5 ways to create a community of learners
Remote learning makes relationship-building more challenging--here are some ideas that can help
HP grants aim to redesign college engineering
Aiming to reinvent undergraduate computer science and engineering programs through the use of technology, Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP) is accepting proposals from colleges and universities for a new grant…
Schools save cash as IT goes green
Low-voltage servers are powering universities' supercomputers. Students can no longer print pages by the ream. Computers are being recycled. And the glow of screensaver fish tanks is disappearing…
Jobs’ hiatus doesn’t ruffle educators
The news that Apple Inc. co-founder and chief executive Steve Jobs is taking a health hiatus until the end of June sent the company's shares tumbling 4 percent…
Stimulus bill includes $142B for education
Some $20 billion for school modernization and $1 billion for educational technology are among nearly $150 billion in funding targeted toward education in the House version of the…
Google makes famous artwork more accessible
In a move that will benefit students, art historians, and casual viewers alike, Spain's Prado Museum has teamed up with Google Earth for a project that allows people…
Internet sales-tax debate heats up
An increasingly thorny debate being waged among state legislatures and internet-based retailers could have huge implications for schools, as the sinking economy threatens to undermine education programs. Key…
Post video to eSN.TV–earn national recognition
Thanks to our Student Video Network (SVN) initiative at eSN.TV (www.eSchoolNews.TV), your students can earn valuable video-production experience--and a shot at national recognition for their efforts. Key Concepts:…
Apple’s Steve Jobs announces health hiatus
Apple Inc. co-founder and chief executive Steve Jobs said Jan. 14 he is taking a health hiatus until the end of June -- just a week after the…
Panel: Technology alone can’t protect kids online
A task force charged with assessing technologies for protecting children from unwanted contact online has concluded that no single approach is foolproof and that parent and teacher oversight…
Duncan impresses during Senate hearing
At his Senate confirmation hearing Jan. 13, Education Secretary-designate Arne Duncan said he hopes to be able to continue the "Obama effect" with children by improving access to…
Obama eyes tech-savvy insider for FCC chief
President-elect Barack Obama plans to nominate Julius Genachowski, one of his key technology advisors, to be the next chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), according to a…
Phony Facebook pages teach students a lesson
After a college resource company created a legion of phony Class of 2013 Facebook groups--a scheme that could have harvested personal information from thousands of students--some higher-education officials…
Netbooks’ popularity set to rise in 2009
Last year, so-called "netbooks"--smaller, cheaper versions of laptop computers--made their way into the hands of countless students and educators. Now, concerns about the economy are driving a further…
MPC’s collapse leaves schools in the lurch
Computer supplier MPC Corp., which acquired Gateway's education business in 2007, is going out of business--leaving countless schools and students with machines in need of repair and/or thousands…
Updated privacy law addresses student safety
New student-privacy rules that take effect this month address two burgeoning challenges in higher education: shielding students from computer-related identity theft and keeping them safe from peers who…
Obama urges action on stimulus plan
President-elect Barack Obama shed more light on his economic recovery plan in a Jan. 8 speech at Virginia's George Mason University--and for education, the news is encouraging. Key…
Educators to Obama: Focus on 21C skills
As President-elect Barack Obama prepares to take office, his education reform plan has the potential to modernize library technologies, make school buildings more energy-efficient, and invest in science,…
Simulations help faculty ID at-risk students
Some students are cranky and irritable. Others are nervous and uneasy. College classrooms can include a variety of behaviors, and judging whether these behaviors could indicate something more…
eMail intervention teaches internet safety
More than half of U.S. teenagers in a recent study mentioned risky behaviors such as sex and drug use on their MySpace pages, according to researchers. But the…
FCC chief drops filters to save free broadband
Before he steps down as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Kevin Martin still hopes to win approval for his plan to auction off a slice of the…
How to create a successful virtual campus
Higher-education leaders are learning that starting a virtual program is a wholly different venture than opening a traditional campus, and the recipe for success requires a different approach.…
Denver superintendent goes to Washington
School leaders soon could have another ally in Congress: Michael Bennet, superintendent of the Denver Public Schools, was named Jan. 3 by Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter as his…
Five ed-tech stories to watch for 2009
Recently, we posted a look back at the 10 most significant educational technology stories of 2008. Now, here's a look ahead at five stories that could have a…
No shoes? No problem for this college interview
For her college interview, Avery Cullinan put on her best outfit but didn't bother with shoes. She sat in her living room, smiled into her computer's webcam, and…
Resource Library:
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…