Gates, Facebook Staging "Hackathons" on Education
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Facebook are staging a pair of "hackathons" this months aimed at producing new ideas in college access, social learning and other areas. Read Full Post >
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April 03, 2013
February 13, 2013
FCC, Federal Housing Agency Collaborate on Digital Literacy
The Federal Communications Commission and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development are announcing a national plan to expand broadband access, particularly for children. Read Full Post >
January 04, 2013
Contemplating a 'Tech Bubble' for K-12
The breakneck growth in educational technology and investment in it could foreshadow a "tech bubble," not unlike what occurred in the 1990s, a new paper argues. Read Full Post >
January 02, 2013
High Schoolers Use Chat Rooms to Reach College Admissions' Officers
An online site connects students and high school counselors with college admissions staff, who provide information on financial aid, admissions standards, and campus life. Read Full Post >
December 21, 2012
After Newtown, Students' Online Postings Bring Disciplinary Action
School leaders in Delaware, Ohio, Washington and other states have taken steps to quell rumors of school violence posted on social media sites. Read Full Post >
December 13, 2012
Social Media Linked to Apps, Whether Parents Like it or Not
The Federal Trade Commission reveals the extent to which apps allow students to connect to social media, often without parents' knowledge. Read Full Post >
December 04, 2012
Advocates for the Blind Take Fight to Amazon's Kindle
The National Federation of the Blind claims Amazon's Kindle e-books are not accessible to the blind, even through devices such as iPads. Read Full Post >
December 03, 2012
Fostering Big Ideas to Solve Problems in Education
Speakers at the Big Ideas Fest in California talked about using the passion of students to address education's greatest challenges. Read Full Post >
October 31, 2012
Teachers Report Mixed Impact of Digital Media
Educators say the Internet and digital tools are helping improve students' research habits, but hurting their attention spans, according to two surveys. Read Full Post >
September 13, 2012
Column Pushes Admins Not to Trust Ed-Tech Research
But in some ways, Richard Rose's stance actually reflects that of some ed-tech advocates pushing for new models of research. Read Full Post >
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