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Innovation Insights

The Internet of Things is coming to your school

June 1, 2016 by Bridget McCrea

Internet of Things devices are cropping up in schools everywhere. IT is taking note -- and so are students.

District Management

How to manage your one-to-one program after you hand out devices

May 18, 2016May 18, 2016 by Bridget McCrea

After the Chromebooks and iPads are distributed, admins and IT teams must keep breaking down silos and asking the tough questions. Here's how some districts are seeing success.

IT Management

How a telepresence robot is changing some classrooms

May 19, 2016May 12, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Educators and students are exploring a new way to remotely observe and interact with colleagues and peers with a telepresence robot that enables face-to-face communication. Using Kubi, from…

IT Management

3 Google Fiber programs that could help ease the digital divide

May 12, 2016May 11, 2016 by Bridget McCrea

Google Fiber has started providing affordable internet in certain communities. Now schools are starting to wonder how it will affect students' internet challenges, both in and out of…

IT Management

The digital signage upgrade that didn’t break the bank

April 28, 2016April 28, 2016 by Wayne Fulton

Open-source software and existing devices form the backbone of one district's big digital signage upgrade.

IT Management

Schools lend out mobile hotspots to get all students online

June 7, 2016April 12, 2016 by Rick Barrett Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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IT Management

Blackboard launches New Learning Experience platform

April 13, 2016April 8, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Blackboard has launched the K-12 New Learning Experience Platform for districts and schools. The platform brings together institutions, parents, teachers, and learners in an integrated approach that addresses…

SchoolStatus Launches SchoolStatus Boost, an Innovative Educator Development Solution for Enhanced Teacher Growth and Development

Frontline Education Releases Inaugural K-12 Lens Survey Report To Guide K-12 Decision-Making

Arizona’s Apache Junction Unified School District Supports Innovative Teaching and Learning with New EdTech Resources

AI Educational Partnership to Elevate Classroom Presentations, Assessments

SME Education Foundation Expands Manufacturing and Engineering Opportunities to 15K Additional Michigan Students

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