are alike. But they do share some common ground.
What does research really say about iPads in the classroom?
Two educators put the research to the test. When (and how) are iPads most effective?
TabPilot launches app for classroom management
TabPilot released Teacher Tools for iOS, an app that allows teachers to control student iPads in their classrooms with tools that have previously only been available through the…
Wireless sensors help students connect with science
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…
App of the Week: Daily news and events, just for kids
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App of the Week: Shakespeare for the iPad generation
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated with help from Common Sense Graphite. To read the ... Read more
The complete guide to picking the right device for every grade level
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.
SAMRai Teacher Certification Program
CVUSD established its own teacher training and certification program to ensure optimal outcomes with the iPad program.
Leading the Country’s First 1:1 iPad Implementation
Dr. Adams led one of the country's first district-wide 1:1 iPad implementations. Here's a brief breakdown of the process and mission of the program.
App of the Week: Skaffl
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4 ways Apple may soon solve the iPad deployment headache
It’s no secret iPad deployments are a slog for schools. But all that may be changing The ultimate goal of ... Read more
6 reasons it’s important to create your own online assessments
At one district, homegrown online assessments prove valuable for teachers, students, and parents alike.
This app is designed to reduce job burnout—and it’s free for educators
A new app, free for all teachers and educators, offers simple strategies to tackle job-related stress and burnout. The app gives users 10-minute activities they can do once…
Are cables in the classroom a thing of the past? Maybe
HDMI over WiFi, specifically Miracast technology, is ready to obsolete cables and transform the classroom—almost. Here's what a wireless future could really look like in our classrooms.
28 apps for challenge-based learning projects
Challenge-based learning lets students locate a problem and then unleash their creativity in search of a solution. By nature, these projects are collaborative, multi-disciplinary, and hands-on. And what…
Pearson unveils tablet ELL assessment system
A new tablet-based assessment developed by Pearson will specifically target English Language Learners (ELLs) in order to help them build English language skills and succeed on summative assessments.…
Are digital textbooks worth it?
It has been nearly three years since the FCC and Education Secretary Arne Duncan rolled out the Digital Textbook Playbook and challenged schools to go digital within five…
3 things great teachers do with technology
Too often, we see teachers putting the proverbial cart before the horse. They find an app or tool they like, so they introduce it in their classroom. The…
App of the week: Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read Classroom Edition
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7 TED Talks All About Mobile
This month's TED Talks focuses in on a subject near and dear to our thumbs—our mobile devices. TED Talks are some of today’s most popular examples of the…
5 apps for creative iPad storytelling
Narrative writing and storytelling skills are useful in nearly every discipline, from English language arts to science and history. Students that might not be able to explain their…
7 free flipped classroom creation apps you might not know
You might not know these apps for creating lessons, video, and more—perfect for the flipped classroom The flipped classroom gives ... Read more
Here’s how to design an iPad program
As educators and school leaders would likely agree, any technology initiative begins not with an iPad or a laptop, but with teaching and learning goals. But once school…
The Netflix of kids’ books? Epic launches on iPad for $9.99/month
The Netflix monthly subscription model is a hit for movies and TV, and is spreading to music with paid versions of services like Pandora and Spotify. In 2014,…
L.A. Board of Education approves next phase of iPad plan
The Los Angeles Board of Education approved the next phase of a $1-billion effort to provide computers to every student, teacher and administrator, reports the Los Angeles Times.