Study.com selected by Department of Education for EQUIP experiment
Study.com, in partnership with Thomas Edison State University and Quality Matters, has been selected to participate in the Department of ... Read more
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Pearson unveils Beta-4
Pearson has unveiled the Beta-4, the latest revision of a nonverbal measure of cognitive abilities in adults, originally developed by the ... Read more
The Virtual High School, Quincy College announce dual credit program
The Virtual High School (VHS, Inc.), a nonprofit empowering schools with online learning programs, is announcing its new dual credit ... Read more
5 useful tips to get the most out of virtual field trips
To help educators save time, we’ve put together a quick recap on how to prepare for your next virtual field ... Read more
PresenceLearning’s fall webinars to focus on closing achievement gap for students with special needs
PresenceLearning, provider of telemedicine/telehealth services in education and health care, is launching a free, three-part webinar series for special education ... Read more
Renaissance Learning and ClassLink align for single sign-on solution
Renaissance Learning, provider K-12 cloud-based assessment and learning analytics, announced a major new alliance with ClassLink, provider of single sign-on ... Read more
Alan November to host student engagement webinar
Students are not engaged in the classroom like they should be, and educators are searching for ways to bridge this ... Read more
Tutoring marketplace offers on-demand learning
The social learning marketplace MindSpree is revamping the tutoring landscape by offering on-demand services nationwide. The Arizona-based education technology company ... Read more
Cricket Media, Smithsonian launch 2016 Global Folklorist Challenge
Cricket Media, a next-generation global learning company, announced the launch of its 3rd Annual Global Folklorist Challenge in partnership with ... Read more
Boom Learning encourages resource sharing, less printing
Teachers have always shared resources, now more than ever. Teacher-to-teacher sharing is under threat from a surprising source: schools that ... Read more
ClassFlow Marketplace lets teachers buy and sell original content
ClassFlow, provider of collaboration software for interactive classrooms, has announced a new feature that allows teachers to earn extra cash ... Read more
“Subaru Loves Learning” Initiative intends to educate, inspire students
This August, Subaru of America, Inc. will once again spotlight its “Subaru Loves Learning” initiative, part of the brand’s Love ... Read more
Report: Students’ tech use remains infrequent
Students' use of digital tools and other learning technologies remains relatively sporadic, according to a new study. Based on direct classroom observations of 140,000 K-12 classrooms across 39…
ClassDojo introduces student-led digital portfolios
ClassDojo has launched Student Stories, an easy way for students to add photos and videos of their classwork to their ... Read more
zSpace and Google Expeditions to create virtual reality classroom experiences
zSpace, Inc. is working with Google to create an end-to-end virtual reality classroom experience that combines the power of zSpace’s ... Read more
NetSupport’s keyword monitoring now supports multiple languages
In an effort to help districts cope with an ever-growing student population speaking languages other than English, NetSupport is adding multiple languages to its keyword monitoring software, which…
These students are fixing school Chromebooks — and getting paid
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Panasonic showcases the power of K-12 interactive displays
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,…
Yes, teens are addicted to mobile devices — but so are adults
Interesting infographic shares the realities behind today's mobile device addiction -- for teens and adults.
Flexcat collaboration system gets big upgrade for ISTE
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…
Vernier app offers hands-on learning about thermal energy
Vernier Software & Technology developed a new free app to allow students to study thermal energy concepts by analyzing images and video captured with the FLIR ONE Thermal…
Pearson Realize course content now works with any LMS
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…
App of the Week: One-stop shop for research and writing
Citelighter is an engaging online platform designed to support students and teachers as they tackle the intricacies of the writing process.
Lifeliqe Creator empowers teachers to create, publish interactive 3D content at ISTE
Lifeliqe, a learning and productivity platform for interactive 3D, VR, and AR, launched Lifeliqe Creator, a feature giving educators the power to create and publish interactive presentations and…
Can you teach students to think more like entrepreneurs?
Entrepreneurship skills are more important than ever for preparing 21st century leaders. Here's how to foster them.
District launches responsive website from Rediker Software
Serving more than 5,500 students and 10 schools, Waltham Public Schools unveiled an improved approach to mobile communications recently by launching a district-wide responsive website from Rediker Software.…
5 ways music and tech are adding a little STEAM to our lessons
Technology plus music is an easy, accessible way to add STEAM to lessons -- and best of all, students love it.
Why digital PD needs an urgent overhaul
Technology, collaboration, and new standards are changing the classroom at a rapid pace. Every teacher's professional development must keep up.
3 major ways to boost basic data literacy in K-16
A new report outlines the need for K-16 students to develop key data literacy skills Focusing on three specific areas ... Read more
How a telepresence robot is changing some classrooms
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…
Classroom displays new interactive learning technologies
BOXLIGHT Corp., an interactive classroom technology manufacturer and K-12 education solutions provider, has partnered with Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn to create a showcase classroom that will enable…
The 4 essential elements of passion-based learning
Teaching students effectively means getting to know them -- and their passions.
Oracle bolsters computer science education
In conjunction with The White House Science Fair 2016, Oracle and The White House recently announced Oracle’s plan to invest $200 million in direct and in-kind support for…
Researchers: Math needs a more visual approach
Taking a more visual approach to math instruction at the K-12 and higher-ed levels could dramatically change brain development as it relates to future math success, according to…
Certiport announces CERTIFIED 2016 Educator Conference
Certiport, a Pearson VUE business, a test delivery solution provider for the global workforce and academic markets, announced the CERTIFIED 2016 Educator Conference, a conference dedicated to helping…
Will your students excel in the Innovation Age?
Each Friday, I’ll be bringing you a recap of some of the most interesting and thought-provoking news developments that occurred over the week. I can’t fit all of…
Good online teaching is often just plain good teaching
How does an online instructor teach a 19 year old to read and write when she doesn't even see him? The secret, one teacher learns, is all in…
Why we all need time to tinker with tech
Tinkering in the modern context is a process of trying something to figure out what works or doesn’t to find your way to the best solution, often going…
Teach students to communicate effectively in the Innovation Age
Communication looks different in the Innovation Age compared to the Information Age of yesteryear. Here's how to help students succeed