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…
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Gaming, coding top students’ ed tech wish lists
Access to high-speed internet is among middle and high school students' top technology preferences, according to a CompTIA national survey of students and educators Fifty-six percent of surveyed…
Amazon launches e-textbook publisher for educators
Amazon is rolling out a new e-textbook publishing service specifically for educators. Called Kindle Direct Publishing EDU, the self-publishing platform lets teachers create texts by marking up existing…
HP technology solutions aim to boost outcomes
As part of an effort to produce meaningful outcomes for students, teachers, and communities through the use of technology, HP has introduced assessment technology, hardware products, software bundles,…
Common Core, BYOD, assessments among districts’ budget priorities
An annual report based on two large-scale surveys of education decision-makers reveals that school technology budgets are growing stronger, school leaders are seeking Common Core-aligned instructional materials, and…
Google launches Classroom app
Google Classroom users have another way to access the tool with the Jan. 14 launch of the Classroom app for both Android and iOS. Teachers also have two…
Toshiba unveils 2-in-1 detachable PC
Toshiba’s Business Solutions Division (BSD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., recently announced the Portege Z20t, a versatile ... Read more
Lack of home internet access hinders students with school-provided iPads
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Discovery Ed launches Math Techbook
Digital content and PD provider Discovery Education officially unveiled its Math Techbook, a digital textbook designed to promote lasting student proficiency. Math Techbook, the latest addition to the…
itslearning launches new mobile app
In order to help students be better prepared for learning and improve teacher-student communication, itslearning has created a mobile app for iPhones and Android phones. Available for free…
The when, why and how of PD for iPads
ipad-pdType “professional development for teachers” into any search engine and numerous results fill the computer screen. Type in “professional development for iPads” and the results are more narrow…
Top 10 of 2014, No. 10: Mobile devices and mobile learning
Each year, the eSchool News editors compile 10 of the most influential ed-tech developments and examine how those topics dominated K-12 ed tech conversations. No. 10 on our…
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…
FBI seizes L.A. school district records related to troubled iPad program
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5 tips to create strong learning environments with iPads
EdTechTeacher’s first iPad Summit was held in Boston in November 2012, and one of the first magazine articles that came out about our the event was: “The iPads…
New York Times launches in-school, K-12 subscriptions
The New York Times recently launched NYTimes.com In-School Access, a new digital subscription offering for K-12 institutions. The subscription offers full web access to NYtimes.com on any device…
Google, gaming, and going mobile: Today’s 5 tech trends
A few years ago the education world found itself entranced by the iPad, a powerful tablet that promised to revolutionize one-to-one programs and revitalize teacher engagement with technology…
7 reasons digital equity is a social justice issue
Digital access and digital equity continue to present a challenge to educators. Meeting that challenge is more important than ever, because, as many stakeholders say, digital equity is…
Digital textbooks a worthwhile frustration, Miami-Dade teachers say
Despite challenges, digital textbooks offer far-reaching benefits, according to educators No one is putting pen to paper in Nadia Zananiri’s ... Read more
Educators say Apple’s $100M grants can transform schools
As part of its $100 million commitment to President Obama's ConnectED initiative, Apple will provide devices, software, and support to 114 schools across the nation. The grants will…
Free charging carts up for grabs in online contest
As mobile technology appears in more and more classrooms, the need for accessories to support the functionality and battery power of those devices is evident. CartWrite, an online…
Mobile tools clear path for workflow management
A new tablet app aims to improve faculty workflow around assignments and easily track student submissions.
Google, gaming, and going mobile: Today’s 5 tech trends
A few years ago the education world found itself entranced by the iPad, a powerful tablet that promised to revolutionize one-to-one programs and revitalize teacher engagement with technology…
Screen time debate broadens with research
Screen time remains a hot-button issue, but classifying technology use guidelines to include active versus passive use, and how the technology is used, could help redefine traditional screen…
HP hopes its breakup will benefit schools
Innovations in mobile computing, 3D printing, and cloud services are what HP hopes to deliver to schools and other customers as a result of its decision this week…
How one school set up 600 iPad Air tablets in 2.5 hours
Many people think of iPads in education as devices that need to be locked down. But at Immaculata-La Salle, we're doing things a bit differently.
Five apps for storytelling, astronomy, and museum art
Each week, we feature a new App of the Week on our website and in our newsletters. These apps are for students or educators and offer a range…
Four tips to manage mobile classrooms
As classrooms change with the evolution of mobile technology, classroom management strategies must adjust to walk the line between keeping students on task and giving students freedom to…
Key strategies for tablet success
It seems tablets are in more classrooms, in more districts, each day. But as experience shows, simply purchasing and distributing tablets doesn't mean students will be more engaged…
