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EXO U to launch visual creation, collaboration tool at ISTE

June 28, 2016June 28, 2016 by Laura Ascione

At ISTE 2016, EXO U Inc., a software development company, will launch Ormiboard, a front-of-class visual creation and collaboration tool. Ormiboard gives teachers and students the freedom to…

IT Management

Virtual reality helping Calif. students overcome learning barriers

June 21, 2016 by Laura Ascione

zSpace announced that at Culverdale Elementary, a virtual reality technology is helping students break down language and learning barriers. In their first few months of learning with zSpace…

District Management

When using data, remember monkey sex

February 25, 2023June 8, 2016 by Meris Stansbury, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_meris' target='_blank'>@eSN_Meris</a>

When you talk about big data these days, as well as its potential to help predict future trends and, therefore, courses of action, stories about turkey breasts, hand…

IT Management

InFocus releases new ultra-mobile projectors

April 26, 2016 by Laura Ascione

InFocus Corporation has introduced its new IN1116 and IN1118HD WXGA and full HD ultra-mobile projectors, which are compact and light enough to pack and bring anywhere. "When you're…

IT Management

Crestron expands small-room presentation tools

April 19, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Crestron has expanded its line of all-in-one DigitaMedia 3-Series Presentation Systems (DMPS3) with two all-new models designed specifically for single-display applications. The three DMSP3-4K models all feature a…

District Management

5 principles for rigorous technology evaluation

April 1, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

A new policy proposal notes that while ed-tech holds great promise to improve K-12 educational outcomes when correctly implemented, methods to rigorously evaluate ed-tech tools have not kept…

IT Management

Boxlight introduces ultra short throw interactive projector

March 16, 2016 by Laura Ascione

BOXLIGHT has announced the release of the latest in its interactive projector series – the ProjectoWrite12. There are two versions in the P12 series, including finger or pen…

IT Management

Sony pro compact camcorder delivers 4K production

March 3, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Sony’s newest 4K camcorder, the PXW-Z150, combines enhanced low-light performance and multiple file transfer options in a compact design for professionals who need to quickly and easily shoot,…

IT Management

Learning Upgrade launches interactive whiteboard courses

December 4, 2015 by Laura Ascione

New Teacher Upgrade math and ELA lessons combine a front-of-class solution with individual instruction using songs, videos, and games Learning ... Read more

IT Management

3D, virtual reality platform also promotes collaboration

November 17, 2015 by Laura Ascione

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…

IT Management

Interactive JTouch whiteboard aims for group work

November 5, 2015 by Laura Ascione

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.…

IT Management

Open educational resources get federal attention

November 2, 2015 by By Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

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,…

STEM & STEAM

Check out the cool font that changes online text for students with dyslexia

September 4, 2015 by By Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

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…

STEM & STEAM

zSpace unveils all-in-one virtual reality solution

July 14, 2015 by Laura Ascione

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…

STEM & STEAM

Vernier Go Wireless Link helps teachers collect scientific data

July 14, 2015 by Laura Ascione

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…

District Management

7 of Leslie Fisher’s favorite gadgets for 2015 and beyond

July 6, 2015July 6, 2015 by By Stephen Noonoo, Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/stephenoonoo' target='_blank'>@stephenoonoo</a>

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…

IT Management

IPEVO introduces IW2 wireless interactive whiteboard

June 18, 2015 by Laura Ascione

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…

IT Management

5 core functions of the LMS of the future

May 13, 2015May 13, 2015 by By Meris Stansbury, Managing Editor for eCampus News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_meris' target='_blank'>@eSN_Meris</a>

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.…

IT Management

School day, interrupted

May 12, 2015 by By Christina Veiga, Miami Herald

This article is no longer available.

District Management

Forward-thinking startups announced as Innovation Incubator winners

May 7, 2015May 7, 2015 by Laura Ascione

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,…

Blended Learning

Swivl adds live conferencing to collaborative cloud platform

April 15, 2015 by Laura Ascione

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…

District Management

Zaption wins 2015 LAUNCHedu competition

March 16, 2015 by Laura Ascione

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…

STEM & STEAM

4 maker myths debunked

March 13, 2015 by By Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

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…

Blended Learning

This tool is aiming to be the WordPress of online course creators

April 2, 2015March 5, 2015 by By Meris Stansbury, Editor, eCampus News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_meris' target='_blank'>@eSN_Meris</a>

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…

IT Management

OKI Data America debuts new printers

February 5, 2015 by Laura Ascione

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…

District Management

Texas approves Discovery Education Social Studies Techbook for statewide use

January 29, 2015 by Laura Ascione

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…

District Management

InfoSnap honored as inaugural Pearson award winner

January 29, 2015 by Laura Ascione

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…

District Management

5 ed-tech highlights from CES 2015

January 16, 2015January 16, 2015 by By Phillip Britt

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…

District Management

12 big education challenges your LMS can solve

December 29, 2014December 22, 2014 by By Martha Barwick

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…

Featured on eSchool News

#Gamergate—and what it means for gaming in education

November 20, 2014 by By Meris Stansbury, Managing Editor for eCampus News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_meris' target='_blank'>@eSN_Meris</a>

Games, but especially games for education, need to allow for gender equality and freedom of expression, say gaming experts.

District Management

States backtrack on student tracking technology

November 6, 2014 by By Jeffrey Stinson, Stateline.org

This article is no longer available.

District Management

More districts turn to technology buy-back programs

November 11, 2014November 4, 2014 by Laura Ascione

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…

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7 TED Talks about gaming’s potential

October 31, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

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…

STEM & STEAM

Google, gaming, and going mobile: Today’s 5 tech trends

November 18, 2014October 30, 2014 by By Stephen Noonoo, Contributing Editor

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…

Curriculum

Easy steps to OER creation

October 16, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

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…

EXO U to launch visual creation, collaboration tool at ISTE

Virtual reality helping Calif. students overcome learning barriers

When using data, remember monkey sex

InFocus releases new ultra-mobile projectors

Crestron expands small-room presentation tools

5 principles for rigorous technology evaluation

Boxlight introduces ultra short throw interactive projector

Sony pro compact camcorder delivers 4K production

Learning Upgrade launches interactive whiteboard courses

3D, virtual reality platform also promotes collaboration

Interactive JTouch whiteboard aims for group work

Open educational resources get federal attention

zSpace unveils all-in-one virtual reality solution

Vernier Go Wireless Link helps teachers collect scientific data

7 of Leslie Fisher’s favorite gadgets for 2015 and beyond

IPEVO introduces IW2 wireless interactive whiteboard

Forward-thinking startups announced as Innovation Incubator winners

4 maker myths debunked

This tool is aiming to be the WordPress of online course creators

OKI Data America debuts new printers

Texas approves Discovery Education Social Studies Techbook for statewide use

5 ed-tech highlights from CES 2015

12 big education challenges your LMS can solve

#Gamergate—and what it means for gaming in education

More districts turn to technology buy-back programs

7 TED Talks about gaming’s potential

Google, gaming, and going mobile: Today’s 5 tech trends

Easy steps to OER creation

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

ClassMate by World Book Recognized with Prestigious ISTE Seal

School Specialty Honors Top Educators with 12th Annual Crystal Apple Awards

Follett Content Accelerates Public Library Strategy

Celebrating Teachers: Nominate Outstanding Educators for Crystal Apple Awards

School Specialty Expands Learning Beyond the Screen with New Outdoor Furniture Line

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