3 LMS adoptions that go way beyond the basics
How three K-12 districts and schools are drawing more benefits out of their LMS and using these software platforms in innovative ways.
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Epson projector works with SMART Board interactive whiteboards
As part of its ongoing partnership with SMART Technologies Inc. to bring advanced collaborative learning solutions to the classroom, Epson has announced a line of projectors designed and…
Panasonic expands SOLID SHINE projector series
Panasonic, a provider of professional projector solutions, has introduced a new PT-RZ570U 1-Chip DLP™ Laser Phosphor projector. This compact model is the latest in the SOLID SHINE lineup…
Promethean introduces next generation of its ActivWall System
Global ed-tech solutions provider Promethean has launched the next generation of its ActivWall System. Advanced surface technology for the modern classroom, the widescreen surface of the new ActivWall…
Epson introduces new DC-21 document camera
Epson has launched the new DC-21 high-definition document camera for education, a portable document camera that delivers advanced clarity and color with HD 1080p resolution and a large…
5 ways cloud computing will impact students, teachers, and IT in 2016
Software-as-a-service deployments are having a moment. What does that mean for schools?
Sony launches new laser projectors
Sony is broadening its line of laser light source (Z-Phosphor) projectors in the mid-brightness range with three new models between 4,100 and 6,000 lumens. The new models are…
New software supports safe internet use, reporting
NetSupport, developer of the education-focused IT Asset Management solution, NetSupport DNA, has released new technology that not only helps to keep students safe on the web by monitoring…
This is how your infrastructure should look before your next tech rollout
Follow these guidelines to create a technology infrastructure that support teachers and students, and take a quick quiz to test your readiness.
Edsby making cloud service available on Microsoft Azure
Edsby, a cloud-based learning management system for K-12 school districts that connects teachers, parents and students using modern technologies, will soon be available on Microsoft Azure, Microsoft's hyperscale,…
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…
New tool helps districts compare bandwidth pricing
The nonprofit EducationSuperHighway on Jan. 21 launched a beta version of Compare & Connect K-12, an online tool that makes the internet services that schools receive more transparent.…
Lenovo, Google launch Project Tango device
At the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Lenovo announced the development of the first consumer mobile device with Project Tango in collaboration with Google. Available in summer 2016,…
SMART, Samsung offer a boost for collaboration
SMART Technologies, Inc. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. have joined forces to help students attain the 21st-century communication and collaboration skills they need to succeed in the world.…
Bringing wi-fi, and parent engagement, to the community
Kent School District's new internet kiosks are bringing the SIS and free wi-fi to the community to increase parent engagement and internet access at the same time.
Lenovo’s big updates to laptop and tablet lines
New updates include faster speeds and thin devices At the CES show in Las Vegas this week, Lenovo has introduced ... Read more
Top 5 IT and technology trends for 2016
Libraries, connectivity, and more are big issues for IT professionals Chief technology officers and IT professionals in the K-12 field ... Read more
Chromebooks dominate K-12 purchases
Chromebook sales have surged in the U.S. K-12 education market, with the devices now making up 51 percent of sales for the first time, according to a new…
District outfits campuses with new projection technology
A major overhaul of projectors led one district to Casio's LampFree line
How to save money and time with asset management software
Lost textbooks? Old paper-pushing systems? Asset management software is keeping track of textbooks and more for these districts, and saving them money in the process.
3 barriers, 3 fixes for school broadband
Nationwide, 23 percent of school districts still do not meet the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) minimum broadband access goal of 100 kbps per student, according to a state-by-state…
11 tech integration tips to share with your school
From setting an example to unplugging sometimes, share these innovative tech integration tips with your team.
Epson BrightLink interactive projectors will be bundled with Smart software
Epson and SMART Technologies Inc. have announced an agreement where SMART Notebook collaborative learning software will now be included with Epson BrightLink interactive projectors worldwide. The addition of…
How students get around web filters, and how schools can stop it
When it comes to web filters, students are technology are getting smarter. And schools need to stay a step ahead.
SIS itslearning and Clever partner for data integration
itslearning has announced a new relationship with Clever to provide seamless and secure data integration between the learning management system and a school’s or district’s student information system…
The 5 reasons schools don’t have better internet connectivity
School leaders said affordability remains the top barrier to robust internet connectivity in their schools, according to the Consortium for School Networking’s (CoSN) 3rd Annual Infrastructure Survey released…
Great ways library media and IT departments can work together
Library media specialists are aligning with their IT departments to help create dynamic, engaging hubs for students and instructors.
Districts move to single sign-on solution
SchoolMessenger, a platform for school community engagement, has launched SchoolMessenger Passport, its new K-12 single sign-on product. School districts are increasingly adopting web-based, password-protected school management tools and…
Report warns of need for identity, access management tech
As school districts nationwide increasingly turn to digital content, the need has never been greater for robust identity and access management technologies. This, as well as the benefits…
How 2 states are making school broadband a priority
As high-speed broadband internet becomes critical for student success in and beyond the classroom, a number of state education leaders are forging partnerships to strengthen school broadband throughout…
Platform will beam lessons to rural schools via tablet
Mobiliya Edvelop, a digital classroom platform, is tackling educational transformation by enabling remote classrooms and lectures to rural schools and those spread across different locations. The platform is…
This software turns old laptops into new Chromebooks
Neverware, a New York-based startup, makes software that lets older computers run newer operating systems without compromising speed. Now some districts are using it to refresh laptops otherwise…
When one-to-one goes wrong
Not all one-to-one implementations are smooth sailing. From filtering and training to server crashes, here's what to keep an eye on.
Is this a smarter way to store school data?
Network attached storage (NAS) provides a cost-effective way to store, share, and back up work securely.
Why Facebook engineers helped this district build a personalized learning tool
Volunteer Facebook engineers helped this California district create something truly personal from the ground up. But why?
Should you build your own LMS?
Building, rather than buying, an online platform can offer district unique customization options. But is it worth it?
How do parents really feel about data?
New data from the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) reveals a majority of parents participating in a survey said they support using student data to inform educational practices,…
Kentucky deploys 480 Mbps broadband across state
All 173 districts in Kentucky will have access to high-speed, fiber-based connectivity of more than 480 Megabits per second thanks to a partnership between the state department of…
The digital learning plan every educator should read
North Carolina's brand new Digital Learning Plan is generating buzz in schools and at the capitol. Here's what other states can learn.
Mobile use rises, but school wi-fi stagnates
Just 68 percent of grades 4-12 students in a recent survey said they have Wi-Fi access at school, though 96 percent of those same students have Wi-Fi access…