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New computer science curriculum includes Javascript and drone programming

July 12, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Tynker, provider of creative computing that has introduced more than 32 million kids to computer programming through innovative game-like learning activities and courses, announced a new curriculum for…

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ISTE, Microsoft to partner on standards and new PD courses

July 11, 2016 by Laura Ascione

At the ISTE 2016 opening general session, the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and Microsoft Corp. announced a plan to combine and expand a host of…

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8 things Twitter savvy educators do to improve learning

July 8, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

These days, it's hard to meet an educator who hasn't heard of Twitter. And while some might question if the social media platform can help with professional development…

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HMH unveils VR field trips for Google Expeditions

July 8, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) launched the first HMH Field Trips for Google Expeditions for students grades K-12. Announced at the International Society for Technology in Education…

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Panasonic showcases the power of K-12 interactive displays

July 6, 2016July 6, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Panasonic, provider of professional display solutions for education, demonstrated its BF1 display technology at ISTE 2016. The ISTE booth featured the new refined BF1 Series Multi-Touch Screen Display,…

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Dremel names Idea Builder Ambassadors, connects educators with 3D Printing

July 6, 2016 by Laura Ascione

To recognize educators pioneering the maker movement in STEM education, Dremel, manufacturer of tools for life and learning, announces 10 Dremel Idea Builder Ambassadors for the 2016-17 school…

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Archive360 introduces regulatory compliance storage solution based on the Microsoft Azure platform

July 6, 2016 by Laura Ascione

New Archive2Azure simplifies long-term unstructured data retention for regulatory compliance and litigation preparedness Archive360TM, a provider of email archive migration ... Read more

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Groups partner to leverage open tech standards

July 5, 2016July 5, 2016 by Laura Ascione

ClassLink announced a new single sign-on connection to Mackin Educational Resources, an adaptive learning platform for grades K-8. This new partnership will provide users with secure, OneClick access…

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Edgenuity launches online gradebook

July 5, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Edgenuity, a provider of online and blended learning solutions, launched of a robust new teacher Gradebook at ISTE 2016. The Gradebook tool enables teachers to monitor student engagement,…

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PDLN, Dremel partner on teacher PD badges for 3D printing

July 5, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Partnership connects manufacturer of 3D printers for K-12 education with teacher professional development, provides badge certification The PD Learning Network ... Read more

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Survey: What online professional learning do teachers prefer?

July 5, 2016June 30, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Educators from Pre-K up through higher education most often prefer to participate in professional learning opportunities that focus on training for online software and digital resources (34 percent),…

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5 things changing today’s CTO role

June 29, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Chief technology officers (CTOs) in school districts juggle any number of demands relating to IT support, technology integration into classroom instruction, and future district technology plans. But as…

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Flexcat collaboration system gets big upgrade for ISTE

June 29, 2016 by Laura Ascione

At ISTE 2016, classroom audio provider Lightspeed Technologies will introduce three new features of its Flexcat system. The only classroom audio system designed for small-group learning, Flexcat consists…

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Boxlight to debut standard, interactive laser and bulb projectors at ISTE

June 29, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Boxlight will be unveiling its new line of P12 projectors at the 2016 ISTE Conference & Expo in Denver, Colorado. Attendees will be able to see live demos…

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Impero Software’s keyword library addresses online safety concerns

June 28, 2016 by Laura Ascione

It makes the headlines often: A young man or woman in the U.S. ends his or her own life due to bullying or becomes radicalized and attempts to…

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Vernier releases free back-to-school resources

June 27, 2016 by Laura Ascione

To support science and STEM teachers in delivering quality instruction to their students at the start of, and throughout, the school year, Vernier Software & Technology is offering…

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Bloomz announces new features at ISTE 2016

June 27, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Just in time for ISTE 2016, the teacher-parent communication app Bloomz is announcing a major award and introducing new features, including offering its basic schoolwide product for free.…

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Pearson Realize course content now works with any LMS

June 27, 2016 by Laura Ascione

earson announced a new iteration of its main content delivery system for K-12 schools that will allow them to experience learning, assessment and data applications seamlessly, saving thousands…

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