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SETDA names new executive director
On Nov. 16, the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) will have a new leader: Long-time ed-tech industry executive Douglas Levin will take the reins from current SETDA…
Report: Top students spurning STEM fields
For years, educators have heard dire warnings about a supposed decline in the number of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) graduates from U.S. colleges and universities, and…
How to be a leader with assistive technology
Finding the right assistive technology (AT) to help students with special needs can be a daunting task -- but two leading AT trainers say the simplest tools often…
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As a new concept called "clean tech"--alternative energy, more efficient power distribution, and new ways to store electricity, all with minimal impact to the environment--gains footing in the…
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As a new concept called "clean tech"--alternative energy, more efficient power distribution, and new ways to store electricity, all with minimal impact to the environment--gains footing in the…
Clean Tech: Schools bet on the next big thing
A new concept is gaining traction in the business world. It's called "clean tech"--alternative energy, more efficient power distribution, and new ways to store electricity, all with a…
Bill Gates helps shape education policy
Not content with shaping education directly through schools, the biggest player in the school-reform movement has an eye on moving education policy. Key words: Bill and Melinda Gates,…
Bill Gates helps shape education policy
Not content with shaping education directly through schools, the biggest player in the school-reform movement has an eye on moving education policy. Key words: Bill Gates, Bill and…
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As a new concept called "clean tech"--alternative energy, more efficient power distribution, and new ways to store electricity, all with minimal impact to the environment--gains footing in the…
Online courses often pricier for students
Fees imposed on college students who take online classes can be more than $1,300 at some schools, according to a new survey claiming that internet-based education is often…
Students starting to flock to Twitter
New research suggests that more young adults and teens -- normally at the cutting edge of technology, but initially slow to adopt Twitter -- are finally coming around…
FCC moves closer to net neutrality
University IT officials concerned that corporate control of the internet would mean that only major schools could afford premium web access lauded the Federal Communication Commission's step Oct.…
Duncan calls for overhaul of education schools
The Obama administration is calling for an overhaul of college programs that prepare new teachers, saying they are cash cows that do a mediocre job of preparing teachers…
Schools give Windows 7 favorable reviews
With Microsoft's Windows 7 launching Oct. 22, two school leaders who have tested the new operating system say it improves on many of the features that were problematic…
Schools make their case for broadband grants
Colleges and universities have applied for tens of millions of dollars in federal stimulus grants designed to expand broadband internet access, arguing that university IT infrastructure makes campuses…
The rise of the globally connected student
Today's students are the first globally connected citizens, able use their computers and cell phones to connect to all regions of the Earth and contribute to a global…
iTunes U evolving into teacher resource
iTunes University's role in higher education has changed from a platform for lecture videos to a source for homework, quiz, and lesson ideas for professors in search of…
Free digital resource centers coming soon
An effort is under way in several states to create digital teaching resource centers that are aligned with state education standards and connected with student data systems, so…
Students, schools turn to virtual college fairs
As college fair season kicks into high gear, a growing number of students, parents, and colleges will be turning to virtual college fairs as a way to save…
State targets student-teacher communication
Beginning next month, Louisiana public schools will be required to document all electronic communication that occurs between teachers and students. The new law will even require tracking exchanges…
8-state cyber consortium gets $2.7 million grant
The National Science Foundation has awarded a $2.7 million grant to an eight-state consortium of technology centers and community colleges that is working to block cyber attacks and…
Google to launch site for selling books online
Google Inc. is launching a new online service that will let readers buy electronic versions of books and read them on such gadgets as cell phones, laptops, and…
Cisco positioned for bigger education role
Cisco's purchase of leading videoconferencing company Tandberg could be a boon for K-12 and higher-education officials willing to pay for a high-quality online meeting space, but technology experts…
Disparate state rules plague online education
A patchwork of state rules for accrediting colleges and universities -- some more lax than others -- remain a roadblock for a national standard that online school officials…
Latest NAEP math scores show mixed results
After two decades of slow and steady progress in math, U.S. fourth-graders made no improvement over 2007, according to nationwide test scores released Oct. 14. Eighth-graders made headway,…
Kindle lightens textbook load, but flaws remain
It's an experiment that has made back-to-school a little easier on the back: Amazon.com gave more than 200 college students its Kindle e-reading device this fall, loaded with…
Schools step up web-safety instruction
As part of a new federal mandate that requires schools to teach internet safety to obtain e-Rate funding, schools are reaching out to internet safety awareness groups to…
Cutbacks put some degrees out of reach
It isn't just tuition increases that are driving up the cost of college. Around the country, deep budget cuts are forcing colleges to lay off instructors and eliminate…
Education advocates push for net neutrality
Republican opposition is mounting as federal regulators prepare to vote this month on so-called "network neutrality" rules, which would prohibit broadband providers from favoring or discriminating against certain…
Plan calls for action on 21st-century skills
More than 200 schools, districts, universities, state education departments, businesses, and nonprofit organizations have expressed support for a "National Action Agenda" from the Partnership for 21st Century Skills…
New model for arts education emerges
Advocates of teaching 21st-century skills understand the importance of fostering creativity in today's students, but harsh economic realities have led many schools to cut back on their arts-education…
Thousands team up for ‘Read for the Record’
At Washington, D.C.'s Nationals Ballpark, where the Washington Nationals baseball team plays its home games in a sport that is rich in history, records could be set every…
News sites’ fee plans could hurt education
Major newspapers are considering charging readers for access to their online content, marking a business shift that could have significant implications for education. Key words: online newspaper, online…
Are netbooks right for education?
During a time of steep budget cuts, many school leaders have turned to netbooks as a less expensive way to get computers into the hands of every student.…
Educators share H1N1 preparedness plans
As H1N1 virus-related illnesses continue to increase, schools are hoping to keep students healthy and avoid closures--but many already have plans in place to sustain learning and keep…
Ga. Tech aims to boost computer education
Georgia Tech's College of Computing has received a $1.4 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to expand a statewide program aimed at increasing the number of…
Judge sets deadline for new Google book deal
A federal judge has set a Nov. 9 deadline for submitting a revised agreement in the battle over Google Inc.'s effort to get digital rights to millions of…
Feds propose rules for $650M innovation fund
Applications for $650 million in new federal grants that encourage school innovation will be available in early 2010 and due in the spring, the U.S. Department of Education…
Twitter tool could help educators
The micro-blogging web site Twitter is often crowded with extraneous posts and comments that distract from the site's meaningful content. To bring order to this chaos and help…
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The Complete Guide to Computer Science Education for Elementary Classrooms
Introducing computer science at the elementary level gives young learners a strong foundation for the future. By learning tech skills early, students are set up for success in school and…
Take measure of your mathematics practices
DNA Mathematics professional development empowers educators to master the mathematics being taught in classrooms. To exemplify the benefits of DNA Mathematics, download our FREE white paper now to learn a…
Enhance PreK-5 STEAM and CS Instruction with playful, screen-free robotics!
Research shows that young students learn STEAM and Computer Science best with hands-on, playful experiences. Meet KIBO, the screen-free robot, where students problem solve, engineer, collaborate, and develop their computational…