Film holds Ariz. school as model for reform
Leaders in education gathered Sept. 17 to discuss the future of American education and screen a documentary highlighting an exemplary charter school in Arizona, which filmmaker Bob Compton said holds the solution to the country’s education problems.
Key words: million minutes, educational technology, BASIS Charter School, charter schools
Study: 600K campus records hacked this year
Computer hackers have stolen identifying information and credit card numbers from more than half a million college students, faculty, and alumni this year — prompting some campus IT officials to call for a “total overhaul” of computer security protocol. Key words: computer network security, security firewall, education technology, identity theft fraud
Study: 600K campus records hacked this year
Computer hackers have stolen identifying information and credit card numbers from more than half a million college students, faculty, and alumni this year — prompting some campus IT officials to call for a “total overhaul” of computer security protocol. Key words: computer network security, security firewall, education technology, identity theft fraud
Feds want Google to rewrite book deal
The U.S. Justice Department advised a federal judge on Sept. 18 that a proposed legal settlement giving Google Inc. the digital rights to millions of out-of-print books threatens to thwart competition and drive up prices unless it’s revised.
Key words: google settlement, google book, digital rights, antitrust law, education technology
Anytime, Anywhere Professional Development
Anytime, Anywhere Professional Development
When teachers are confident in the curriculum they teach, students will become more engaged in lessons and will learn more.
Placing Reading Power in Students’ Hands
Placing Reading Power in Students’ Hands
All students deserve an equal education, but sometimes language barriers or learning disabilities leave some students lagging behind and struggling to understand words or concepts.
Igniting and Sustaining STEM Education
Igniting and Sustaining STEM Education
As the workplace changes and becomes increasingly global, today’s students must be educated with a 21st-century mindset. Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills are no longer just “good skills” to have; they are increasingly vital to a 21st-century education–and students should begin cultivating these skills as early as possible.
Anytime, Anywhere Professional Development
Anytime, Anywhere Professional Development
When teachers are confident in the curriculum they teach, students will become more engaged in lessons and will learn more. But busy teachers, administrators, and other school staff often have a tough time coordinating their schedules for sit-down or face-to-face professional development training.
Placing Reading Power in Students’ Hands
Placing Reading Power in Students’ Hands
All students deserve an equal education, but sometimes language barriers or learning disabilities leave some students lagging behind and struggling to understand words or concepts. Fortunately, technology can help level the reading comprehension playing field. Innovative new advances give students tools such as reading pens with built-in dictionaries, translators, and pronunciation applications to help them read on the fly.
Sarbanes Votes to Keep College Affordable for All Students
Today, Congressman John Sarbanes supported and the House of Representatives passed the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA) H.R. 3221, which seeks to expand access to an affordable college education to more students, transform early education opportunities and build a world-class community college system. The legislation has been referred to the Senate for further consideration.