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…
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Learning Upgrade launches interactive whiteboard courses
New Teacher Upgrade math and ELA lessons combine a front-of-class solution with individual instruction using songs, videos, and games Learning ... Read more
3D, virtual reality platform also promotes collaboration
According to a study by Burning Glass Technologies, in 2013 there were openings for nearly 6 million jobs in STEM fields. To help ensure that students are prepared…
Interactive JTouch whiteboard aims for group work
To facilitate teamwork in classrooms and mid-size conference rooms, InFocus Corporation has unveiled the JTouch Whiteboard (INF6501w), the company’s latest in the line of JTouch interactive touchscreen displays.…
Open educational resources get federal attention
The U.S. Department of Education is launching a campaign that will encourage states, school districts and educators to use open educational resources. As part of the #GoOpen campaign,…
Check out the cool font that changes online text for students with dyslexia
A font that is intended to help people with dyslexia better distinguish between each letter by making each letter's form unique is making its way into solutions used…
zSpace unveils all-in-one virtual reality solution
At ISTE 2015, zSpace Inc. (zspace.com) introduced its all-in-one desktop virtual reality solution for education. zSpace for Education is a streamlined hardware and software solution that allows students…
Vernier Go Wireless Link helps teachers collect scientific data
Vernier Software & Technology has launched the Go Wireless Link to provide a cost-effective way to wirelessly collect data from more than 40 sensors on tablets and mobile…
7 of Leslie Fisher’s favorite gadgets for 2015 and beyond
Speaker and self-professed gadget geek Leslie Fisher took to ISTE 2015 to share her favorite futuristic tech tools at her session "Attack of the Gadgets," where she shared…
IPEVO introduces IW2 wireless interactive whiteboard
IPEVO has launched the IW2, a wireless interactive whiteboard system intended to enhance digital learning methods and that is priced at $169. Using wireless technology, the IW2 transforms…
5 core functions of the LMS of the future
According to over 70 higher-ed IT specialists, current LMS functionality is great for administrative tasks, but lacking in providing support for the new learning approaches on today’s campuses.…
Forward-thinking startups announced as Innovation Incubator winners
The Education Technology Industry Network (ETIN) of the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) showcased some of the newest and most innovative products in the education technology market,…
Swivl adds live conferencing to collaborative cloud platform
Ed-tech video provider Swivl announced on April 14 the debut of its new live conferencing solution with robotic telepresence, Swivl Cloud Live. Swivl's robotic video capture solution, the…
Should you be concerned with Superfish?
The latest reported major security vulnerability provides another precautionary lesson for K-12 and post-secondary schools as they develop and evolve policies and technologies enabling laptops and other wireless…
Zaption wins 2015 LAUNCHedu competition
The SXSWedu Conference & Festival announced Zaption as the winner of the fourth annual LAUNCHedu startup competition. After two days of pitching and judging, the announcement was made…
4 maker myths debunked
Making, maker spaces, and maker labs have dominated educational discussions in recent months. How can schools create maker spaces for students? How can they link maker technology and…
This tool is aiming to be the WordPress of online course creators
As an educator, it’s hard to please today’s tech-savvy students with PowerPoints and lecture-on-video—but those are exactly the kinds of tools available for educators who don’t have time…
District implements new school locator technology
Iowa City Community Schools recently launched a new school locator technology as part of the district’s comprehensive plan to communicate 2015-2016 elementary school year boundary changes to students’…
OKI Data America debuts new printers
During the Texas Computer Education Association's annual conference in Austin, Texas, OKI Data Americas will demonstrate its end-to-end printing solutions and services for the education market, including digital…
Texas approves Discovery Education Social Studies Techbook for statewide use
Following a rigorous evaluation, the Texas State Board of Education has approved the Discovery Education Social Studies Techbook for statewide use as a core instructional resource through its…
InfoSnap honored as inaugural Pearson award winner
InfoSnap, a provider of cloud-based registration management solutions, is the winner of Pearson’s inaugural Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Integration Excellence Award. Chosen from the more than 100 technology…
5 ed-tech highlights from CES 2015
The annual International Consumer Electronics Show is the showcase for newer technologies already in the marketplace and those soon to debut. “What is popular in the consumer market…
12 big education challenges your LMS can solve
With the rapid rise of online technology resources, coupled with the ever-expanding list of the latest teaching strategies, an educator might feel like they are constantly walking through…
#Gamergate—and what it means for gaming in education
Games, but especially games for education, need to allow for gender equality and freedom of expression, say gaming experts.
More districts turn to technology buy-back programs
Rather than letting old machines sit in the janitor’s closet gathering dust, schools nationwide are choosing to sell those machines back to companies that recertify the technology. One…
7 TED Talks about gaming’s potential
Every educator needs some inspiration now and then, and these days, such inspiration can be found online in just a few seconds. The internet brings inspiring and motivational…
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…
Easy steps to OER creation
Open educational resources (OER) offer educators a chance to align learning materials to students' needs--and teachers can create their own OER through a surprisingly straightforward process, using materials…
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…
The MaKey MaKey might change the game
Tell me if this sounds familiar... You want to increase student buy-in on a project by designing a challenge with a connection to the "real world." You want…
3 ways technology buoys at-risk students
Interactive learning and other technology-enabled strategies can increase engagement and significantly improve achievement among at-risk students, according to a new report from the Alliance for Excellent Education (AEE)…
New analytics could help measure content efficacy
Learning analytics have become a key feature within many school software programs. Most of these tools focus on analyzing student performance—but what if educators had tools that could…
5 must-have tools to hire and develop effective teachers
David Schuler, superintendent of High School District 214, shares five must-have tools to hire and develop effective teachers.
Top predictions for tomorrow’s classrooms
Classrooms are changing–how might tech shape the classroom of the future? Given the fast pace with which technology evolves, it’s ... Read more
8 simple tools for creating engaging infographics
Human beings are visual and adept at identifying patterns and trends quickly. Infographics can aid our understanding of otherwise dense, multifaceted, or complicated material.
New technologies aim to help personalize instruction
As more school leaders recognize technology’s potential to help personalize instruction, ed-tech providers are developing products that can quickly zero in on a student’s unique learning needs and…
School eMail, Websites Hit by eRate Changes
Beginning with the 2015 funding year, eMail, voice mail, and website hosting no longer will be eligible for eRate support. What will this change mean for schools?