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Trigg County Public Schools Deploys ZeroEyes’ AI Gun Detection and Intelligent Situational Awareness Technology
Kentucky School District Integrates Leading Proactive Solution to Mitigate Gun-Related Violence
Google Helpouts will offer virtual assistance
A new Google service, called Helpouts, connects people who need help with those who can give it in virtual, real-time tutoring or advice sessions. While not open to…
Educators can use hashtags to connect with innovation
Educators can now use our hashtags on Twitter to connect with others about the latest in technology and innovation in ... Read more
Improving student feedback with Big Data
A private Australian university is using analytics to better understand the massive amounts of student feedback collected by faculty members every semester. Officials at Bond University, a private…
Ed-tech groups mull new FCC chief’s priorities
Ed-tech advocacy groups reacted to the confirmation of Tom Wheeler as Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman, noting that the official move positions the agency to better act on…
U.S. education extends international handshake
With so much emphasis on comparing the nation’s education to its global counterparts, it’s only fitting that the U.S. Department of State (DOS) and the U.S. Department of…
Connected Educator Month by the numbers
On Oct. 31, Connected Educators and the U.S. Department of Education wrapped up the second annual Connected Educator Month, a month-long event aimed at helping administrators, technology leaders,…
20 Education Buzz Words and Phrases
For those critics who say education moves at a snail’s pace, they’re wrong…at least when it comes to terminology. From buzz words to phrases speakers love to use,…
Higher Education Evolution Part 1: Student Life in 2023
The divide between K-12 and higher education could shrink over next decade. College could be a very different place when freshmen step foot on university campuses in the…
Google+ links teachers, virtual field trips
In an effort to boost teacher collaboration and cultivate digital skills in students, Google+ on Nov. 4 launched Connected Classrooms, a program that connects K-12 teachers with virtual…
How teens view online privacy challenges
In the age of social media, online privacy concerns are a consistent issue. A new survey reveals where teenagers, who often don't realize the impact a digital footprint…
10 facts about teacher evaluation policies
New teacher evaluation policies are being developed across states, but states still have a long way to go in connecting the data from these evaluations to action—specifically when…
10 digital citizenship resources
Students may be able to operate technology tools and navigate resources without a problem, but students don’t always realize that what they post or make public online, and…
Developing and deploying Facebook for school districts
The Norris School District has deliberately cultivated a combined social media brand over the last several years by deploying multiple official district-managed Twitter feeds, and primarily by deploying…
Are states measuring students’ career readiness?
With a nationwide emphasis on preparing students for the workplace, accompanied by a push to use the Common Core State Standards to buoy these skills, a new report…
Must-read sections from October
Be sure to check out all the popular sections in eSchool News for the latest technology news and innovation in ... Read more
November: Three education grants you don’t want to miss
School funding difficulties show no sign of abating this November, and school budgets are stretched to the limit. Many educators and administrators rely on school grants to fund…
Creating videos for flipped learning
It’s one thing to tell educators to make videos of their lessons. It’s another thing to know where to start. But thanks to the advice of a veteran…
CTOs give their best mobile deployment tips
School leaders hope to give their students access to mobile learning opportunities, but infrastructure challenges and access barriers often create complications during mobile initiative implementations. A group of…
6 ways to modernize teacher-preparation programs
As the U.S. education system shifts to accommodate a digital world in which 21st century skills are the norm, and not the exception, many stakeholders say teacher-preparation programs…
eSchool News top views: Social media, CCSC and BYOT
Did your favorite articles during the week of October 28 make the top five most viewed articles in eSchool News? ... Read more
Leveraging Pinterest for administrators
Pinterest, a social networking site in which users “pin” websites and resources to a virtual pinboard, has grown in popularity among the education community. While the site is…
How to support teachers for 21st century learning
Implementing broad concepts like critical thinking and communication may seem like natural next steps to educators, but unless teachers receive support from school policy and infrastructure, providing students…
Notable November events
November offers a number of education events Here’s a short round-up of November events, observances, and activities. Tech-Savvy Superintendent Awards ... Read more
How administrators collaborate and connect
Ed-tech leaders gathered for a Connected Educator Month webinar to explore what it means to be a connected administrator; how connected administrators empower teachers, students, and parents; and…
What will Common Core assessments cost states?
Many states that once adopted Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are now pressing the pause button on implementation, in light of the cost of CCSS-aligned assessments. State leaders…
My top poll summaries from last week
Have you seen our polls from last week on the latest technology news and innovation in education? eSchool News conducted ... Read more
Computer science education: The ‘why’ and ‘how’
Calls for more integrated computer science education have increased in recent years as studies show that computer science degrees lead to high-paying jobs that help boost the economy.…
Advantages of the BYOT classroom
Students from all grade levels in Forsyth County Schools, Ga., are encouraged to bring their own technology tools to school to construct new learning opportunities. When the district…
Publisher’s Report: Reinventing science class
Walk into any science classroom at a middle or high school in Newport News, Va., and chances are you won’t see students sitting in chairs, facing the teacher…
My top tech news and innovation articles from last week
Have you seen our guest post articles and webinars from last week on the latest technology news and innovation in ... Read more
eRate survey highlights broadband needs
Nearly one-third of school districts (29 percent) did not apply for federal eRate assistance because they assumed the program would have insufficient funds for their needs, according to…
Six new changes in children’s media habits
Children's use of mobile devices and mobile apps has jumped dramatically in the past two years, doubling and tripling in some cases, according to results from a large…
Six ed-tech tools for engineering instruction
Here are reviews of six high-quality apps, tools, and websites that can help teach engineering concepts, courtesy of Common Sense Media and its new Graphite service—a free database…
5 steps to maximize iPads for students with autism
Classrooms across the country are dotted with iPads on desks, in students' hands, and in hallways. Recently, a special education expert offered five insights into how the iPad…
Join the conversation with #eSN
Have you noticed the new hashtags in our tweets about the latest technology news and innovation in education? We’re using ... Read more
Avoiding mistakes in digital device initiatives
