LeVar Burton’s plan to revolutionize reading with tech
LeVar Burton is no stranger to CES. Although he's best known for his work in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Roots and Reading Rainbow, the actor, director and…
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10 rockstar teachers on Twitter
More and more teachers are turning to the rapid-fire world of Twitter as a platform for professional development and sharing philosophies, Mashable reports.
You’ll make more money if you can code
Being able to learn marketable digital skills is sluggish and difficult — or so they say, Mashable reports.
iPads hold a staggering 94% of the education market for tablets
Apple says it had its best quarter ever in education sales, selling more than $1 billion worth of products, Mashable reports.
7 ways teachers use social media in the classroom
Millennials live and breathe on social media, so teachers are learning how to incorporate the medium into the classroom successfully, Mashable reports.
I’m 13 and none of my friends use Facebook
I’m a teen living in New York, Mashable reports.
iSchool unlocks eLearning in the developing world
Rachel Ngongola's second grade class at the Tico Community School is learning to count multiples of 10 on a Wednesday morning in late July, Mashable reports.
Top 5 apps for kids this week
This week's collection of apps for kids has the basics down pat: Dr. Seuss, reading, writing and — everyone's favorite — fractions, Mashable reports.
Top 5 kids apps you don’t want to miss
Is it too far out of season for a vampire-themed app? Let's hope not. Click through the gallery to see which apps—some spooky, some not—to download for your…
Top 5 apps kids will love this week
n this day and age, learning a different language — especially at a young age — is essential, says Mashable.
Teen takes educators to Twitter school
Fifteen-year-old Adora Svitak knows students nowadays “live, work and play” social media, Mashable reports.
Watch: ‘Undroppable’ producers embark on tour to teach students politics
Producers of the social media-driven education web series and documentary Undroppable will embark on a nationwide tour starting Wednesday to help inform U.S. high school students about political…
Watch: This Android phone is tailor-made for visually impaired people
Rather than downloading various apps and software to accommodate their needs, the visually impaired are getting an Android smartphone developed specifically for them, Mashable reports.
Watch: Twitter boosts college grades and class engagement
Twitter has been credited with — and blamed for — a lot of things. Supporters claim it fueled the Green Revolution in Iran and helped the Arab Spring,…
North Carolina criminalizes cyberbullying of teachers
In North Carolina, children and teens aren’t the only victims of bullying. On the internet, teachers report being tormented and provoked by students, Mashable reports.
Facebook and Google help launch online safety platform for teens
Teenagers live online — nearly 58% of teens own smartphones and make up the market’s largest growing sector. However, mobile-crazed teenagers aren’t as unconcerned about online safety as…
App for teens turns smartphones into safe driving tools
We know that cellphones and driving don't mix. Despite the accidents and known risks, 89% of teens say they reply to a text message or email within five…
An apple a day is great, but teachers really want more tech
In the days of yore, teachers routinely wanted paper towels and art supplies for their classrooms, Mashable reports.
Infographic: 91 percent of teachers have computer access
Remember when film projectors and PowerPoint presentations were considered cutting-edge in the classroom? As modern technology advances, so does innovation in schools across all levels, Mashable reports.
Rumor: Apple developing smaller iPad while Amazon works on a bigger kindle
Apple is working on a smaller version of its iPad tablet, cheaper than the current model, the New York Times reports citing several people with knowledge of the…
Delaware law to give students increased online privacy
Delaware has become the first state to pass a law banning public and private schools from requiring students to give administration access to social media accounts, Mashable reports.
Acer reveals student-friendly and budget-minded Ultrabook
PC manufacturer Acer announced on Wednesday a new low-end Ultrabook which will likely resonate with students during the back-to-school shopping season, Mashable reports.
Acer launches sleek Iconia tablet with HD display
PC manufacturer Acer launched on Wednesday its latest Android tablet to hit the market, boasting an HD display and a series of powerful specs, Mashable reports.
Can youth change the world with technology?
At least one thing is true of youth in every country: give them access to technology and a bit of guidance, and they’re capable of changing the world…
5 ways teachers can evaluate educational games
A recent Joan Ganz Cooney Center survey of 500 educators found that half of all kindergarten through eighth grade teachers are now regularly using digital games in the…
Kindergarten teacher earns $700,000 by selling lesson plans online
Teaching isn’t known to be a lucrative profession, but online marketplace Teachers Pay Teachers is changing that for some educators, Mashable reports.
Watch: High school principal accused of ‘spying’ on Facebook, resigns
It's a cardinal rule among educators: Interacting with students on social media, if it is allowed, requires caution and the same amount of professionalism that would be conducted…
Lenovo to spend $800M to develop mobile products
Lenovo, best known for its PCs, plans to get into mobile in a big way with an $800 million base in Wuhan, China, dedicated to developing mobile internet…
Watch: NYC bans student-teacher interaction on social media
Should teachers in the digital age be allowed to Facebook friend and Twitter follow their students? The New York Department of Education (NYC DOE) says no, Mashable reports.
16 Ways Educators Can Use Pinterest [INFOGRAPHIC]
Teachers are known for their organizational skills, so chances are they’ll love Pinterest‘s intuitive and logical design, Mashable reports.
Toshiba debuts monstrous 13-inch tablet
Up till now tablets have generally been in two size classes: smaller models like the Kindle Fire whose screens measure 7 inches or less, and large-size models like…
Need some AP test prep? These $40 apps may help
High school students at more than 18,000 schools are preparing for May's Advanced Placement exams, which bestow college credit upon high scorers, Mashable reports.
Watch: High school students build ‘Battlestar Galactica’ flight simulator
Possibly the most awesomely geeky thing in history: a Battlestar Galactica Viper flight simulator, constructed in the garage by a bunch of Bay Area high school kids, funded…
Watch: Encyclopaedia Britannica gives up on print edition
Encyclopaedia Britannica will stop publishing print editions and go digital-only -- a huge step for the encyclopedia which has been in print since 1768, Mashable reports.
Want to restrict the age of your Twitter followers? This new service can help
A social marketing platform is launching a new feature for alcohol brands on Twitter to help them make sure their tweets are reaching an age-appropriate audience, Mashable reports.
New app tells teachers when students are confused
Much has been said about how connected devices, whether in college lecture halls or elementary school classrooms, can distract students. GoSoapBox aims to show how such devices can…
Pearson-backed startup aims to be the Zynga for learning
What if the 232 million people who log into Zynga's Facebook games each month instead spent hours working through online learning resources? Asks Mashable.
Mozy releases file-syncing for its cloud service
Online data storage service Mozy has unveiled a new file synchronization feature for consumers and businesses to keep data up to date across all devices, from smartphones and…
Google joins anti-SOPA protest by “censoring” its logo
Although it didn't black out any of its sites entirely, Google has joined the anti-SOPA protest by putting up a censored version of its logo, visible only to…
One Laptop Per Child debuts rugged tablet for students in the developing world
One Laptop Per Child will unveil its XO 3.0 tablet at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas Monday. The fully functional tablet is designed to be inexpensive,…