New projects test how technology can boost learning
An inner city primary is at the heart of a project to test how technology can be used to boost children's learning, the BBC reports.
Technology
Where in the world do the most young people use technology?
Yesterday, we talked a bit about digital natives and digital immigrants, Edudemic reports.
Why smartwatches, glasses and other wearable tech are no gimmick
When you hear the term "wearable technology," you very likely think of one, or all, of these things: Google Glass, fitness trackers such as Fitbit and Nike+ or…
When can technology bridge the educational divide
Gadgets and software on its own will not improve education, EdSurge reports.
7 signs your school needs a technology makeover
Every teacher has a technology wishlist, Edudemic reports.
Let tech organize your teaching
By now, many new and veteran teachers are settling into the routine of the new school year, Edutopia reports.
High-tech approach to end bullying
A Johnstown company says it has found a better way to help the nation’s schools battle bullying – with the click of a computer mouse, The Tribune-Democrat reports.
Technology: The next giant leap in education?
Technology is evolving exponentially and is being used for far more than simply keeping in touch with friends and family on Facebook, the Huffington Post reports.
Our future depends on putting tech education at the core
The Huffington Post reports: "Does this class count as an Advanced Placement course?" It's been a common question of my returning IT Academy students.
Are you a technophobe or a technophile in the classroom?
The fact that technology hardware today is ever-changing does not help a technophobe, according to an ASCD blog.
How to choose the right education technology
With so many education technology tools now available, how can school and district leaders implement the best choices? According to some tech-savvy technology integrators, there are a few…
Education 3.0: Embracing technology to ‘jump the curve’
Wired.com reports: It may not be “The Winds of War.” It may not even be as exciting as “Sharknado,” but I would argue that the role of ed…
Will technology save public education?
There's no doubt that technology is the new "panacea du jour" for public education in America today, the Huffington Post reports.
Are digital badges the new ‘disruptive’ technology?
Over the last year, the concept of digital badges has been gaining momentum in states and school district initiatives across the country. But thanks to a new standard,…
A State-By-State Look at Top Ed-Tech Initiatives
Sometimes, an ed-tech initiative grabs national headlines. Other times, a technology initiative quietly spreads throughout a school building or district as it connects teachers with mentors, helps administrators…
Researcher: College CIO shortage on the horizon
Wayne Brown’s seven years of research has identified a wide swath of campus technology officials eager to become chief information officers someday. They’re just not quite sure how.
Universities save much-needed cash with the help of technology
An analytics system designed to manage risks and improve security has saved the University of California’s 10 campuses and five medical centers more than $160 million since 2006,…
Use multiple news channels to reach ‘on-the-go’ consumers
School officials need to share information via a variety of media platforms in order to reach today’s “on-the-go” news consumers, a new study suggests.
Tech-savvy superintendents honored in Phoenix
Snow wreaked havoc with travel plans in several U.S. states last week, but the sun was shining in Phoenix on Feb. 11 as eSchool News honored 10 superintendents…
Viewpoint: Failure is not an option in our schools
On Jan. 28, a group of inspiring educators from four diverse school districts came together to share their experiences on how they have turned their underperforming schools around,…
Teens’ social media use on the rise, but fewer are blogging
The use of social-networking web sites among young Americans continues to climb—but fewer teens and young adults are blogging now than four years ago, and the number of…
New ed-tech tools and techniques mark FETC 2010
Free online tools that can save teachers time, new innovations that could make online learning more accessible, and keen insight into how educators can let students take responsibility…
CompassLearning bought by private investment firm
Educational software company CompassLearning has been purchased by Marlin Equity Partners, a move that CEO Eric Loeffel said will give the company greater flexibility in a fast-paced market…
Tapscott: Digital natives need tech-rich education
Educators should change the way they view technology's role in everyday life in order to understand students' educational needs, said Don Tapscott, chairman of nGenera Insight, during a…
Technology gives kids constant media access
Educators face a growing challenge in trying to compete for their students' attention with near-constant access to entertainment media outside of school, a new study suggests.
Has Google developed the next wave of online education?
Combining text, audio, and video chat with features like drag-and-drop documents and interactive polls, Google Wave is a free web program that could add unprecedented depth to student…
Volunteers honor MLK Day by helping schools with technology
To help meet schools' technology needs, several educators and web professionals volunteered their expertise during the Martin Luther King Day Technology Challenge on Jan. 18.
Schools weigh in on national broadband plan
To help provide broadband access to more citizens, the Federal Communications Commission should expand the eligible uses of e-Rate discounts to include after-school programs and community centers, many…
Technology gives engineering programs a real-world impact
Drexel University engineering student Jeffrey Dowgala says real-time information recorded by electronic sensors has helped him and his classmates understand the many environmental factors that can affect a…
Superintendents say they need resources, flexibility to transform schools
Finalists in the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) National Superintendent of the Year competition met to discuss ways that districts and the federal government can transform education.
ED: Blended learning helps boost achievement
A new analysis of existing online-learning research by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) reveals that students who took all or part of their class on line performed…
NECC 2009 looks to education’s future
The economic recession doesn't seem to have dampened enthusiasm for the 2009 National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) in Washington, D.C.: At a time when tight school budgets have…
Free online course helps students plan careers
A free online learning program from Microsoft is helping middle and high school students think about careers they might like to pursue and the skills necessary to attain…
ED OKs proctors, secure logins for online tests
Web-based college programs won't have to buy pricey monitoring gadgets like cameras and fingerprint or eye scanners to satisfy the requirements of a section in the recently reauthorized…